CTET February 2026 registration begins at ctet.nic.in; apply online by December 18

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 examination. It has activated the online registration window for the CTET February 2026 session. Interested candidates who satisfy all the eligibility conditions set by the CBSE can apply online for CTET Feb 2026 through the official portal at ctet.nic.in. 

Aspirants can apply online for CBSE CTET 2026 exam till December 18, 2025. The last date to submit the application fee is December 18, 2025. The exam authority has also announced the CTET exam date 2026 for February session. The written exam will be held in two sessions on February 8, 2026. 

Step 1: Open the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in 

Step 2: Find the link "apply for CTET Feb 2026" on the homepage 

Step 3: Clicking on the link will open the CBSE CTET Feb 2026 page 

Step 4: Fill in the CTET application form with all details including academic and personal 

Step 5: Pay the application fee 

Step 6: Scan and upload all the mandatory documents along with photograph and signature 

Step 7: Submit the CTET registration form 

Step 8: Download and keep the hard copy of application form for furure need 

Candidates must pay Rs 1000 for only paper I or II. It is Rs 1200 for both papers I and II. Candidates who belong to SC/ST/ differently abled persons must pay Rs 500 for a single paper. However, it is Rs 600 for both papers I and II.