Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CTET exam 2026 on February 7 & 8, 2026. The CTET 2026 exam is conducted in offline mode (pen & paper) to determine the eligibility of candidates for primary and upper primary level teachers. Candidates who are appearing in the CTET exam can the exam day rules here.
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Read the complete article to know about CTET 2026 exam day guidelines, exam pattern and other important details related to the exam.
The authorities mention the CTET instructions in the admit card of CTET. The CTET exam day guidelines are given below:
Candidates are advised to reach their CTET 2026 exam centre at least 1 hour before the entry gate opens so as to cope with any unwanted delays. Moreover, candidates must make their transportation arrangements and plan beforehand given that transportation services have been affected due to the pandemic.
Candidates have to carry their CTET admit card with them to get entry into the examination centre. It must be noted that no candidate will be allowed to enter the CTET exam centre without producing their admit card and valid photo identity proof.
There are certain guidelines such as CTET exam dress code and more that need to be followed by the candidate at the CTET exam centre. Check below for complete details:
Do not exchange any stuff in the examination hall.
It is necessary to use safe transportation while coming and returning from the exam centre.
Maintain toilet hygiene, during and after the use.
Don't spit near the exam centre premises.
Essentials to be carried
CTET admit card 2026
Valid photo identity card
Transparent water bottle.
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CTET 2026 exam is conducted in pen & paper (offline) mode. As per the CTET 2026 exam pattern the exam comprises multiple choice questions and candidates are given a total time of 2 hours 30 minutes to attempt the exam. The detailed CTET exam pattern has been given below:
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | Central Teachers Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET) |
Post | Teachers |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
CTET Exam Time Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes each |
Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
CTET Marking Scheme | 1 mark is allotted per question. No negative marking. |
Total Number of Questions | 150 questions in each paper |
The board will issue the CTET admit card on the official website. Candidates must know that the CTET 2026 admit card is a mandatory document that every student needs to carry along with them on the day of the exam. The CTET admit card 2026 comprises important details like the name of the candidate, the address of the examination centre, exam timings etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CTET 2026 exam is conducted in offline mode (Pen & paper).
Yes, the CTET exam centre is provided in the CTET admit card.
No, there is no provision for negative marking in the exam. Candidates can attempt as many questions as they want.
On Question asked by student community
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