CBSE CTET September 2026 Examination Online Application
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the notification for CTET September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the online application during the announced registration window.
Application Start: 2026-05-11
Last Date to Apply: 2026-06-10
Last Date to Pay Fee: 2026-06-10
Exam Date: 2026-09-06
The notification includes eligibility conditions for both Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) and Junior Level (Class 6 to 8), along with fee slabs by category and paper combination. Candidates should verify eligibility and upload required documents before final submission.
Application Start
Mon, 11 May 2026
Last Date To Apply
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Post Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Start Date | 2026-05-11 |
Last Date | 2026-06-10 |
Last Date to Pay Fees | 2026-06-10 |
Form Correction Window | 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-18 |
Exam Date | 2026-09-06 |
Exam City Availability | As per schedule |
Admit Card Release | 2 days before exam day |
Answer Key Release | As per schedule |
Result Declaration | October 2026 |
Application Fees
| Paper Selection | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
Single Paper (I or II) | General / OBC | 1000/- |
Single Paper (I or II) | SC / ST / PH | 500/- |
Both Papers (I & II) | General / OBC | 1200/- |
Both Papers (I & II) | SC / ST / PH | 600/- |
Eligibility Details
CTET Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE 2002 norms.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of B.Ed.
- Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed/appearing in final year of 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
CTET Junior Level (Class 6 to 8)
- Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of B.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. as per NCTE norms.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (including Special Education).
- Candidates with NCTE-recognized B.Ed. qualification are eligible for TET/CTET.
- Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed/appearing in final year of 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
How to Fill the Form
- Apply online within the registration period.
- Read the full notification before submitting the form.
- Keep eligibility, ID proof, address details, and basic information ready.
- Keep scanned photo, signature, and required documents prepared.
- Check all fields carefully in preview before final submission.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application dates for CTET September 2026?
Online applications are open from 2026-05-11 to 2026-06-10.
What is the CTET September 2026 exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 2026-09-06.
How much is the CTET fee for one paper?
For one paper (I or II), the fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC and ₹500 for SC/ST/PH.
How much is the CTET fee for both papers?
For both Paper I and II, the fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC and ₹600 for SC/ST/PH.
When will CTET admit cards be released?
Admit cards are expected 2 days before the examination date.
Is there a correction window after form submission?
Yes. The form correction window is from 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-18.
Where can I find the official CTET notification?
Use the provided Full Notification PDF link and the official CTET website in the Important Links section.