The CTET exam scheduled for 6 September 2026 has been postponed by CBSE. The application window has been reopened from 25 August to 1 September 2026, and the new exam date will be announced after the portal closes.
READ FULL POSTPONEMENT DETAILS →Paper 1 & 2
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) as the qualifying exam for anyone aiming to teach in central government schools — including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. The certificate now carries lifelong validity following recent amendments by the Ministry of Education.
This guide covers the exam pattern, eligibility, admit card process, and what to expect on exam day. Note that the September 2026 session date has been revised — see the update notice above for the latest status.
Key Details at a Glance
| Exam Date | Postponed — new date to be announced |
| Application Reopened | 25 August – 1 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
Join CTET Prep & Alert Groups
📝 Paper 1 (Primary) Revision
Child Development & Pedagogy, Maths, EVS quick revision notes.
JOIN NOW📘 Paper 2 (Elementary) Revision
Subject-specific pedagogy and content revision for Classes 6-8.
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, result, and especially the revised exam date are official only when published on the CBSE CTET website. Following a postponement, fake "new date" messages circulate widely on WhatsApp — always cross-check against ctet.nic.in before acting on any update.
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.