The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), through its CTET Unit, has released an important public notice regarding the revised schedule of the CTET February 2026 examination. Candidates who have applied for the 21st Edition of CTET must take note of this update as the exam will no longer be conducted only on one day. This change has been introduced due to the large number of applications received this year.
Earlier, CBSE had notified candidates that the CTET examination would be held on 08 February 2026 (Sunday). However, with a higher number of applicants, CBSE has now decided to conduct the CTET exam on two days: 07 and 08 February 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). This move is aimed at ensuring smoother examination management across centers and avoiding overcrowding of candidates at venues.
As per the notice, the CTET February 2026 examination will be organized in 140 cities across India. This is a major point for candidates because earlier it was mentioned that the exam would be held in 132 cities, but now the number of cities has increased. Applicants are advised to carefully check their admit cards to confirm their assigned city, date, and shift timing to avoid any confusion.
CTET Exam Schedule (07 & 08 February 2026)
CBSE has released the complete exam schedule for both CTET Paper-I and Paper-II on both exam days. The detailed shift-wise schedule is:
- 07-02-2026 (Saturday)
- Paper-II: 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Paper-I: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
- 08-02-2026 (Sunday)
- Paper-II: 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Paper-I: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
Candidates must note that the exam date and paper allotted to them may differ, so checking the admit card is essential.
CBSE has also clearly stated that candidates should reach their exam centre well before the start of the examination, because no entry will be allowed after the exam begins. Additionally, CBSE has emphasized that no request for change in exam city, centre, or date will be entertained under any circumstances. Therefore, all candidates must plan their travel and reporting time accordingly to avoid last-minute issues.
This notice is a crucial update for all CTET aspirants, especially those preparing for teaching eligibility in government and private schools. Candidates are advised to continue their preparations and stay updated through the official CTET website and admit card announcements.
📌 Official Public Notice PDF:
The Central Board of Secondary Education has revised the CTET Exam 2026 dates. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test will now be held on February 7 and 8, instead of February 8, 2026. Candidates who will appear for the examination can check the official notice on the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.
The decision to increase the number of exam dates was taken due to the large number of applications received from the candidates.
The official notice reads, “Now, due to large number of applications received from the candidates, it has been decided to conduct the CTET examination on 07th & 08th February, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) in 140 cities all over the country.”
The CTET exam on February 7 and 8 will be held in two shifts- first shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon and second shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.
The Board has advised all the candidates to check the date & schedule of examination properly on their admit card and appear in the examination accordingly. The candidates are also advised to reach at the allotted examination centre quite before the commencement of examination because no candidate will be allowed to enter in the examination centre after start of examination. No request for change of examination city/centre & date of examination will be entertained under any circumstances.
The CTET admit card has not been released yet. When out candidates can download it through the official website of CBSE CTET.
