Central Teacher Eligibility Test Exam

The CTET application form for 2026 is no longer available as the registration period has concluded. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted in an offline (Pen-and-Paper/OMR) mode across the country at various exam centres.

The CBSE has declared the CTET 2026 exam date, and the official notification was made available earlier this year. On 6th September 2026, the CBSE CTET test will be held. Candidates are encouraged to review the CTET 2026 syllabus, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern ahead of the test. The CTET registration deadline for this session was 10th June 2026, followed by an application correction window that ended on 18th June 2026. The Board will confirm the exact shift timing and venue details on the admit card of the candidate, which will be released two days prior to the examination. As per the official notice, the test will be conducted in 20 languages throughout the country.

The detailed Information Bulletin containing details of examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates will be available on CTET website soon and candidates can download it from ctet.nic.in.

The application fee for General / OBC Category for Paper I or II is Rs. 1000/- and for both the Paper I and II is Rs. 1200/-. For SC/ST/Diff. Abled person, the application fees for Paper I or Paper II is Rs. 500/- and for both papers and II is 600/-. For more details candidates can check the official site of CBSE CTET.

Central Teacher Eligibility Test is one of the entrance exams which is conducted by the Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) for getting teaching jobs in government schools from Class I to Class VIII.

CTET was held for the first time in 2011 which was introduced by the Government of India in order to improve standards in teaching.

For teachers already working, they are supposed to clear this entrance exam in two years time.

CTET Notification 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the CTET September 2026 Notification on 11th May 2026. The CTET September 2026 Examination application forms were made available on the official website at ctet.nic.in. Candidates who are seeking employment as primary or elementary teachers must take the CTET exam in order to meet the necessary eligibility criteria. Candidates were required to fill out the CTET application form by visiting the official website. For the CTET September 2026 session, applicants could register from 11th May to 10th June 2026 at 11:59 PM, and the main exam is scheduled to be held on 6th September 2026 (Sunday).

(Note: In the event of a high volume of candidates, the board may also conduct exams on 5th September 2026.

The CTET September Session 2026 Information Bulletin PDF provides candidates with comprehensive details regarding the entire examination procedure. Candidates should download the official CTET September Notification 2026 PDF from the Central Teacher Eligibility Test Portal and carefully read all the operational rules and provisions provided in it

To pass the CTET 2026 Exam, candidates must be fully conversant with the most recent CTET 2026 exam curriculum and exam pattern, which is administered in an offline, pen-and-paper OMR format. Furthermore, candidates must meet the strict CTET eligibility requirements for 2026 as established by CBSE, including minimum educational qualification scores and teacher training prerequisites across both Paper-I and Paper-II.

CTET 2026 Exam Overview

Have a look at the CTET 2026 exam overview in the given table:

CTET 2026 Important dates

The Commission has published the CTET 2026 exam dates and schedule.

The following are the CTET exam dates in 2026.

CTET Application Form 2026

Along with the formal notification, the CTET 2026 online application form was made available. The CTET application form must be submitted by 10th June 2026.

How to apply online for CTET 2026?

To register for the exam, candidates must complete the CTET online form 2026. Candidates must follow the steps below to gain access to the CTET apply online 2026 link.

Step 1: Go to the official website at ctet.nic.in.

Step 2: Select the "Apply for CTET December 2026" option.

Step 3: Select "New Registration".

Step 4: Go over the details, then click on acknowledgement & continue.

Step 5: Fill out the needed information to register.

Step 6: Complete the application form

Step 7: Upload the documents such as photos & signatures.

Step 8: The CTET application must be paid.

Step 9: Submit & save the confirmation page.

CTET Registration Fee 2026

Check the CTET Application Fees listed below.

NOTE : Once the payment is done, it shall not be refunded or adjusted for the future test under any circumstances.

GST as applicable will be charged extra by the bank.

Mode of Payment : By Online-mode (Payment by Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking).

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates have to meet the eligibility requirements set by the CBSE to apply online.

The minimum age to appear for CTET examination is 17 years. The educational qualification is given below.

Qualifications for Classes I-V: Primary Stage (Paper-I)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following primary education criteria:

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). (Note: B.Ed qualified candidates appointed as primary teachers must mandatorily complete an NCTE-recognized 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education within 2 years of appointment).

Qualifications for Classes VI-VIII: Elementary Stage (Paper-II)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following secondary education criteria:

• Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year or 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) or B.Ed (Special Education).

New Integrated Pathway Rule (Papers I & II)

Candidates who have completed Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) and are pursuing or have passed a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed program are eligible to sit for both Paper-I and Paper-II.

CTET Exam Pattern 

This Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) consists of two papers. Candidates who choose the Paper-I will teach the Classes I to V whereas Paper-II for Classes VI to VIII. Aspirants can also apply for both the papers. The duration of each paper is two hours and thirty minutes. The exam consists of 150 objective-type questions. 

Paper-I Primary Stage (Class I to V)

Paper-II Elementary Stage (Class VI to VIII)

Note: Candidates will be provided with an option to choose the language.

Explore the complete CTET exam pattern here. 

CTET Syllabus

Aspirants can appear for both papers depending upon their desire. However, the syllabus will be different for one to another. 

CTET Syllabus – Paper I 

Child Development and Pedagogy

• Child Development (Primary School Child)
• Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
• Learning and Pedagogy 

Language – I

• Language Comprehension
• Pedagogy of Language Development

Language – II

• Comprehension
• Pedagogy of Language Development

Mathematics

• Content
• Pedagogical issues

Environmental Studies

• Content
• Pedagogical issues

CTET Syllabus – Paper II

Child Development and Pedagogy

• Child Development (Primary School Child)
• Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
• Learning and Pedagogy 

Language – I

• Language Comprehension
• Pedagogy of Language Development

Language – II

• Comprehension
• Pedagogy of Language Development

Mathematics & Science 

• Content
• Pedagogical issues

Social Studies/Social Sciences

• Content
• Pedagogical issues

CTET Admit Card 2026

The CTET Admit Card 2026 will be made available around two days before the exam. In order to take the CTET 2026 exam, candidates must first obtain their CTET admit Card 2026. The admit card is the most important document required to take the CTET examination. The CBSE has will released the CTET admit card on prior to the examination. The registered candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly to download CTET admit card. 

Candidates need to enter their login credentials such as registration number or application number to download the CTET admit card. After download CTET admit card, candidates should check whether the details are correctly printed or not. In case of any discrepancy, candidates should immediately contact the CTET Unit for necessary corrections.

One should also read all the instructions printed on the CTET admit card.

The most important point is candidates should report at the examination centre at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the examination. Candidates should also carry a photo identity card issued by the central or state government along with CTET admit card to the examination centre for verification.