The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially released the CTET February 2026 Results and Scorecards on March 30, 2026. Aspirants who appeared for the exam can now check their qualifying status. To access your documents directly, you can use the official www.ctet.nic.in portal or the active link Download CTET Result & Score Card 2026 (Active Link).
CTET February 2026 Examination Statistics
The examination was conducted over two days on February 7th and 8th, and additionally on March 1st, 2026, across two daily shifts in an offline pen-and-paper (OMR) based format with no negative marking. Out of millions of registered applicants, 597,061 (25.68%) successfully qualified for the eligibility certificate.
| CTET February 2026 Result & Score Card Overview | CTET February 2026 Result & Score Card Overview |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET February 2026) |
| Mode of Result | Online (Score Card) |
| Result Date | 30th March 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 7th, 8th February, 1st March 2026 |
| Candidates Registered | 2649129 |
| Total Qualified | 597061 |
| Exam Mode | Offline pen-and-paper (OMR) based |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
Paper-Wise Breakdown
| Paper | Total Registration | Appeared | Qualified | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – 1 | 1211611 | 1065410 | 358937 | 33.69% |
| Paper – 2 | 2156459 | 1867428 | 346738 | 18.56% |
| Total | 2649129 | 2324625 | 597061 | 25.68% |
Checklists: Credentials and Scorecard Particulars
Before checking your result, ensure you have the required credentials ready.
Login Credentials Required
- Application Number / Registration ID
- Date of Birth (DOB)
Details Mentioned on CBSE CTET Result & Scorecard 2026
- Candidate’s Full Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- Application Number / Roll Number
- CTET Exam Year
- Paper Appeared
- Exam Date
- Language opted for Paper (Language I and Language II)
- Subject-wise Marks
- Qualifying Status
- Qualifying Marks Required
- Marks Obtained (Total)
CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General (UR) Category: 60% (90 marks)
- OBC / SC / ST / PwD Category: 55% (82 marks)
How to Download / Check CBSE CTET Result 2026
Follow these instructions to download your scorecards:
- Visit the official CTET portal: https://ctet.nic.in.
- In the latest section, look for the link that says Download Result: CTET Feb-2026 on the homepage.
- A new page opens, again click on “Download Result: CTET Feb-2026” and finally a login page appears.
- Enter Login Credentials: Application Number / Registration ID, Date of Birth (DOB).
- Fill in the Security / Captcha Code. Click on Submit.
- After that, your scorecard appears on the screen.
Alternative way to check CTET Result via DigiLocker
You can also access your result through DigiLocker:
- Visit the DigiLocker website or open the mobile app.
- Log in using your mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
- If new, complete the quick sign-up process.
- Go to ‘Issued Documents’, After login, click on “Issued Documents” section.
- Look for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in the list
- Select CTET Certificate/Marksheet and choose the relevant option like: CTET Marksheet, CTET Eligibility Certificate, Enter Required Details
- Enter your Roll Number, Exam Year/Session, Download Your Result, Your CTET result/marksheet will appear, You can download or save it directly
Steps to Retrieve Login Details (Forgot Registration Number)
If you cannot recall your registration details, recover them via these steps:
- Visit the official CTET website>> Click on “Download Result”.
- Select “Forgot Registration Number”.
- Enter the required details such as: Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth.
- Submit the details.
- Your Registration Number will be sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.
How to Download the CTET Certificate 2026
To acquire your official certificate, follow this guide:
- Visit the official CTET website: www.ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the “Download Certificate” link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth. Click Submit to log in.
- Your CTET Certificate will appear on the screen.
- Click Download / Print to save the PDF to your device.
- Take a colour printout for use in job applications and document verification.
You can also Download Your CTET February 2026 Certificate – Click Here.
CBSE CTET Certificate 2026 — Validity & Details
The Ministry of Education, Government of India established a revised lifetime validity rule for CTET certificates effective from June 3, 2021, which applies retroactively to past qualifiers.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Validity | Lifetime (Permanent) |
| Earlier Validity | 7 Years (before 2021) |
| Revised By | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Effective From | 3rd June 2021 |
| Applicable To | All past and future CTET qualifiers |
| Retrospective Benefit | Yes — candidates who qualified before 2021 also get lifetime validity |
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who have successfully qualified for the CTET February 2026 examination should immediately download and securely save their scorecards and certificates. With lifetime certificate validity now established, qualified individuals can leverage their eligibility status for upcoming teaching recruitment opportunities across central organizations such as KVS and NVS, as well as state-level school boards.
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