CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may announce the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test at any time. Not much time remains before the exam. Therefore, aspirants dreaming of becoming teachers should accelerate their preparation using the syllabus and exam pattern to help them pass the test easily. Candidates who were previously unable to fill out the form for any reason should complete the application process without delay. The application window will close on September 1, 2026.
Exam Pattern
CBSE has prescribed distinct patterns for Paper 1 and Paper 2. In both papers, candidates must answer 150 questions for a total of 150 marks.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
(i) Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory): 30 MCQs, 30 marks
(ii) Mathematics (Compulsory): 30 MCQs, 30 marks
(iii) Environmental Studies (Compulsory): 30 MCQs, 30 marks
(iv) Language I (Compulsory): 30 MCQs, 30 marks
(v) Language II (Compulsory): 30 MCQs, 30 marks
Total: 150 MCQs, 150 marks
Eligibility for Paper 1 and Paper 2
Separate eligibility criteria have been established for appearing in CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2. For CTET Paper 1, candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks and completed a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or an equivalent qualification. To apply for CTET Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8), candidates must hold a graduation degree and have completed a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates applying for a single paper must pay ₹1,000, while those applying for both papers must pay ₹1,200. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) categories are required to pay ₹500 for one paper and ₹600 for both papers.
How to Apply for CTET 2026
Visit the official website ctet.nic.in to fill out the CTET 2026 application form.
Click on the link “Apply: CTET SEP 2026” located under the ‘LATEST NEWS’ section on the homepage.
Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
Fill in the remaining details to complete the application form.
Pay the prescribed fee and submit the form.
Take a printout and keep it safe for your records.
When will the exam date be announced?
According to the released notification, the new exam date will be announced after the application portal closes. The exam date could be announced anytime after September 1. The exam city slip may be available for download 10 to 15 days before the exam date, while admit cards will be released for download 4 days before the exam date.