CBSE CTET Result 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at ctet.nic.in, past trends, steps to download scorecard and more

The long wait for over 25 lakh candidates who appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 is likely to end soon. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CTET Result 2026 on its official website — ctet.nic.in.

CBSE CTET Result 2026 Date

Based on previous trends, CBSE generally declares CTET results within four to six weeks after the examination. Accordingly, the CTET 2026 results are expected either in the last week of March or the first week of April. However, the board has not officially confirmed the exact date yet. All updates will be made available on the official website.

How to Check CBSE CTET Result 2026

Once the result is declared, candidates can follow these steps to access their scorecard:

Step 1: Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘CTET Result 2026’ link on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter your roll number and click on submit.
Step 4: The CTET scorecard will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download and print it for future reference.

CTET Qualifying Marks and Cut-Off

To qualify the CTET 2026 exam, candidates must secure the minimum required marks:

• General Category: At least 90 marks (60%) out of 150
• Reserved Category (OBC/SC/ST): At least 82 marks (55%) out of 150

Lifetime Validity of CTET Certificate

One of the key benefits for candidates is that the CTET certificate now holds lifetime validity. This means candidates who qualify the exam do not need to appear again unless they wish to improve their score.