The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 session. The online registration process is scheduled to commence today, May 11, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in or the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
CTET September 2026: Exam Details
According to the official notice, the 22nd edition of CTET will be conducted on September 6, 2026, for both Paper I and Paper II. The examination will be held across 132 cities in India, available in 27 languages. If the number of applicants is exceptionally high, the board may also conduct the exam on September 5, 2026.
Important Dates for CTET September 2026
- Start of online application process: May 11, 2026
- Last date to submit application form: June 10, 2026, till 11:59 pm
- Last date for fee payment: June 10, 2026, till 11:59 pm
- Correction window: June 15 to June 18, 2026
- Admit card release: Two days before the examination
- CTET September 2026 exam date: September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
- Result declaration: Tentatively by the end of October 2026
No Option to Choose Examination City
The board has clarified that candidates will not be allowed to select their examination city while filling out the application form. The allotted examination city will be determined by CBSE on a random basis, and requests for changes in the allotted city will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Information Bulletin to Be Released Shortly
As per the official notice, the detailed information bulletin containing eligibility criteria, syllabus, examination fee, list of languages, and city details will be made available soon on the official websites of CTET and CBSE. Candidates are advised to carefully read the information bulletin before applying online. Applications will be accepted only through the official CTET portal and the CBSE website.
For further details, candidates can refer to the official notice on the CTET website.
