CTET September 2026 Online Form: Don't Miss -Apply Now

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CTET September 2026 Online Form

Short Information : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET September 2026 Notification on 11 May 2026 on the official website ctet.nic.in. This is the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for the September 2026 session covering Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. The CTET Exam 2026 is scheduled on 6 September 2026 (Sunday).

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(CBSE) CTET September 2026 Online Form
Important Dates		Application Fees
Notification Release Date : 11/05/2026 Online Application Start : 11/05/2026 Last Date to Apply Online : 10/06/2026 (11:59 PM) Fee Payment Last Date : 10/06/2026 Application Correction Window : 15/06/2026 – 18/06/2026 Admit Card Release : August 2026 (Approx. 2–3 weeks before exam) Exam Date : 06/09/2026 (Sunday) [05/09/2026 if candidates increase] Paper II Shift : 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon (Morning) Paper I Shift : 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Evening) Answer Key : After Exam (Notify Soon) Result : Will Be Notified on ctet.nic.in		For One Paper (General / OBC / EWS) : ₹1,000/- For Both Papers (General / OBC / EWS) : ₹1,200/- For One Paper (SC / ST / Differently Abled) : ₹500/- For Both Papers (SC / ST / Differently Abled) : ₹600/- Pay Exam Fee Through : Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI (Online Mode) Note: GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank.
Age Limit
Minimum Age : 18 Years (candidates appearing/passed in final year of qualifying course are eligible) Maximum Age : No Upper Age Limit (as per CBSE rules, there is NO maximum age restriction for CTET) Age Relaxation : Not applicable as there is no upper age limit. Refer to the official Information Bulletin on ctet.nic.in for any state-specific norms.
Vacancy / Paper Details
Paper Name	Teaching Level	Eligibility
CTET Paper I (Primary Stage)	Classes I to V (Primary Teacher)	Senior Secondary (10+2) with min. 50% marks + passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed); OR Senior Secondary with 45% + D.El.Ed final year (as per NCTE 2002 Regulations); OR Senior Secondary with 50% + passed/appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed); OR Senior Secondary with 50% + passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); OR Graduation + B.El.Ed passed/appearing (any year).
CTET Paper II (Upper Primary Stage)	Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary Teacher)	Graduation + passed/appearing in final year of B.Ed (or equivalent); OR Graduation with 50% marks + passed/appearing in final year of 1-year B.Ed (Special Education); OR Senior Secondary with 50% + passed/appearing in final year of 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed; OR Graduation with 50% + passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed (NCTE recognised institution); OR B.El.Ed (4-year integrated course) + Graduation.
Both Paper I & Paper II	Classes I to VIII	Candidate must separately meet eligibility for Paper I and Paper II as stated above. A candidate can appear for both papers in the same session. Separate certificates will be issued for each paper cleared.
Selection Process
Written Examination (Offline / Pen & Paper Mode): CTET is conducted as a pen-and-paper-based Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam at designated exam centres across India. MCQ Pattern – No Negative Marking: Each paper has 150 questions for 150 marks. There is NO negative marking for wrong answers. Qualifying Marks: Minimum 60% (90 out of 150) for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Minimum 55% (82.5 out of 150) for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates. CTET Certificate Validity: Lifetime valid (no expiry), as per the latest CBSE rules. Candidates who qualified in any earlier session retain their valid certificate. Result & Marksheet: CTET Score/Marksheet and Eligibility Certificate will be released on DigiLocker and the official website after result declaration. No Interview / No Document Verification by CBSE: CTET is only an eligibility test. Actual teacher recruitment (KVS, NVS, Army Schools, etc.) is conducted separately by respective authorities.
Important Instructions- CTET September 2026 Online Form
Read the complete official Information Bulletin carefully before filling out the application form at ctet.nic.in. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (educational qualification) for Paper I, Paper II, or both before applying. Apply online only — no offline applications are accepted under any circumstances. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature strictly as per the specifications mentioned in the official bulletin. Pay the application fee only via approved online modes: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. E-Challan is not available for CTET.
How to Apply CTET September 2026 Online Form
Visit the official CTET website: https://ctet.nic.in Click on “Apply for CTET September 2026” link on the homepage. Click “New Registration” and fill in your basic details (name, email ID, mobile number, date of birth) to generate your Application Number and Password. Log in using your generated credentials and proceed to fill out the complete CTET Application Form 2026. Carefully enter your personal details, contact details, educational qualifications, paper choice (Paper I / Paper II / Both), language preferences, and exam centre preference. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. Proceed to pay the application fee online using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. After successful payment, preview your application form and submit it. Download and save the Confirmation Page and fee receipt — take at least 2 printouts for future reference. Do NOT send a copy to CBSE/CTET Unit. If you made any error, use the Correction Window (15–18 June 2026) to edit permitted fields.
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CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper I – Primary Stage (Classes 1 to 5)

Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, if combined – check admit card)
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Language I (Compulsory): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Language II (Compulsory): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Mathematics: 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Environmental Studies (EVS): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper) | Negative Marking: None

Paper II – Upper Primary Stage (Classes 6 to 8)

Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Language I (Compulsory): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Language II (Compulsory): 30 Questions – 30 Marks
Subject Specific (any one): Mathematics & Science / Social Studies / any other: 60 Questions – 60 Marks
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper) | Negative Marking: None

FAQs – CTET September 2026 Online Form

Q1. What is CTET September 2026?

CTET September 2026 is the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The notification was released on 11 May 2026. The exam is scheduled for 6 September 2026. Applications are open from 11 May to 10 June 2026 at ctet.nic.in.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CTET September 2026?

The last date to apply online for CTET September 2026 is 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee payment also closes on the same date. A correction window is available from 15–18 June 2026 for editing submitted applications.

Q3. What is the application fee for CTET September 2026?

For General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹1,000/- for one paper and ₹1,200/- for both papers. For SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates: ₹500/- for one paper and ₹600/- for both papers. GST as applicable will be charged extra by the bank. Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Q4. Is there an upper age limit for CTET September 2026?

No. As per CBSE rules, there is no upper age limit to appear in the CTET examination. The minimum age required is 18 years.

Q5. When will the CTET September 2026 Admit Card be released?

The CTET September 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released in August 2026, approximately 2 to 3 weeks before the exam date (6 September 2026). Candidates can download it from ctet.nic.in using their Application Number and Date of Birth.

CTET September 2026 Online Form: Don’t Miss -Apply Now

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