The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates who want to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in central government schools can now submit their online application forms through the official website.
The CTET September 2026 examination will be conducted on 06 September 2026 in Computer Based Test mode across 132 cities in India. Interested applicants should complete the registration process before the last date to avoid server related issues during the final days.
CTET September 2026 Overview Particulars Details Exam Name Central Teacher Eligibility Test Conducting Authority Central Board of Secondary Education Short Name CTET Exam Mode Computer Based Test Session September 2026 Application Start Date 11 May 2026 Last Date to Apply 10 June 2026 Correction Window 15 June to 18 June 2026 Admit Card Date 04 September 2026 Exam Date 06 September 2026 Result Date October 2026 Expected Official Website ctet.nic.in
CTET 2026 Application Fee Candidates can check the complete fee structure for Paper I, Paper II, or both papers below.
Category Only Paper I or II Both Paper I and II General Rs. 1000 Rs. 1200 OBC Rs. 1000 Rs. 1200 SC Rs. 500 Rs. 600 ST Rs. 500 Rs. 600 PwBD Rs. 500 Rs. 600
Candidates can pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026 Minimum Qualification for Classes I to V Qualification ID Educational Qualification 1 Senior Secondary with at least 50 percent marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education 2 Senior Secondary with 45 percent marks and Diploma in Elementary Education 3 Senior Secondary with 50 percent marks and 4 year B.El.Ed 4 Senior Secondary with 50 percent marks and Diploma in Education Special Education 5 Graduation with 50 percent marks and B.Ed 6 Post Graduation with 55 percent marks and integrated B.Ed M.Ed
Minimum Qualification for Classes VI to VIII Qualification ID Educational Qualification 1 Graduation with Diploma in Elementary Education 2 Graduation or Post Graduation with 50 percent marks and B.Ed 3 Graduation with 45 percent marks and B.Ed 4 Senior Secondary with 50 percent marks and B.El.Ed 5 Senior Secondary with 50 percent marks and B.A.Ed or B.Sc.Ed 6 Graduation with 50 percent marks and B.Ed Special Education 7 Candidates pursuing recognized teacher education courses are also eligible 8 Post Graduation with 55 percent marks and integrated B.Ed M.Ed
CTET Exam Pattern 2026 Paper I Exam Pattern for Classes I to V Subject Questions Marks Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 Language I 30 30 Language II 30 30 Mathematics 30 30 Environmental Studies 30 30 Total 150 150
Paper II Exam Pattern for Classes VI to VIII Subject Questions Marks Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 Language I 30 30 Language II 30 30 Mathematics and Science OR Social Science 60 60 Total 150 150
There will be no negative marking in the examination. Each question carries one mark.
CTET 2026 Language Codes Language Code Language Code English 01 Hindi 02 Assamese 03 Bengali 04 Gujarati 06 Kannada 07 Malayalam 09 Marathi 11 Nepali 13 Punjabi 15 Sanskrit 16 Tamil 17 Telugu 18 Urdu 20 Kashmiri 23 Maithili 25
CTET September 2026 Important Instructions Details Information Photo Format JPG or JPEG Photo Size 10 KB to 100 KB Signature Size 3 KB to 30 KB Exam Mode Online CBT Total Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes Question Type Multiple Choice Questions Negative Marking No
How to Apply Online for CTET 2026 Step Process Step 1 Visit the official website Step 2 Click on Apply Online Step 3 Complete registration process Step 4 Fill application form carefully Step 5 Upload photograph and signature Step 6 Pay application fee Step 7 Download confirmation page
Candidates should verify all entered details carefully before final submission of the application form.
CTET Admit Card 2026 The admit card for CTET September 2026 will be released on 04 September 2026. Candidates can download it using their Application Number and Date of Birth from the official website.
Applicants must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the examination center.
CTET Result 2026 The result of CTET September 2026 is expected to be declared by the end of October 2026. Candidates can check their scorecards online through the official portal.
The CTET certificate validity is lifetime, and candidates can also appear multiple times for score improvement.
CTET September 2026 Direct Links FAQs Question Answer What is the last date to apply for CTET 2026? 10 June 2026 What is the CTET 2026 exam date? 06 September 2026 Is there negative marking in CTET? No What is the validity of CTET certificate? Lifetime Can final year students apply? Yes Where to apply online? Through the official CTET website
