CTET September 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, and Official Schedule

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Aspiring teachers aiming for positions in government-affiliated schools across India must prepare for the upcoming assessment, which serves as a mandatory qualification requirement for teaching roles in institutions like KVS and NVS.

Key Examination Schedule

The CTET examination for the September cycle is confirmed for 6th September 2026. However, applicants should note that the board reserves the right to extend the examination to 5th September 2026 depending on the total volume of registrations. Candidates are advised to review the CTET 2026 details regularly.

CTET September Exam Key Dates

Events	Dates
CTET Online Form 2026	11th May to 10th June 2026
Exam City	7 to 10 days before exam date
CTET Admit Card 2026	4th September 2026
CTET Exam Date 2026	6th September 2026
CTET Result 2026	By end of October 2026

How to Download CTET 2026 Admit Card

Once the admit cards are released, candidates must follow this procedure to secure their entry for the test:

1. Visit the official website at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Log in using your candidate credentials provided during the CTET Online Form 2026 submission.
3. Navigate to the admit card download section on the dashboard.
4. Download and print your hall ticket for the examination.

Make sure to verify your details after downloading. If you need the full documentation, you can Download Official CTET 2026 September Notification – Click Here.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The exam is conducted in offline mode, featuring 150 MCQs for 150 marks per paper. With no negative marking, candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions within the 150-minute time frame.

Paper 1 Subjects (Classes 1–5)

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language-I
• Language-II
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Paper 2 Subjects (Classes 6–8)

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language-I
• Language-II
• Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/Social Science

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Particulars	CTET Paper 1	CTET Paper 2
Type of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Mode	Offline	Offline
Total Questions	150	150
Negative Marking	No	No

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there negative marking in CTET 2026?

No, there is no negative marking in the CTET examination. You receive 1 mark for every correct answer.

What is the mode of the CTET 2026 exam?

The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted in offline mode.

When will the CTET results be announced?

The results for the CTET September 2026 exam are expected to be released by the end of October 2026.

Can I change my exam city later?

Exam city details are released 7 to 10 days before the exam. You should check the official portal for specific updates regarding your allotment.