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CTET 2026

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

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.

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Class 12Eligibility
Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026Last date
September 2026 (exact date on official notice)Exam date
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About Exam

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.

Conducting body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Eligibility
Class 12
Current cycle
CTET SEP 2026
Official source
CTET official portal

Highlights

Vacancies
Not announced
Application deadline
Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026
Exam schedule
September 2026 (exact date on official notice)
Selection stages
3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking
Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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  1. CTET Public Notice for the SEP 2026 cycle is live on ctet.nic.inNotification
  2. Not announcedApplications open
  3. Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026Last date to apply
  4. September 2026 (exact date on official notice)CTET SEP 2026 exam
  5. Not announcedTier 2 exam date

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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

  1. Online application during the notified window (correction window opens shortly after applications close).
  2. Computer-based or OMR test — CTET is conducted twice yearly (typically one cycle around Dec-Feb, another around Jul-Sep).
  3. 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

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Common questions

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.

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