CTET Result 2026 (OUT) Live: Direct Link to Download Paper 1 & 2 Scorecard PDF at ctet.nic.in
CBSE officially released the CTET Result 2026 today, March 30, for the February session. Over 25 lakh candidates can now download their Paper 1 and Paper 2 scorecards at ctet.nic.in using their roll numbers. The qualifying marks are 60% for General and 55% for reserved categories, with lifetime certificate validity
CTET Result 2026 OUT: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET Result 2026 for the February session today, March 30. Aspirants who appeared for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can now check their scorecards on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Over 25 lakh candidates registered for this session, which was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, across 1,803 centres nationwide. The CTET result has been released for both Paper 1 (for those aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8). After the successful completion of the re-examination in specific Bihar centres on March 1, the board has expedited the evaluation process to help candidates prepare for upcoming recruitment cycles in KVS, NVS, and other central government schools.
CTET Result 2026 Direct Link: Download Paper 1 and 2 Scorecard
The CBSE has activated the CTET Result 2026 Direct Link on its official website, ctet.nic.in. To check their qualification status, candidates must log in with their CTET Roll Number. The link allows you to view subject-wise marks for Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and chosen languages. If you appeared for both papers, the results for both will be visible under a single login session.
Direct Link to Check CTET Result 2026
How to Check CTET February Result 2026 at ctet.nic.in?
Candidates can download the CTET February 2026 from the direct link provided here or they can follow the simple steps listed below to download it from official website, ctet.nic.in
- Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in
- On the homepage under the ‘Candidate Activity’ section, click on the link titled ‘CTET Feb 2026 Result’
- Now enter the details such as registration number and password.
- Fill the required captcha and click on the submit button.
- The CTET 2026 scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Verify name, category, and marks obtained.
- Save and download the PDF for future reference.
CTET Cut-off Marks 2026: Category-wise Passing Criteria
The CTET is a qualifying examination, meaning candidates must meet a specific percentage to be declared "Qualified." As per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines, the passing marks differ for General and Reserved categories. Check the details below
General Category: Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks.
OBC/SC/ST/PwD Categories: Candidates must score at least 55% marks
Details Mentioned on CTET 2026 Marksheet
After downloading the CTET 2026 marksheet, candidates must ensure that all the details mentioned in it are correct and in case there are any discrepancies, candidates must contact help desk
- Candidate’s Name and Roll Number.
- Father’s and Mother’s Names.
- Category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
- Subject-wise marks obtained in Paper 1 or Paper 2.
- Total Marks and Percentage.
- Qualification Status (Qualified/Not Qualified).
Validity of CTET Certificate and DigiLocker Integration
CBSE will issue the CTET Certificate to all the qualified candidates with lifetime validity; that means once a candidate has qualified, they do not need to appear for the exam again unless they wish to improve their score.
Furthermore, the CBSE will soon upload the digital certificates and detailed marksheets on DigiLocker. Candidates can log in using their registered mobile number and Aadhaar details to download the legally valid digital copy.
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