CTET BIG UPDATE: February 2026 registration begins, DIRECT LINK here, check exam fee, important dates, step-by-step process

CTET February exam dates 2025: The CBSE has officially started the registration process for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session on Thursday.

CTET February Exam 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday announced that it has officially started accepting registration forms for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2025 session. Candidates can visit the official website – ctet.nic.in – and apply online. The registration process will close on December 18, 2025. Candidates please note that both form submission and fee payment must be completed before 11:59 pm on the last day. The Board will conduct the examination on February 8, 2026. The timing for Paper-I is 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and for Paper-II is 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

CTET February Exam 2025: Important Dates

• CTET 2026 online application release date: November 27
• Application process starts on: November 27, 2025
• Deadline for the online application: December 18, 2025 (before 11:59 pm)
• Deadline for fee payment: December 18, 2025 (before 11:59 PM)
• CBSE CTET 2026 exam date: February 8, 2026

CTET February Exam 2025:  Registration Fee

Candidates must note that the CBSE CTET exam fee is Rs 1,000 for Paper I or Paper II. For General/ OBC(NCL) category candidates, the fee will be Rs 1,200. The registration fee for the CTET exam is Rs 500 (Paper I), Rs 600 (both papers) for ST/SC candidates. For the Differently Abled Person category, the fee structure will be the same as ST/SC candidates.

CTET February 2026 important dates

CTET 2026 Registration: Here’s How To Apply

• Candidates should visit the official website – https://ctet.nic.in.
• Search and click “Apply for CTET 2025.”
• First timers should click the “New Registration” option and fill up details.
• Choose exam city and the language.
• Fill details like – Aadhaar number, gender, category, employment status and other requested details.
• Enter address, mobile number, and a valid email ID.
• Upload passport-sized photograph and signature.
• Then go to the payment gateway and complete the transaction.
• Review all details and hit “SUBMIT” button.
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