CTET February 2026 Exam Registration Closes with Over 25 Lakh Applications
The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for Paper-I and Paper-II will be held on February 8, 2026, in twenty languages across 132 Indian cities. Over 25 lakh applications were received for the exam, which determines eligibility for teaching positions in government schools from primary to upper primary levels. CTET is a mandatory requirement for employment in schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas.
First-hand measurement across 1 source
We measured how 1 outlet covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 34%, Right 33%). Overall sentiment is neutral (65/100). Lens Score 49/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
This article group focuses on the administrative and logistical details of the CTET exam registration. It does not present any political viewpoints or engage with political discourse, maintaining a neutral stance on educational policy.
The sentiment of the article is neutral and informative. It focuses on factual reporting of application numbers, exam dates, and eligibility criteria without expressing any positive or negative emotional tone.
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