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 positive (65/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Story context
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- Education
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