CTET 2026 September Session Applications Begin: Find Out When the Exam Will Be Held
CTET September 2026: The official notification regarding the CTET examination has been released. The application process for the CTET exam, scheduled to be conducted by the CBSE Board in September, has officially commenced. Consequently, candidates wishing to apply for this examination can fill out the application form on the official website, ctet.nic.in.
CTET September 2026: This comes as good news for candidates preparing to become teachers. CBSE has issued the notification for the CTET September 2026 examination. Concurrently, the application process has also begun. Candidates aspiring to appear for this examination can submit their applications via the official website, ctet.nic.in.
CTET—standing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test—is one of the major examinations conducted nationwide for teacher recruitment. Upon passing this examination, candidates become eligible to apply for teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and various other government and private schools.
Key Dates to Remember for CTET 2026
The application process for CTET September 2026 commenced on May 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications has been set for June 10, 2026. Candidates are also required to deposit the examination fee by this same date.
| Details | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2026 till 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 10 June 2026 till 11:59 PM |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2 Days Before the Exam |
| CTET Exam Date | 6 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Expected Result Declaration Date | By the End of October 2026 |
Furthermore, a correction window for making amendments to the application form will remain open from June 15 to June 18, 2026. The CTET 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 6, 2026. Information regarding the examination city will be released prior to the exam, while the admit cards will be uploaded to the website two days before the examination date.
How to Apply for CTET 2026
First, visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
On the homepage, click on the "CTET September 2026 Registration" link.
Now, click on "New Registration" and fill in the required details.
Once the registration process is complete, log in to your account.
Accurately fill in all the information requested in the application form. Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
After submitting the form, take a printout of it.
Check the CTET 2026 September Session Exam Schedule Here
Application Fee
General, OBC, and EWS candidates applying for a single paper in CTET 2026 are required to pay a fee of ₹1,000. Conversely, the fee for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PH categories has been fixed at ₹500.
If a candidate applies for both papers—namely, the Primary and Junior Levels—General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay a fee of ₹1,200. Meanwhile, the fee for SC, ST, and PH candidates has been set at ₹600. The fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
