CBSE CTET admit card 2026 released at ctet.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

CBSE CTET admit card 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam on February 7 and 8, 2026. CBSE has released the admit card for the exam today, February 5, 2026. The national-level exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode across 132 cities. Candidates can now check and access their CTET 2026 admit card on the official website, ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in. The admit card is a mandatory document and must be carried to the exam centre for entry.

CTET 2026 will be conducted in two sessions on two different days. Paper 1, meant for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5, will take place from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Candidates must report by 7:30 am. Entry gates will close strictly at 9:30 am.

Paper 2, for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8, will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Reporting time for this shift is 12:30 pm, and gates will close at 2:30 pm.

CTET admit card 2026: Steps to download

Candidates can follow the steps here to download the CTET admit card 2026 from the official website:

• Move to the official website: ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in
• On the homepage, click on the link that says “CTET 2026 Admit Card.”
• A new window will open prompting you to enter the details.
• Enter your Application Number and password.
• Click on Submit.
• Your admit card will appear on the screen.
• You can download the admit card and take a clear printout.
• Check all details carefully, including name, exam centre, date, and shift.

Direct link here.

Exam pattern and marking scheme

Each paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions, carrying one mark each. The total duration of the exam is two and a half hours. There is no negative marking.

A major portion of the paper focuses on Child Development and Pedagogy. The test is designed to assess teaching skills, subject understanding, and reading comprehension.

Qualifying marks

To qualify for CTET 2026, candidates in the General category must score at least 60 per cent, which is 90 marks out of 150. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories need a minimum of 55 per cent, or 82 marks out of 150.

With just days left for the exam, candidates are urged to keep checking the official websites for updates and prepare calmly, focusing on clarity of concepts and time management.

Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for any further updates.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!