The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) admit card 2026 soon. The Board has already released
the exam city slip, and candidates scheduled to appear in the exam can check their exam city now. One should know that city slips and admit cards are not the same thing. The city slip only informs about the city where candidates will appear, and admit cards will have details of the exam city, date and time, instructions, guidelines, and more. Based on past trends, the admit cards are released three to four days before the exam. Following the same pattern, the hall tickets will be released on or before February 5. CTET 2026 will be held on February 8 in pen-and-paper mode across 132 cities. Candidates should know that it is mandatory to carry a printout of the admit card to the exam hall. In case they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to appear in exam. Along with admit card, one should also carry a valid ID proof. CBSE will conduct CTET in two sessions on the same day. Paper 1 for those who will teach in classes 1 to 5, will be conducted between 9:30 am and 12:00 noon. The candidates will have to report at 7:30 am, and the entry gates will close strictly at 9:30 am. Paper 2 will be conducted between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Reporting time for this shift is 12:30 pm, and gates will close at 2:30 pm.
CBSE CTET Admit Card 2026: Here's How to Check and Download
- One should go to either of official websites ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the link that reads “CTET 2026 Admit Card” or "CTET 2026 hall ticket"
- On the redirected page, candidates will have to enter the required details
- In the next step, candidates will have to enter their application number, date of birth and security pin
- The admit card will appear on screen
- Go through the same and download it
- Take its printout for future references
CBSE CTET FAQs
1. When will the CTET Admit Card 2026 be released?Based on past trends, the CTET admit card 2026 is expected to be released three to four days before the exam, likely on or before February 5, 2026.
2. Is the CTET city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
No, the city intimation slip only mentions the exam city. The admit card contains full details such as exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, instructions, and candidate information.
3. Where can candidates download the CTET Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the CTET admit card from the official websites ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in using their application number, date of birth, and security pin.
4. What documents are required to be carried along with the CTET admit card?
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof. Without the admit card, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted.
5. What are the reporting and gate closing times for CTET 2026?
For Paper 1, reporting time is 7:30 am, gates close at 9:30 am, and the exam will be held from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. For Paper 2, reporting time is 12:30 pm, gates close at 2:30 pm, and the exam will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
