The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has already started the registration process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination, and the application window will close soon. Eligible candidates who wish to appear for the exam can submit their forms online through the official website, ctet.nic.in.According to the official schedule, the registration process began on May 11, 2026, and the last date to apply is June 10, 2026, before 11:59 pm. Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.CTET is conducted for candidates aiming to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and schools affiliated with CBSE.
How to apply for CTET September 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration by entering the required details.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
- Candidates should carefully check all details before final submission.
Direct link to apply here.
CTET September 2026 exam pattern
The CTET examination will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets.There will be two papers:
- Paper I: For candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5
- Paper II: For candidates who want to teach Classes 6 to 8
Each paper will include 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 150 marks. The duration of each paper will be two and a half hours.The question paper will be available in Hindi and English.
CTET certificate validity and number of attempts
One important update for candidates is that the CTET qualifying certificate remains valid for a lifetime across all categories.There is also no limit on the number of attempts. Candidates who have already qualified may appear again to improve their scores.
Important details candidates should know
CBSE has clarified that candidates will not be allowed to choose their examination city while filling out the application form. The exam city and examination date will be allotted randomly by the board.Applicants are also advised to carefully check eligibility requirements before applying because eligibility verification will be completed later by the recruiting authority.The CTET September 2026 admit card will be released on the official website before the examination. Candidates will be able to download it using their login credentials.Candidates planning to appear for CTET September 2026 should complete registration on time and keep checking the official website for further updates.
