CTET exam to be held in February, CBSE announced the date, check here for updates – News-Patiala Punjabi

CBSE CTET 2026 Date: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a mandatory qualification for appointment as a teacher for classes I to VIII in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, and other Central Government affiliated schools in India. This exam is conducted at national level. Its main objective is to ensure that teaching standards are met and only qualified candidates become teachers. CBSE usually conducts CTET exam twice in a year. CBSE CTET Exam will be held on February 8, 2026.

CTET is an important milestone for candidates aspiring to pursue a career in teaching. CTET exam evaluates teacher qualifications. The CTET syllabus includes subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language Skills, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Candidates who clear the CBSE CTET exam have the opportunity to apply for teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya, which gives a new direction to their professional development. CTET certificate is valid for lifetime.

CBSE CTET exam will be held in February

Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the examination dates for CTET February 2026 session. CTET 2026 (21st Edition) will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The exam, which was originally scheduled for the December 2025 session, will now be held in February 2026. CTET exam consists of two papers. Candidates can apply for either or both papers based on their eligibility. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper).

CTET Exam Pattern 2026

Both the CTET papers consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each paper consists of 150 questions, each carrying 1 mark. So, the CTET paper carries a total of 150 marks. The time allotted for each CTET paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no negative marking in CTET exam. Both CTET Paper-1 and Paper-2 are conducted on the same day in two different shifts. This means that both the CTET papers will be held on February 8, 2026.

Check the latest updates here

All official and latest updates regarding CTET 2026 exam CBSE CTET official website, can be found at Complete details of CTET Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Exam Fee and Application Process are also provided here. You can also find the direct link to fill the application form on this website. The CTET admit card is released around two weeks before the exam. The answer key and final result are also declared on this portal after the exam.