CTET September 2026 Registration Ends June 10

CTET September 2026 registration process will soon conclude on the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the application window for the September session will remain active till June 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Candidates interested in appearing for the eligibility examination can complete the online application process through the official website ctet.nic.in. The CTET September 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 06, 2026, in offline mode for aspiring teachers of Classes 1 to 8.

CTET September 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule

CBSE has released the complete schedule for the CTET September 2026 session. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The important dates related to the examination are listed below.

• Application Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: June 10, 2026
• Application Closing Time: 11:59 PM
• CTET September 2026 Exam Date: September 06, 2026
• Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR Based)
• Official Website: ctet.nic.in

The examination will be conducted in two separate shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

CTET September 2026 Eligibility and Exam Purpose

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools and CBSE-affiliated institutions. Candidates qualifying CTET become eligible to apply for teaching posts in:

• Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS)
• Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS)
• Central Government Schools
• CBSE-affiliated schools

The examination is conducted for:

• Paper 1: Candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5
• Paper 2: Candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8

Applicants intending to teach Classes 1 to 8 can appear for both papers.

CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

CBSE will conduct the CTET September 2026 examination using OMR-based answer sheets in offline mode. Each paper will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions. The examination pattern details are provided below.

• Total Questions in Each Paper: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium of Exam: Hindi and English

Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking in the CTET examination.

CTET September 2026 Application Form Direct Link and Registration Process

Candidates can submit the CTET application form only through online mode. No offline applications or alternative submission methods will be accepted by the board. The step-by-step application process is provided below.

• Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
• Click on the CTET September 2026 registration link
• Complete the online registration process
• Fill out the application form carefully
• Upload photograph and signature in prescribed format
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the application form
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates should ensure that all personal and academic details entered in the application form are accurate before final submission.

CTET September 2026 Certificate Validity and Attempts

CBSE has confirmed that the CTET qualifying certificate remains valid for a lifetime across all categories. Candidates who qualify the examination can use the certificate for future teaching recruitment opportunities without any validity restriction. There is also no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates may appear multiple times to:

• Improve scores
• Qualify additional papers
• Enhance eligibility for teaching recruitment

This provision continues to make CTET one of the most accessible teacher eligibility examinations in the country.

CTET September 2026 Application Fee and Important Instructions

Candidates are advised to complete fee payment successfully before the registration deadline. Incomplete applications or unpaid forms may be rejected during scrutiny. Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying:

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature scan
• Educational qualification details
• Identity proof
• Valid mobile number and email ID

Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding:

• Admit card release
• Examination city details
• Correction window notifications
• Result announcements
• Answer keys

CTET September 2026 Registration Deadline Nears

With only limited time remaining before the application deadline, eligible candidates are advised to complete the registration process as early as possible. CBSE has not announced any extension of the registration deadline as of now. The CTET September 2026 examination is expected to witness a large number of applications from teaching aspirants across the country due to the lifetime validity of the certificate and growing recruitment opportunities in government and CBSE-affiliated schools.