CTET

Quick Facts

• CTET is conducted by CBSE.
• Paper-I is for Classes I to V.
• Paper-II is for Classes VI to VIII.
• There is no negative marking.
• CTET certificate validity is lifetime.
• Qualifying CTET does not guarantee a teaching job.

Exam Pattern

• All questions are MCQs. Each question carries one mark.
• There is no negative marking.
• Paper-I has 150 MCQs for 150 marks and covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, and Language II.
• Paper-II has 150 MCQs for 150 marks and covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science, Language I, and Language II.
• Paper-II morning shift is 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. Paper-I evening shift is 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.
• Each paper duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.

How Application Works

1. Open ctet.nic.in and read the latest CTET information bulletin before applying.
2. Use the official CTET September 2026 apply link for online registration.
3. Fill the application form with personal, contact, address, paper, language, and qualification details.
4. Upload latest scanned photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format as per bulletin size limits.
5. Pay the examination fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
6. Download and keep the confirmation page for future reference.
7. Download the e-admit card from CTET website before the exam and check official updates regularly.

Important Messages

• Apply only through ctet.nic.in, cbse.gov.in, or the official CTET application portal.
• The public notice says there is no option to select exam city; CBSE allots exam city randomly.
• Correction is allowed only during the official correction window and no offline correction is accepted.
• Fee once paid is not refunded or adjusted for a future test.
• If the number of candidates increases, CTET September 2026 may also be conducted on 05 September 2026.