CTET September 2026: Important Dates and Application Process

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Notification Released

Recently, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the details for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) scheduled for September 2026. The 22nd edition of this examination will take place on September 6, 2026 (Sunday), covering both Paper I and Paper II. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online via the official CTET or CBSE websites: ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in. The application window opened on May 11, and candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 PM on June 10, 2026. The Board has indicated that if the number of applicants increases significantly, an additional examination may be held on September 5, 2026 (Saturday).

**Important Dates to Remember:**
1. Start date for online applications: May 11, 2026
2. Last date for online applications: June 10, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
3. Last date for fee payment: June 10, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
4. Application correction window: June 15 to June 18, 2026
5. Admit card release date: Two days prior to the examination
6. CTET September 2026 Examination Date: September 6, 2026
7. Possible alternative examination date: September 5, 2026
8. Result declaration date: By the end of October 2026 (Tentative)

Additionally, the Board has provided a correction facility for candidates wishing to amend their submitted application forms. Corrections can be made to the uploaded information from June 15 to June 18, 2026.