CTET 2026 Application Process and Dates: How to Fill Application Form Online?

CBSE has already notified about the exam date of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 8 February 2026. With the last date to apply for the CTET exam on 18 December 2025, it is crucial for candidates to check the application process. This helps them to apply for the exam correctly and avoid any discrepancy or mistake while filling out the CTET application form. We have got you covered. In this blog, you will be getting the step by step guide to CTET application along with other important information such as timeline, fees, dates, and much more. Read along the blog for clear information about the CTET February exam 2026.

CTET Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Application Guide 

The application window for CTET Feb 2026 exam is already open for all prospective candidates. If you are aspiring to be a teacher, you are required to apply for the CTET exam online through the official website at ctet.nic.in. So, you must know the complete application process beforehand to avoid any unnecessary mistakes while filling out the online CTET application form. We have mentioned a step by step guide on how to register for CTET exam 2026 below for your reference: 

Visit the Official CTET Website

• Initiate the process by visiting the official website www.ctet.nic.in to complete your registration. 
• Ensure you have all required documents, including a scanned photograph and signature in the specified format. Here is the direct link for the CTET application form. 

Click on New Registration

• Click on the tab ‘New Registration available on the page. It is for first time users. 
• Fill out the personal information, such as name, parents’ names, DOB, and contact information. 
• Submit and generate the application number. It is unique and is essential for subsequent steps. 

Log in to CTET Portal

• You must remember the unique application number and the password you created while registering for the first time on the CTET website. 
• Use the credentials to log in to the portal.
• Now, you are redirected to the dashboard of the application portal. 

Fill Out The Application Form

• After logging in to the account, you are required to complete the application form, entering the requested details.
• You must add personal information and your category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD). 
• Personal details include name, date of birth, category, address (both current and permanent), phone number, email address, and gender. 
• Academic details include academic mark sheets of class 10th and 12th grade, bachelor’s mark sheet, and a teacher training certificate. 
• Exam details include whether you are opting for paper 1 or paper 2, or both exams. You need to fill in the choice of subjects and the medium of language. 

Attach Required Documents for CTET Application

• Primarily, two documents are required to complete the CTET 2026 registration process. 
• Other documents, including academic and personal information, are already attached to the application form. Hence, only a recent photograph and a signature are required to attach. 
• Photograph requirements: It must be a colored photograph with 10 KB to 100 KB size and dimensions of 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm. 
• Signature requirements: the signature must be in JPG or JPEG format between the sizes of 3 KB to 30 KB and dimensions of 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm. 

Pay CTET Application Fee

• Now, you have to select the convenient mode of payment to pay the fees. 
• After selection, enter the payment details and complete the transaction. 
• On successful payment of the CTET fees, you are required to download the transaction reference number. This may be required for future reference.

Submit the Application Form

• Review the complete application form. 
• There is a correction window available for necessary changes; hence, ensure that all information is accurate before submitting.
• Once checked, click on the final submit tab. 
• Download the CTET exam application submission confirmation page.

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Documents Required for CTET 2026 Application 

Candidates targeting CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 must understand that they require a set of documents ready before filling out the application form. We have mentioned the complete required CTET document list below for clearer reference:

• A valid email and phone number for CTET registration
• ID proofs (Aadhaar/ PAN card/ Driving license)
• Scanned Photograph
• Scanned Signature 
• Academic mark sheets (Class 10th, 12th, Bachelors)
• Category certificate (If required)

• PwD certificate (If required)
• Debit or credit card/ net banking/ UPI for CTET fee payment.

CTET Application Fees 2026

The application fee for CTET 2026 depends on the papers chosen and your category. Check the table below to check the fees: 

Particulars	General and OBC	SC, ST, and Differently Abled
CTET Application Fee for One Paper	INR 1000	INR 500
CTET Application Fee for Two Papers	INR 1200	INR 600

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What to Do If Your CTET Confirmation Page Is Not Generated After Paying the Fees?

After you have successfully paid the CTET application fee and submitted the application form, you will generally get the automatically generated confirmation receipt page. This is typically evidence that you have paid the application fee for CTET exam. During the time of releasing of CTET admit card, verification of documentation, or any other future reference, it might play an important role. 

There can be instances where candidates might not get the CTET confirmation page due to various reasons and glitches, including server and technical issues, payment delays, network issues, and many more. In such cases, you are not required to panic as CBSE gives a streamlined process to help candidates who fail to get the confirmation page. 

So, if your CTET confirmation page is not generated after submission of the application on the portal, you are required to immediately notify the CTET Deputy Secretary. However, you must present a valid proof of fee payment along with such an application. Candidates can either submit a copy of the challan if they have paid through e-challan, or they can submit a transaction receipt or bank statement in case of online payment. 

You can contact the CTET Deputy Secretary for such a request between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days. We have also mentioned the official contact address for CTET confirmation page issues below. 

The Deputy Secretary (CTET)
CTET Unit PS-I & PS-II
Institutional Area, IP Extension
Patparganj, Delhi – 110092

CTET 2026 Exam Application Timeline and Exam Dates 

It is important for candidates to check the registration process of the CTET exam in 2026. However, it is also crucial to understand the exam application deadlines, exam dates, and window opening timings to ensure that you have submitted the correctly filled CTET application form online at the portal. Check the table below for more information on the CTET timeline for candidates targeting the 2026 session: 

CTET 2026: Key Dates to Remember

Particulars	Details
Online Application Start Date	27 November 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	18 December 2025
CTET 2026 Exam Date	8 February 2026

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Things to Consider While Registering for CTET February Exam 2026

It is important for all candidates to fill out the CTET application form correctly with the right supporting documents. There are some terms and conditions laid out by CBSE, which is the CTET conducting body for all prospective candidates. Here are the crucial points to check out before completing the CTET registration online. 

• CTET registration window for February 2026 exam is open from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025 (by 11:59 PM). The exam is scheduled for 8 February 2026. Hence, you must apply within the timeline to appear for the exam. 
• Add the correct contact information as all the necessary official communication about the exam is done through the phone number, sms or the email address only. 
• Before filling out the CTET application form, you are required to check your eligibility for the exam and then choose the paper clearly. You must ensure that your academic qualifications match the CTET paper requirements. 
• Have the scanned copies of documents required, such as IDs, educational qualifications, signature, etc, beforehand to avoid any last-minute hassle in the CTET application process. 
• The CTET application fee is non-refundable. 
• If you want to correct anything in the application, the changes are not acceptable through the mode of email, fax, or the application. 

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CTET Application Form Correction 2026: One-Time Chance to Fix Application Mistakes 

Did you fill out your CTET February 2026 application form and later realise you made a mistake? Don’t worry, CBSE gives every candidate a one-time CTET Application Form Correction facility to fix errors before the final submission. For this, the correction window is typically available online for candidates at ctet.nic.in. One must note that only those candidates who have registered for CTET and paid the application fee successfully are eligible to make changes. We have mentioned a complete step-by-step process to correct the CTET February 2026 application form. 

How to Make CTET Application Form Correction 2026

Check the points below for application correction, which is a one-time opportunity for candidates to fix their mistakes: 

• Visit the CTET official website. 
• Click on the tab “CTET Application Form Correction”
• Log in with your credentials, which you created while registering before. You will be redirected to the dashboard page. 
• Click on the tab “Application Form Correction” present on the page. 
• Follow the instructions on the page. 
• Edit the details to be corrected in the application form. 
• Review and submit. 
• Download the revised CTET confirmation page for future reference. 

Details you are allowed to correct in CTET application form

Check the points below to understand what you can change and what you cannot in the CTET 2026 application form: 

• Name
• Father’s or Mother’s Name
• Gender
• Nationality
• Employment Status
• DOB
• Category
• Differently-Abled Category
• Address
• Phone Number
• Paper Chosen (Paper I / Paper II)
• Subjects for Paper II
• Academic Information
• Choice of exam centre
• Language I & Language II
• Institution for B.Ed / D.El.Ed

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