CTET September Exam Date 2026

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CTET September Exam Date 2026

Post Date: September 14, 2026

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has posted the Exam Date on its official website for the September Examination 2026 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam is scheduled for 12 - 13 December 2026. The application form submission deadline was 01 September 2026. To check their Exam Date, candidates can log into the portal with their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth. A direct link appears below.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• For Paper-I
• For General, OBC: ₹1000/-
• For SC, ST, PWD: ₹500/-
• For Both Paper
• For General, OBC: ₹1200/-
• For SC, ST, PWD: ₹600/-
• Payment Mode (Online): Use any of the methods listed below to make your payment:
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

CTET September Notification 2026: Age Limits As On CBSE Rules.

No Age Limit

CTET September 2026 Online Form: Eligibility Details

• At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary (Class 12), along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 45% marks in Senior Secondary, along with a 2-year D.El.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year, following NCTE regulations.
• At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary, along with a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary, along with a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 50% marks in Graduation, along with B.Ed. either passed or currently being pursued.
• At least 55% marks in Post-Graduation, along with 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year.

• Graduation, along with a 2-year D.El.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 50% marks in Graduation, along with B.Ed. either passed or currently being pursued.
• At least 45% marks in Graduation, along with B.Ed. either passed or currently being pursued, following NCTE regulations.
• At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary, along with 4-year B.El.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary, along with 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year.
• At least 50% marks in Graduation, along with B.Ed. (Special Education) either passed or currently being pursued.
• At least 55% marks in Post-Graduation, along with 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. either passed or being pursued in its final year.

• Visit the official CTET website.
• Open the Latest News / Public Notices section from the homepage.
• Look for the CTET September 2026 Exam Date notice.
• Open the link titled Public Notice: Exam Dates for 22nd Edition of CTET.
• Your screen will display the official notice about the exam date.
• Read the notice to check the Exam Date, Paper, Shift and Reporting Time for CTET September 2026.
• Save the notice after downloading it so you can refer to it later.
• For further City Intimation Slip and Admit Card updates, candidates should visit the official CTET website regularly.

• Written Exam

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Before Applying

Before submitting your online application, check the official notification for full details on eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.

Frequently asked questions

What are the important dates for CTET September Exam Date 2026?

Online Apply Start Date: 11 May 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 10 June 2026; Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 June 2026; Re-Open Online Apply Start Date: 25 August 2026.