CTET February 2026 Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Preparation – Complete Guide for All Aspiring Teachers

Introduction

CTET February 2026 Important Dates

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – February 2026 session

• 1. What is CTET?
  CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national-level certification exam to ensure teachers possess essential teaching aptitude and subject knowledge.
  
  

  Clearing CTET allows eligibility for:

  • Government Schools

  • KVS, NVS

  • Schools under UTs

  • Many Private Schools

  • Several state-managed institutions

• 2. CTET Exam Pattern (Latest)
  Paper 1 - For classes I to V
  

  Section	No. of Questions	Marks
  Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
  Language I	30	30
  Language II	30	30
  Mathematics & Science / Social Studies	60	60
  Total	150	150

  
  Paper 1 - For classes VI to VIII
  

  Section	No. of Questions	Marks
  Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
  Language I	30	30
  Language II	30	30
  Mathematics & Science / Social Studies	60	60
  Total	150	150

• 3. CTET Previous 10-Year Trend Analysis (2016–2025)

  Difficulty level Trend

  • CDP: Moderate, concept-heavy

  • Maths (Paper 1): Moderate–Tough

  • Maths & Science (Paper 2): Moderate–Tough, NCERT-based

  • Social Studies: Moderate, increased weightage for History & Geography

  • Languages: Easy–Moderate, comprehension-based

  
  

  Frequently Repeated Topics

  • Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg

  • Inclusive & multilingual classrooms

  • Learning disabilities

  • Number system, algebra basics

  • EVS: environment, relationships

  • Biology: cell, nutrition, systems

  • History: Ancient civilisation, freedom movement

  • Geography: resources, climate

  • Polity: Constitution basics

  
  

  Question Style Evolution

  • More case-study questions post-2021

  • Less direct theory

  • Higher emphasis on pedagogy, reasoning, and applied learning

• 4. CTET Eligibility Criteria

  Eligibility for Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5)

  Any one of the following:

  • 12th pass with 50% + D.El.Ed

  • 12th pass with 45% + D.El.Ed (NCTE approved)

  • 12th pass with 50% + B.El.Ed (4 years)

  • Graduation + D.El.Ed

  Eligibility for Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6–8)

  • Any one of the following:

    • Graduation + D.El.Ed

    • Graduation with 50% + B.Ed

    • Graduation with 45% + B.Ed (NCTE approved)

    • 12th with 50% + B.El.Ed

• 5. How to Prepare for CTET – Step-by-Step Plan

  📌 Step 1: Understand the Syllabus

  Download the official CTET syllabus and read section-wise weightage.

  📌 Step 2: NCERT Is the Foundation

  NCERT Classes 1–8 form 80–90% of the exam content.

  📌 Step 3: Solve Previous 10-Year Papers

  One paper daily improves speed & accuracy.

  📌 Step 4: Attempt Weekly Mock Tests

  Focus on timing, accuracy, and question selection strategy.

  📌 Step 5: Master Pedagogy

  30 marks in each paper—highest scoring section.

  📌 Step 6: Make Short Notes

  Revise child psychology, theories, Maths formulas, EVS concepts.

  📌 Step 7: Stay Updated

  Follow CTET notifications regularly.

• 6. CTET FIT Test — Self-Assessment (Try Now!)

  Use this quiz to check your CTET readiness.
  You can convert this into an online test on CollegeAll.com.

  Sample Questions

  1. Piaget’s theory focuses on:
     a) Moral development
     b) Cognitive development ✔
     c) Social learning
     d) Behaviourism

  2. Sum of first 20 natural numbers:
     a) 190
     b) 200
     c) 210 ✔
     d) 220

  3. Correct order:
     a) Cell → Tissue → Organ → System ✔
     b) Tissue → Cell → Organ → System
     c) Organ → System → Cell → Tissue

  4. Father of Indian Constitution:
     a) Gandhi
     b) B.R. Ambedkar ✔
     c) Nehru
     d) Rajendra Prasad

  5. Tropic of Cancer passes through:
     a) 8
     b) 9 ✔
     c) 7
     d) 6

  6. Teaching is most effective when:
     a) Teacher-centred
     b) Student-centred ✔
     c) Book-centred
     d) Exam-centred

  7. Assessment for learning:
     a) Summative
     b) Formative ✔
     c) Diagnostic
     d) External
     
     

     FIT Test Marking

     • 10–15 Questions

     • 1 Mark each

     Score	Meaning
     12–15	Excellent – CTET Ready
     8–11	Good – Needs improvement
     0–7	Needs more preparation

• 7. Final Tips for CTET Aspirants

• Study 2 hours daily

• Focus heavily on Child Development & Pedagogy

• Read NCERT thoroughly

• Practice previous-year papers

• Attempt weekly mocks

• Stay consistent—it’s a strategy exam