CTET September 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online, Exam Date, Fees & Complete Details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for CTET September 2026 exam. The examination is scheduled to be held on 6th September 2026 in two shifts across 132 cities all over India. CBSE also stated that if the number of candidates are high, examinations may also be conducted on 5 September 2026.

The CTET 2026 September session application process started from 11th May 2026. Candidates who want to apply can fill out the CTET September 2026 application form till 10th June 2026 through the official CTET website.

➡️ Direct Link to Fill the CTET 2026 Application Form

Only those candidates who will successfully apply for examination and pay the application fee before the prescribed deadline are able to appear for the CTET September 2026 exam.

CTET September 2026: Key Aspects

The CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted to check the eligibility of candidates who want to become teachers in government and government-aided schools across India. There are two papers of CTET:

• Paper I: To become teacher for classes I to V
• Paper II: To become teacher for classes VI to VIII

Here are the key aspects of the CTET 2026 September session exam:

Important Dates of CTET September Session 2026

Here is the official schedule for CTET September 2026 exam.

How To Apply For CTET September 2026?

Candidates can complete the CTET September 2026 registration process online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on “Apply for CTET September 2026”
3. Complete the registration process
4. Fill in personal and academic details
5. Upload photograph and signature
6. Pay the application fee
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

CTET September 2026 Application Fees

The application fees of CTET 2026 September session exam varies depending on the candidate’s category and the number of papers selected. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The application fees are as follow:

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CTET September 2026: FAQs

Ques. When will the CTET September 2026 exam be conducted?

Ans. The CTET September 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 6 September 2026. CBSE has also stated that the exam may additionally be conducted on 5 September 2026 if the number of candidates is high.

Ques. What is the last date to apply for CTET September 2026?

Ans. Candidates can submit the CTET September 2026 application form till 10 June 2026 through the official CTET website.

Ques. What is the difference between CTET Paper I and Paper II?

Ans. CTET Paper I is for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes I to V, while CTET Paper II is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI to VIII. Candidates who wish to teach Classes I to VIII can apply for both papers.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2026 exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in the CTET September 2026 examination. Candidates will receive one mark for every correct answer.

Ques. What is the mode and duration of the CTET September 2026 exam?

Ans. The CTET September 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode using a pen-and-paper format. Each paper will have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.