How many times the CTET exam held in a year?

The CTET exam generally held twice a year. The February session exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 at several centres across the country. The another session may be conducted later this year.

When was the CTET application correction window activated?

The authority offers the CTET application form correction window after the closing of form submission. Candidates can make changes or corrections in the online form by logging in with the required details.

How to download CTET notification PDF?

Candidates can download the CTET notification PDF using the process shared below- Visit ctet.nic.in. Click on the Information Bulletin link. Go through all the details carefully. Download the PDF.

Is CTET 2026 form out?

Yes. CBSE reopened CTET 2026 application window from August 25 to September 1. The CTET form 2026 was released for the September session at ctet.nic.in. Earlier, last date to apply was June 10.

Can the Eligibility for the CTET exam be changed

Yes, the CTET eligibility can be changed based on the NCTE regulations. The CBSE opened the online application form correction window for the CTET Feb 2026 examination on December 23, 2025. The CTET form correction 2026 link allows candidates to change the already submitted applications, in case of any error. The CTET correction 2026 window last date was December 26. It is to be noted that those candidates who have registered can only make changes if required in their CTET application form.

What is the CTET exam date 2026 for September session?

The Central Board of Secondary Education released the revised CTET exam date. The Setpember session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held offline on December 12 and 13, 2026.

What is the exam pattern for CTET?

The CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is shared below- Particular Paper 1 Pattern Paper 2 Pattern Exam Mode Offline Offline Name of Subjects Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Science Exam Duration 2 hours 30 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes Question 150 150 Marks 150 150

Which subjects do I have to study for CTET Exam?

Subjects that candidate need to study for the CTET exam Paper 1 are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I usually Hindi or English, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies. For Paper 2 apart from CDP, Language 1 and 2, Mathematics and Science or Social studies.

How can I get the CTET exam Syllabus PDFs?

Candidates need to visit the official website to download the PDF of the CTET Syllabus at ctet.nic.in and check the information bulletin. The CTET syllabus is available in English as well as Hindi medium that covers both Paper 1 and 2 topics in detail. The CTET syllabus PDF is also available on our Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-syllabus

Which subject holds maximum weightage in CTET exam?

Almost all the sections of the CTET exam hold equal weightage. In CTET Paper 1, all subjects including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies hold equal weightage. However, in CTET Paper 2, the Mathematics & Science and Social Studies/Social Science section holds maximum weightage of 60 marks.

What are the subjects in CTET syllabus?

CTET exam has five subjects in Paper 1 and four subjects in Paper 2. CTET Paper 1 subjects are shared below- Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies CTET Paper 2 subjects are- Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Sciences

CTET September Notification 2026 [OUT]: Download Information Bulletin PDF Here

CTET 2026 Sep Session Exam

12 Dec '26 - 13 Dec '26

Updated on Sep 7, 2026 15:10 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CTET Notification 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CTET 22nd Edition Notification PDF 2026 on the official website at ctet.nic.in. The September session CTET application form link was also activated along with the announcement of the Notification. The last date to apply was June 10, 2026. The revised date for the CBSE CTET exam will be announced soon. Earlier, the CTET exam was cinducted on September 6.

The notification PDF consists of the information of the exam including the application process, languages, eligibility, important dates, pattern, syllabus, examination cities, etc. The CTET exam is conducted by the CBSE twice annually. Candidates can check below for more details about the CTET Notification 2026.

Table of contents

CTET Notification 2026 PDF
CTET 2026 Schedule
CTET Application Form 2026
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
CTET Syllabus 2026
CTET Notification 2026 FAQs

CTET Notification 2026 PDF

The CBSE CTET notification is the first document that is released as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF has the important details related to the exam, including

Application process
CTET Exam date
Eligibility
CTET exam pattern
CTET syllabus
CTET qualifying marks
Applicability
Validity of CTET certificate
CTET exam centres list
Admit card
Procedure for the conduct of the exam
Examination fee
Verification of eligibility
Rechecking or reevaluation
CTET Certificate and marksheet
Display of recorded responses
Display of answer key for challenges
Test practice centres

CTET_Notification_2026

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CTET 2026 Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
12 Dec ' 26 - 13 Dec ' 26	CTET 2026 Sep Session Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
07 Sep ' 26 - 10 Sep ' 26	CTET 2026 Sep Application Correction window reopened
15 Jun ' 26 - 18 Jun ' 26	CTET 2026 Sep Application Correction Window
10 Jun ' 26	CTET 2026 Sep Session Application Fee last date
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CTET Application Form 2026

The CTET application link was activated at ctet.nic.in for the September session. Candidates were required to fill the CTET application form by visiting the official portal. Without it, candidate will not be able to take the exam.The process to fill the online form is shared below.

Visit ctet.nic.in
Click on the application/ registration form link
Fill out the CTET registration form
Note down the system-generated application number
Login to the registered account using the application number and password
Complete the authentication form
Fill the application form
Upload the scanned photo and signature
Pay the application fee
Submit the form

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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CTET Exam Pattern 2026

The CTET exam contains two papers 1 and 2. Check major CTET exam pattern highlights for both Paper 1 and 2 below.

Particulars	CTET Paper 1 Highlights	CTET Paper 2 Highlights
Exam mode	Offline	Offline
Number of sections	5	4
Names of subjects	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Duration of exam	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Total questions	150	150
Type of questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option
Total marks	150	150
Marking scheme	+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer	+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer

Download CTET Syllabus 2026- Click Here

It is important for a candidate to familiarize with the CTET exam pattern. Paper 1 will be conducted for those candidates who want to become a teacher for classes I to IV and Paper 2 for those candidates who wish to teach from classes VI to VIII. CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 contains a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in two and a half hours duration.

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CTET Syllabus 2026

Syllabus plays an important role in the preparation. Candidates should check once the syllabus properly. They will come to know about the topics that have been covered or are being left for the examination to prepare. The CTET 2026 syllabus provides a holistic approach towards the preparation. It consists of detailed topics to be covered in both Papers namely Paper 1 and 2. The exam is divided into 2 papers. Paper 1 is for the candidates who are aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8.

Also Read: CTET Exam Syllabus

CTET Notification 2026 FAQs

Have a look at CTET notification FAQs below:

Q: When was the CTET 2026 notification released?

Yes. The CTET 2026 notification released for the September session on May 11, 2026. The notification is displayed as a CTET information bulletin at ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest updates on the CTET exam - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

Q: What is the CTET qualifying score for females in Bihar?

The CTET qualifying marks for females in Bihar are the same as those in other states. Moreover, the CTET passing marks are same for both male and female candidates. Have a look at the CTET qualifying marks for all genders and states below:

Category	Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)	Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)
General in all states	90	60
SC/ST/OBC/PwD in all states	82	55

Q: What is the eligibility for CTET?

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: How many times can a candidate apply for the CTET exam?

Candidates can apply and appear for the exam as many times as they want. There is no limit on number of attempts in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates can appear for the exam again to improve the exam score.

Q: What was the last date to apply for CTET 2026 September session?

The CBCE reopened the application window from August 25 to September 1. The last date to apply online for CTET 2026 was June 10 for the September session. Candidates need to submit their applications before the CTET last date of online application process.

Q: What is the CTET confirmation page?

The CTET confirmation page is a page that gets auto-generated after successful payment of the application fee. The confirmation page acts as proof that a candidate has successfully filled and submitted the CTET application form. Candidates are required to take printout of CTET Confirmation Page. However, the Confirmation Page is not required to be sent to the CTET Unit or CBSE. Candidates need to keep the Confirmation Page along with them for record and future reference till the end of the entire exam process.

Q: When will the registrations for CTET 2026 begin?

The CTET 2026 exam registration for the September session was started. The CBSE released the CTET application form link with the notification. Candidates need to apply online at ctet.nic.in. The last date to apply was June 10.

Q: What are the latest details on CTET application form?

The CTET 2026 application form was released at ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam notification and application form were released together on the website of the exam. Candidates can get the CTET application form link here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

Q: When will the CTET notification 2026 be released?

CTET 2026 notification was released on November 27, 2025, as a PDF file containing dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, exam applicability and so much more.

Q: What are the qualifying marks for CTET exam?

The CTET qualifying marks are different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2025 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the qualifying marks are considered CTET qualified. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate those who secure the minimum qualifying marks. However, a higher CTET score is advantageous in the further teacher recruitment process.

Q: Do all CTET qualifying candidates get a job?

No, clearing the CTET exam does not guarantee jobs to candidates. By clearing CTET, candidates only become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in government schools across India. Post exam, all qualifying candidates need to go through the recruitment process of the school in which they apply for a job.

Q: When is the next date to apply for the CTET?

The CTET 2026 exam dates for the September session will be announced soon. The Central Board of Secondary Education released the notification for CTET 2026 exam. Candidates are advised to visit ctet.nic.in regularly for the latest updates.

Q: Will CTET be conducted online or offline?

The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted offline. In 2021 and 2022, the exam was held online wherein candidates were required to mark their answers on the computer. Until 2020, the it was held offline. However, the exam was organised offline again in 2023 and 2024.

Q: How do I get my CTET old marksheet?

You can get the CTET old marksheet or duplicate CTET marksheet and certificate by visiting the official website of the exam. Follow the steps given below to get the previous years marksheets or certificates: