CTET September 2026 Notification: Reopened Application Window, Exam Date, Eligibility & Fee

Age Details

No specific age limit is stated in the CTET Information Bulletin for appearing in CTET September 2026.

Eligibility Overview

CTET is governed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Eligibility is determined by NCTE regulations and applicable Recruitment Rules of the respective Government or Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan/Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, as amended from time to time. Being eligible to appear for CTET does not guarantee appointment; final eligibility is verified by the recruiting/appointing authority. A relaxation of up to 5% in qualifying marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates, as notified by NCTE.

Age Considerations

The CTET Information Bulletin does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the exam.

Important Dates

• Original online application window: 11-05-2026 to 10-06-2026
• Reopened window: 25-08-2026 to 01-09-2026
• Revised exam date for reopened window: Not specified in the notice and will be announced after portal closure
• Admit card: Two days before the examination (original schedule)
• Result declaration: End of October 2026 (tentative) Note: The revised exam date for the reopened window has not yet been announced.

Application Fees

• One paper (Paper I or Paper II): General/OBC (NCL) Rs. 1000; SC/ST/Differently Abled Rs. 500
• Both papers: General/OBC (NCL) Rs. 1200; SC/ST/Differently Abled Rs. 600 GST will be charged extra by the bank. Fees are payable only online (Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking). Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offline payment methods are not accepted.

Additional Instructions

• Candidates who appeared in the first window (11.05.2026 to 10.06.2026) and submitted their application need not reapply in the reopened window.
• The exam city is allocated randomly by CBSE; requests for change of city/date will not be entertained.
• Candidates must ensure accuracy of information; false information may lead to cancellation of the test result.
• OMR sheets, provisional answer keys, and related processes are subject to the CTET rules and timelines.