CTET Exam Guide 2026
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📊 CTET 2026 Exam Highlight
| Name of the Examination | CTET September 2026 exam |
|---|---|
| CTET Full Form | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Level of Examination | National Level |
| Frequency of exam | Twice a year |
| Purpose of Exam | To determine whether the candidates are eligible to apply for Classes 1 to 8 teacher recruitment |
| CBSE CTET Notification 2026 Date | 11th May 2026 |
| CBSE CTET September Exam Date 2026 | 6th September 2026 |
| Official website | www.ctet.nic.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- CTET September Exam Date 2026
- 6th September 2026
- CTET September 2026 Result Date
- Last week of October 2026
- CBSE CTET Notification 2026 Date
- 11th May 2026
- CTET September 2026 Answer Key Date
- To be announced
- CTET September Admit Card 2026 Date
- Two Days Before the Exam
- CTET Application Form Correction Window Dates
- 15th to 18th June 2026
- Last date for CTET September Application Form
- 10th June 2026
- CTET September 2026 Application Form Release Date
- 11th May 2026
📊 CTET Paper I and Paper II Eligibility Criteria
| Paper I Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). |
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 45 per cent marks and clearing or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). |
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration). |
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). |
| Bachelor’s degree with a BEd. |
| Paper II Eligibility Criteria |
| Graduation degree and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). |
| Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of BEd. |
| Graduation degree with 40 per cent marks and has cleared or is appearing in the final year exam of BEd, according to NCTE regulations. |
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks, and has cleared or is appearing in the final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education. |
| Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. |
| Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or is appearing in the BEd program of 1-year duration. |
📊 CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
📊 CTET Paper I Syllabus
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy |
| Language-I | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Language-II | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Mathematics | Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division |
| Environmental Studies | Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel |
📊 Ctet paper ii syllabus
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy |
| Language-I | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Language-II | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Mathematics | Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration |
| Science | Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources |
| Social Studies/Social Sciences | History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical Issues |
📊 CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Exam Level | National level |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities | 136 cities across India |
📊 CTET 2026 Cut-Off Marks
| Category | Maximum Marks | Minimum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 150 | 90 | 60% |
| OBC/SC/ST | 150 | 82 | 55% |
📊 CTET Exam Statistics: Past Year Data
| Year | No. of Candidates Applied | No. of candidates appeared | No. of Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Paper 1:1211611 Paper 2: 2156459 | Paper 1: 1065410 Paper 2: 1867428 | Paper 1: 358937 Paper 2: 346738 |
| December 2022 | "Paper I: 17,04,282 Paper II: 15,39,464" | "Paper I: 14,22,959 Paper II: 12,76,071" | "Paper I: 5,79,844 Paper II: 3,76,025" |
| 2020 | 3058974 | NA | 654299 |
| December 2019 | 28,32,120 | 24,05,145 | 5,42,285 |
| July 2019 | 29,22,227 | 24,05,145 | 5,42,285 |
| December 2018 | 19,51,970 | NA | NA |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is the CTET Notification 2026 released?
Yes, CTET Notification 2026 is out on the official website on 11th May 2026.
Q2.What is the official website to check CTET notification?
Candidates can check the latest CTET notifications at the official website www.ctet.nic.in
Q3.Why is the CTET 2026 exam conducted?
The CBSE board conducts the CTET exam to determine whether the candidates are eligible to apply for Classes 1 to 8 teacher recruitment.
Q4.Is there any negative marking in the CTET Exam?
No, there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q5.What is the CTET Exam Date 2026?
CTET Exam Date 2026 is 6th September 2026.
Q6.What topics are included in the CTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper I and Paper II?
The CTET 2026 Syllabus includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Studies based on NCERT guidelines.
Q7.What is the last date to apply for CBSE CTET 2026 and where can I apply? .
The last date to apply for CBSE CTET 2026 10th June 2026.
Q8.When will the CTET Application Correction Window 2026 open?
The CTET Application Correction Window 2026 Dates are 15th June to 18th June 2026.
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