CTET Feb 2026 Results Out: How to check and download (Screengrab from official website)
CTET February 2026 Result Link at ctet.nic.in: The Central Board of Secondary Education on March 30 has declared the results for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Candidates can check their scores by logging in using their credentials on the official website at ctet.nic.in.
As per official data, a total of 26,49,129 candidates registered for the exam, of whom 23,24,625 appeared. Out of these, 5,97,061 candidates have qualified, taking the overall pass percentage to 25.68%.
Paper 1 recorded 12,11,611 registrations with 10,65,410 candidates appearing and 3,58,937 qualifying (33.69%), while Paper 2 saw 21,56,459 registrations, 18,67,428 appearances, and 3,46,738 qualifiers (18.56%). Candidates who have cleared the exam will receive CTET certificates, which are valid for a lifetime. The CBSE will also upload digital marksheets and qualifying certificates on DigiLocker shortly, which candidates can access using their registered mobile number.
Paper
Registered
Appeared
Qualified
Pass Percentage
Paper 1
12,11,611
10,65,410
3,58,937
33.69%
Paper 2
21,56,459
18,67,428
3,46,738
18.56%
Total
26,49,129
23,24,625
5,97,061
25.68%
Candidates who have cleared the exam will receive CTET certificates, which are valid for a lifetime. The CBSE will also upload digital marksheets and qualifying certificates on DigiLocker shortly, accessible using the registered mobile number.
Step 1: Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the CTET Result 2026 link on the homepage
Step 3: Enter your application number and date of birth
Step 4: Submit the details to view your scorecard
Step 5: Download and take a printout for future reference
The CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by CBSE to determine candidates’ suitability for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. It is a mandatory qualification for recruitment in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, as well as several other schools across the country.
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The exam is held twice every year, typically in July/August and December/January, and plays a key role in maintaining a uniform standard of teaching quality across India.
Candidates should note that there is no limit on the number of attempts for the CTET exam, regardless of whether they have qualified earlier or not. This allows aspirants to improve their scores or qualify in subsequent attempts without any restriction.
This year the exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 in 140 cities and 1,803 examination centres throughout the country. However, due to certain “administrative reasons”, Paper 2 was not conducted on February 7 at two centres in Bihar. This exam was then reorganised on 1 March 2026 specially for these centres. The answer key for the same was live from March 12 to March 15 during which the candidates could challenge the answer key if needed.
In the previous session, that is, December 2024, around 24% candidates of the total appeared qualified Paper 1. For Paper 2 the qualifying percentage was around 12%.
