The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has CTET Notification for the 22nd edition. Online application submission start from 26 August to 1 September 2026 for Paper I and Paper II. Exam is scheduled in September 2026.
CTET Notification 2026
| Exam Name | CTET September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Apply Fee | ₹500 to ₹1200 |
| Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 1 September 2026 |
A notification coming from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for CTET Exma Notification for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The exam is scheduled for 6 September 2026 (Sunday) and will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in India.
CTET Exam Details
Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Papers: Paper I (Classes I to V) and Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
Date of Exam: 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes per paper
Total Questions: 150 MCQs (1 mark each, no negative marking)
Question Paper Language: Bilingual (Hindi/English)
Qualifying Marks: 60% or above
Validity: Lifetime for all categories
CTET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Paper | Shift | Timing |
| Paper II | Morning | 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Paper I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
If the number of candidates increases, the exam may also be conducted on 5 September 2026 (Saturday).
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The minimum qualifications for appearing in CTET are notified by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Eligibility for Paper I (Classes I to V)
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), OR a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed qualification as per NCTE norms.
Eligibility for Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
Bachelor’s Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed, OR equivalent qualifications as per NCTE norms.
CTET 2026 Application Fee
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. GST will be charged extra by the bank. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | ₹500 | ₹600 |
How to Apply for CTET 2026?
Before starting the application, keep a scanned photograph (10 KB to 100 KB, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) and signature (3 KB to 30 KB, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm) ready in JPG/JPEG format. Use the Application Form link given in the Important Links section below to start the application.
| Step 1: Click on the Application Form link given in the Important Links section below. |
| Step 2: Fill the authentication form with State, Identity type, Name, Date of Birth, and Gender as per Class X certificate. |
| Step 3: Complete the online application form and create a password (8 to 13 characters with one uppercase, one lowercase, one number, and one special character). |
| Step 4: Note down the Registration Number / Application Number generated by the system. |
| Step 5: Upload the scanned photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format. |
| Step 6: Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. |
| Step 7: Take a printout of the Confirmation Page for your record. |
Important Dates of CTET 2026
| Notification Date | 8 May 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 15 – 18 June 2026 |
| Apply Reopened | 26 Aug – 1 Sept 2026 |
| Admit Card | Two days before the exam |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | By the end of October 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links of CTET 2026
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Apply Reopen Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Both Paper I and Paper II contain 150 multiple-choice questions of one mark each. There is no negative marking. The duration of each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Paper I Structure (Classes I to V)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Structure (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2026 Application Fee
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. GST will be charged extra by the bank. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Languages Offered for CTET 2026
Candidates have to select two languages from the list of 27 available languages. Language II must be different from Language I. The languages available are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, Urdu, Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Santhali, and Sindhi.
