CTET September 2026 Application Form, Online Apply
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
CTET Exam – September 2026
Short Summary
CTET Notification 2026 for September 2026 Exam released on 08-11-2026 along with application forms at https://ctet.nic.in/. Online application process has been started with release of notification.
CTET 2026 Exam: It is a national level exam conducted twice a year to test the eligibility of candidates for teacher posts in central government schools like KVS & NVS. Two papers are conducted in this exam which are Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 1 Paper: To test eligibility to teach classes 1 to 5.
Level 2 Paper: To test eligibility to teach classes 6 to 8.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Out | 08-05-2026 |
| Starting Date | 11-05-2026 |
| Last Date (For Registration & Fee Payment) | 10-06-2026 11:59 PM |
| Correction Date | 15 to 18 June December 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 2 Days before exam |
| Exam City Details | Few days before exam |
| Result Declared | Last week of October 2026 |
| Certificate & Marksheet Download Available | November / December 2026 |
Also Read: KUK UG, Integrated & AEDP Courses Admission 2026
Application Fee
For Single Paper:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | Rs. 500/- |
For Both Papers:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | Rs. 600/- |
Payment Mode: You can pay the exam fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Mode.
HTET December 2024 – Eligibility
| Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-1 (Class 1-5) | 12th Passed with D.Ed / JBT / B.El.Ed / B.Ed. |
| Level-2 (Class 6-8) | Graduation Degree with B.Ed / B.El.Ed. Note: Candidates in 1st year of B.Ed are eligibile |
Also Read: Haryana JBT / D.Ed / D.El.Ed Admission Form 2026
CTET – Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern CTET Exam 2026 for both sessions is as follows:
CTET Level 1 Paper – Exam Pattern 2026
- Exam Mode: CBT (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Total Marks: 150.
- No. of Questions: 150.
- Exam Time: 150 minutes (2 Hours 30 minutes).
- Marking Scheme: There is a no negative marking in this exam and 1 mark will be given for each correct answer.
- Exam Language: 20 languages including English & Hindi.
| Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
CTET Level 2 Paper – Exam Pattern 2026
- Exam Mode: CBT (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Total Marks: 150.
- No. of Questions: 150.
- Exam Time: 150 minutes (2 Hours 30 minutes).
- Marking Scheme: There is a no negative marking in this exam and 1 mark will be given for each correct answer.
- Exam Language: 20 languages including English & Hindi.
| Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| A: Mathematics & Science* | 30 + 30 = 60 | 30 | |
| B: Social Studies & Social Science* | 60 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
*Candidates needs to choose from A: Math & Science and B: Social Studies & Social Science according to the stream they have passed in qualifying exam.
How to apply
Here is a step-by-step guide for “How to apply CTET 2026 Online Application Form”:
- Registration: Click on the Apply-Now button below in the Important Links Section and clik on apply for CTET Feb2026 on the next page. Fill in the details and complete the registration. Click on the New Registration >> button under Register yourself for the above-mentioned examination section. Read the instructins and fill in the required details and complete the registration.
- Application Form: After Completing the Registration, login with the credentials and fill in the details in all steps upload required documents, photo and signature.
- Submit Application: Preview the application form and pay the application fee online then final submit the application form.
- Take printout of application from after submission or else save as pdf.
Important Links:
| Content Type | Content Link |
|---|---|
| Fill Registration Form | Apply-Now | Direct Link |
| CTET 2026 Notification | Notification |
| Official Website | Click-Here |
| Join Telegram | Join-Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join-WhatsApp |
What is CTET 2026 Online Form Last date for September 2026 Exam?
The last date to apply online is 10 June 2026.
How many times i can attempt CTET Exam?
There is no limit for number of attempts for appearing in CTET Exam.
Is there a negative marking in CTET Exam?
No, there is no negative marking in CTET exam.
What is the validity of CTET Certificate?
The certificate is valid for lifetime as per notice dated 21-06-2021.
How many Papers are there in one CTET?
There are two Papers in each CTET. Paper 1: For Class I to V Paper II: For Class VI to VIII