What is the qualification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)?

Q: What is the qualification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)?

**Level-1 (Class 1-5)** : Candidates must have 12th Pass and a D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / B.Ed teaching qualification. **Level-2 (Class 6-8)** : Candidates must have a Graduation Degree along with B.Ed or B.El.Ed qualification.

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Recruitment 2026 — Details, Dates & Result

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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026

🏛️ Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Complete Exam Timeline

CTET February Notification 2026

Notification

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27 Nov 2025 – 18 Dec 2025

Notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026.

CTET February Registration 2026

Registration

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27 Nov 2025 – 18 Dec 2025

Registration for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026.

CTET February Admit Card 2026

Admit Card

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5 Feb 2026

Admit card for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026.

CTET February Exam 2026

Exam

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7 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2026

Examination for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026.

CTET February Result 2026

Result

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25 Mar 2026 (TBA)

Result for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026.

Qualification Criteria

Level-1 (Class 1-5) : Candidates must have 12th Pass and a D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / B.Ed teaching qualification.
Level-2 (Class 6-8) : Candidates must have a Graduation Degree along with B.Ed or B.El.Ed qualification.

Application Fee

For Paper-I

For General, OBC : ₹1000/-
For SC, ST, PWD : ₹500/-
For Both Paper
For General, OBC : ₹1200/-
For SC, ST, PWD : ₹600/-

About this Exam

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in schools. The February 2026 examination will assess candidates for various teaching levels.