CTET Feb 2026 Live Updates – Paper 1 & Paper 2 (7 & 8 Feb)

Paper 1 Analysis: Difficulty Level

Based on interaction with 50+ students, here is the preliminary analysis:

Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)

• Difficulty: Easy
• Good Attempts: 25-27 Questions

Mathematics

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Good Attempts: 22-24 Questions

Environmental Studies (EVS)

• Difficulty: Moderate (Tricky Options)
• Good Attempts: 20-23 Questions

Language I (Hindi/English)

• Difficulty: Easy
• Good Attempts: 24-26 Questions

Language II (English/Sanskrit)

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Good Attempts: 20-22 Questions

OVERALL EXAM

• Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
• Safe Score: 115+ Marks

Student Feedback: First Reactions

The first batch of students is leaving the centres. Initial reactions suggest Paper 1 (Day 2) was Easy to Moderate.

EVS: Mixed reactions. Some questions were directly from NCERT (Class 3-5), while a few were "Out of Box" (General Knowledge based).

Overall Vibe: Students look relieved; the paper was not as lengthy as yesterday's Paper 2.

CDP: Most candidates found Child Development questions "Direct and Scoring".

Paper 1 (Day 2) Concludes

The CTET Feb 2026 examination has officially concluded! The Afternoon Shift (Paper 1) for Classes 1-5 is over.

Answer Key: The unofficial answer key will be released this evening on our website. See the answer key.

What's Next: Candidates will begin exiting the centres shortly. We will update the Student Reactions and Difficulty Level here in a few minutes.

Paper 1 Begins

The final shift of the CTET Feb 2026 exam (Paper 1) has commenced. Candidates are now attempting the 150-minute test.

Subject-Wise Difficulty & Good Attempts (Paper 2)

Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)

• Difficulty: Moderate (Conceptual)
• Good Attempts: 22-25 Questions

Social Studies (For Arts/Humanities)

• Difficulty: Moderate to Lengthy
• Good Attempts: 45-48 Questions (out of 60)

Mathematics & Science (For Science Students)

• Difficulty: Moderate (Calculation-based)
• Good Attempts: 42-45 Questions (out of 60)

Language I (Hindi/English)

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Good Attempts: 23-25 Questions

Language II (English/Sanskrit)

• Difficulty: Moderate (Passages were long)
• Good Attempts: 20-22 Questions

OVERALL EXAM

Safe Score: 105-110+ Marks

Difficulty Level: Moderate

First Reactions: Paper 2 (Day 2)

Initial feedback from students suggests that today's Paper 2 was Moderate and Slightly lengthy.

Maths/Science: Calculation-heavy but solvable.

CDP: Reported as "Application-based" (similar to yesterday).

Social Studies: Many questions from NCERT Class 7 & 8 Geography.

CTET Paper 2 (Day 2) Concludes

The Morning Shift (Paper 2) for 8th February has officially ended. Invigilators are collecting the OMR sheets. Candidates will begin exiting the examination centers shortly.

Next: Stay tuned for the first student reactions and the difficulty level analysis of today's Social Studies vs. Maths/Science sections.

Paper 2: 1 Hour Completed

One hour of the Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) examination has passed. Candidates have likely finished the Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) section and are now moving on to their specific subjects:

Social Studies (60 Marks) Since this paper is generally lengthier than Paper 1, time management in this second hour is critical.

Mathematics & Science (60 Marks)

Exam Begins: Paper 2

The second day of CTET Feb 2026 has commenced with Paper 2 in the morning shift. Candidates aspiring to be Upper Primary teachers are now attempting the paper. The exam concludes at 12:00 PM.

Morning Shift Entry

Good Morning! The second day of the CTET Feb 2026 exam has begun. Candidates appearing for Paper 2 have started entering the examination centres. The weather is clear in most regions, ensuring no travel disruptions so far.

CTET 7 Feb 2026 Answer Key

The unofficial CTET Paper 2 Answer Key (7 Feb 2026) has been provided here for candidates to calculate there score, before the release of official answer key: CTET Answer Key 7 Feb 2026

CTET 7 Feb 2026 Question Paper

The official CTET Paper 2 Question Paper (7 February 2026) is now available for download: CTET Question Paper 7 Feb 2026

Poll Alert

First Student Reactions

Initial feedback from students leaving the centres suggests the paper was Moderate to Lengthy.

Language 1 & 2: Passages were Long but Easy to comprehend.

CDP: Reported as mix of Conceptual and Fact-based questions.

Social Studies / Science: Candidates found this section Time-consuming and NCERT-based.

CTET Paper 2 Concludes

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8) has officially concluded. Candidates have started exiting the examination halls. The collection of question papers and OMR sheets by invigilators is complete.

1 Hour Remaining

Half the time has passed! Candidates have just over one hour left to complete their Paper 2 examination. Invigilators have likely announced the time check. This is the crucial phase where candidates usually switch from Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) sections to their subject-specific domains (Maths/Science or Social Studies).

Biometric Attendance

Reports from various centres indicate that the biometric attendance and frisking verification inside the halls is currently underway or completed. This mandatory process ensures the authenticity of candidates appearing for the exam.

Gates Officially Sealed

Entry to all examination centres is now strictly closed. Several latecomers at major metro centres were unfortunately denied entry as per the strict 9:30 AM deadline. We urge Paper 1 (Tomorrow) candidates to take note and plan their travel accordingly.

CTET Paper 2 Begins

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper 2 has officially commenced at all designated centres. Entry gates have been closed, and no further candidates are being allowed inside. The exam will conclude at 12:00 PM. Stay tuned for the first student reactions and exam analysis shortly after noon.

Gate Closing Alert

Only 30 minutes remain before the CTET Paper 2 exam begins. The entry gates will close sharply at 9.30 AM. Candidates currently outside the centre are advised to rush to the entry points immediately to avoid disqualification.

Entry Process Underway

Candidates have started entering the examination centres for Paper 2. Frisking and biometric verification are currently in progress. Candidates are reminded to keep their Admit Card and Valid ID Proof ready in hand for a smooth entry process.

Centre Gates Open

The gates at most examination centres have officially opened. Candidates have started queuing up for security checks. Invigilators are announcing entry protocols using loudspeakers. Parents and guardians are requested to clear the entry area to avoid overcrowding.

Barred Items Reminder

Candidates are strictly reminded NOT to carry the following items inside the exam hall:

Stationery items like Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser, etc. (Only transparent water bottle and admit card allowed).

Any textual material (bits of paper, books).

Electronic devices (Mobile phones, Bluetooth, Earphones, Smartwatches).

Reporting Time Begins

The reporting time for CTET Paper 2 (scheduled for 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM) has begun. Candidates are advised to reach their respective exam centres well in advance to complete security checks and locate their seating arrangements.

Weather & Traffic Advisory

Candidates travelling to exam centres this morning are advised to check local traffic updates to avoid delays. Ensure you account for unexpected congestion. Light winter clothing is recommended as early morning temperatures may be low in several regions.

Last-Minute Checklist

Before you sleep, ensure your exam kit is ready:

• Prohibited Items: Remove any digital watches, smart bands, or jewelry now to save time tomorrow.
• Admit Card: Printed copy (keep an extra just in case).
• ID Proof: Original Government ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID).
• Stationery: Good quality Ballpoint Pen (Blue/Black).
• Water: Transparent 500ml water bottle (optional).

Post-Exam Content Update

Memory-based CTET Feb 2026 question papers, exam analysis, and unofficial answer keys will be published on this page after the completion of each exam.

CTET Answer Key

The unofficial CTET Feb 2026 answer key will be prepared using student feedback and expert review. The final result will be based on the official answer key released by CBSE.

Exam Schedule Update

CBSE will conduct CTET Paper 2 on 7 February 2026 and CTET Paper 1 on 8 February 2026 in offline (OMR-based) mode at designated examination centres.