CTET September Exam Date 2026 Out – Check Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Schedule
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 exam date has been announced. The CTET September Examination 2026 will be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026 for candidates appearing in Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates who have applied for the CTET September 2026 examination should check the official exam-date notice carefully for their paper, shift and reporting time.
The CTET exam is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching at the Primary Level (Classes 1–5) and Elementary Level (Classes 6–8). The CTET City Intimation Slip and Admit Card 2026 will be released separately before the examination.
CTET September Exam Date 2026 – Exam Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Session | September 2026 |
| Paper | Paper-I & Paper-II |
| Exam Date | 12–13 December 2026 |
| Exam Mode | As per CTET examination schedule |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| City Intimation Slip | To Be Updated |
| Result Date | To Be Updated |
| Official Website | CTET Official Website |
CTET September 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 June 2026 |
| Re-Open Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Re-Open Application Last Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 07–10 September 2026 |
| CTET September Exam Date | 12–13 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
| Result | To Be Updated |
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
For Paper-I
- General/OBC: ₹1,000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
For Both Paper-I & Paper-II
- General/OBC: ₹1,200
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹600
Candidates could pay the application fee through online payment methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet.
CTET September 2026 Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in the CTET examination, as per the information provided in the notification.
CTET September 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CTET September 2026 is conducted for two teaching levels. Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification for the respective paper.
CTET Paper-I Eligibility – Classes 1 to 5
Candidates may qualify through any one of the following routes:
- Senior Secondary (Class 12) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed. as per NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Read official notification for more details
CTET Paper-II Eligibility – Classes 6 to 8
Candidates may qualify through any one of the following routes:
- Graduation and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed. as per NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of the 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
- Read official notification for more details
CTET September Exam Date 2026 – How to Check
Candidates can check the CTET September 2026 Exam Date by following these steps:
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Open the Latest News / Public Notices section.
- Look for the notice regarding the CTET September 2026 Exam Date.
- Click on the official notice related to the 22nd Edition of CTET Exam Dates.
- The examination schedule will appear on the screen.
- Check your paper, examination date, shift and reporting time carefully.
- Download and save the official notice for future reference.
- Keep checking the CTET website for the City Intimation Slip and CTET Admit Card 2026.
CTET September 2026 Exam – Important Instructions
Candidates should not confuse the CTET Exam Date with the admit card release date. The exam-date notice only provides the examination schedule. The CTET City Intimation Slip and CTET Admit Card 2026 will be issued separately before the examination.
Candidates should regularly check the official CTET website for updates regarding the examination centre, city information, shift, reporting time and admit card.
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CTET September Exam Date 2026 – Vacancy & Exam Details
The CTET September Examination 2026 is an eligibility test conducted for candidates who want to pursue teaching opportunities at the primary and elementary levels. Unlike a regular recruitment examination, CTET does not have a fixed number of vacancies because the CTET certificate is an eligibility qualification used for teaching recruitment.
The CTET September 2026 Exam Date is scheduled for 12 and 13 December 2026. Candidates preparing for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 should use the remaining preparation time effectively and regularly check updates related to the CTET exam date, city intimation slip and CTET admit card 2026.
Candidates who successfully appear in the examination can use their CTET qualification for relevant teaching recruitment opportunities, subject to the eligibility conditions of the recruiting organization. For the latest CTET September 2026 Exam Date, CTET Admit Card 2026, exam city details and result updates, candidates should keep checking the official examination website.