India, Feb. 6 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education will begin the CTET Exam 2026 on February 7, 2026. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held on February 7 and 8, 2026, in 140 cities all over the country.

The exam will be held in two shifts- the first shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon, and the second shift will be held from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.

Candidates who will appear for the exam can check the exam-day guidelines here.

1. The examination rooms/hall will be opened at 7:30 AM for Paper - II (Morning) and at 12:30 PM for Paper- I (Evening) i.e. 120 minutes before the commencement of test. Candidates should take their seat immediately after opening of the examination hall.

2. Appearing candidates will have to carry the admit ...