CTET Exam Date 2026 Out – Exam On 8 February, Shift Timing & Pattern

28 November 2025
5 min read
Important EventDetails
Exam NameCTET 2026 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Date8 February 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of ExamOffline (OMR Based)
Total PapersPaper-I & Paper-II
Exam Cities132 Cities Across India
Languages20 Languages
Official Websitehttps://ctet.nic.in

Dreaming of becoming a government school teacher? This could be your year! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the CTET Exam Date 2026, and the exam will be held on 8th February 2026 (Sunday) across India. No exam will take place in 2025, so this is the next upcoming CTET session many aspirants were eagerly waiting for ❤️.

Lakhs of students appear every year for CTET to build a stable and respected teaching career in schools like KVS, NVS and other central government institutions. The competition is high, but your preparation can change your future 🌟.


🔥 Why CTET 2026 is Important for You?

  • A qualifying certificate for teaching posts
  • Validity is lifetime (as per latest norms)
  • Eligibility for KVS, NVS & Central Government Schools
  • Opportunity to become a respected, stable, secured government teacher

For every aspirant who dreams of standing in front of a classroom and shaping India’s future - CTET is the first and most important step.


🕒 CTET 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timing

Two papers will be conducted on the same day in different shifts:

PaperShiftTiming
Paper IIShift 19:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper IShift 22:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Paper II is for candidates applying to teach Classes 6–8,
Paper I is for those aiming to teach Classes 1–5.


📘 CTET Exam Pattern 2026 (Paper 1 & Paper 2)

ParticularsPaper 1Paper 2
Question TypeMCQsMCQs
Mode of ExamOfflineOffline
Duration150 mins150 mins
Total Questions150150
Total Marks150150
SectionsCDP, Language-I, Language-II, Math, EVSCDP, Language-I, Language-II, Math & Science / Social Science
Negative MarkingNoNo

👉 Both papers can be written in Hindi or English.


📌 Important Links for Preparation

ResourceLink
CTET Official Websitehttps://ctet.nic.in
Syllabus PDF & Preparation Notes(Best to download for study)
Download CTET Previous Year Papers, Study PDFs & Mock Testshttps://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e

💡 Download sample papers & study material to start preparation immediately - Highly recommended.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When will CTET 2026 be conducted?

CTET 2026 will be held on 8 February 2026.

2. Will CTET be conducted in 2025?

No, the upcoming session is in 2026 only.

3. How many papers are conducted in CTET?

Two papers – Paper I (Primary Teacher) & Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher).

4. Is CTET mandatory for government teaching jobs?

Yes, CTET is essential for applying to central government schools like KVS & NVS.

5. Is there any negative marking in CTET 2026?

No ❌ There is no negative marking in CTET.


📢 CTET Exam Date 2026 जारी – परीक्षा 8 फरवरी को

जो उम्मीदवार सरकारी शिक्षक बनना चाहते हैं, उनके लिए यह सुनहरा मौका है। CBSE ने आधिकारिक रूप से घोषणा की है कि CTET 2026 परीक्षा 8 फरवरी 2026 (रविवार) को आयोजित की जाएगी। इस वर्ष 2025 में CTET परीक्षा नहीं होगी, इसलिए सभी aspirants के लिए यह अगला सबसे बड़ा मौका है 🌟।


CTET 2026 – मुख्य बातें

विवरणजानकारी
परीक्षाCTET 2026
माध्यमऑफलाइन
तारीख8 फरवरी 2026
पेपरPaper I & Paper II
परीक्षा शहर132
आधिकारिक साइटhttps://ctet.nic.in

🕒 CTET 2026 परीक्षा शिफ्ट और टाइमिंग

पेपरशिफ्टसमय
Paper IIशिफ्ट 1सुबह 9:30 से 12:00
Paper Iशिफ्ट 2दोपहर 2:00 से 4:30

📘 परीक्षा पैटर्न 2026

  • पेपर में 150 प्रश्न
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न 1 अंक का
  • कोई निगेटिव मार्किंग नहीं
  • हिंदी/अंग्रेजी माध्यम उपलब्ध

तैयारी कैसे शुरू करें? (सबसे जरूरी)

📄 पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्न पत्र, PDF नोट्स और Mock Tests डाउनलोड करें
👉 https://crazinessheirloom.com/yjswc9rkh3?key=2e5082f5ba07ae1d0c587d34b31f4d7e

आप जितनी जल्दी शुरुआत करेंगे, सफलता उतनी करीब होगी ❤️


❓ महत्वपूर्ण FAQs

प्रश्न: CTET 2026 कब होगा?
उत्तर: 8 फरवरी 2026।

प्रश्न: इस बार दो पेपर होंगे क्या?
उत्तर: हाँ – Paper I और Paper II।

प्रश्न: निगेटिव मार्किंग है?
उत्तर: नहीं।


यही वह समय है जब आपकी मेहनत आपका भविष्य बदल सकती है।
अगर आप शिक्षक बनना चाहते हैं - CTET आपका पहला कदम है। ❤️
तैयारी शुरू करें, लक्ष्य हासिल करें, सपना पूरा करें 🚀

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