CTET September 2026 notification has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The board has started the online registration process for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for candidates aspiring to become teachers in central government schools.
According to the official schedule, the CTET September 2026 exam will be conducted on September 6, 2026 (Sunday) for both Paper I and Paper II. Candidates can complete the application process through the official websites at ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in.
CTET September 2026 Application Dates and Schedule
The CTET Registration 2026 has began on May 11, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms till June 10, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. CBSE has stated that an additional examination date of September 5, 2026, may also be used if the number of applications increases significantly.
The detailed CTET 2026 schedule is provided below.
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Event |
Date |
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Start of online application |
May 11, 2026 |
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Last date to apply online |
June 10, 2026 |
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Last date for fee payment |
June 10, 2026 |
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Application correction window |
June 15 to June 18, 2026 |
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Admit card release |
Two days before exam |
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CTET September 2026 exam date |
September 6, 2026 |
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Possible additional exam date |
September 5, 2026 |
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Tentative result declaration |
End of October 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
CTET September 2026 Eligibility and Paper Details
CTET is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility to teach in schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions accepting CTET scores. The examination will be conducted across 132 cities in 27 languages throughout India. The exam structure includes two papers:
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Paper |
Classes |
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Paper I |
Classes 1 to 5 |
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Paper II |
Classes 6 to 8 |
Candidates interested in teaching Classes 1 to 8 can appear for both papers. Before applying, candidates should carefully check the educational qualifications and eligibility conditions mentioned in the official information bulletin.
CTET 2026 Application Correction and Admit Card
CBSE has also activated an application correction facility for registered candidates. Applicants can make changes to submitted details from June 15 to June 18, 2026.
The CTET September 2026 admit card is expected to be released approximately two days before the exam date on the official portal. Candidates must verify all details in the admit card carefully after download.
CTET September 2026 Qualifying Marks and Recruitment
As per CBSE guidelines, candidates securing 60 per cent or more marks in the examination will be considered CTET qualified. However, qualifying CTET does not guarantee teacher recruitment. The examination serves as one of the eligibility conditions for teaching appointments in participating schools and institutions.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CTET website for further announcements regarding examination centres, admit cards, and result updates.
