CBSE CTET September Exam Date 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exam dates for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. The exam will be held on 12 and 13 December 2026 in offline (OMR) mode. CBSE will release the exam city intimation slip 15 days before the test, and candidates can download the admit card 2 days before the exam from the official CTET website.

Important Dates

Exam Schedule

CBSE will conduct CTET on both days in two shifts. Paper II (Classes 6 to 8) will be held in the morning. Paper I (Classes 1 to 5) will be held in the afternoon. Check your admit card for your paper, date, shift, centre, and reporting time.

How to Check the Exam Date Notice

1. Visit the official CTET website at https://ctet.nic.in/.
2. Open the Latest News / Public Notices section on the homepage.
3. Click the link titled PUBLIC NOTICE: Exam Dates for 22nd edition of CTET.
4. Read the exam date, paper, shift, and other instructions in the notice.
5. Download and save the notice for later use.

How to Download CTET Admit Card 2026

CBSE will issue the admit card through candidate login on the official CTET portal. You will need your login details such as application number, registration or enrolment number, and date of birth.

1. Go to https://ctet.nic.in/.
2. Open the Candidate Login link.
3. Enter your application number and date of birth (or other details asked on the screen).
4. Submit the form and open the admit card.
5. Check your name, photo, paper, date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre.
6. Download the PDF and take a clear printout.

Exam City Intimation Slip

CBSE will release the exam city intimation slip at least 15 days before the exam. The slip only shows the allotted city. The full centre address will appear on the admit card.

1. Visit https://ctet.nic.in/.
2. Log in with your application number and date of birth.
3. Open the city intimation slip.
4. Note the allotted city and plan your travel early.

Exam Pattern (Brief)

CTET has two papers. Each paper is an offline OMR test of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. The duration of each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.

Paper I covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (30 marks each).

Paper II covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science (60 marks for the subject option).

Exam Day Guidelines

Reach the centre as per the reporting time on your admit card. Late entry is not allowed after the gate closing time printed on the hall ticket.

Carry these items:

• Printed CTET admit card
• Valid original photo identity proof
• Only those extra items that the admit card allows

Do not carry:

• Mobile phones
• Smart watches, calculators, or other electronic devices
• Study material, bags, or any item banned on the admit card

After the Exam

CBSE will publish further updates, including the answer key and result, on the official CTET website. Qualifying CTET does not offer a job by itself. You must still apply separately for teacher posts that ask for a valid CTET certificate.

Important Links

Keep your login details ready and download the city slip and admit card as soon as CBSE releases them so you can reach the centre on time.