ctet exam date february 2026 is a national-level teacher eligibility exam conducted by CBSE for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1-8 in India. The exam is scheduled to be held on 8 February 2026 in offline mode with two papers-Paper I for primary level and Paper II for upper primary level. Clearing CTET makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central and many state government schools across the country.