CTET 2026 candidates should watch for the city intimation slip first, followed by the admit card that confirms the final centre details and exam shift.
The city slip is meant to help you plan travel by confirming the city of your centre. The admit card comes closer to the exam and is the final document you will need to enter the test centre with your complete venue and session details.
CBSE CTET 2026 city slip vs admit card: What each document means
The CBSE CTET 2026 exam city intimation slip is an early, travel-friendly update. It tells you which city you have been allotted. It does not replace the admit card, and it does not necessarily give you the full centre address you will write the exam at.
It exists so candidates—especially those travelling—can book tickets and plan commute time well before the exam week.It is also worth reading the fine print on city allotment. Candidates select multiple city preferences, but allotment depends on capacity. If the number of candidates in a particular notified city is low, the exam may not be held there, and candidates can be shifted to another preference city or another city altogether. Once a centre is allotted, it is generally not changed. In simple terms: the city slip is a heads-up, not a negotiation.The CBSE CTET 2026 admit card is the final entry document. This is what you will carry to the centre, and it is the document that will settle everything—your exact venue, your paper, your shift, and your candidate details. Candidates should not wait for the admit card to begin travel planning; by the time it drops, most of the planning window is already gone.
CBSE CTET 2026 key dates
These are the dates that decide your CTET timeline, from the last chance to correct your form to when the admit card becomes available. Keep them saved and check the CTET portal around each milestone so you do not miss a narrow window.
CBSE CTET 2026 exam dates, reporting time and more
CTET 2026 will be held in two shifts on the same day. The reporting time comes much earlier than the start of the paper, and gates close exactly at exam time—so “just on time” can quickly turn into “too late”.
Plan to reach the centre well in advance, factor in traffic and security checks, and keep a buffer for last-minute document verification at the gate.
CBSE CTET 2026: Exam pattern and qualifying marks and more
CTET follows a straightforward structure: 150 multiple-choice questions in each paper, 2.5 hours duration, one mark per question, and no negative marking.For qualifying marks, the standard benchmark candidates usually track is:
- General category: 60% (90 out of 150)
- Reserved categories: 55% (82 out of 150)
Candidates should keep the basics ready well before exam day: printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, and a passport-size photograph. Items like electronics, books and bags are typically restricted inside examination premises, so plan accordingly.
