CTET 2026: Apply quickly for the CTET exam—tomorrow is the last date; check the exam pattern..
If you have not yet applied for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), hurry up so you don't miss the opportunity. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has set June 10, 2026 (until 11:59 PM), as the deadline to apply for this exam, which is scheduled for September 2026; the application process is drawing to a close. Eligible candidates interested in taking the exam can submit their applications online via the official website, ctet.nic.in. The application process began on May 11, 2026.
The CTET exam is conducted for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools—such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS)—and schools affiliated with the CBSE.
How to apply for CTET 2026?
First, visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
Click on the 'Apply Online' link available on the homepage.
Complete your registration by entering the required details.
Carefully fill out the application form.
Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted offline in September using OMR sheets. It will consist of two papers. Paper I is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for those aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8. Each paper will contain 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 150 marks. The duration for each paper will be two and a half hours (2 hours 30 minutes), and the question paper will be available in both Hindi and English.
Validity of CTET Certificate and Number of Attempts
Candidates must know that the CTET eligibility certificate remains valid for a lifetime for candidates across all categories. Furthermore, there is no limit on the number of attempts allowed for the CTET exam. Candidates who have already qualified for the exam may also retake it to improve their scores.
Important Details for Candidates
The CBSE has clarified that candidates will not be permitted to select their exam city while filling out the application form; the exam city and date will be allotted by the Board. The admit card for the CTET September 2026 exam will be released on the official website a few days prior to the examination. Candidates will be able to download it using their login credentials.
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