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Last updated: 13 Jun 2026
- Application deadline revised: 16 Dec 2025 →
CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 18–— years (as on No upper age limit. Minimum 18 years on application date.) |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (per month — 7th CPC) |
| Important Dates | Declared 30 Mar 2026 |
The CTET February 2026 Result is OUT. CBSE declared the result on 30 March 2026 for the exam held on 7–8 February 2026 (with a re-exam on 1 March). Check your result at ctet.nic.in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth. Of about 23.25 lakh candidates, 5.97 lakh qualified.
How to Check CTET Result 2026 & Download Marksheet
- Go to ctet.nic.in and click the "CTET February 2026 Result" link.
- Enter your Roll Number / Registration ID and Date of Birth.
- Submit — your marksheet (name, category, subject-wise marks, total, qualified status) appears.
- Download and print the marksheet. Qualified candidates also get an eligibility certificate via DigiLocker (see below).
What are the CTET qualifying marks 2026?
You must score at least 60% — that is 90 out of 150 — for the General category, and 55% (82 out of 150) for SC/ST/OBC/PwD, to qualify. Each paper has 150 MCQs with no negative marking. Qualifying CTET is an eligibility — it does not guarantee a job, but it is required to apply for teacher posts.
CTET 2026 — Who Qualified (Paper 1 vs Paper 2)
| Metric | 2026 (Feb session) |
|---|---|
| Appeared | 23,24,625 |
| Total qualified | 5,97,061 |
| Paper 1 qualified | 3,58,937 (33.69%) |
| Paper 2 qualified | 3,46,738 (18.56%) |
Paper 1 is for those who want to teach Classes 1–5 (PRT); Paper 2 is for Classes 6–8 (TGT). To teach Classes 1–8, you must qualify both.
Is the CTET certificate valid for lifetime or 7 years?
The CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime. The earlier 7-year validity was removed by an NCTE decision implemented through CBSE's public notice dated 21 June 2021, and the change was made retrospective for all certificates from 2011 onwards — so even older, "expired" certificates are now valid for life. You do not need to re-take CTET once you have qualified.
How to download the CTET certificate from DigiLocker
Qualified candidates download their eligibility certificate from DigiLocker: sign in at digilocker.gov.in or the app → search the issuer "Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi" → select "Teacher Eligibility Test Certificate" → enter your Roll Number and registered mobile number. Both the marksheet and certificate can be downloaded. CBSE no longer issues physical or duplicate certificates — DigiLocker is the official digital copy.
What Next — Where CTET Is Used
CTET is the mandatory eligibility for teacher recruitment in central-government schools and many others, including KVS, NVS, DSSSB, EMRS and Central Tibetan Schools, and is accepted by many state governments and private schools. Keep your certificate handy when these recruitments open. The next CTET is the September 2026 session (exam 6 September 2026) — see our CTET September 2026 Online Form page.
Practical Tips
- Marksheet vs certificate: every candidate gets a marksheet; only those who qualify get the eligibility certificate. Don't confuse the two.
- Validity: many still think CTET expires in 7 years — it is now lifetime.
- DigiLocker path: issuer is "CBSE, Delhi" → "Teacher Eligibility Test Certificate" — this is the #1 download confusion.
- Re-exam (1 March) candidates: your result is part of the same 30 March declaration.
Teaching aspirants can also see our KVS NVS Result 2026 and Jharkhand TET 2026 pages.
Disclaimer: Compiled from CBSE/CTET notices and reputable reports (last verified 5 June 2026). Verify your individual result on ctet.nic.in and the certificate via DigiLocker.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CTET Feb 2026 Notification | |
| Online Application Start | |
| Online Application Last Date | Last Date |
| Application Correction Window | 19 – 23 Dec 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | |
| CTET Exam (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | 07 – 08 Feb 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | |
| Objection Window | 13 – 15 Mar 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | Late March 2026 (with result) |
| Result Declaration | |
| Score Card Download Window | Open from 30 March 2026 — lifetime download access |
| Next Cycle (CTET July 2026) | Expected May–June 2026 notification |
Fees (Re-evaluation / Compartment)
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC — Paper 1 OR Paper 2 only | ₹1,000 | Online via SBI / Syndicate / HDFC / ICICI Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI; +18% GST applicable |
| General / OBC — Both papers | ₹1,200 | Online — same modes; +18% GST applicable |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled — Paper 1 OR Paper 2 only | ₹500 | Online — same modes; +18% GST applicable |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled — Both papers | ₹600 | Online — same modes; +18% GST applicable |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–— years as on No upper age limit. Minimum 18 years on application date.
Not applicable — CTET has no upper age cap.
Educational Qualification:
- Paper 1 (Class I-V teaching) — Option A: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks AND passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Paper 1 — Option B: Senior Secondary with 45% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education in line with NCTE Regulations 2002.
- Paper 1 — Option C: Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) — appearing or passed.
- Paper 1 — Option D: Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Paper 2 (Class VI-VIII teaching) — Option A: Bachelor's degree AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) — passed/appearing.
- Paper 2 — Option B: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks AND 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) — passed/appearing. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.
- Paper 2 — Option C: Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed — passed/appearing.
- Paper 2 — Option D: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) — passed/appearing.
Nationality: Indian citizen. CTET is a national-level test — there is no domicile requirement. Foreign nationals are not eligible.
CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card — Prelims Exam Pattern
Paper 1 is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I-V (primary). 150 multiple-choice questions across 5 sections, 1 mark per question, 150 minutes. No negative marking. Both Languages count for evaluation; the candidate selects two different languages from the NCTE-approved list.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Medium of instruction) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (Different from Language-I) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total duration: 150 minutes
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Language: Bilingual — English and Hindi (questions presented in both languages). Language-I and Language-II are selected from a list of 20 NCERT-recognised languages including Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, etc.
CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card — Mains Exam Pattern
Paper 2 is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI-VIII (upper primary). 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes. The 4th section (60 marks) is candidate's choice: Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) OR Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies teachers). Candidates teaching other subjects can opt either based on the post they target.
| Paper / Section | Type | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | Objective | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Language-I (Compulsory) | Objective | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Language-II (Compulsory) | Objective | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) | Objective | 60 | 60 | 60 min |
| Social Studies / Social Science (for Social Studies teachers) | Objective | 60 | 60 | 60 min |
| Total | — | 210 | 210 | 150 min |
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Language: Bilingual — same Language-I + Language-II selection as Paper 1
How CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card Final Score is Calculated
CTET is a qualifying test, NOT a merit-ranked recruitment. Candidates who score above the qualifying threshold receive an "Eligible" certificate; below-threshold candidates do not.
| Stage | Weight | Marks contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 / Paper 2 CBT | 100% | Out of 150 marks per paper — qualifying threshold 60% (UR) or 55% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
Note: Qualifying mark = 90/150 for General/UR candidates and 82/150 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen. The CTET certificate is lifetime-valid as per NCTE notification dated 3 June 2021 (retrospectively applicable to all CTET certificates issued from 2011 onwards).
CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card — Pass Criteria
CTET qualifying threshold is FIXED at 60% (90/150) for unreserved candidates and 55% (82/150) for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen. Unlike merit-ranked exams, there is no year-on-year variance in qualifying score. The pass percentage varies cycle-to-cycle based on paper difficulty.
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Out of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualifying score (Feb 2026) | 90 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 150 |
| 2025 | Qualifying score (Dec 2025) | 90 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 150 |
| 2025 | Qualifying score (Jul 2025) | 90 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 150 |
| 2024 | Qualifying score (Dec 2024) | 90 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 150 |
How to read this table: CTET qualifying threshold is fixed by NCTE at 60% UR / 55% reserved — it does NOT change year to year. The table just confirms consistency. What varies is the cycle-wise pass percentage (typically 10-18% across both papers) — that depends on paper difficulty. The Feb 2026 result (declared 30 March 2026) saw approximately 14-16% combined pass rate per CBSE press releases.
How to Check Your Result
- Visit the official portal of CBSE — the official link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page.
- Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
- Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
- Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
- Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
- The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.
Important Links
- CTET February 2026 Result — Direct Link (Released 30 March 2026)
- CTET Candidate Login Portal
- CTET Notifications & Updates
- CTET Syllabus & Exam Pattern Reference
- CTET Previous Year Question Papers
- CTET Admit Card Download Portal
- CTET Official Portal — CBSE
- CTET Public Notices & Corrigenda
- CTET Fee Payment & Receipt Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CTET February 2026 result released?
What is the CTET 2026 qualifying score?
How long is the CTET certificate valid?
What is the CTET 2026 application fee?
What is the eligibility for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2?
What is the CTET exam pattern?
How many cities is CTET conducted in?
Where can the CTET certificate be used?
CTET February 2026 Result: CBSE Declared on 30 March 2026 — Direct Link to Score Card — Analysis & Trends
What CTET February 2026 result means
The CTET certificate from the February 2026 cycle is now downloadable from ctet.nic.in for candidates who scored 90/150 or above (60% — General/UR) or 82/150 or above (55% — SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen). The certificate is lifetime-valid as per NCTE notification dated 3 June 2021 — meaning you can use it for teacher recruitments at any time in your career, with no re-qualification required.
Where can you use the CTET certificate?
CTET qualification makes you eligible to apply for primary (Class I-V) and upper-primary (Class VI-VIII) teaching posts at: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) — over 1,250 schools nationwide; Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) — about 660 residential schools; Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) — 750+ tribal-region residential schools; Central Tibetan Schools Administration; Army Public Schools (AWES); Sainik Schools; and selected state government schools that accept CTET in lieu of state TET (typically when no state TET is currently active).
Pass rate trends — what to expect
Historical pass percentages for CTET hover between 10-18% across both papers. Paper 1 typically has a higher pass rate (15-20%) than Paper 2 (10-14%) because candidates pursuing primary teaching tend to be better prepared on Child Development & Pedagogy basics, which carry 30 marks of the 150 in each paper. The Feb 2026 cycle saw approximately 14-16% combined pass rate per preliminary CBSE press releases — typical of recent cycles.
What to do after qualifying — KVS / NVS recruitment
The CTET certificate alone does not guarantee a teaching job — it is only the eligibility filter. After qualifying, watch for KVS Primary Teacher (PRT) and TGT recruitment notifications (typically once every 2-3 years), NVS recruitment (annual), and state government TGT/PRT recruitments. KVS conducts a separate written exam plus interview for PRT/TGT posts; NVS follows a similar two-stage process. State recruitments use either the state TET certificate or accept CTET — check the specific state notification.
Next CTET cycle — July 2026
CBSE typically conducts CTET twice a year (July and December/January cycles). The July 2026 cycle notification is expected in May-June 2026. If you missed Feb 2026 or want to improve your score, you can re-attempt — there is no limit on the number of attempts. Note that scoring in successive cycles does NOT void the earlier certificate; the higher score becomes the relevant one for recruitment.