The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), September 2026. The test will be conducted online for registration and offline at exam centres across India, including Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Silchar in Assam.
Exam Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), September 2026 |
| Conducting body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Type | Entrance exam |
| Qualification required | 10+2 or Graduate |
| Age limit | N/A |
| Application fee (single paper) | Rs. 1000 (General/OBC‑NCL), Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Application fee (both papers) | Rs. 1200 (General/OBC‑NCL), Rs. 600 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Start date of online application | 11 May 2026 |
| Last date of online application | 1 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Classes I‑V (Paper I): Senior Secondary with ≥50% marks and final year of a 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education, or 4‑year B.E.I.Ed., or graduation + B.Ed. (≥50%) with mandatory bridge course; special provisions for Special Education diplomas.
- Classes VI‑VIII (Paper II): Graduation with ≥45% marks and final year of a 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education, or 4‑year B.E.I.Ed., or 1‑year B.Ed. (≥50%), or senior secondary with final year of a 4‑year B.E.I.Ed.; special provisions for Special Education diplomas.
For detailed eligibility, refer to the NCTE website.
Exam Structure
- Paper I (Classes I‑V): 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours, no negative marking.
- Paper II (Classes VI‑VIII): 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours, no negative marking.
Both papers cover subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I & II, with Paper II also including Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.
Exam Schedule (Tentative)
| Paper | Shift | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Paper II | Morning | 09:30 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Paper I | Evening | 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM |
Note: If the number of candidates increases, an additional session may be held on 5 September 2026.
Important Dates
- Start of online application: 11 May 2026
- Last date for online application: 1 September 2026
- Correction window: 7 – 10 September 2026
- Admit card release: Two days before the exam (date pending)
- Exam date: To be updated
- Result declaration: To be updated
How to Apply Online
- Go to the Online Application Form on the CBSE CTET portal.
- Fill in personal and educational details as prompted.
- Upload a passport‑size photograph, signature and any other required documents.
- Pay the application fee (single or both papers) using debit/credit card or net banking.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Key Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Correction Window Notice | Click Here |
| Reopen Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification (Sept 2026) | Click Here |
| Official CBSE CTET Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the online application start?
The application window opens on 11 May 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be submitted by 1 September 2026.
How much is the application fee?
Rs. 1000 for a single paper and Rs. 1200 for both papers (General/OBC‑NCL). SC/ST/PWD pay Rs. 500 or Rs. 600 respectively.
FAQs Summary
- Application window: 11 May – 1 Sep 2026.
- Correction window: 7 – 10 Sep 2026.
- Exam centres in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar.
- Exam date and result announcement are still pending official release.