CTET Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for those who have applied for the CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Earlier, the CBSE decided to conduct the CTET 2026 on 6 September 2026, which is scheduled for 12 and 13 December 2026. Candidates should plan their revision strategically to appear in the CTET 2026. CTET Admit Card is expected to be available on the official website in the first week of December 2026. Scroll down this page to get updates on the CBSE CTET Exam Date 2026.

CTET Exam Highlights 2026

The CBSE will conduct the CTET Exam 2026 on 12 and 13 December 2026. Candidates can check the table below for a quick overview of the exam here:-

CBSE CTET Exam Updates 2026
Exam Conducting Organisation	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Application Dates	11 May to 10 June 2026
CTET Application Window Reopened 2026	25 August to 1 September 2026
CBSE CTET Correction Window 2026	7 to 10 September 2026
CTET Exam Date 2026	12 & 13 December 2026
Examination Mode	Offline (OMR)
Frequency of Exam	Twice a Year
Exam Level	National
Scorecard Validity	Lifetime
CTET Exam Date Notice

CTET Application Window Reopened 2026

CTET Application Window 2026 was reopened by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from 25 August to 1 September 2026, which was earlier opened from 11 May to 10 June 2026. CBSE has also opened the correction window from 7 to 10 September 2026 for candidates who successfully submitted their applications during the earlier application window from 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. Such candidates can make necessary corrections to their particulars, wherever applicable, till 10 September 2026.

CTET Application Window Re-open Notice

Download CTET Admit Card 2026

CBSE CTET Admit Card 2026 will soon be available on the CBSE official website for those who have applied for the exam. Candidates can download the CTET Hall Ticket 2026 by following the steps below:-

Step 1: Go to the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in.

Step 2: Find and select the link for “CTET Admit Card 2026” on the homepage.

Step 3: A page will appear on the screen where you are required to enter your login details such as Application Number and Date of Birth.

Step 4: Enter the displayed security code or other required credentials and submit the details.

Step 5: The CTET Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on your screen.

Step 6: Review the information printed on the hall ticket and ensure that all details are correct.

Step 7: Save the admit card as a PDF and take at least two clear printouts for use on the examination day.

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The CBSE CTET 2026 will take place in December 2026. Candidates who are going to appear in the CTET 2026 can check the detailed CTET Exam Pattern 2026 here:-

CBSE CTET Paper 1 Pattern 2026
Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
(i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks	150 minutes
(ii) Language I (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(iii) Language II (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(iv) Mathematics	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(v) Environmental Studies	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks
CBSE CTET Paper 2 Pattern 2026
(i) Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks	150 minutes
(ii) Language I (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(iii) Language II (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(iv) Science and Mathematics (only for Science and Mathematics teacher) OR (v) Social Science/ Social Studies (only for Social Science teacher/ Social Studies) *For any other teacher - either (IV) or (V)	60 MCQs 60 MCQs	60 Marks 60 Marks
Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks

Documents to Carry for CTET Exam 2026

Candidates must bring the following documents to the examination centre on exam day:

CTET Admit Card 2026
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID)
Passport-Size Photograph
PwD Certificate
Other Required Documents (as mentioned in the admit card)

Note: Candidates must carry the original valid ID proof and a clear printed copy of the admit card to avoid any difficulty during entry.

CTET Exam Preparation 2026

Candidates appearing for the CTET Exam 2026 should focus on quick revision and strengthening their preparation before the examination. Utkarsh Classes offers Free CTET Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) to help candidates understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation, and practise important questions. Candidates can also enhance their preparation with the Daily Quiz.

Candidates preparing for future CTET recruitment cycles can also make use of these resources for structured preparation. To strengthen their concepts and prepare systematically, candidates can join CTET Online Classes by Utkarsh Classes, which offer guidance from experienced faculty along with comprehensive study material.