CTET September 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus & Application Guide

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for the September 2026 session. Following previous adjustments directed by the Supreme Court, the national-level examination is now set to provide aspiring educators a gateway to teaching roles across India.

Important Dates for CTET September 2026

Candidates should mark their calendars for the upcoming milestones regarding the CTET examination. Please refer to the Official Notification PDF Download Link for detailed official guidelines.

Events	Dates
CTET Notification	May 11, 2026
CTET Online Form 2026 Starts	May 11, 2026
Last Date to fill Online Application	June 10, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Last Date for submission of fee	June 10, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Application Correction Window	June 15 to 18, 2026
Application Reopen	August 25 to September 1, 2026
CTET Admit Card 2026	October 4, 2026
Exam Date	October 9, 2026

Essential Application Links

• CTET Admit Card 2026
• CTET Exam Pattern
• Check CTET Paper I & II Exam Pattern
• CTET Syllabus 2026
• Read the Complete CTET Syllabus 2026 (Paper I + Paper-II)
• Click to Check Detailed CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
• CTET Application Form 2026- Click to Apply
• CTET Certificate 2026 - Click to Check
• Download CTET Previous Year Question Paper
• CTET Exam Centre List 2026- Click to Check

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The exam consists of two papers, each 150 minutes long, conducted offline. Candidates must secure 60% or more to qualify.

Paper-I (Classes 1-5) Syllabus

• 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

Paper-II (Classes 6-8) Syllabus

• 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 Resource
• Social Studies/Social Sciences: History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical Issues

Salary Expectations

Qualified teachers can expect a competitive salary package. The net in-hand monthly salary generally ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on the teaching level (PRT, TGT, or PGT).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CTET 2026 exam date?

The CTET examination for the September 2026 cycle is scheduled for October 9, 2026.

Is there negative marking in CTET 2026?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the CTET 2026 examination.

What is the validity of the CTET certificate?

The validity of the CTET eligibility certificate is for a lifetime.

Can I change my exam center?

No, once the admit card is released, candidates cannot change their selected exam center.