CTET Apply Online 2026: How to Apply, Fee & Correction Window

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 12:37 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

CTET Application Form 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2026 application form for the December session in September 2026. Along with the notification, the application form link will also be activated on the official portal at ctet.nic.in. The CTET 21st edition or February session application dates were November 21 to December 18. The authority will also open the application correction window for a limited period of time.  

It is advised to the candidates to read carefully the eligibility before applying for the exam. Candidates could pay the examination fee along with their forms for the CTET exam. The CTET 21st edition exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026Scroll down for more details about the CTET application form 2026.

 

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • How to fill CTET Application Form 2026?
  • CTET 2026 Schedule
  • CTET Registration 2026: Timeline & Documents Checklist
  • Important Instructions while filling the CTET application form 2026
  • CTET Application Fee 2026
  • CTET Application Form Correction 2026
  • What to do if CTET Confirmation Page does not generate?
  • CTET Application Form 2026 FAQs
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How to fill CTET Application Form 2026?

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The Central Board of Secondary education conducts the CTET exam two times a year. The application online link for the CTET December session will be activated at ctet.nic.in. It is important for the candidates to go through the eligibility criteria once before filling out the online form. Candidates need to register for the CTET exam using the detailed process as shared below-

Register for CTET 2026 Exam

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  • To register, candidates need to visit ctet.nic.in and click on the link available for the application form.
  • Click on the Apply button under the New Candidate Registration.
  • Read and download the information brochure carefully.
  • Click on Proceed button.
  • CTET registration form will open.
  • Fill in the details shared below.
Personal Details
Name Mother's name Father's name
Identity type Date of birth Gender
Identification number - -
Contact Details
Complete address with pincode Email ID Mobile number
Choose Password
Password  Security question Security answer
Security pin as visible on the screen) - -

Once all the information is filled in, verify and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page and submit. Note down the system-generated CTET application number and retain it for future use.

Fill CTET Online Form 2026

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  • Click on the Complete Application Form button.
  • Fill in all the remaining details in the online form.
  • Enter these details.

Candidate’s name

Mother’s name

Father’s name

Date of birth

Gender

Nationality

Category

Persons with Disability (PwD) status

Preference for language-1

Preference for language-2

Employment status

Paper for which application is being filled

Minimum educational qualification

Qualifying exam

Exam centre preference (four choices in order of priority)

Question paper medium

Educational details (pass status, course/stream, board/university, year of passing/appearing, result mode, marks detail, institute pincode)

Once all details are filled in, enter the security pin displayed on the screen and click on the Submit. Verify all details entered carefully and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page and submit.

Upload Documents

Uploading Scanned CTET Photo & Signature

Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature in JPG format.

CTET Document

Image Size (in KB)

Image Dimension (in cm)

Photo

10-200

3.5 x 4.5

Signature

4-30

3.5 x 1.5

  • Pay the CTET application fee
 
  • Now, submit the form and save the CTET confirmation page.

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

CTET 2026 Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Sep ' 26

CTET 2026 Dec Session Application Form

TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26

CTET 2026 Dec Session Notification

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Mar ' 26

CTET 2026 Re-Exam at Bihar two centres

07 Feb ' 26 - 08 Feb ' 26

CTET 2026 Exam Date

05 Feb ' 26

CTET 2026 admit card

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CTET Registration 2026: Timeline & Documents Checklist

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The application process for the CBSE CTET exam begins with registration. One must go through the CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026 before filling out the form. Have a look at the important points regarding the registration:

  • Enter the correct mobile number and email ID, as all the communication regarding the exam is done through mobile and email only.
  • No correction is accepted through fax, application or email.
  • The application fee is not refunded.

CTET Documents List

Keep these documents ready before filling out the form:

  • Valid Email ID.

  • Mobile number.

  • Photo ID proof - Aadhar/ PAN/ Passport/ Driving Licence.

  • Scanned Photograph and signature.

  • Educational certificates of Class 10 and 12, Graduation, D.El.Ed/ B.Ed.

  • Debit or credit card/ net banking/ UPI.

  • Category certificate and PwD certificate, if applicable.

Also Read:

CTET Exam Date

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Important Instructions while filling the CTET application form 2026

Candidates who will fill the CTET application form 2026 for the December session should keep in mind a few things as mentioned below:

  • Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
  • Candidate should check or read the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification.
  • Candidates should keep ready the scanned documents and photograph as mentioned.
  • Check fee structure also.
  • Candidates should entre the personal details properly and also the contact address.
  • After completing the form and pay the fee then save the confirmation page for future reference.

 

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CTET Application Fee 2026

After uploading all the scanned documents and filling out the CTET application form, candidates should pay the application fee. The process to pay the CTET examination fee is mentioned below:

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  • Click on the Pay Examination Fee button.
  • Pay the prescribed fee through the selected mode of payment.
  • Candidates can pay the CTET exam fee online through credit card/ debit card/ net banking/ UPI.
  • Have a look at the CTET application fee 2026 below.

Category

CTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

CTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General/ Other Backwards Class (OBC)

1,000

1,200

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled Person

500

600

  • Submit the form and save the CTET confirmation page.
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CTET Application Form Correction 2026

The CBSE provides a one-time facility for candidates to make corrections to the already submitted CTET Application. The CTET form correction window will be available online. Candidates who will already submit their applications can undertake the CTET application form correction facility to make changes to the form.

How to Make CTET Application Form Correction?

Candidates can make corrections to their already submitted application form using the process shared below-

  • Visit ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on the link available for the CTET application form correction.
  • Enter the application number, password and security pin (as shown in the image).
  • Click on the Sign In button.
  • Click on the application form correction button.
  • Read the instructions on the page and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page.
  • Click on the Proceed for Correction button.
  • Make the required changes in the application form.
  • Enter the security pin and click on Submit.
  • Review the application form.
  • Click on the checkboxes at the bottom of the page.
  • Click on the Final Submit button.

Also Read: CTET Application Form Correction 2026

CBSE gives candidates one chance to correct any incorrect information in the CTET application form (if any). Candidates can make corrections (if any) in the given particulars of the application form.
Details that can be corrected in CTET Application Form 2026
Candidate's name Father's name Mother's name
Gender Nationality Employment status
Date of birth Category Differently-abled category
Address Mobile number Paper opted
Subject for Paper II Educational details Choices for exam centre
Language-I and/or II opted Name of the Institution from where the candidate has obtained his/her BEd Degree/ Diploma in Elementary Education etc -

CTET Application Form Correction: Important Points to Note

Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind regarding CTET 2026 application correction are given below.

  • CTET application correction is a one-time facility. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all details in the CTET online form carefully.
  • The application correction is allowed for only those candidates who have completed all the steps of the CTET registration process and paid the application fee.
  • Candidates can make corrections in all the particulars of the application form except images
  • After making the necessary correction, candidates should take a printout of the revised CTET confirmation page
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What to do if CTET Confirmation Page does not generate?

After the successful payment of the CTET application fee, a confirmation page is generated automatically. The CTET confirmation page works as proof of payment of the application fee. Therefore, candidates need to retain the confirmation page for their records and future reference. However, in case the confirmation page does not generate after the payment of the application fee, the candidate must contact the Deputy Secretary of the Exam.

Candidates can contact the CTET Deputy Secretary, CBSE, between 10:00 AM-5:00 PM along with proof of payment of the fee. Candidates paying the fee through e-challan can show a copy of the same. Candidates can contact the CTET Deputy Secretary at the address shared below.

The Deputy Secretary (CTET),
CTET Unit PS-I & -II,
Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110092

Also Read: CTET Hall Ticket 

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CTET Application Form 2026 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET application form related FAQs below:

Q:   Is the CTET Application Last Date Extended?
A: 

The CBSE might not extend the CTET last date to apply online at ctet.nic.in. Candidates should fill out the CTET online form timely to avoid any last-minute issues such as network or server problems.

Q:   Can I apply online for CTET exam without paying a fee?
A: 

Candidates cannot apply online without paying the CTET application fee. It is compulsory to pay the exam fee. Candidates can make the fee payment through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

Q:   What is the eligibility for CTET?
A: 
The CTET eligibility criteria differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Some of the basic requirements to fulfil CTET eligibility criteria for Paper 1 is passing 12 examinations with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks and Paper 2 is completing graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks. Candidates should go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the CTET application form.
Q:   What are the steps to availing the CTET Application Form Correction Facility?
A: 

Candidates can make corrections using the process shared below-

  • Visit ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on the link available for the form correction.
  • Enter application number, password and pin to login.
  • Read the instructions and proceed.
  • Make the changes.
  • Enter the security pin and submit.
  • Review the application form.
  • Click on the checkboxes at the bottom of the page.
  • Submit and save the page.
Q:   What are the documents required to fill out the CTET application form?
A: 

Candidates need the documents shared below while filling out the CTET application form:

  • Valid Email ID.
  • Mobile number.
  • Details about identity proof- Passport/Aadhaar card/voter ID/ration card.
  • Scanned images of the candidates photograph and signature as per the specified format.
  • Class 10 and 12 educational details.
  • Debit or credit card/net banking details.

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