✨ Short Information : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the 22nd Edition of CTET September 2026 on 06 September 2026 (Sunday) (Paper I & Paper II). Online applications are invited from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. Candidates aspiring to be teachers for Classes I-V (Primary) and Classes VI-VIII (Junior) can apply. The test will be held in 27 languages across 132 cities. Read full notification for eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and reservation.
📅 Important Dates (CTET September 2026)
📆 Online Application Start11 May 2026
⌛ Last Date to Apply Online10 June 2026 (upto 11:59 PM)
💰 Last Date for Fee Payment10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
✏️ Online Correction Window15 June to 18 June 2026
🏙️ Intimation of Exam CityRandom allocation (no choice) – notified later
🎫 Admit Card DownloadTwo days before the exam
📝 Exam Date (CBT/OMR)06 September 2026 (Sunday)*
📢 Answer Key (Provisional)To be displayed on website after exam
📋 Result DeclarationBy end of October 2026 (tentative)
* In case the number of candidates increases, the exam may also be conducted on 05 September 2026 (Saturday). The date will be allotted randomly.
💰 Application Fee (Non-refundable, inclusive of GST extra by bank)
| Category | Only Paper‑I or Paper‑II | Both Paper‑I & Paper‑II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Persons (PwD) | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
- GST as applicable will be charged extra by the bank/payment gateway.
- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking only. No Demand Draft/IPO/Money Order.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded or adjusted for any future test.
⏰ Exam Schedule – 06 September 2026 (Sunday)
| Paper | Shift | Entry Time | Test Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper‑II (Classes VI‑VIII) | Morning | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon | 2:30 Hours |
| Paper‑I (Classes I‑V) | Evening | 12:30 PM | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | 2:30 Hours |
- Candidates must report 120 minutes before the exam start time for biometric/security checks.
- No entry after 09:30 AM (Paper‑II) and 02:30 PM (Paper‑I).
- Exam will be held in OMR‑based (offline) mode using Ball Point Pen (Black/Blue).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Qualifications as per NCTE)
Paper‑I (Classes I‑V)Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR 4‑year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR 2‑year Diploma in Education (Special Education). 5% relaxation for reserved categories as per norms.
Paper‑II (Classes VI‑VIII)Graduation and passed/appearing in 2‑year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed. (with 50% marks in Graduation/Post‑Graduation) OR 4‑year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed OR B.El.Ed. Also, candidates with B.Ed (Special Education) or 3‑year integrated B.Ed‑M.Ed (55% in PG) are eligible.
Both Papers (I & II)Candidates appearing in final year of qualifying teacher training course can also apply. They must produce passing certificate at the time of document verification.
Note: Relaxation up to 5% in minimum educational qualification is allowed for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. The detailed eligibility codes are given in the official Information Brochure (refer to PDF).
📖 Exam Pattern & Structure (Both Papers)
| Paper | Subjects | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper‑I (Primary) | Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory – chosen from 27 languages) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory – different from Language I) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper‑II (Junior) | Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics & Science (for Math/Science teacher) OR Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Science teacher) | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
- All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking.
- Qualifying marks: 60% (90 marks out of 150) for General/OBC/EWS; relaxation for SC/ST/PwD as per rules (but 60% is minimum pass).
- Validity of CTET Certificate: Lifetime for all categories. No restriction on number of attempts.
- Medium of question paper: Bilingual (Hindi & English) except for language papers which are in that language.
🌐 Languages Offered in CTET September 2026
English (01) Hindi (02) Assamese (03) Bengali (04) Garo (05)
Gujarati (06) Kannada (07) Khasi (08) Malayalam (09) Manipuri (10)
Marathi (11) Mizo (12) Nepali (13) Odia (14) Punjabi (15)
Sanskrit (16) Tamil (17) Telugu (18) Tibetan (19) Urdu (20)
Bodo (21) Dogri (22) Kashmiri (23) Konkani (24) Maithili (25)
Santhali (26) Sindhi (27)
Note: Candidate must choose Language I (medium of instruction) and Language II (different from Language I) while applying. Language II will focus on comprehension and communication.
⚠️ Important Instructions (Official Notice)
- No choice of examination city: The exam city will be allotted by CBSE on random basis. Request for change of city or date shall not be accepted.
- Limited city slots: As per CBSE advisory, candidates are advised to apply early because city slots are limited and will be filled on first‑come‑first‑serve basis (though city choice is not available, early applicants may get preferred region).
- Admit card will be available for download 2 days before the exam on ctet.nic.in. No physical copy will be sent.
- Carry two coloured printouts of admit card and a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License) to the exam centre.
- Use of mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, or any electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited. Possession leads to cancellation of candidature.
- OMR sheet must be filled with Blue/Black Ball Point Pen only. Use of pencil will result in rejection.
- Correction window available from 15 to 18 June 2026 for limited fields (name, DOB, category, language, etc.). No corrections after that.
- Biometric/Photo verification will be done at the centre; impersonation will lead to legal action and debarment.
📌 Special facility for PwD candidates: Scribe/Reader and compensatory time of 50 minutes will be provided to candidates with benchmark disabilities (blindness, locomotor disability both arms affected, cerebral palsy) and others with limitation in writing (subject to production of medical certificate).
📚 Syllabus Highlights (NCERT based)
- Child Development & Pedagogy: Concept of development, learning theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky), inclusive education, motivation, assessment.
- Language I & II: Reading comprehension (unseen passages), grammar, verbal ability, pedagogy of language development.
- Mathematics (Paper‑I): Numbers, addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, measurement, shapes, data handling, pedagogical issues.
- Environmental Studies (Paper‑I): Family, food, shelter, water, travel, plants & animals, EVS pedagogy.
- Mathematics & Science (Paper‑II): Number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration, science (food, materials, living world, electric current, natural phenomena).
- Social Studies/Social Science (Paper‑II): History, geography, social & political life (Indian constitution, diversity, government).
Detailed syllabus is available in the official Information Bulletin (NCERT syllabus for classes I‑VIII).
📝 How to Apply Online – CTET September 2026
- Step 1: Visit official CTET website: https://ctet.nic.in or CBSE website cbse.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on “Apply Online” and fill the registration form (State, Identification type, Name, DOB, Gender).
- Step 3: Complete the application: select Paper (I / II / Both), choose two languages (Language I & II), category, disability status, educational qualification details, college name, address, mobile, email.
- Step 4: Upload scanned recent colour photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 10‑100 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, 3‑30 KB).
- Step 5: Pay fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Step 6: After successful payment, download and print the Confirmation Page. Keep it for future reference. Do not send it to CBSE.
- Correction: If needed, use correction window 15‑18 June 2026 (limited changes).
⚠️ Warning: Only one online application per candidate. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation and debarment.
🔗 Useful Important Links – CTET September 2026
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📢 For latest updates, regularly visit https://ctet.nic.in or follow official social media.
Official Website : ctet.nic.in | cbse.gov.in
⏳ Last Date to Apply Online : 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) ⏳