CTET September 2026 at a glance
Application fee
GST and bank charges, if applicable, are charged extra by the bank.
Eligibility made simple
For primary teacher eligibility. Candidates should check the official bulletin and NCTE rules for the exact minimum qualification route.
For upper-primary teacher eligibility. Graduation and teacher education qualification routes must be verified from the official bulletin.
Choose both papers only if you intend to be eligible for both primary and upper-primary teacher levels.
The official CTET eligibility page says eligibility is finally verified by the recruiting agency or appointing authority. Read the official bulletin before applying.
Exam pattern
- Date of examination: 06 September 2026. If the number of candidates increases, the exam may also be conducted on 05 September 2026.
- Paper-II shift: Morning, 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Paper-I shift: Evening, 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- All questions are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
- Paper-I has 150 MCQs for 150 marks: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, and Language II.
- Paper-II has 150 MCQs for 150 marks: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science, Language I, and Language II.
- The main question paper is bilingual in Hindi and English.
How to apply
- Open the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, or the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in.
- Use the CTET September 2026 apply link and choose Apply Online.
- Fill the online application form and note the registration number or application number.
- Upload the latest scanned photograph and scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay the examination fee online by debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Do not send a hard copy to CTET Unit.
Important messages for students
- Apply only through the official CTET website or CBSE website.
- Candidates should read the information bulletin carefully before applying.
- If a candidate submits more than one online application, the candidature may be cancelled and the candidate may be debarred from future examinations.
- Fee once paid is not refunded or adjusted for a future test under any circumstances.
- Corrections are allowed only once and only during the specified correction window.
- Candidates must mention their own mobile number and email ID because CTET alerts are sent to registered contact details.
- The official CTET help contact in the bulletin is 011-24050477 and ctet.cbse@nic.in.
CTET September 2026 FAQ
When did CTET September 2026 online application start?
The online application started on 11 May 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CTET September 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and fee is 10 June 2026, 11:59 PM.
When is the CTET September 2026 exam?
The exam is scheduled for 06 September 2026. The public notice says it may also be held on 05 September 2026 if candidate numbers increase.
Can candidates choose their CTET exam city?
No. The public notice says there is no option to select the examination city in the online application portal.
Does qualifying CTET guarantee a teaching job?
No. CTET is an eligibility test. Recruitment and final eligibility verification are handled by the concerned recruiting agency or appointing authority.