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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.
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CTET September 2026 Application Dates Extended
The Central Board of Secondary Education has reopened and extended the online application window for CTET September 2026 until September 1, 2026, while the exam date is postponed.
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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
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Complete Syllabus Breakdown
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CTET Paper 1 Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child Development (Primary School Child)
- Concept of Inclusive Education
- Learning and Pedagogy
Language I & II
- Reading Comprehension & Grammar & Vocabulary
- Language Skills & Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics
- Numbers , Addition , Subtraction , Multiplication & Division
- Geometry , Measurement & Data Handling
- Patterns & Mathematics Pedagogy
Environmental Studies (EVS)
- Family and Friends
- Food , Shelter , Water ,Travel
- Things We Make and Do
- Environmental Studies Pedagogy
CTET Paper II Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child Development (Elementary School Child)
- Concept of Inclusive Education
- Learning and Pedagogy
Language I & II
- Reading Comprehension , Grammar & Vocabulary
- Language Skills , Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics (For Mathematics Teachers)
- Number System , Algebra , Geometry
- Mensuration , Data Handling
Science (For Science Teachers)
- Food , Materials ,The World of the Living
- Natural Phenomena , Natural Resources
Pedagogy
- Nature of Mathematics & Science
- Learning and Assessment
- Problem Solving
Social Studies / Social Science (For Social Science Teachers)
- History , Geography
- Social & Political Life
- Economics , Pedagogical Issues
Timeline
25 August 2026
ONGOING
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Online Application Process Reopened
25 August 2026
1 September 2026
PENDING
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Extended Application Deadline
1 September 2026
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
General/OBC (NCL) - Only Paper I or II
₹1,000
General/OBC (NCL) - Both Paper I & II
₹1,200
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person - Only Paper I or II
₹500
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person - Both Paper I & II
₹600
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Year: 2026