6 September
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CTET September 2026 exam on 6 September 2026, in offline (pen and paper) mode. This is the qualifying test for anyone aiming to teach in central government schools — including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas — and the certificate now carries lifelong validity following recent amendments by the Ministry of Education.
With the exam just under two weeks away, candidates should be finalizing revision, not starting new topics. This post covers the exam pattern, admit card timeline, and what to expect on exam day.
Key Details at a Glance
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (pen & paper) |
| Shifts | Paper 2 (morning), Paper 1 (afternoon) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifelong (recently amended from 7 years) |
| Qualifying Marks | 60% or above |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Admit Card | Typically released 3–4 days before the exam |
Paper 1 vs Paper 2 — Which Do You Need?
- Paper 1: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Stage)
- Paper 2: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Elementary Stage)
- Candidates wanting eligibility for both stages can appear for both papers on the same exam day, back to back
How to Download Your Admit Card
- Visit the official CBSE CTET website: ctet.nic.in
- Click the CTET Admit Card 2026 link once activated
- Log in with your application number and date of birth
- Download and print — a mobile screenshot is generally not accepted at the centre
- Verify your exam city, centre, and paper (1/2/both) carefully
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Subject-specific pedagogy and content revision for Classes 6-8.
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Same-day updates through every stage of the CTET cycle.
JOIN NOWAfter the Exam — What's Next
- No attempt limit — you can retake CTET any number of times to improve your score
- Better score, new certificate: if you already hold a CTET certificate and score higher this time, a new certificate reflecting the improved score is issued
- DigiLocker access: your CTET certificate becomes available on DigiLocker once results are declared
- Qualifying doesn't guarantee a job — it makes you eligible to apply for teaching posts in central government schools and many state-level recruitment processes
⚠️ Only Trust ctet.nic.in for Updates
Admit card, answer key, and result links shared through unofficial WhatsApp forwards can be unreliable or outdated. Always cross-check any update against the official CBSE CTET website before acting on it.
Disclaimer: We are an independent informational directory and are not affiliated with CBSE or the CTET examination board. Always verify exam dates, admit card, and results on the official ctet.nic.in portal. Group links are community submitted.