CTET September 2026 registration underway at ctet.nic.in: Check direct link to apply, key details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registration process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, which is, ctet.nic.in.

According to the official notification, the online application process began on May 11, 2026, and candidates can submit their application forms till June 10, 2026, before 11:59 pm.

CTET is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

How to apply for CTET September 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

• Visit the official website, which is, ctet.nic.in
• Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage
• Fill in the required registration details
• Complete the application form carefully
• Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference

Direct link here.

CTET September 2026 application fee

Here is the fee which is to be given to apply:


GST charges will be applicable separately.

CTET September 2026 exam pattern

CTET will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The examination will include two papers.

• Paper I will be held for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5
• Paper II will be conducted for candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8

Both papers will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The duration of each paper will be two-and-a-half hours.

The main question paper will be bilingual in Hindi and English.

CTET certificate validity

The CTET qualifying certificate will remain valid for lifetime for all categories. There is also no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates who have already qualified CTET can appear again to improve their scores.

Important details for candidates

CBSE has informed that candidates will not be allowed to choose their examination city while filling the application form. The exam city and examination date will be allotted randomly by the board.

Candidates are also advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying, as eligibility will be verified later by the recruiting authority.

The board will release the CTET September 2026 admit card on the official website before the examination. Candidates will be able to download it using their login credentials.

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