The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is gearing up to conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test-2026 (September Cycle). Aspirants preparing for teaching careers in central government institutions such as KVS and NVS must stay updated with the latest schedule. For additional details and updates, candidates can also check CTET 2026.
CTET Admit Card 2026 Overview
The national-level eligibility exam evaluates candidates aspiring to become Primary Teachers (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8). With a lifetime certificate validity, qualifying this exam opens up long-term career prospects in education. Below is a comprehensive overview of the examination and hall ticket details:
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test- 2026 (September Cycle) |
| Mode of Admit Card | Online |
| Admit Card Release Date | October 4, 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
How to Download CTET Hall Ticket 2026
Candidates can acquire their hall tickets online by following the structured procedure detailed below. Make sure to keep your login credentials ready beforehand.
- Go to the official Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) website: www.ctet.nic.in.
- On the homepage, find and click on the link labelled โDownload Admit Card for CTET 2026โ.
- Enter the following details on the login page: Application Number and Password or Date of Birth (DOB).
- Fill in the Security PIN/Code (as shown on the page).
- After successfully logging in, your CTET admit card is displayed on the screen.
- Carefully check all the information on the admit card.
- Click on the download button to save the admit card. Print multiple copies for future reference and exam day.
CTET Exam Structure and Pattern
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be administered in offline mode featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each paper contains 150 questions totaling 150 marks, with a duration of 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Candidates are awarded +1 mark for every correct response, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The test papers are available in both English and Hindi.
| Exam Particulars | CTET Paper 1 | CTET Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline |
| Type of Questions | MCQ based | MCQ based |
| Total Questions | 150 questions in each paper | 150 questions in each paper |
| Total Marks | 150 marks in each paper | 150 marks in each paper |
| Number of Subjects / Sections | 5 | 4 |
| Names of Subjects | Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for each paper | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for each paper |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer | +1 for a correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
| Language of Paper | English & Hindi | English & Hindi |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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