CTET
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET September 2026 Apply Online Form (Correction)
Diploma in Elementary Last Date: 2026-06-10 All India
Short Information
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026. The re-opened online application process is available from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Candidates should carefully read the official CTET information brochure before applying for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, age limit, application fee, Primary and Junior Level exam details, and other important instructions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 11/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 10/06/2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 10/06/2026 |
| Correction Date | 15-18 June 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 06/09/2026 |
| CTET Exam City Available | Before Exam |
| Admit Card Available | 2 Days Before Exam |
| Answer Key Available | After Exam |
| Result Declared | October 2026 |
| Level | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed / appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). |
| Option 2 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed / appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with NCTE Regulations, 2002. |
| Option 3 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed / appearing in 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| Option 4 | Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed / appearing in 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Note | More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Category | Single Paper | Both Papers (Primary + Junior) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 1000/- | 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | 500/- | 600/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan | |
Selection Stages
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Stage 1
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 for Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.
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Stage 2
Exam center availability is limited in each city and will be displayed during the application process. Candidates who prefer a specific or nearby exam city are advised to apply as early as possible, as exam center slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Stage 3
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before submitting the application form. Ensure all required documents are available, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and other basic information.
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Stage 4
Keep scanned copies of the photograph, signature, ID proof, and other required documents ready before filling out the form. Carefully review all information entered in the application form before final submission.
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Stage 5
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, to complete the application process successfully. Applications submitted without the required fee payment will be considered incomplete.
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Stage 6
After successful submission, candidates should take a printout of the final application form for future reference.