🆕 Latest Update (11 May 2026): CBSE has officially released the CTET September 2026 Notification today on ctet.nic.in. The online application window is now active and closes on 10 June 2026. The exam will be conducted on 6 September 2026 (Sunday) in offline OMR mode across India.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the much-awaited CTET September 2026 Notification on 11 May 2026, opening the gateway for lakhs of aspiring teachers across India. This is the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, and candidates aiming for teaching jobs in KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, Sainik Schools, Army Public Schools, and CBSE-affiliated schools must clear this exam to be eligible. The online application is active from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026 at https://ctet.nic.in/.
If the number of candidates increases, CBSE may conduct an additional shift on 5 September 2026 (Saturday). The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime, making this one of the most valuable teaching eligibility certifications in India.
📌 CTET September 2026 — Quick Summary
- Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — September 2026 (22nd Edition)
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Notification Released: 11 May 2026
- Application Period: 11 May 2026 – 10 June 2026
- Exam Date: 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
- Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper, OMR-based)
- Negative Marking: None
- Certificate Validity: Lifetime
- Official Website: ctet.nic.in
📋 CTET September 2026 Overview Table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Session | September 2026 (22nd Edition) |
| Notification Release Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Application Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Application End | 10 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 (5 Sept if vacancies rise) |
| Admit Card | 2 days before exam |
| Result Declaration | By end of October 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (OMR) |
| Duration | 2 hrs 30 min per paper |
| Total Questions / Marks | 150 MCQs / 150 marks |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
📅 CTET September 2026 — Important Dates
- Notification Release: 11 May 2026 ✅
- Online Application Start: 11 May 2026 ✅
- Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Application Correction Window: To be announced (usually 3–5 days after application close)
- Admit Card Release: 2 days before the exam (early September 2026)
- Exam Date: 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
- Provisional Answer Key: September 2026
- Final Answer Key & Result: By end of October 2026
💰 CTET September 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Paper I or II Only | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan via Syndicate Bank / Canara Bank.
🎓 CTET September 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Paper I (Classes I–V — Primary Teacher)
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks + passed/appearing in 2-year D.El.Ed; OR
- Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks + D.El.Ed (NCTE norms); OR
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed; OR
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed.
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII — Upper Primary Teacher)
- Graduation + passed/appearing in 2-year D.El.Ed; OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed; OR
- Graduation with at least 45% marks + B.Ed (NCTE norms); OR
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed; OR
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks + B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed; OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education).
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years; no upper age limit.
Nationality: Indian Citizen.
Final-Year Candidates: Eligible to apply.
Number of Attempts: Unlimited.
📝 CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I (For Classes I–V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (For Classes VI–VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science (Maths/Science teacher) OR Social Studies (SS teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
All questions are MCQs with 4 options. There is no negative marking. Duration is 150 minutes (2 hrs 30 min) per paper.
📚 CTET September 2026 Syllabus (Brief Overview)
Child Development & Pedagogy: Concept of development, learning, individual differences, inclusive education, learners from diverse backgrounds, gender as social construct, evaluation, cognition & emotions, motivation & learning.
Language I & II: Reading comprehension, pedagogy of language development, grammar, principles of language teaching.
Mathematics (Paper I): Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Numbers, Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Measurement, Weight, Time, Volume, Data Handling, Patterns, Money.
Environmental Studies (Paper I): Family & Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do.
Maths & Science (Paper II): Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling; Science: Food, Materials, World of Living, Moving Things People & Ideas, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources.
Social Studies (Paper II): History, Geography, Social and Political Life.
💻 How to Apply Online for CTET September 2026
- Visit the official website https://ctet.nic.in/.
- Click on "Apply for CTET September 2026" on the homepage.
- Click "New Registration" and fill basic details (Name, DOB, Mobile, Email).
- Note down the application number and password generated.
- Log in again with your credentials and fill in personal, educational, and exam centre details.
- Upload your scanned photograph (10–100 KB, JPG/JPEG, 3.5×4.5 cm) and signature (3–30 KB, JPG/JPEG, 3.5×1.5 cm).
- Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or via E-Challan.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page in PDF for future reference.
⚠ Important: Particulars cannot be edited after fee payment. Use the official correction window (announced after 10 June 2026) for changes.
🎯 CTET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying % | Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | 55% | 82 |
Candidates clearing the cut-off receive a CTET Eligibility Certificate valid for lifetime (since 2021 rule change). This certificate is mandatory for applying to teaching jobs in KVS, NVS, Army Public Schools, Eklavya Schools, Sainik Schools, and most CBSE-affiliated private schools.
🏫 Schools Accepting CTET Score
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Central Tibetan Schools Administration
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- Army Public Schools (APS)
- Sainik Schools
- CBSE-affiliated private schools across India
- Schools under UT administration (Chandigarh, Andaman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli)
- ERDO and other central government schools
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online (Direct Link): https://ctet.nic.in/
- Official Notification PDF: Download Notice
- CTET Information Bulletin: View Bulletin
- CBSE Official Site: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
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🎓 CTET 2026 Eligibility — Year-Wise Guide for Pursuing Students
📢 Important: CTET allows only FINAL YEAR / FINAL SEMESTER students of teaching courses to apply as "appearing candidates". If you are in an earlier year, you are NOT yet eligible.
📚 4-Year BSc.B.Ed / BA.B.Ed (Integrated)
| Your Current Year/Semester | CTET Eligible? |
| 1st Year (Sem 1-2) | ❌ Not Eligible |
| 2nd Year (Sem 3-4) | ❌ Not Eligible |
| 3rd Year (Sem 5-6) | ❌ Not Eligible |
| 4th Year / Final Year (Sem 7-8) | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-2 |
📚 4-Year B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education)
| Your Current Year | CTET Eligible? |
| 1st, 2nd, 3rd Year | ❌ Not Eligible |
| 4th Year / Final Year | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-1 |
📚 2-Year B.Ed (After Graduation)
| Your Current Year | CTET Eligible? |
| 1st Year | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-2 (appearing) |
| 2nd Year | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-2 |
📚 2-Year D.El.Ed / D.Ed
| Your Current Year | CTET Eligible? |
| 1st Year | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-1 (appearing) |
| 2nd Year | ✅ ELIGIBLE for Paper-1 |
❓ Common Questions from Pursuing Students
Q: I'm in BSc.B.Ed 3rd semester. Can I apply for CTET 2026?
A: No, you must be in the FINAL YEAR (7th or 8th semester) of the 4-year integrated course to apply. You can apply when you reach final year, approximately in 2027-2028.
Q: I'm in BSc.B.Ed 5th/6th semester. Am I eligible?
A: No, 5th-6th semester is 3rd year. You need to be in 7th-8th semester (4th year / final year) to apply as an appearing candidate.
Q: I'm in B.Ed 1st year. Can I apply?
A: Yes! Since 2-year B.Ed has only 2 years, 1st year students are considered "appearing in final year" by some interpretations. However, applying in 2nd year is safer to avoid any rejection.
Q: I'm in D.El.Ed 1st year. Can I apply for CTET Paper-1?
A: Yes, D.El.Ed appearing candidates (both 1st and 2nd year) can apply for CTET Paper-1 (Class 1-5).
Q: I'm in B.El.Ed 4th year (final year). Which paper can I apply for?
A: B.El.Ed final year students are eligible for CTET Paper-1 (Class 1-5).
Q: When will I get my eligibility certificate if I'm an appearing candidate?
A: You can appear and qualify CTET, but your final certificate will be issued only after you submit proof of having passed your B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / BSc.B.Ed final exam.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the CTET September 2026 notification released?
The CTET September 2026 notification was released on 11 May 2026 by CBSE on its official website ctet.nic.in.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CTET September 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. When will the CTET September 2026 exam be conducted?
The CTET September 2026 exam will be held on 6 September 2026 (Sunday). If vacancies increase, an additional shift may be added on 5 September 2026 (Saturday).
Q4. What is the application fee for CTET September 2026?
General/OBC/EWS pay ₹1,000 for one paper and ₹1,200 for both papers. SC/ST/PwD pay ₹500 and ₹600 respectively.
Q5. Is there negative marking in CTET?
No, there is no negative marking in the CTET exam. Each correct answer awards +1 mark.
Q6. What is the validity of the CTET certificate?
Since 2021, the CTET Eligibility Certificate is valid for lifetime for all categories.
Q7. What are the qualifying marks for CTET?
General candidates need 60% (90/150) and reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) need 55% (82/150) to qualify.
Q8. Can final-year B.Ed / D.El.Ed candidates apply?
Yes, candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination are eligible to apply.
Q9. How many times can a candidate appear for CTET?
There is no limit on the number of attempts. Candidates who have already qualified can also reappear to improve their score.
Q10. Will the CTET September 2026 exam be online or offline?
The CTET September 2026 exam will be conducted in offline pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode.
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📌 Disclaimer: All information on this page is sourced from the official CTET notification published on ctet.nic.in on 11 May 2026. Candidates are advised to verify details from the official website before applying. This post will be updated as and when new updates are released.
Last Updated: 11 May 2026 | Author: Sarkari Nokrii Team