CTET 2026

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CTET is conducted twice a year by CBSE to certify teaching eligibility for Classes 1-8 across KVS, NVS and many state government schools. It does not itself result in a job offer — clearing CTET makes you eligible to apply to separate teacher-recruitment drives. Also searched: ctet coaching centre near me.

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Class 12Eligibility

Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026Last date

September 2026 (exact date on official notice)Exam date

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About Exam

Conducting body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Eligibility: Class 12
Current cycle: CTET SEP 2026
Official source: CTET official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026
Exam schedule: September 2026 (exact date on official notice)
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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CTET Public Notice for the SEP 2026 cycle is live on ctet.nic.inNotification
Not announcedApplications open
Correction window for SEP 2026 was open through 18 June 2026Last date to apply
September 2026 (exact date on official notice)CTET SEP 2026 exam
Not announcedTier 2 exam date

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CTET SEP 2026

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CTET exam date 2026

CTET SEP 2026 exam: September 2026 (exact date on official notice) (announced)

Eligibility summary

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed / equivalent
Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation + B.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed / equivalent
Age limit: No upper age limit specified by CBSE

Process

Selection process

Online application during the notified window (correction window opens shortly after applications close).
Computer-based or OMR test — CTET is conducted twice yearly (typically one cycle around Dec-Feb, another around Jul-Sep).
Result declared as a qualifying scorecard, valid for teacher-recruitment eligibility per the current CBSE validity rules.

Exam pattern

Paper 1: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
Paper 2: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
Negative marking: None

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Does clearing CTET guarantee a teaching job?

No — CTET only certifies teaching eligibility. You still need to apply separately to KVS, NVS, DSSSB or state-level teacher recruitment drives once you hold a valid CTET certificate.

How many times a year is CTET held?

CBSE typically conducts CTET twice a year in separate cycles. Confirm the exact current-year schedule on ctet.nic.in, as timing has shifted across years.