By Admin 
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the complete exam schedule of CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test – CTET) for February 2026. This exam is very important for all those candidates who are preparing to become teachers from class 1 to 8 in India. Passing CTET is necessary to become a teacher in government and many private schools.
This time CBSE has made some important changes in the conduct of the examination. Earlier CTET was to be conducted in a single day, but due to the increase in the number of candidates registering, the board has decided that now this examination will be conducted in two days. This will not only make management at the examination centers easier, but candidates will also have to face less trouble in taking the examination.
New dates and shifts of CTET 2026
CBSE has said in the official notice that the 21st edition of CTET will now be conducted on 7 and 8 February 2026. Earlier this exam was to be held only on 8th February. The board has made it clear that conducting the examination in two days will improve the management and security as well as the convenience of the candidates.
The examination will be conducted in two shifts each on both the days, and both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be conducted every day. The examination will be conducted in about 140 cities across the country. Candidates have been advised to read the information given on their admit card carefully and not pay attention to any rumour.
CTET 2026 time table
The schedule of CTET 2026 has been made in such a way that the exam will be conducted over two days, i.e. on 7th and 8th February 2026. On both the days, Paper 2 will be held in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon, while Paper 1 will be held in the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The timing of the paper is 2 hours 30 minutes. This means that candidates will appear for Paper 2 in the morning and Paper 1 in the afternoon on both the days, making both exam timing and management easier and candidates can plan their preparation and time table accordingly.
It is important to reach the examination center on time
CBSE has given clear instructions to the candidates to reach the examination center at least an hour before. No candidate will be given entry after the commencement of the examination. Therefore, there should be no negligence on reporting time. For good preparation, candidates are advised to make their time table in such a way that there is no stress on the day of examination. Only the information given on the admit card and the official website of the board should be considered valid.
Tips for preparation and time table
1. Since there are two days of examination, divide your preparation according to Paper 1 and Paper 2.
2. Keeping in mind the morning and afternoon shifts, maintain proper sleep and eating time.
3. Check the admit card and exam center information in advance.
4. It is important to reach the examination center on time and carry the preparation material properly.
5. CTET 2026 exam is an important step in your journey to become a teacher. Therefore, it is very important to take the exam with proper schedule, time and preparation.
Also read – CBSE Admit Card 2026 released, 10th and 12th students can download from here
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