Eligibility Criteria

Paper I (Class 1 to 5)

• Senior Secondary (50% marks) + D.El.Ed OR B.El.Ed OR equivalent.
• Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates.

Paper II (Class 6 to 8)

• Graduation + B.Ed OR Graduation with 50% + B.Ed (Special Education) etc.
• Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates.

Full eligibility is defined by NCTE norms. Candidates must self-verify. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Application Fee

• General / OBC (NCL): ₹1000 for one paper, ₹1200 for both
• SC / ST / Differently Abled: ₹500 for one paper, ₹600 for both

Mode of payment: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking). Fees are non-refundable. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Exam Pattern

Paper I (150 Marks)

• Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
• Language I – 30
• Language II – 30
• Mathematics – 30
• Environmental Studies – 30

Paper II (150 Marks)

• Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
• Language I – 30
• Language II – 30
• Maths & Science – 60 OR Social Studies – 60

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Exam Centres

The CTET February 2026 exam will be held in 132 cities across India. Candidates must select 4 different city options while applying. CBSE may change the exam city depending on capacity.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
2. Click on “Apply Online”
3. Fill the application form and create login
4. Upload photo (10–100 KB) and signature (3–30 KB)
5. Pay the exam fee online
6. Download and save the confirmation page

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions – CTET February 2026