CTET 2026 Exam LIVE: Official answer key soon; shift-wise paper analysis, memory-based questions

In recent years, CBSE has shifted to digital certificates instead of physical copies. Qualified candidates can download their marksheet and eligibility certificate from DigiLocker. These digital documents are considered official and valid for all recruitment purposes.

No, CBSE does not allow rechecking or re-evaluation of CTET answer sheets. The results are prepared using final answer keys after considering objections. Once declared, the CTET result is treated as final and cannot be challenged further.

Yes. You can download the digital certificate from DigiLocker anytime. It remains valid for life and can be used for job applications

Several leading CBSE-affiliated private schools across India accept or prefer CTET-qualified candidates for teaching positions to maintain high academic standards. Some of these schools include:

• Delhi Public School (DPS)

• The Heritage School

• Modern School (Barakhamba Road / Vasant Vihar)

• Amity International School

• The Mother’s International School

Yes, you can reappear in future sessions of CTET to improve your score.

Not always; many states conduct their own TET exams.

Yes, if you qualify both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

No, CTET certificates are valid for a lifetime.

It is required for central government schools, but some private schools may have separate criteria.

Yes, you can reappear in future sessions to improve your score.

No, there is no upper age limit for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates can appear for the exam at any age, provided they meet the required educational qualifications.

CTET does not make candidates’ individual scores public. It only indicates whether a candidate has qualified the exam or not.

CBSE conducts CTET for those who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools and other institutions that accept CTET scores. CTET has two papers: Paper 1 is for teaching Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for teaching Classes 6 to 8.

As per several media reports, the CTET exam may soon include the Maithili language as an option in the exam. Currently, CBSE conducts CTET in 20 different languages, including Marathi, Bangla, Garo, Gujarati, English, Hindi, Assamese, Manipuri, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Mizo, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, and Urdu.

CBSE CTET likely to add Maithili as language option soon

Candidates can contact the exam helpline numbers given below in case of any discrepancy or query regarding the CTET 2026:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the CTET 2026 February exam today. The exam was held on February 7 and 8, 2026, for both Paper I and Paper II in 2 shifts.

Candidates can download their CTET February 2026 Result by visiting the official website ctet.nic.in after the official announcement of the result by the CBSE.

Candidates can check the documents required at the CTET 2026 Exam Centre below:

1. Printed copy of CTET Admit Card 2026
2. A valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving licence
3. A passport-size photograph, if required as per admit card instructions

The CTET 2026 Shift 2 (Paper 1) exam has been completed on February 8, 2026. The CTET 2026 exam analysis will be announced soon based on candidates' feedback and expert analysis.

The CTET February examination 2026 for both Paper I and Paper II has a fixed duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) per paper.

According to the latest updates on the CTET 2026 website, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination.

Candidates can check the marking scheme for CTET 2026 exam:

• 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
• There is no provision for negative marking in the examination.
• There is no marking for unanswered questions.

The CTET 2026 Shift 2 (Paper 1) exam for February 8 begins at 2:30 PM. The CTET exam 2026 will end at 5:00 PM.

Candidates are advised to reach their CTET 2026 exam centre at least two hours (120 minutes) before the scheduled start of the test to complete security checks and entry formalities smoothly.

The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, with two daily shifts, Paper 2 in the morning from 9:30 am to 12 pm and Paper 1 in the afternoon from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

The CTET 2026 Shift 1 (Paper 2) exam has been completed on February 8. The CTET exam 2026 analysis will be released soon based on candidates' feedback and expert analysis.

The CTET 2026 Shift 1 (Paper 2) begins at 9:30 AM for the February session and will end at 12:00 AM. The Shift 2 (Paper 1) will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

82 marks out of 150 (55%) are enough to pass the CTET 2026 exam for reserved category candidates (OBC, SC, ST, and PwD), but for General/UR category candidates, they need at least 90 marks (60%) to qualify.

The CTET marking scheme is simple and focuses on evaluating teaching ability without any penalty for incorrect answers. The scheme follows: 

• Correct response: +1 mark is awarded
• Wrong answer: 0 marks (no negative marking)
• Unattempted question: 0 marks

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has begun the CTET 2026 final day shift 1 at 9:30 am. The shift 1 will continue until 12:30 pm.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) serves as a qualifying eligibility exam, not a recruitment process, which means there are no direct vacancies under CTET 2026.
Rather than offering posts, the exam sets eligibility benchmarks. This year, a record 25,30,436 candidates registered. Candidates who qualify CTET become eligible to apply for teaching positions as and when vacancies are announced by schools and recruiting authorities.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CTET 2026 exam for final day today in two shifts. The forenoon shift will be held from 9:30 am to 12 noon, the afternoon after will be from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same examination cycle, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

No, CTET does not release individual marks publicly. Candidates are only informed whether they have qualified or not.

Yes, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for CTET. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they wish to improve their eligibility.

Candidates can also download their digital marksheets and eligibility certificates through DigiLocker, with CBSE usually sending an SMS alert once the documents are available. Additionally, scorecards and certificates can also be accessed via the UMANG mobile application.

Candidates can follow the below steps to view CTET exam results;

• Visit the official CTET website.
• Select the result link for the relevant session (for example, CTET December 2024).
• Enter your roll number in the login section.
• Click on submit to view and download your scorecard.

Candidates can check CTET results on its official website at ctet.nic.in

The CTET February 2026 results are tentatively expected to be announced by the end of March 2026.

Candidates who qualify the exam become eligible to seek teaching positions in central government institutions like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), in addition to state and Union Territory schools, including recruitments conducted through bodies such as the DSSSB.

The CTET examination is conducted in 20 Indian languages to ensure wider accessibility. The languages available include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, and Urdu.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted in 20 Indian languages

The CTET 2026 February session has seen record participation, with 25,30,436 candidates registering for the examination.

While CTET exam was conducted smoothly, the same could not be held at two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur)—St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar (125016) and Lakshya International Academy (125014)—due to unavoidable reasons. A re-examination for candidates assigned to these two centres will be organised within the next 15 days.

 After qualifying CTET, candidates are eligible to apply for teaching posts and can apply for:

• Central government schools, such as those run by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

• State and Union Territory schools, including institutions recruited through bodies like the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) and various state education departments.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) serves as a qualifying eligibility exam, not a recruitment process, which means there are no direct vacancies under CTET 2026.
Rather than offering posts, the exam sets eligibility benchmarks. This year, a record 25,30,436 candidates registered. Candidates who qualify CTET become eligible to apply for teaching positions as and when vacancies are announced by schools and recruiting authorities.

To be considered CTET qualified, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed by NCTE, which is 55% or 82 marks out of 150 for General category candidates.

To be considered CTET qualified, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed by NCTE, which is 60% or 90 marks out of 150 for General category candidates.

Candidates scheduled for the afternoon shift (Paper 1) are required to reach the examination centre by 12:30 AM, while those appearing for the afternoon shift (Paper 1) should report by 12:30 PM, ensuring arrival at least two hours before the exam begins.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clearly stated that no candidate will be permitted entry if they arrive after 9:30 AM for Paper 2 (morning shift) or after 2:30 PM for Paper 1 (evening shift) on February 7, 2026.

For candidates appearing in CTET Paper 1 (Classes 1–5), the question paper is designed to assess teaching aptitude and subject knowledge relevant to the primary level. The paper is divided into multiple sections, with marks distributed as follows:

• Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 marks

• Language I (Compulsory): 30 marks

• Language II (Compulsory): 30 marks

• Mathematics: 30 marks

• Environmental Studies (EVS): 30 marks

• Total Marks: 150

While CTET 2026 has marks for both shifts, below is the section wise marks distribution for paper 2;

• Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 marks

• Language I (Compulsory): 30 marks

• Language II (Compulsory): 30 marks

• Subject-Specific Paper (Mathematics & Science or Social Science): 60 marks

•  Total Marks: 150

Each paper includes 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying one mark each, making the paper worth 150 marks, to be completed within a 150-minute time limit.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) holds the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

The CTET marking scheme is simple and focuses on evaluating teaching ability without any penalty for incorrect answers. The scheme follows: 

• Correct response: +1 mark is awarded

• Wrong answer: 0 marks (no negative marking)

• Unattempted question: 0 marks

The CTET paper 2 questions will be based on the topics prescribed in syllabus of the NCERT for classes 6 to 8, "but their difficulty standard as well as linkages, could be up to the senior secondary stage", the CBSE Board said.

"The test items in Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects," as per the information brochure. 

Several teachers across the country protested against the Supreme Court order which mandated qualifying the teacher eligibility test (TET) for continuing their in-service job. The protesters wore headbands with “Save Education” and “No TET” written on them. 

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CTET exam pattern for paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8 elementary stage. Candidates can check the CTET question paper pattern and marking scheme for paper 2.

The CBSE CTET day 1 exam begins for teacher eligibility test. 

CBSE may soon offer CTET in Maithili as an option language, as per reports. CTET is conducted in 20 different languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Manipuri, Marathi, Bangla, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Mizo, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, and Urdu.

CTET qualification is applicable to schools of the central government, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs), central Tibetan schools, and schools under the administrative control of Union Territories’ (UT) of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Andaman and Nicobar islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi. 

CTET may also be considered by participating unaided private schools. The scores will also be used by schools owned and managed by state government, local bodies, and aided schools. 

CTET February 2026 exam starts today. (Source: Freepik)

There will be two papers for CTET - paper 1 will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 for Class 6 to 8 teacher. All questions in the exam will be in multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct. 

Candidates appearing for the morning shift for paper 2 should report at the exam centre at 7.30 am for paper 1 at 12.30 pm, at least two hours before the exam timings. 

“Candidate(s) who report(s) at the examination centre after 09:30 AM in PAPER-II (Morning) and after 02:30 PM in PAPER- I (Evening) to be held on 08.02.2026 shall not be allowed to appear in the examination,” CBSE said.

The CBSE will conduct the CTET exam 2026 for a duration of 2:30 hours. The first shift will be held from 9.30 am to 12 noon and second shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm at 140 cities.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to determine the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for Class1 to 8. Due to a large number of registrations, the CTET exam will be conducted on two days - February 7 and 8. 

The CTET 2026 is held offline, where candidates write their answers on an OMR sheet using a pen.

Yes, CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted on the same day in two different shifts, usually on February 7 and 8, 2026. The paper 2 will be held from 9:30 am to 12 pm, and the paper 1 will be held from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

Candidates appearing for the CTET February 2026 can download the CTET admit card from the official website, ctet.nic.in by entering the valid application number and password.

Candidates should carry only allowed items to the exam hall, including the CTET 2026 admit card, a good-quality black or blue ballpoint pen, and any transparent items permitted by the exam centre.

The CTET 2026 exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

As per the CTET exam timings, CBSE will conduct the Paper 1 in shift 2 from 2:30 pm to 5 pm, and Paper 2 will be conducted in shift 1 from 9:30 am to 12 pm on both days.