CTET 2026: Is there an error in your application form too? How can you correct it? When will the CTET exam be held?
CTET 2026 Exam Date: For candidates appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026, the biggest question right now concerns the new exam date. The CTET exam scheduled for September 2026 was initially proposed for September 6 but was subsequently postponed. CBSE has not yet announced the new exam date; the board has clarified that the revised date will be released after the application process concludes. Meanwhile, the correction window for the CTET September 2026 application form opened on September 7, allowing candidates to make necessary changes until September 10, 2026. After this, the online correction facility will close.
First, let's understand: when will the CTET 2026 exam take place?
According to the original plan for CTET September 2026, the exam was scheduled for September 6, 2026. The information bulletin proposed holding the Paper-II exam from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and the Paper-I exam from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. There was also a provision to conduct the exam on September 5 if necessary; however, this original schedule is no longer in effect as the exam has been postponed. In a notice dated August 25, 2026, CBSE stated that the revised exam date would be announced after the application portal closes; therefore, candidates must currently wait for the new CTET exam date. Candidates need to wait until CBSE releases the new date. According to reports, admit cards for the CTET exam are expected to be released by October 4, and the exam could potentially be held on October 9.
What is the last date for CTET form correction?
CBSE has opened the correction window for CTET September 2026 application forms starting September 7. The deadline for this is September 10, 2026. According to the board's official notification, requests for changes of any kind will not be accepted after the stipulated deadline; therefore, candidates who made errors during the application process should review their forms by September 10. Particular attention should be paid to details such as name, parents' names, date of birth, category, disability category, selected paper, Paper-II subject, language choices, and other essential information.
What details can be corrected in the form?
According to the CTET information bulletin, during the designated correction period, candidates can modify details such as their name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, category, disability category, choice of Paper-I or Paper-II, Paper-II subject, Language-I and Language-II, correspondence address, and the name of the institution related to their qualification (e.g., B.Ed. or Diploma in Elementary Education). However, this facility is available only during the specified period, and the opportunity for correction is provided only once. Requests for changes via offline application, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted after the deadline has passed.
Is it necessary to fill out the form again?
No. When CBSE reopened the application process on August 25, it clarified that candidates who had already completed and submitted their applications did not need to apply again. The initial application process for the 22nd CTET examination had previously run from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Subsequently, CBSE provided another opportunity to eligible candidates who had missed the earlier application window; the application portal was opened for them from August 25 to September 1, 2026. Now that the application process has concluded, the next major update will concern the new examination date.
What happens next?
Once the correction window closes, CBSE will release a revised schedule for the examination. Candidates will now have to wait for updates regarding the exam date, exam center, and admit card. The official CTET information bulletin advises candidates to regularly check the official website for admit card downloads and other exam-related updates; therefore, instead of relying on dates circulating on social media or unofficial websites, candidates should verify information about the new date and admit card solely on the official CBSE CTET website.
How many papers are there in the CTET?
The CTET consists of two papers. Paper-I is for candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 1 to 5, while Paper-II is for those aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8. Candidates who wish to teach at both levels are required to take both papers. Each paper comprises 150 multiple-choice questions and carries a total of 150 marks. There is no negative marking in the examination.
How many marks are required to pass the CTET?
According to the CTET information bulletin, a candidate securing 60 percent or more marks is considered to have passed the TET; essentially, a candidate scoring 90 marks or more out of the total 150 qualifies for the CTET. However, concessions may be considered for candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with the relevant rules. It is also important to note that passing the CTET does not automatically guarantee a job; the CTET is merely one of the eligibility criteria for teacher recruitment. Candidates must also fulfill other conditions stipulated by the respective recruitment agency or appointing authority for the purpose of appointment.
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