CTET Exam Date 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 22nd Edition 2026. Originally scheduled for 06 September 2026, the exam will now be held on 09 October 2026 (Tentative). This change was made following a Supreme Court direction to provide candidates who missed the original deadline another opportunity to apply. For more details and to download the admit card (when released), visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
Name of Exam: CBSE CTET 2026 (22nd Edition) Revised Exam Date | New Exam Date: 09 October 2026 (Tentative) | Mode: Offline
Important Dates
| Previous Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Revised Exam Date | 09 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Availability | To be notified soon |
CBSE CTET 2026: Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
| Event / Process | Paper II (Morning Shift) | Paper I (Afternoon Shift) |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 07:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Admit Card Checking | 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM | 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM |
| Test Commences | 09:30 AM | 02:30 PM |
| Test Concludes | 12:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Exam Day Guidelines & How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official CBSE CTET website - ctet.nic.in
- Look for the CTET 2026 Admit Card link in the Latest News section once it is officially released.
- Login with your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password to download the Admit Card.
- Print out the Admit Card clearly. Read all the exam day instructions mentioned on it carefully.
- Note: Arrive at the examination center as per the Reporting Time mentioned (07:30 AM for Morning Shift, 12:30 PM for Afternoon Shift) to avoid last-minute rush and confusion.
Important Links
Before Downloading Admit Card
Please verify the official website, exam date, reporting time, exam city, and required identity documents before visiting the exam center.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.