CTET 2026 – Table of Contents
CTET 2026 Overview
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 will be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CTET is a national-level eligibility examination for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in Central Government schools and other participating institutions.
Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026
Mode of Application: Online
Exam Date: 06 September 2026 (Sunday)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 |
| Online corrections, if any, in the particulars uploaded by the candidate | 15.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 (No corrections shall be allowed under any circumstances after this date) |
| Download Admit Card | 04 September 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | By the end of October 2026 (Tentatively) |
Application Fee
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
GST and applicable bank charges will be charged separately. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Eligibility should be verified before submitting the application form.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I (Classes I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
All questions carry one mark each.
Qualifying Marks
A candidate scoring 60% or more marks in CTET will be considered CTET qualified. Reservation-related relaxations may be provided as per government norms.
CTET Certificate Validity
The CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime. There is no restriction on the number of attempts, and candidates may reappear to improve their scores.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Main Resource Link | Click Here |