CTET 2026: Can B.Ed. candidates also fill the CTET form? NCTE clarifies confusion and fake notice
B.Ed. Eligibility in CTET 2026: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has strongly rejected all “false news” circulating on social media about BEd being reinstated for CTET 2026. The council has said categorically that it has not provided any notification or official information on its website or any social media platform regarding the reinstatement of BEd in the qualifying requirements for the main level (Paper 1) of CTET 2026.
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी CTET फॉर्म भरने वाले सेवारत शिक्षक और शिक्षिकाओं के लिए
Official Update from #NCTE – 03/12/2025
NCTE HAS NOT Issued Any Public Notification or Official Circular on its website https://ncte.gov.in or social media channels – #NCTE_Official, Confirming B.Ed. eligibility criteria Restoration for PAPER-I (Primary Level) CTET – 2026.
CTET February 2026:The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially launched the online application window for the CTET February 2026 session, which begins on November 27, 2025. Candidates interested in conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can now apply online at the official website ctet.nic.in, with the due date for submitting applications and paying fees being December 18, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 8 February 2026, with Paper 2 in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon and Paper 1 in the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
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Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Classes 1–5), Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) |
| CTET Eligibility | Minimum Senior Secondary or Graduation, along with B.Ed/DElEd. |
| CTET Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (one paper), Rs. 1,200 (both papers). |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Notification Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Pattern | MCQ format, conducted in 20 languages across 132 cities. |
| CTET Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET February 2026 Exam Date
The Ministry of Education, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi. The CTET February 2026 exam will be held across 132 cities in 20 different languages, providing accessibility to a broad range of candidates nationwide.
Date of Examination: 08th February, 2026 (Sunday)
| Date of Exam | Paper Code | Shift | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.02.2026 | Paper-II | Morning | 09:30 AM to 12:00 NOON |
| 08.02.2026 | Paper-I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
CTET 2026 Eligibility
| Nationality | Applicant should be an Indian. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; No upper age limit; candidate must meet educational requirement. |
Qualification for Class 1 to 5 (Paper 1)
| Qualification Id | Education Qualification |
| 1 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). |
| 2 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or pursuing 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. |
| 3 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*. |
Qualification for Class 6 to 8 (Paper 2)
| Qualification Id | Education Qualification |
| 1 | Graduation and passed or pursuing of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). |
| 2 | At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or pursuing Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| 3 | Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or pursuing Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 5 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| 6 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or pursuing B.Ed. (Special Education)*. |
| 7 | Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in the TET/CTET. |
| 8 | Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or pursuing of three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
#CTET-2026: कंफ्यूजन और फर्जी नोटिस पर #NCTE ने दिया स्पष्टीकरण।
प्रश्न: क्या बीएड वाले भी भर सकते हैं सीटेट का फॉर्म?
उत्तर: #सीटेट 2026 के प्राथमिक स्तर (पेपर 1) में बीएड को पात्रता मानदंड में वापस जोड़ने को लेकर कोई नोटिस/आधिकारिक जानकारी जारी नहीं की है।
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,200 |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person | Rs. 500 | Rs. 600 |
Fee payment is online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
As per NCTE Notification No.76-4/2010/NCTE/Acad dated 11.02.2011: A person who scores 60% or
more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass. Candidates must achieve these marks to qualify:
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% (90 marks) |
| SC/ST/OBC | 55% (82 marks) |
CTET 2026 Validity
- The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for life time for all
categories. - There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a
CTET Certificate. - A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her
score.
| Year | Certificate Validity |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Lifetime |
CERTIFICATE AND MARK SHEET
CBSE will provide Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) mark-sheets to all candidates and eligibility certificates to successful candidates in Digital Format in their DigiLocker account. The mark sheets and eligibility certificates will be digitally signed and will be legally valid as per the IT Act.
RE-CHECKING/RE-EVALUATION
There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of result. No correspondence in this regard shall be
entertained
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date/Month |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | 27.11.2025 |
| Application Start | 27.11.2025 |
| Last date for submission of online Application | 18.12.2025 (Before 11:59PM) |
| Last date for submission of fee | 18.12.2025 (Before11:59PM) |
| Date of CTET Examination | 08th February, 2026 (Sunday) |
CTET 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link/Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here (Activate) |
| CTET 2026 Short Notification | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here (Available) |
| CTET 2026 Syllabus Paper 1 & 2 | Click Here |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |