The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET February 2026 Admit Card on February 5, 2026. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website.
Exam Schedule
- Dates: February 7 and February 8, 2026
- Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
- Cities: Conducted in over 140 cities across India
Paper-wise Timings (Both Days – February 7 & 8)
- Paper II (for Classes VI to VIII): 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
- Reporting time: 7:30 AM
- Paper I (for Classes I to V): 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Reporting time: 12:30 PM
Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long. Candidates must arrive at least 1 hour before the reporting time mentioned above.
How to Download CTET 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official website → ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link: "Download Admit Card: CTET Feb-2026" (there are two similar links on the homepage)
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Submit and download the admit card PDF
- Take a clear printout (color or black & white)
Direct Download Links (as per official notices):
- Link 1 → https://ctet.nic.in/download-admit-card-ctet-feb-2026
- Link 2 → https://ctet.nic.in/link2-download-admit-card-ctet-feb-2026
- Login portal → examinationservices.nic.in (use your credentials)
Important Instructions
- Carry printed admit card + valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
- No candidate will be allowed entry without admit card
- Check all details (name, photo, exam centre address, paper opted, shift) carefully
- PwD candidates with scribe provision: Refer to the public notice dated 04.02.2026 on the website
Last-Minute Preparation Tips
- Revise Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics, EV/Science/Social Studies (as per your paper)
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests under timed conditions
- Focus on weak areas and NCERT concepts (especially for Paper 1 & 2)
- Stay calm, sleep well the night before, and reach the centre early
- Avoid new topics now — just quick revision and confidence building