The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the results of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session, with over 5.97 lakh candidates clearing the national-level exam crucial for teaching jobs in government schools.

Candidates who appeared for the exam can access their scorecards on the official website, ctet.nic.in, by logging in with their application number and date of birth.

Participation and performance

According to official data, 26,49,129 candidates registered for the exam, of whom 23,24,625 appeared. A total of 5,97,061 candidates qualified, translating to an overall pass percentage of 25.68%.

Paper 1, meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, recorded stronger performance. Out of 10,65,410 candidates who appeared, 3,58,937 qualified, pushing the pass percentage to 33.69%.

In contrast, Paper 2, for Classes 6 to 8, saw 18,67,428 candidates appear, with 3,46,738 clearing the exam—reflecting a lower pass rate of 18.56%.

Lifetime validity, digital access soon

Successful candidates will receive CTET eligibility certificates, which now carry lifetime validity—a move aimed at reducing the burden of repeated qualification attempts.

The CBSE will also upload digital marksheets and certificates on DigiLocker, allowing candidates to access them using their registered mobile numbers.

How to check ctet result 2026

• Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
• Click on the CTET Result 2026 link
• Enter application number and date of birth
• View and download the scorecard
• Take a printout for future reference

Exam significance and recent trends

CTET is a mandatory eligibility test for recruitment in central government schools, including institutions run by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, as well as several other schools nationwide.

Conducted in February across 140 cities and 1,803 centres, the exam remains a key benchmark for maintaining teaching standards in India. Notably, candidates are allowed unlimited attempts, enabling them to improve their scores over time.

Compared to previous sessions, the February 2026 cycle reflects a modest improvement, particularly in Paper 2, where the pass percentage has risen from around 12% in December 2024 to 18.56% this year.