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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for February 2026 is set to commence nationwide tomorrow. Candidates preparing for this exam can find crucial information below regarding the opening times of exam center gates and the items that are prohibited inside the examination hall.

If you are registered for the CTET February 2026 exam, this information is vital. The exam will take place in two sessions: the first session begins at 9:30 AM, while the second session starts at 2:30 PM. The gates for the first session will open at 7:30 AM, two hours prior to the exam. For the second session, candidates can enter starting at 12:30 PM.

It is essential for candidates to avoid bringing any banned items into the examination hall. The following items are not allowed: any stationery such as printed or handwritten materials, pieces of paper, geometry boxes, plastic pouches, calculators, scales, writing pads, pen drives, erasers, whiteners, log tables, electronic pens or scanners, and cardboard. Additionally, communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, as well as watches, wallets, sunglasses, handbags, and jewelry (both real and imitation) are also prohibited.

Candidates must remember to bring their admit card on the exam day, as entry to the examination center will be denied without it. The CTET will be held on February 7th and 8th, 2026, across 140 cities in the country. For the latest updates regarding the exam, candidates should regularly check the official website.