CBSE is likely to issue the CTET 2026 admit card for the February session soon. Candidates who have done the CTET 2026 registration will be able to get their hall ticket from the official portal before the exam. The CTET February 2026 test will be held in offline (OMR, based) mode in various cities of India.
Important Dates for CTET Admit Card 2026
The officially announced timeline is given below :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| City Intimation Slip (Pre-Admit Card) | January 30-31, 2026 (Expected) |
| Final CTET Admit Card Release | February 6, 2026 (Expected) |
| CTET Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
How to Download CTET Admit Card 2026
- Go to the official webpage of CTET
- Click the link ‘Download Admit Card for CTET Feb 2026’
- Enter Application Number, Date of Birth, Security Pin
- Enter the details to access the admit card
- Download the admit card PDF
- Take at least two clear printouts for use during exams
CTET Exam Details 2026
Candidate must be aware of the exam pattern :
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | CBSE |
| Session | February 2026 |
| Exam Cities | 132 Cities Across India |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Teaching (Classes I-VIII) |
Selection Process for CTET Examination
- The recruitment for CTET is a single-stage written test, and it is conducted in an offline mode i.e., OMR-based mode.
- Candidates can sit for Paper I (Classes I to V), Paper II (Classes VI to VIII), or both, depending on their choice of level of schooling they want to teach.
- Both the papers consist of objective type multiple choice questions, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- For appearing in the exam, the candidates need to acquire the necessary minimum marks as may be decided by the CBSE (60% for general candidates, relaxation for SC, ST, and other categories)
Key Points to Note
- Admit card is necessary to appear in the exam.
- City intimation slip is not the final admit card.
- No candidate will be allowed without a printed hall ticket.
- No entry is allowed after the last closing time of gates.
- Follow all the instructions given on the admit card carefully.
Important Links – CTET Admit Card 2026
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Updates | Click Here |
| Eligibility | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs – CTET Admit Card 2026
It is expected to be released on February 6, 2026.
The examination will take place on February 8, 2026.
The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted in Offline
It alerts the candidate to their examination city.
There is no entry at all without an admit card.
It is best to have at least two printouts.
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence.
Immediately inform the CTET Unit, either via phone or email.
Prior to the exam, 90 to 120 minutes before.
No, it can only be downloaded online from the official website.
