CTET February 2026 Result Expected Soon Download Scorecard

CTET February 2026 — the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE is now in its post-exam phase, and lakhs of candidates across the country are waiting for the result. If you appeared for this exam in February 2026, here is everything you need to know — result expected date, how to download your scorecard, qualifying marks, what to do after qualifying, and all important links.

This is the 21st Edition of CTET, and it was one of the biggest batches yet. Over 25.3 lakh candidates registered and around 25 lakh candidates appeared for Paper 1 and Paper 2.The result has not been declared yet as of today, but it is expected very soon.

CTET February 2026 Short Details:

Application Fee:

Payment accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, and Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.

Age Limit:

There is no upper age limit for CTET. The minimum age to apply is 18 years. Candidates of all ages who meet the educational qualification can appear for this exam.

Education Qualification:

CTET has two papers. You need to understand which paper applies to you before checking eligibility.

Paper I — For Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Level Teacher)

You need to have passed Class 12th (Senior Secondary) with at least 50% marks, along with any one of the following teaching qualifications:

• 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / JBT)
• 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
• 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
• B.Ed — if you also have a graduation degree

Paper II — For Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level Teacher)

You need a Graduation Degree from a recognised university along with any one of the following:

• 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
• B.Ed from a recognised institution
• B.El.Ed (4-year)
• B.Ed (Special Education)

Want to teach both levels — Class 1 to 8? You can appear for both Paper I and Paper II in the same exam by paying the fee for both papers.

Exam Details:

The CTET February 2026 exam was conducted in two shifts. Paper II (Classes 6–8) was held in Shift 1 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Paper I (Classes 1–5) was held in Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

The exam was conducted across 140 cities at 1,803 examination centres all over the country.

Key exam pattern points:

• Total marks: 150 per paper
• All questions are MCQ type — 4 options, 1 correct answer
• Each correct answer: +1 mark
• No negative marking — wrong answers carry no penalty
• Duration: 2.5 hours per paper

Re-Exam Update:

CBSE could not conduct Paper II at two centres in Vaishali district, Bihar — Centre No. 125014 (Lakshya International Academy) and Centre No. 125016 (St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar) — on 7 February 2026 due to administrative reasons. A re-examination was conducted for these affected candidates on 1 March 2026. The result will cover all candidates including those who appeared in the re-exam.

Qualifying Marks:

You need to cross this threshold to get the CTET eligibility certificate:

Candidates who clear this minimum qualifying threshold for Paper I or Paper II — or both — will receive the CTET Eligibility Certificate, which is issued via DigiLocker.

How to Download CTET February 2026 Scorecard:

Once the result is declared, follow these steps to download your scorecard:

1. Open your browser and go to the official website ctet.nic.in
2. On the homepage, find the link “CTET February 2026 Result / Scorecard” in the Latest News section
3. Click on the result link — a login page will open
4. Enter your Application Number / Roll Number
5. Enter your Date of Birth or Password
6. Fill in the security captcha shown on the screen
7. Click on the Submit / Login button
8. Your CTET February 2026 scorecard will appear on screen
9. Check your name, roll number, paper-wise marks, total score, and qualify / not qualify status
10. Download the scorecard as a PDF and save it on your device
11. Take a printout and keep it safe for future use in job applications

Important Links:

Disclaimer: This article is based on official CBSE / CTET notifications and verified news sources. For final and accurate information, always check ctet.nic.in directly. We are not responsible for any inadvertent errors.