CBSE to conduct CTET September 2026 on September 6; registrations open

The Central Board of Secondary Education has started the registration process for the September 2026 session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), with the examination scheduled to be held on September 6, 2026.

Candidates can apply online through the official websites, ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in, from Monday, May 11 onwards. The last date to submit the application form is June 10, 2026, till 11.59 pm.

CTET is a national-level eligibility examination conducted by CBSE for candidates aspiring to become teachers in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools accepting CTET scores.

The examination is conducted twice every year and serves as one of the key eligibility criteria for teacher recruitment across several institutions in India.

CTET September 2026 exam date, shifts

According to the official schedule, the 22nd edition of CTET will be conducted on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

The examination will include two papers:

• Paper I for candidates intending to teach Classes 1 to 5

• Paper II for candidates intending to teach Classes 6 to 8

CBSE has also clarified that if the number of applicants increases significantly, the examination may additionally be conducted on September 5, 2026.

The test will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in the country.

Important dates candidates should know

As per the official notification:

• Registration begins: May 11, 2026

• Last date to apply: June 10, 2026

• Last date for fee payment: June 10, 2026

• Correction window: June 15 to June 18, 2026

• Examination date: September 6, 2026

• Tentative result declaration: By end of October 2026

How to apply for CTET September 2026

Interested candidates can apply online by following these seps:

1. Visit ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in.

2. Clicking on the “Apply Online” link.

3. Filling in the application form.

4. Uploading scanned photograph and signature.

5. Paying the examination fee online.

6. Downloading the confirmation page for future reference.

CBSE has advised candidates to carefully read the information bulletin before filling out the application form.

Application fee

Candidates applying for only one paper, either Paper I or Paper II, will have to pay an examination fee of Rs 1,000 for General and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) (OBC-NCL) categories, while Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled candidates will have to pay Rs 500.

For candidates applying for both Paper I and Paper II, the fee is Rs 1,200 for General and OBC-NCL categories and Rs 600 for SC, ST, and Differently Abled candidates. GST and applicable bank charges will be charged separately.

Important instructions for applicants

CBSE has warned candidates against submitting multiple application forms.

“If a candidate submits online more than one application, his/her candidature shall be liable to be cancelled,” the notification stated.

Candidates have also been advised to:

• Enter their name and date of birth exactly as mentioned in their Class 10 certificate.

• Use their own mobile number and email ID during registration.

• Keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

The board has further clarified that there is no option to choose the examination city during the application process. Examination cities will be allotted randomly by CBSE, and requests for change of city will not be entertained.

Candidates will be allowed to make corrections in certain details through the online correction window between June 15 and June 18.

However, CBSE stated that corrections will be allowed only once, and no changes will be accepted after the correction window closes.

The board has advised candidates to regularly visit the official CTET website for the latest updates, admit card announcements, and examination instructions.