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CTET 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Application & Latest Updates

CTET is conducted twice a year by CBSE to certify teaching eligibility for Classes 1-8 across KVS, NVS and many state government schools. It does not itself result in a job offer — clearing CTET makes you eligible to apply to separate teacher-recruitment drives. Also searched: ctet coaching centre near me.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

CTET SEP 2026

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CTET exam date 2026

CTET SEP 2026 exam: September 2026 (exact date on official notice) (announced)

Eligibility summary

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed / equivalent
Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation + B.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed / equivalent
Age limit: No upper age limit specified by CBSE

Process

Selection process

Online application during the notified window (correction window opens shortly after applications close).
Computer-based or OMR test — CTET is conducted twice yearly (typically one cycle around Dec-Feb, another around Jul-Sep).
Result declared as a qualifying scorecard, valid for teacher-recruitment eligibility per the current CBSE validity rules.

Exam pattern

Paper 1: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
Paper 2: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
Negative marking: None

Source

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CTET official portalNotification, admit card, result and correction window

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CTET FAQ

Does clearing CTET guarantee a teaching job?

No — CTET only certifies teaching eligibility. You still need to apply separately to KVS, NVS, DSSSB or state-level teacher recruitment drives once you hold a valid CTET certificate.

How many times a year is CTET held?

CBSE typically conducts CTET twice a year in separate cycles. Confirm the exact current-year schedule on ctet.nic.in, as timing has shifted across years.