CTET New Exam Date 2026 Out: Check December Exam Schedule
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• Updated on 14 Sep, 2026, 6:06 PM, by Nishad Anjum
CBSE has announced the revised CTET Exam Date 2026 for the 22nd edition. The examination will now be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026. Paper II will be held in the morning shift and Paper I in the afternoon shift. The exam city details will be released 15 days before the exam, while the admit card will be available two days before the examination.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET New Exam Date 2026 for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. As per the latest public notice issued on September 14, 2026, the CTET September 2026 examination will now be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.
The examination was earlier scheduled for September 6, 2026. The revised schedule comes after CBSE reopened the application process for eligible applicants who could not submit their forms during the first application window.
The CTET exam is conducted for those seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8. The examination will be held in two shifts, with Paper II in the morning and Paper I in the afternoon.
CTET Exam Date 2026 highlights
The latest schedule and important details are given below for quick reference.
The CTET exam city and allotted examination date will be displayed on the official portal 15 days before the examination. The admit card containing the examination centre details will be available two days before the exam.
CTET 2026 Exam Schedule
The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted in two shifts. Paper II will be held in the morning, while Paper I will be conducted in the afternoon.
The examination will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026. The exact examination date allotted to each applicant will be available through the CTET portal before the exam.
CTET 2026 Application Fee
The CTET application fee depends on the category and the number of papers selected. The fee prescribed in the CTET September 2026 information bulletin is given below.
GST, as applicable, is charged extra by the bank. The examination fee can be paid through online payment modes such as debit card, credit card or net banking.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET examination has two papers. Paper I is for those who want to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is meant for teaching Classes 6 to 8.
Those planning to teach at both levels need to appear for both papers.
Both papers consist of multiple-choice questions. Each question carries four alternatives, and the questions are based on the prescribed CTET syllabus.
What to Do After CTET New Exam Date 2026
With the revised exam schedule announced, applicants should use the additional preparation time carefully. The following points can help with preparation:
- Check the latest CTET 2026 notice on the official website.
- Keep the application and confirmation details safely.
- Download the exam city information once it is released.
- Check the admit card as soon as CBSE makes it available.
- Revise the CTET syllabus for the selected paper.
- Practise previous-year question papers and mock tests.
- Keep a valid photo ID ready for the examination day.
- Reach the allotted examination centre well before the reporting time.
CTET New Exam Date 2026: FAQs
What is the new CTET exam date 2026?
The 22nd edition of CTET 2026 will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026, as per the latest CBSE public notice.
Why was the CTET 2026 exam date changed?
The earlier September schedule was postponed after CBSE reopened applications to provide another opportunity to eligible applicants who missed the earlier registration window.
When will the CTET 2026 exam city be released?
The allotted examination city and examination date will be made available on the CTET portal 15 days before the examination.
When will the CTET 2026 admit card be released?
The CTET admit card containing examination centre details will be available for download two days before the examination.
What is the CTET 2026 fee for General category applicants?
The fee is INR 1,000 for appearing in one paper and INR 1,200 for both papers. Applicable GST is charged separately by the bank.
What is the CTET 2026 fee for SC, ST and differently abled applicants?
The examination fee is INR 500 for one paper and INR 600 for both papers, with applicable GST charged separately.
What is the official website for CTET 2026?
The official CTET website is ctet.nic.in, where applicants can check examination notices, city information, admit cards and other updates.
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