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CTET is a national-level teacher eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other institutions that accept CTET scores.

Next Exam

announced

Date: 6 September 2026

Message: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 session exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026.

Registration

completed

Open Date: 11 May 2026

Close Date: 10 June 2026

Message: Registration for the CTET September 2026 examination has concluded. The application period was from May 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026.

Official Websites:

https://ctet.nic.in/

Result & Answer Key

Message: Results for the CTET September 2026 examination are yet to be announced.

Latest Updates & News

CTET 2026 Notification Out, September Exam Date, Application Dates, Apply Online Link

The detailed CTET September 2026 notification, including exam date (Sept 6, 2026) and past application window (May 11 - June 10, 2026), has been released by CBSE.

CTET February 2026 Final Answer Key Out

CBSE released the final answer key for the CTET February 2026 examination on its official website, allowing candidates to estimate their scores.

CTET SEP 2026 Exam Details Released

CBSE announced that the CTET September 2026 session exam will be held on September 6. Application dates were May 11 to June 10, 2026.

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Eligibility

CTET Paper I (Classes I-V )

Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) OR
Senior Secondary (45%) + 2-year D.El.Ed. (as per NCTE regulations)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.

CTET Paper II (Classes VI- VIII)

Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
Graduation (50%) + 1-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Graduation (45%) + 1-year B.Ed. (as per NCTE regulations)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation (50%) + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
Postgraduate (55%) + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: No specific minimum age prescribed (must satisfy the required educational qualification).
Maximum Age: No upper age limit.

Paper Pattern

Paper 1

150 Question

150 MM

150 min Duration

MCQ Type

Paper 2

150 Question

150 MM

150 min Duration

MCQ Type

Available in multiple languages as notified by CBSE Candidates may appear for Paper I, Paper II, or both, depending on the classes they wish to teach. 4 options per question with one correct answer No Negative Marking

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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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CTET Paper 1 Syllabus

CTET Paper II Syllabus

Timeline

25 July 2026

COMPLETED

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CTET February 2026 Final Answer Key Released

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25 July 2026

6 September 2026

ANNOUNCED

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CTET September 2026 Examination Date

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6 September 2026

Fees

Announced