Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 Notification for Apply Online

The CTET September 2026 exam will held on 06 September 2026. The Online Application window is open from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.

1. Overview - CTET September 2026

Organization NameCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam NameCTET September 2026
Application Mode
Offline (OMR Based / Pen & Paper Mode)
Application Dates
11/05/2026 to 10/06/2026
Official Website
https://ctet.nic.in

2. Important Dates

Apply Start Date11/05/2026
Last Date to Apply10/06/2026
Last Date Fee Payment
10/05/2026
Correction Date
15 June to 18 June 2026
Exam Date06/09/2026
Admit Card
2 day before the exam
Result Declaration
October 2026 (Tentative)

3. Application Fee

  •  Only Paper I or Paper II 
  • General / OBC / EWS: 1000/-
  • SC / ST / HP : 500
  •  Both Paper I & Paper II 
  • General / OBC / EWS: 1200/-
  • SC / ST / HP : 600/-
  • Payment Mode : Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking and UPI)

4. Eligibility Criteria

    Paper-I (Primary Stage - Class 1 to 5)

  1. Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks & passed or appearing in the final year of a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). OR
  2. Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 45% marks & passed or appearing in the final year of a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) in accordance with NCTE Regulations. OR
  3. Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks & 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)

    Paper-II (Elementary Stage - Class 6 to 8)

  1. Graduation Degree & Passed or Appearing in the final year of a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). OR
  2. Graduation with at least 50% marks & passed or appearing in the final year of a 1 year or 2 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) OR
  3. Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks & passed or appearing in a final year of a 4 years B.El.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed.

5. How to Apply - CTET September 2026 Online Form

  1. Visit the official Website https://ctet.nic.in/
  2. Click on the link "Apply for CTET September 2026".
  3. Register using your mobile number and email generate your application number.
  4. Fill the Application Form with your personal details and educational qualification.
  5. Upload your recent passport size photo and signature.
  6. Pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
  7. Review your details, submit the form, and print the confirmation page.

6. Important Links

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