
Mon Mar 30 18:30:00 UTC 2026: ### CTET 2026 Results Declared by CBSE
The Story:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the results of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 examination. The results, anticipated in the last week of March, were declared on March 30, 2026, Monday. Candidates who appeared for the exam held on February 7, February 8, and March 1, 2026, can now check their results on the official websites ctet.nic.in and cbseresults.nic.in.
Key Points:
- Result Declaration: The CTET February 2026 results were declared on March 30, 2026.
- Exam Dates: The exam was conducted on February 7, February 8, and March 1, 2026.
- Official Websites: Results are available on ctet.nic.in and cbseresults.nic.in.
- Answer Key: Provisional answer keys were released on March 12, 2026.
- Qualifying Marks: General category candidates need 90 out of 150 (60%), while OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 82 out of 150 (55%) to qualify.
- Validity: CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime.
- Re-examination: A re-examination was held on March 1, 2026 at two centers in Vaishali, Bihar due to cancellation of the exam held previously on February 7-8.
- No Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in the exam.
Key Takeaways:
- The declaration of the CTET 2026 results enables qualified candidates to apply for teaching positions in central government schools, private schools, and international schools.
- The lifetime validity of the CTET certificate significantly enhances its value for aspiring teachers.
- The CBSE’s provision of digitally signed mark sheets and eligibility certificates through DigiLocker ensures authenticity and ease of access for candidates.