The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the admit card for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 anytime soon. Candidates who have registered for the examination will be able to download the hall ticket from the official CTET website once it is made available.
The CTET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026 (Sunday). The admit card is a mandatory document and must be carried to the exam centre for entry. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly for the latest updates regarding the admit card release.
CTET is conducted in two sessions on the same day for different teaching levels. Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.
According to the schedule, Paper 1 will be conducted in the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Candidates appearing for this paper are required to report by 7:30 am, and the entry gate will close strictly at 9:30 am.
Paper 2 will take place in the afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Candidates must report by 12:30 pm, and the entry gate will close at 2:30 pm.
Each paper will include 150 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark. The duration of each paper will be two and a half hours. There will be no negative marking in the exam. A major portion of the question paper will include Child Development and Pedagogy. The test is designed to assess candidates’ teaching aptitude, subject knowledge, and comprehension ability.
For qualifying CTET 2026, candidates in the general category need to score at least 60% marks, which is 90 out of 150. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories must score a minimum of 55% marks, which is 82 out of 150.
Once the admit card is released, candidates can download it by visiting ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in. They will need to click on the “CTET 2026 Admit Card” link and enter their application number, date of birth, and security pin. After submitting the details, the admit card will appear on the screen. Candidates should download it, take a clear printout, and verify all details such as name, exam centre, date, and shift timing.
Candidates are advised to keep their admit card safely and follow all instructions mentioned on it for a smooth examination process.
