Brief Overview
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the window for online corrections and final application submissions for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 examination. This is a crucial opportunity for candidates to review, edit, and finalize their applications before the stipulated deadline, ensuring all details are accurate for their upcoming teacher eligibility assessment.
Key Highlights
- Organization: Central Board of School Education (CBSE)
- Examination Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026
- Purpose: Online Application Submission and Correction Window
- Application Mode: Online
- Examination Date: 08 February 2026
- Age Limit: No specific age limit specified as per CBSE rules.
- Category: Important Announcement / Application Update
Vacancy Details
This notification pertains to the application and correction window for the CTET February 2026 examination and does not involve specific job vacancies. The CTET is an eligibility test for teaching positions in schools across India.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application / Form Submission Start Date |
27 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Application / Form Submission |
30 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
30 December 2025 |
| Online Correction Period |
27 - 30 December 2025 |
| CTET Exam Date |
08 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability |
Before Exam |
| Exam Result Announcement |
To Be Updated Soon |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the following examination fees:
- For Paper-I (Either Primary or Elementary Stage):
- General / OBC Category: ₹1000/-
- SC / ST / PWD Category: ₹500/-
- For Both Paper-I & Paper-II (Primary and Elementary Stage):
- General / OBC Category: ₹1200/-
- SC / ST / PWD Category: ₹600/-
Payment can be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Eligibility Details (As per CTET Rules)
For Level-1 (Primary Stage - Class 1 to 5 Teacher)
- Candidates must have passed 12th standard (Intermediate) with a minimum aggregate percentage (as per NCTE norms) along with a D.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education), JBT (Junior Basic Training), B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education), or B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) teaching qualification.
For Level-2 (Elementary Stage - Class 6 to 8 Teacher)
- Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree from a recognized university along with a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) or B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) qualification.
It is highly recommended to refer to the official notification for precise and updated eligibility criteria.
How to Apply / Make Corrections
Follow these steps to complete your CTET February 2026 application or make necessary corrections:
- Access the dedicated application/correction portal via the direct links provided in the "Important Links" section below, or visit the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in).
- Log in using your registration number and password.
- Carefully review all previously entered details in your application form.
- If needed, utilize the online correction facility to rectify any errors.
- Ensure all required fields are accurately filled and all documents (if any) are uploaded as per specifications.
- Proceed to complete the form submission before the deadline of 30 December 2025.
- Always download and retain a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
Note: Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly read the official notification before submitting their final application or making any corrections to understand all requirements, age limits, and educational qualifications.
