Key highlights
- Exam dates: February 7 and 8, 2026
- Shifts: Two shifts daily
- Exam cities: 140 across India
- Admit card: Mandatory for entry
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the hall ticket for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 February session, scheduled to be conducted on February 7 and 8 across multiple examination centres in India.
The admit card is available for download on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, and contains essential details such as exam date, shift timing, reporting time, and examination centre address.
Why this matters now
The release of the hall ticket confirms the final examination schedule, enabling candidates to plan travel, verify centre details, and prepare in line with CBSE’s exam‑day instructions.
Exam dates, shift timings, and paper details
According to the official notification, the CTET 2026 examination will be conducted in two shifts on each day.
- Morning shift: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)
- Afternoon shift: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)
The examination will be held on February 7 and February 8, 2026, depending on the candidate’s application and paper selection.
CBSE has confirmed that the CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in 140 cities across India.
How to download the CTET 2026 hall ticket
Candidates can download their admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
- Click on the CTET 2026 admit card link
- Enter the application number, date of birth, and security code
- Download and print the hall ticket for exam‑day use
CBSE has advised candidates to carefully verify their personal details, photograph, signature, exam centre, and shift timing printed on the admit card.
Official instructions and exam‑day guidelines
CBSE has stated that entry to the examination centre will not be permitted without a valid printed admit card and a government‑issued photo identity proof.
Candidates are advised to report at the examination centre at least 120 minutes before the commencement of the exam. This means reporting by 7:30 AM for the morning shift and 12:30 PM for the afternoon shift.
Electronic devices, study material, and other prohibited items will not be allowed inside the examination hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
CTET 2026 for the February session will be held on February 7 and 8 in two shifts each day across designated examination centres.
Candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website ctet.nic.in using their application credentials.
The morning shift runs from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while the afternoon shift is scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Yes. Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to enter the examination centre.
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