Central Teacher Eligibility Test February 2026 on Feb 7, 8: CBSE releases schedule
CBSE has revised the exam plan for the February 2026 CTET session, extending the test to two days. The move comes amid a sharp rise in candidate registrations across the country.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the revised schedule for the February 2026 session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam, which was initially planned for February 8, will now be conducted over two days,.i.,e February 7 and February 8, 2026.
According to an official notice issued by CBSE, the decision to extend CTET to two days has been taken in view of the sharp increase in the number of registered candidates. The board said the revised plan will help examination centres manage logistics more efficiently and ensure the smooth conduct of the test across the country.
CTET FEBRUARY 2026: EXAM DATES AND SHIFTS
CBSE has confirmed that both Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in two shifts on each day. The examination will take place across 140 cities nationwide. Candidates are advised to carefully check their admit cards for details related to their exam date, paper, shift timing, and reporting instructions.
PAPER-WISE CTET SCHEDULE
February 7, 2026
Paper II: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Paper I: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
February 8, 2026
Paper II: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Paper I: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Each paper will be of two hours and 30 minutes duration.
REPORTING TIME AND ENTRY GUIDELINES
CBSE has instructed candidates to report to their allotted examination centres at least one hour before the commencement of the exam. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted once the exam has begun, the board cautioned.
CTET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates seeking teaching positions for Classes I to VIII in government and government-aided schools. The examination is conducted by CBSE on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the revised schedule for the February 2026 session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam, which was initially planned for February 8, will now be conducted over two days,.i.,e February 7 and February 8, 2026.
According to an official notice issued by CBSE, the decision to extend CTET to two days has been taken in view of the sharp increase in the number of registered candidates. The board said the revised plan will help examination centres manage logistics more efficiently and ensure the smooth conduct of the test across the country.
CTET FEBRUARY 2026: EXAM DATES AND SHIFTS
CBSE has confirmed that both Paper I and Paper II will be conducted in two shifts on each day. The examination will take place across 140 cities nationwide. Candidates are advised to carefully check their admit cards for details related to their exam date, paper, shift timing, and reporting instructions.
PAPER-WISE CTET SCHEDULE
February 7, 2026
Paper II: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Paper I: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
February 8, 2026
Paper II: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Paper I: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Each paper will be of two hours and 30 minutes duration.
REPORTING TIME AND ENTRY GUIDELINES
CBSE has instructed candidates to report to their allotted examination centres at least one hour before the commencement of the exam. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted once the exam has begun, the board cautioned.
CTET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates seeking teaching positions for Classes I to VIII in government and government-aided schools. The examination is conducted by CBSE on behalf of the Ministry of Education.