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CTET 2026: Correction Window Now Open for Candidates

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the correction window for the CTET September 2026 exam, allowing candidates to amend their application forms until September 10. This opportunity is available for both new applicants and those who applied earlier. The process for making corrections is straightforward and can be done online through the official CTET website. Additionally, the CTET certificate is valid for teacher recruitment in various Central Government schools and Union Territories. For more details on the correction process and exam structure, read the full article.
By Sourabh Singh Sep 9, 2026, 19:12 IST

CTET 2026 Correction Window Details


CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated the correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) scheduled for September 2026. This is the second instance where CBSE has allowed corrections for this exam. Previously, the board had reopened the application process, and now candidates can modify their CTET September 2026 application forms until September 10. This opportunity is available for both new applicants and those who submitted their applications during the earlier phase from May 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026.


Let’s explore the process for making corrections to the CTET September 2026 application form and the validity of the CTET certificate.


**Online Corrections Available**
Corrections to the CTET September 2026 application can be performed online. Candidates should visit the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, to access the correction window and make necessary changes before the deadline.


**Steps to Make Corrections**
1. Go to the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the 'CTET September 2026 Correction Window' link on the homepage.
3. A new page will appear where candidates need to enter their login credentials.
4. After logging in, click 'Submit' to access the application form.
5. Review the application and make any required changes.
6. After completing the corrections, download the confirmation page.


**CTET Exam Structure**
The CTET consists of two papers: Paper 1 for primary level (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 for upper primary level (Classes 6–8). For the September 2026 exam, Paper 2 will be conducted in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper 1 will take place in the evening shift from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.


CBSE has instructed candidates to arrive two hours prior to the exam start time, which means reporting by 7:30 AM for Paper 2 and by 12:30 PM for Paper 1.


**Validity of the CTET Certificate**
CTET, or Central Teacher Eligibility Test, is essential for teacher recruitment in schools managed by the Central Government and in Union Territories. The CTET certificate is recognized for recruitment in KVS, NVS, and Central Tibetan Schools, as well as in schools located in Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Delhi.


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