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Central Teacher Eligibility Test — September 2026 cycle
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CTET certifies eligibility to teach Classes 1–5 (Paper I) and Classes 6–8 (Paper II) in central government schools such as KVS and NVS, and in schools that accept it. The certificate is valid for life.
The revised-date notice was issued on 14 September 2026. The earlier exam date was 6 September 2026.
Key CTET dates, with each event marked against today's date.
Application Starts
Original Registration Window
Registration Reopened
Last Date to Apply
Revised Exam Date Notice
Exam Date
Admit Card
To be announced
A few days before the exam
Dates are as announced by CBSE. Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Everything about CTET in one glance.
CTET is an eligibility test — it does not announce vacancies.
No upper age limit for the test.
Citizen of India.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC — one paper | ₹1,000 |
| General / OBC — both papers | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / PwD — one paper | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD — both papers | ₹600 |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | — |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics & Science, or Social Studies | 60 | 60 | — |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
Free, exam-pattern practice for CTET — same question count, marks and marking scheme as the real paper, with detailed solutions after every attempt.
Full-length mock tests covering the complete paper.
Full-length mock tests covering the complete paper.
Direct links published by CBSE.
Free, exam-pattern practice built for this exam — no coaching fee, no registration wall.
Common questions about the CTET September 2026 (held in December) notification.
On 12 and 13 December 2026, postponed from 6 September 2026. Paper II is in the morning and Paper I in the afternoon.
For life, following the NCTE decision that took effect in 2021.