Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has activated the online application form for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Aspirants aiming to become teachers for classes I to VIII in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and other institutions can now submit their applications through the official portal, ctet.nic.in.
The online application process began on 27 November 2025 and will continue until 18 December 2025. The CTET examination is scheduled for 8 February 2026.
Candidates are required to follow these steps carefully to complete the online application process:
Visit the Official Website Go to ctet.nic.in and click on the “Apply Online” link for CTET February 2026.
Initial Registration Fill in basic personal details to generate a Registration Number/Application Number. Save this number for all future logins.
Complete the Application Form Enter accurate details regarding personal information, educational qualifications, and contact details.
Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the specified format: Document Format File Size Dimensions Photograph JPG/JPEG 10 KB – 100 KB 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm Signature JPG/JPEG 3 KB – 30 KB 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm
Pay Examination Fee Make the online payment through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking. GST will be charged as applicable.
Confirmation After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
CTET Application Fee
Category
Only Paper I or II
Both Paper I & II
General / OBC (NCL)
₹1,000
₹1,200
SC / ST / Differently Abled
₹500
₹600
Important Dates for CTET 2026
Notification Release
25 November 2025
Online Form Start
27 November 2025
Last Date to Apply
18 December 2025
Exam Date
8 February 2026
Points to Remember
Applications must be submitted only through the official CTET portal.
Ensure all information is accurate to avoid rejection.
Upload documents exactly as per the required dimensions and format.
Keep the Registration/Application Number safe for future use.
Important Links of CTET 2026
Submit your CTET 2026 Online Form before 18 December 2025 to secure your candidature. Access the form and official notification here: ctet.nic.in.
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