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CTET is a national-level teacher eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other institutions that accept CTET scores.

Next Exam

announced

Date: 12 December 2026

Message: The CTET September 2026 (22nd edition) examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.

Registration

completed

Open Date: 25 August 2026

Close Date: 1 September 2026

Message: Online registration for the CTET September 2026 (22nd edition) closed on September 1, 2026.

Official Websites:

https://ctet.nic.in https://www.cbse.gov.in

Result & Answer Key

Message: Results for the CTET September 2026 examination will be announced after the test is conducted.

Latest Updates & News

CBSE Confirms CTET 22nd Edition Exam Dates

CBSE has announced that the 22nd edition of the CTET exam will take place on December 12 and 13, 2026.

CTET Application Correction Window Closed

The online correction window for registered CTET candidates closed on September 10, 2026.

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Eligibility

CTET Paper I (Classes I-V )

Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) OR
Senior Secondary (45%) + 2-year D.El.Ed. (as per NCTE regulations)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.

CTET Paper II (Classes VI- VIII)

Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
Graduation (50%) + 1-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Graduation (45%) + 1-year B.Ed. (as per NCTE regulations)
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation (50%) + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
Postgraduate (55%) + 3-year Integrated B.Ed.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: No specific minimum age prescribed (must satisfy the required educational qualification).
Maximum Age: No upper age limit.

Paper Pattern

Paper 1

150 Question

150 MM

150 min Duration

MCQ Type

Paper 2

150 Question

150 MM

150 min Duration

MCQ Type

Available in multiple languages as notified by CBSE Candidates may appear for Paper I, Paper II, or both, depending on the classes they wish to teach. 4 options per question with one correct answer No Negative Marking

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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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CTET Paper 1 Syllabus

CTET Paper II Syllabus

Timeline

12 December 2026

ANNOUNCED

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CTET 22nd Edition Examination

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12 December 2026

Fees

Announced