Get answers to the most common CTET FAQs and candidate doubts for 2026. Know about exam dates, eligibility, attempts, qualification rules, certificate validity, and other essential CTET updates in one place.
The national-level teacher eligibility test, called CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test), is conducted by the CBSE in two sessions every year. Approximately 2.3 million to 2.5 million students appear for the exam each year. The exam is typically held in two phases annually: the January session and the July session.
However, the June session could not be held in 2026. The conducting body has scheduled the December session for February 8, 2026. The exam is conducted by the CBSE/NTA (Central Board of Secondary Education/National Testing Agency). In this article, we will learn about the CTET FAQs and common doubts of candidates in detail.
CTET Exam 2026 Overview
The frequency of the CTET exam is twice (January and July) in a year by NTA at various exam centres across India. Following the last year's exam pattern, the exam duration of the CTET 2026 exam will be 150 minutes for 150 questions in each paper (Paper I and Paper II). All students are advised to familiarise themselves with their subject combination and eligibility criteria for the CTET Paper I and Paper II exams first.
| Particulars | Download Link |
| CTET Official FAQ | Click Here |
Ques: What is the CTET exam?
Ans: The CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is an all-India level eligibility test for candidates who want to teach in government schools in Classes I to VIII in schools.
Ques: Why should I take the CTET?
Ans: The basic eligibility criteria for teaching in government schools, such as KVS or NVS, or many schools, is CTET. Apart from this, for the state-level BPS Teacher Recruitment Exam, CTET is a necessary eligibility criterion.
Ques: Is it compulsory to take both papers in the CTET exam?
Ans: No, candidates don't need to appear in both CTET papers. This depends on the eligibility and students’ preference for teaching in either Class 1–5 (Paper 1) or Class 5–8 (Paper 2).
Ques: Can I take the CTET exam in Hindi?
Ans: Yes, students can take the CTET 2026 exam in Hindi as NTA is responsible for conducting the exam in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and various regional languages).
Related CTET FAQ Article Links
CTET Exam Pattern
The CTET or Central Teacher Eligibility Test exam pattern 2026 will include Paper 1 & Paper 2 as last year. Like every year, the CTET 2026 exam will be offline and in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode.
Ques: What is the CTET Paper 1 exam pattern?
Ans: Students appearing for Paper 1 (Class 1–5) in the CTET 2026 exam must check the exam pattern given below to understand the questions and marks distribution.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Ques: What is the CTET Paper 2 (Class 6–8) exam pattern?
Ans: Students appearing for Paper 2 in the CTET 2026 exam must check the exam pattern given below to understand the questions and marks distribution.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies/Social Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
-
National-level teacher eligibility test. -
Conducted twice annually by CBSE/NTA. -
Approx. 2.3-2.5 million students appear yearly. -
Each paper has 150 questions in 150 minutes.
