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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 – Paper I & Paper II
24 October 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 24 October 2025 |
| Exam Date (Paper I & II) | 08 February 2026 |
| Information Bulletin Available | Available on ctet.nic.in |
| Online Application Starts | 27.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18.12.2025 (Before11:59PM) |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
Detailed fee structure and accepted online payment methods.
| Category | Fee (INR) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | Only Paper-I or Paper-II: ₹1,000 Both Paper-I & II: ₹1,200 GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank. | Online — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
| SC / ST / Differently-abled (PwD) | Only Paper-I or Paper-II: ₹500 Both Paper-I & II: ₹600 GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank. | Online — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
| Important | Check Official Notification / Advertisement for exact fee rules and exemptions. | Payment to be made online via bank payment gateway (as specified in the official notification). |
Notes: GST and any bank charges will be extra as applicable. All payments must be made through the online payment gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI) unless the official notification provides additional methods. Keep your payment receipt/transaction ID for future reference.
Minimum Age: 18 years (no upper age limit). Check detailed eligibility in Information Bulletin.
Multiple Posts – For Classes I-V (Paper I) and VI-VIII (Paper II)
- Paper I (Classes 1–5): Class 12 + 2-year D.El.Ed or Graduation + B.Ed (50%)
- Paper II (Classes 6–8): Graduation + B.Ed (50%)
- Relaxed criteria for reserved categories (45% for some diplomas)
| Paper | Target Classes | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Classes 1–5 | its only eligibility test |
| Paper II | Classes 6–8 | its only eligibility test |
Not Applicable
- Visit official website ctet.nic.in
- Download and read the Information Bulletin carefully
- Fill application form online and submit before the last date
- Pay application fee through online mode
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof)
Written Exam (Paper I & Paper II) based on CTET syllabus. No interview. Selection purely based on performance.
| Link Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Answer key | Click me for Official Answer key |
| Download Admit Card | LOG IN to Download Admit Card |
| View Date & City for CTET Feb-2026 | LOG IN to View Date & City for CTET Feb-2026 (This is NOT the Admit Card) |
| Complete & Submit Form | LOG IN to Complete & Submit Form |
| Download Form Complete Notice | Click here to Download Form Complete Notice |
| Correction/ Edit Form | https://ctet.nic.in |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Syllabus / Exam Pattern | Check Syllabus at page no. 14 |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CTET 2026 Exam Date कब है? | 08 February 2026 |
| कहाँ आवेदन करना होगा? | ऑनलाइन ctet.nic.in पर |
| CTET Paper I & II में कौन-सी Classes के लिए है? | Paper I: Classes 1–5, Paper II: Classes 6–8 |
| CTET प्रमाणपत्र की वैधता? | Lifetime (NCTE Guidelines) |
| Exam mode क्या होगा? | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Application Fee कितनी है? | General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD – Check Fees section |
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