POSTPONED
The Central Board of Secondary Education has postponed the CTET September 2026 examination, which was scheduled for 6 September 2026. The exam will not be held on that date. CBSE has simultaneously reopened the application window from 25 August to 1 September 2026, giving eligible candidates who missed the earlier registration period another opportunity to apply.
The revised exam date will be announced after the reopened application portal closes. CBSE has stated the decision follows directions from the Supreme Court relating to TET qualification requirements, and was taken in the larger interest of candidates.
Key Points at a Glance
| Original Exam Date | 6 September 2026 — POSTPONED |
| New Exam Date | To be announced after 1 September |
| Application Reopened | 25 August – 1 September 2026 |
| Edition | 22nd Edition of CTET |
| Reason | Supreme Court directions on TET qualification requirement |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Already Applied? Here's What You Need to Know
- You do NOT need to apply again. Candidates who successfully submitted their application during the earlier window (11 May – 10 June 2026) remain registered.
- Your application stays valid for the rescheduled exam date.
- Simply wait for CBSE's announcement of the new date, then download your admit card when released.
- Use this extra preparation time productively rather than pausing your revision.
Missed the Earlier Window? Apply Now
If you couldn't apply during the original registration period, this reopened window is your opportunity — but it closes 1 September 2026:
- Visit the official portal: ctet.nic.in
- Click the CTET application link for the 22nd Edition
- Register with your personal, educational, and category details
- Select Paper I (Classes 1–5), Paper II (Classes 6–8), or both
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee online and submit before the deadline
- Save your confirmation page and application number
What Happens Next — Expected Sequence
- 1 September: Reopened application window closes
- Shortly after: CBSE announces the revised exam date via official notice
- ~10 days before exam: Exam City Intimation Slip released
- ~3–4 days before exam: Admit card available for download
- Exam day: Offline pen-and-paper mode, Paper I and Paper II in separate shifts
Join CTET Alert Groups
🚨 New Exam Date Alerts
Same-day notification the moment CBSE announces the revised CTET date.
JOIN NOW📝 Application Help (Closes 1 Sept)
Form filling guidance and document requirements for the reopened window.
JOIN NOW📚 Paper 1 & 2 Preparation Groups
Use the extra time — revision material, practice questions, and doubt clearing.
JOIN NOWMake the Delay Work for You
A postponement is frustrating, but it's genuinely extra preparation time. Candidates who use it well tend to focus on:
- Child Development & Pedagogy — the section most candidates underprepare, despite it carrying equal weight
- Previous year papers under timed conditions to build speed
- Weak subject areas identified from mock test analysis
- Remember: CTET has no negative marking, so attempt every question on exam day
⚠️ Only Trust ctet.nic.in for the New Date
Following a postponement, fake "new exam date" messages circulate widely on WhatsApp. The revised date is official only when published on ctet.nic.in as a formal CBSE notice. Do not act on forwarded screenshots or unofficial claims about the rescheduled date.
Disclaimer: We are an independent informational directory and are not affiliated with CBSE or the CTET examination board. This post reflects CBSE's official postponement notice as of 26 August 2026 — always verify the revised exam date and application status on the official ctet.nic.in portal. Group links are community submitted.