CTET September 2026 Online Form | Apply by June 10
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🏛️ CBSE · Central Board of Secondary Education • ✅ Form Open — 11 May to 10 June 2026 • 🚨 Exam: 06 September 2026 • 📜 Lifetime Valid Certificate · No Age Limit
CTET September 2026 - Online Form
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) · Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 · Apply: 11 May – 10 June 2026 · Exam: 06 Sep 2026 · ctet.nic.in
CTET September 2026 Online Form is open from 11 May to 10 June 2026 at ctet.nic.in. CBSE conducts CTET twice a year — this is the September 2026 session. The exam is on 6 September 2026. CTET is a mandatory eligibility test for teachers applying to central government schools — KVS, NVS, and CBSE-affiliated schools. It has two papers: Paper 1 for Classes 1–5 teachers and Paper 2 for Classes 6–8 teachers. Qualifying candidates receive a lifetime valid certificate. No upper age limit. No negative marking. Minimum qualifying score is 60% (90/150 marks).
✅ Lifetime Certificate
CTET qualifying certificate is now valid for lifetime (changed from 7 years in 2021). Candidates who cleared CTET earlier with limited validity can also re-appear to improve scores.
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Subscribe YouTube🚨 Form closes 10 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. Correction window also available after submission. No age limit — anyone with teaching qualification can apply.
📌 Both Papers Optional: Apply for Paper 1 only (Classes 1–5), Paper 2 only (Classes 6–8), or both papers— depending on which level you want to teach. Fee differs accordingly.
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
📊 Exam Pattern
📋 How to Apply — 5 Steps
Visit ctet.nic.in and register
Go to ctet.nic.in or examinationservices.nic.in/examsysctet. Click "New Registration" and create your account with name, email, and mobile number.
Choose Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Both
Decide based on which level you want to teach. Paper 1 = Classes 1–5, Paper 2 = Classes 6–8. Both papers can be taken on the same day if eligible.
Fill application form & upload documents
Enter personal + educational details. Upload scanned photograph + signature as per prescribed format. Select preferred exam language and centre city.
Pay application fee online
Pay via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Fee is non-refundable. Download and save the fee receipt as proof of payment.
Submit & save confirmation
Review all details carefully, click Submit. Download and print the final submitted application form. Correction window is open 15–18 June 2026 if needed.
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What is the last date to apply for CTET September 2026?
The last date to apply for CTET September 2026 is 10 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee payment deadline is also 10 June 2026. A correction window is available from 15–18 June 2026 to fix errors in the submitted form. Apply at ctet.nic.in.
What is the CTET September 2026 exam date and pattern?
CTET September 2026 exam is on 06 September 2026 (Sunday). Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be held on the same day in different shifts. Each paper has 150 MCQ questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking. Minimum qualifying score is 90/150 (60%) for General/OBC and 82/150 (55%) for SC/ST/PwD.
What is the application fee for CTET September 2026?
Fee for one paper: General/OBC — ₹1,000 · SC/ST/PwD — ₹500. Fee for both papers: General/OBC — ₹1,200 · SC/ST/PwD — ₹600. Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee is non-refundable.
Is CTET certificate lifetime valid? How many attempts are allowed?
Yes — as per the Ministry of Education order (2021), CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime. There is no limit on the number of attempts — you can appear as many times as you want to improve your score. There is also no upper age limit for CTET.
Does clearing CTET guarantee a teaching job?
No. CTET is an eligibility test only — it makes you eligible to apply for teacher posts in KVS, NVS, CBSE-affiliated schools, and other central government institutions. You must separately apply when actual teaching vacancies (like KVS PRT/TGT or NVS recruitment) are notified. However, CTET is mandatory for those recruitments.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data is sourced from CBSE's official CTET September 2026 notification and publicly verified sources. ResultDekho is not affiliated with CBSE or the Government of India. Always verify at ctet.nic.in before applying. Last Updated: 11 May 2026.
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