NewsIMTSFebruary 8, 2026 has been announced as the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025, with application forms to be available soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct this national-level examination in offline mode across 132 cities in India. The test will be held in two shifts and offered in twenty languages. Candidates will need to provide details including state, identification, name, date of birth, and gender when filling the application form. Payment options for the application fee will include debit/credit cards, UPI, and net banking. CBSE advises all applicants to carefully read the official notification before submitting their applications. The CTET is conducted twice annually and serves as an eligibility test for teacher positions. (Updated 4 Nov 2025, 07:38 IST; source: link)
CBSE Announces CTET 2025 Exam Date and Application Timeline
The Central Board of Secondary Education has set February 8, 2026 as the examination date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025. Application forms will be available soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. This national-level teacher eligibility examination will be conducted in offline mode across 132 cities throughout India. The test will run in two separate shifts and candidates can choose from twenty different languages. CBSE conducts this examination twice every year to determine eligibility for teacher positions in schools across the country.
How to Apply for CTET 2025 Examination
When filling the CTET application form, candidates will need to provide several important details including their state, identification documents, full name, date of birth, and gender. The application process will be completely online through the official website. For payment of the application fee, multiple options will be available including debit cards, credit cards, UPI, and net banking facilities. CBSE strongly recommends that all interested applicants carefully read the official notification before submitting their applications to avoid any mistakes that might lead to rejection.
Key Points
- February 8, 2026 has been announced as the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025, with application forms to be available soon on the official website ctet.nic.in.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct this national-level examination in offline mode across 132 cities in India.
- The test will be held in two shifts and offered in twenty languages.
