CTET SEP 2026: Application Correction Window (Re-Opened), Revised Exam Date (Soon), City Slip, Admit Card, Pattern & PYQs

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) reopened online application correction window for candidates who submitted their application form from August 25 to September 1. The correction window is opened from September 7 to 10. Further, the authority first releases the CTET City Slip 2026 and then admit card. The CTET application dates were May 11 to June 10. The CBSE CTET exam is a mandatory eligibility criterion for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in central government schools, such as KVS and NVS, for Classes 1 to 8. 
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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. Candidates can check below for the process of the CTET online form. 

• Go to ctet.nic.in.
• Go to the Apply for CTET 2026 link and take new registration.
• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the form.

CTET Registration Fee

The examination fee is shared below.

CTET Form Correction 2026

The CBSE re-opened the CTET 2026 application correction window from September 7 to September 10. This facility allows candidates to rectify any errors in the online submitted form. 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 feeThe CTET application form correction process is shared below-

• Visit at ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the Edit/ Make changes link.
• Enter the application number, password and security pin.
• Click on the correction link.
• Read the instructions and make changes.
• Submit the form.

Direct link for CTET Application Correction 2026

Changes Allowed through CTET 2026 Application Correction Window

Candidates are permitted to make online corrections in some particulars of online form

• Name

• Name of father 

• Name of mother

• Date of birth

• Category

• Differently abled category

• Paper opted for

• Subject for Paper 2

• Language I and Language II opted for

• Address of correspondence

• Name of Institution/ College/ University from where candidates obtained their BEd/ Degree/Diploma in Elementary Education

• Course

• Exam City

Also Read: 

• CTET Application Form Correction 2026
• CTET Notification 2026 PDF (Sep Session): Download Here 

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

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• CTET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
• CTET Exam Centres

The CTET pre-admit card 2026 will be published on the official portal at ctet.nic.in. The pre-admit card informs candidates about the allotted CTET exam city. Check below the complete process to download it.

1. Visit at ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘View Centre City for CTET 2026’ link.
3. Enter the login details – application number and date of birth.
4. Check the allotted CTET exam centre city.
5. Download the CTET pre-admit card.

Also Read: CTET pre-admit card 2026

CTET 2026 Hall Ticket

The admit card will be issued a few days before the exam date by the CBSE on the official portal at ctet.nic.in. The hall ticket is important for a candidate to carry at the examination centre otherwise he or she will not be allowed to sit in the exam. Candidate should check it properly before downloading it. If any discrepancies occur in the call letter then it should be reported and addressed immediately. It is also important to follow the guidelines given in the hall ticket and follow it in the examination hall. Have a look at the call letter download process below:

1. Visit at ctet.nic.in

2. Click on the admit card link

3. Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin

4. Click on Submit

5. Download it

6. Take a printout

The call letter is an important document that candidates must carry to the examination centres on the day of the exam.

Candidates can check important dates about the CTET exam 2026 for the September session.

Also Read: CTET important dates

The exam pattern highlights the marking scheme, type of questions asked, subject-wise weightage, etc. With the help of these details, candidates can strategise their preparation for the exam. Have a look at the CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and 2 below:

CTET Exam Paper 1 Pattern

CTET Exam Paper 2 Pattern

Know the detailed CTET Paper 2 pattern, including the number of sections, number of questions, marking scheme and exam duration:

CTET Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for the CTET exam comprises topics from all the sections- CDP, Languages, Maths, EVS, Science and Social Science. The CTET Syllabus includes topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Have a look at the CTET exam syllabus below:

Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus

• Child Development Concept
• Concept of Inclusive Education
• Learning & Pedagogy
• Understanding Children with Special Needs

Environmental Studies Syllabus (Paper 1)

• Family and Friends
• Food & Shelter
• Water & Travel
• Things We Make and Do
• EVS Pedagogy
• UP Related Questions

Mathematics Syllabus (Papers 1 & 2)

• Number System
• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio
• Time & Work
• Speed & Distance
• Algebra
• Mensuration
• Geometry
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Pedagogy of Mathematics

Social Studies Syllabus (Paper 2)

• History
• Geography
• Social and Political Life
• Economics and Static GK
• UP Related Questions
• Social Studies Pedagogy

Science Syllabus (Paper 2)

• Food & Materials
• How things work
• Moving things
• People and Ideas
• Natural Resources
• World of the Living
• Pedagogy of Science

Language Syllabus (Papers 1 & 2)

• Unseen Passage
• Grammar
• Language Pedagogy

The foundation for CTET exam preparation is knowing the question paper pattern and syllabus. By going through the syllabus, candidates can plan and strategise for the exam on time. Candidates should be aware of the structure of the exam and should prepare for the CBSE CTET exam by studying each topic deeply to have clarity of concepts.

CTET Preparation 2026

The CTET 2026 preparation is all about finding the right balance between theory and practice. To crack the exam with high scores, candidates need to have a concrete strategy. As competition is increasing every year and so candidates need to prepare accordingly and also poses significant challenges. It is important for the candidates to have focused approach and strategy for the preparation which will improve the selection or gaining success in the teaching as a career. 

• Candidate must be fully aware of the pattern and syllabus.
• Prepare well for the Child Development and Pedagogy.
• Refer to best books.
• Practice last 5 years papers and mock tests

The CDP subject of CTET is one of the scoring subjects. It forms a part of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 and carries a weightage of 30 marks in both papers. Additionally, the subject is important to become a good teacher by profession. Therefore, candidates are advised to prepare well for this section. After covering the complete syllabus, candidates should solve CTET previous years question papers. Moreover, candidates should solve mock tests as it improves time management and makes candidates aware of their weak areas.

Also Read: CTET Preparation

Shiksha.com will reach out to the candidates at the CTET exam centre to get real-time exam analysis and review for the September session. The CTET exam analysis for Paper 1 and Paper 2 help candidates to know about the overall difficulty level of an exam, questions asked, etc.

Candidates should practice the CTET question papers to know the questions asked, their difficulty level, and the marking scheme. Candidates can download the official CTET question papers using the process shared below.

• Visit ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the question papers link.
• Download the question paper PDF of your respective shift.

Candidates can get the CTET previous years' question papers for free here - CTET Previous Years' Papers.

Candidates can utilise the provisional answer key to guess or estimate the expected scores in the exam through the number of questions marked correctly. For each correct answer in the CTET exam, candidates get one mark and for every incorrect answer, zero. This helps candidates in predicting their scores before the CTET result. Officially, the CTET result 2026 will be released by the authority after the completion of an answer key objection process. 

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CTET Mock Test

The CTET exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates can practice the CBSE CTET mock test for Paper 1 and Paper 2 to ace their preparations. By attempting the mock tests, candidates get to know their weak and strong areas and can improve accordingly. Candidates should attempt the mock test or CTET model papers after going through the entire syllabus. Candidates can use this direct CTET mock test link for Paper 1 and Paper 2 to practice for the exam

Also Read: CTET CDP Previous Year Questions & Answers

CTET Answer Key 2026

The Board will release the CTET answer key (provisional) and OMR response sheet online. Candidates who will not be satisfied with the answers can raise objection(s). The challenges will be reviewed and on that basis final answer key will be released. With the help of this, candidates can check the correct answers for every question and will be able to calculate their probable scores. One can download the PDF as shared here:

• Go to ctet.nic.in
• Click on the OMR Sheet, Key link
• Download the PDF

Also Read: CTET Answer Key

CTET is an eligibility exam conducted at the national level. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the conducting body of the CTET exam. The CTET exam is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of students who want to become teachers in Central Government Schools, such as KVS and NVS, among others. There are two papers in the CTET- Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The CTET Paper 1 is for students who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Teachers), and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 6-8 (Elementary Teachers). Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1-8 need to take both papers. The CBSE CTET exam is conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode. 

CTET Full Form

CTET full form is Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

CTET FAQs

Candidates can go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CTET exam here - FAQs CTET 

CTET 2026 Exam Highlights

Have a look at the highlights of the CBSE CTET exam below.

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