In a key update for teaching aspirants across India, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET Admit Card 2026 for the February session, with hall tickets now live on the exam portal.
Candidates who have registered for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) can download their admit cards from the official website, ctet.nic.in, using their application number and date of birth.
The CTET February 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted over two days - February 7 and 8, 2026 - across more than 140 cities nationwide. The test will take place in two shifts on both days, with the first shift running from 9.30 am to 12 pm and the second from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.
CBSE's release of the admit card comes as a major milestone for lakhs of candidates who have been awaiting confirmation of their exam details, including date, time, centre, and reporting guidelines.
The admit card serves as a mandatory entry pass to the examination and contains crucial information that candidates must verify before the exam day.
How to Download the CTET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link for "Download Admit Card: CTET Feb-2026."
- Enter your registered application number and date of birth.
- Download and print the hall ticket for the exam day.
Exam officials have reminded candidates to check all the details carefully and ensure that their photograph and signature are clearly visible on the admit card. Any discrepancies should be reported to the CTET unit for correction well ahead of the exam.
With the admit card now out, candidates are advised to make necessary arrangements for travel and preparations, as late entry into the examination hall will not be permitted.
The CTET is a pivotal qualification for those aspiring to become teachers in central government schools and is recognised nationwide as a benchmark for teaching eligibility.

