The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially updated the CTET Exam Timings 2026 Revised through a public notice on its official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates appearing for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) must carefully check the revised exam dates, paper-wise timings, and important instructions mentioned in the notice to avoid any confusion on the exam day.
CTET Exam Timings 2026 Revised – Official Update
Earlier, CBSE planned to conduct CTET 2026 on a single day. However, due to a large number of applications, the exam authority has revised the schedule.
Key Highlights:
- Exam Dates: 7 February & 8 February 2026
- Days: Saturday & Sunday
- Exam Cities: 140 cities across India
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
CTET Exam Timings 2026 (Paper-wise)
The CTET February 2026 examination will be conducted in two shifts each day. Paper II will be held in the morning shift, while Paper I will be conducted in the afternoon shift.
CTET Paper-wise Exam Schedule
| Exam Date | Paper | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Paper II | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Paper I | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Paper II | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Paper I | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes |
CTET Shift Timings 2026 Explained
Morning Shift
- Paper: Paper II
- Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Afternoon Shift
- Paper: Paper I
- Time: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Candidates must appear only for the paper mentioned on their CTET Admit Card 2026.
Important Instructions for CTET Candidates
Reporting & Entry Rules
- Candidates should reach the exam centre well before the exam start time
- No entry is allowed after the examination begins
- Late entry will lead to disqualification
Admit Card Instructions
- Candidates must check:
- Exam date
- Paper (I or II)
- Shift timing
- Exam centre details
- Admit card is the final authority for exam-related information
Change of Exam City or Date – Is It Allowed?
CBSE has clearly stated that:
- Change of exam city is not allowed
- Change of exam centre is not allowed
- Change of exam date is not allowed
No request will be entertained under any circumstances.
Official Source & Authority
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- CTET Unit Address: Dwarka, New Delhi
- Official Website: https://ctet.nic.in
- Notice Issued By: Director (CTET)
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Editor’s Note:
Written by Karmabandhan Editorial Team.
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