May 11, 2026
Online Application Period: 11.05.2026 to 10.06.2026 (upto 11:59 PM).
Last Date for Fee Payment: 10.06.2026.
Online Correction Window: 15.06.2026 to 18.06.2026.
Date of Examination: 06th September, 2026 (Sunday).
Result Declaration: By the end of October 2026 (Tentative).
Mode of Application: Online only via ctet.nic.in or cbse.gov.in.
Validity: CTET qualifying certificate is valid for lifetime.
Eligibility: Minimum qualifications as per NCTE norms. Candidates in final year of teacher training are eligible to apply.
Exam Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with no negative marking.
Apply Online: CTET Portal