CTET September 2026 Online Application Form: Exam Date, Eligibility, Fee & How to Apply

Age Limit

• There is no age limit for appearing in CTET as per CBSE rules.

Eligibility (CTET September 2026)

Paper I (Classes 1-5)

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed) or equivalent.

Paper II (Classes 6-8)

• Graduation degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed or equivalent.

Age Limit: No age limit as per CBSE rules. Detailed eligibility will be provided in the official Information Bulletin.

Important Dates (CTET September 2026)

• Online application starts: 11 May 2026
• Last date to apply: 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Online correction window: 15 June to 18 June 2026
• Download Admit Card: Two days before the exam
• Date of examination: 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
• Declaration of result: By end of October 2026 (Tentative)

Note: The exam may also be held on 5 September 2026 (Saturday) if the number of candidates is high.

Application Fee (CTET September 2026)

• General / OBC: Paper I or II - ₹1,000; Both Papers - ₹1,200
• SC / ST / PwD: Paper I or II - ₹500; Both Papers - ₹600
  Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Important Instructions

• There is no provision to choose the examination city; it will be allotted randomly. No requests for city changes will be accepted.
• For online application, ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number for communication.
• Follow the official CTET notification and Information Bulletin for complete details on syllabus and examination structure.