The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 result has been declared by the Central Board of Secondary Education on 30 March 2026. This announcement brings clarity for lakhs of candidates who appeared in the national-level teaching eligibility exam held earlier in February. Candidates can now access their scorecards online through the official portal by logging in with their credentials.
A total of 5,97,061 candidates have qualified in this session, indicating a substantial number of aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across India.
Key highlights of CTET Feb 2026 result:
Exam name: CTET February 2026
Conducting body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam dates: 7–8 February 2026
Result declaration: 30 March 2026
Total qualified candidates: 5,97,061
Mode of result: Online scorecard
Certificate validity: Lifetime
Pass percentage and qualifying criteria for both papers remain consistent with previous sessions. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by CBSE:
General category: 60% (90 out of 150 marks)
SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories: 55% (82 out of 150 marks)
These qualifying marks apply equally to both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper-wise overview:
Paper 1 is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5 (primary level)
Paper 2 is for candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8 (upper primary level)
Candidates who qualify both papers are eligible to teach Classes 1 to 8
To check the result, candidates need to visit the official CTET website, click on the result link for February 2026, and enter their registration number and date of birth to download the scorecard.
After qualifying CTET, candidates receive an eligibility certificate, which is now valid for a lifetime. This certification allows them to apply for teaching positions in central government schools such as KVS and NVS, as well as in state government and private schools.
Overall, the CTET February 2026 result reflects a steady qualification trend, with a significant number of candidates becoming eligible for teaching roles, though actual recruitment will depend on individual school or state-level selection processes.