CTET 2026 Application Expected Nov 2025; Exam Feb 8

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon open online applications for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. This important exam is for people who want to become teachers in schools from class 1 to 8. Candidates can expect to fill out the CTET 2026 application form in the first or second week of November 2025 . The exam itself will take place on February 8, 2026 , across India.

The CTET exam is very important for anyone looking to teach in government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS). Many state governments also consider CTET scores for hiring teachers. The applications will be available on the official website: ctet.nic.in . The exam will be held offline, meaning it will be a pen-and-paper test.

Key Dates for CTET 2026

Here are the important dates expected for CTET 2026:

Understanding the CTET Exam

CTET is a national-level exam. It checks if a person has the basic knowledge and skills to teach children. The exam has two parts, called Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can choose to appear for one or both papers, depending on which classes they wish to teach.

Paper 1: For Primary School Teachers

• This paper is for those who want to teach classes 1 to 5 .
• It tests a candidate's understanding of child development, basic languages, mathematics, and environmental studies.

Paper 2: For Elementary School Teachers

• This paper is for those who want to teach classes 6 to 8 .
• It covers child development, languages, and either mathematics and science or social science.

Passing CTET helps candidates qualify for teacher recruitment drives. It shows they meet the minimum standards set by the government for teaching jobs.

Previous Application and Exam Trends

Looking at the past few years helps understand the usual timeline for CTET. The dates for applications and exams have varied, but applications generally open a few months before the exam date.

These trends show that CBSE usually gives candidates about a month to fill out the application forms. The gap between the end of registration and the exam date is typically two to three months.

How to Apply for CTET 2026

Once the application process starts in November 2025 , interested candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to ctet.nic.in .
2. Find the Application Link: Look for the link that says "Apply for CTET 2026" or similar.
3. Register: First, you might need to register by providing your basic details like name, email, and phone number. This will create a unique registration number and password.
4. Fill the Application Form: Log in using your registration details. Carefully fill in all required information, such as personal details, educational qualifications, and exam centre choices.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the instructions.
6. Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card. The fee amount will be mentioned in the official notification.
7. Review and Submit: Before submitting, check all details filled in the form. Make sure there are no errors.
8. Print Confirmation Page: After successful submission and fee payment, download and print the confirmation page for your records.

Who Can Apply?

The CTET exam is for candidates who have completed or are in the final year of their teacher training courses, such as Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). Exact eligibility details will be in the full notification when it is released.

Candidates should regularly visit the official CBSE CTET website, ctet.nic.in , for the latest and most accurate information about CTET 2026 registration and exam details. The detailed notification will provide all rules, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern.