CTET February 2026 Exam Date & Admit Card Released, Check Now
CTET February 2026 Exam Date & Admit Card: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the exam date and admit card for the CTET February 2026 examination. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now check the complete exam schedule and download their admit card from the official website. The admit card contains important details such as exam date, shift timing, exam centre, and instructions that must be followed on the exam day.
CTET 2026 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 December 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Correction/Edit Form Date: 23-26 December 2025
- Form Completion Date: 27-30 December 2025
- Exam City Details: 23 January 2026
- Admit Card Date: 05 February 2026
- Written Exam Date: 07-08 February 2026
CTET 2026 Application Fees
- For Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II):
- General / OBC (NCL): ₹1000
- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹500
- For Both Papers (Paper I & Paper II):
- General / OBC (NCL): ₹1200
- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹600
- Payment Mode: Online
CTET 2026 Qualification Details
| Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-I PRT (Class 1 to 5) | 12th Pass with D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / B.Ed |
| Level-II TGT (Class 6 to 8) | Graduation with B.Ed / B.El.Ed |
CTET 2026 Salary Details
The salary for CTET-qualified teachers varies by teaching level and includes a basic pay scale along with grade pay and additional allowances.
- CTET Level-I PRT (Classes 1 to 5): Pay scale ranges from ₹9,300 to ₹34,800, with a grade pay of ₹4,200.
- CTET Level-II TGT (Classes 6 to 8): Pay scale ranges from ₹9,300 to ₹34,800, with a higher grade pay of ₹4,600.
In addition to the basic pay and grade pay, teachers are also entitled to other allowances as per government rules and norms.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Level-I (PRT) Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 02:30 Hours |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hour |
Level-II (TGT) Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 02:30 Hours |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Math, Science OR Social Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hour |
CTET 2026 Download Exam Admit Card Link
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Download Revised Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
