Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) provided the one-time facility to fill the CTET application form 2026 from December 27 to 30, 2025 for those who were unable to complete the registration process. The board will not release any CTET 2026 application correction facility for these candidates. CBSE opened the CTET application form correction window for February session on December 23, 2025 at ctet.nic.in.
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The CTET application correction facility 2026 can be accessed until December 26, 2025. The CTET application form was closed on December 18, 2025. The CTET apply link 2026 was activated on November 27, 2025. Candidates need to first register themselves before proceeding to fill the CTET form 2026. After completion of the CTET 2026 registration process, candidates can fill the application form, pay the fee and upload the related documents. Candidates also need to upload a scanned copy of the photograph along with the signature while submitting the CTET application form 2026.
The online application fee for CTET 2026 for both papers is Rs 1200 for general and OBC candidates, while candidates belonging to reserved categories have to pay the application fee of Rs 600. Those who successfully submit the application form of the CTET exam are allowed to make corrections in the CTET form 2026. CTET is conducted for two papers. Paper 1 is applicable for the recruitment of class I-V and Paper 2 is conducted for class VI-VIII.
Aspirants preparing can check some basic details about the exam before accessing the CTET exam 2026 online apply link.
Particulars | Details |
Test name | Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) |
Exam conducting body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Mode of CTET application form 2026 | Online mode |
Application fee | General/OBC (NCL):
SC/ST/Diff. abled person:
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Exam Level | National level examination |
Official website | ctet.nic.in |
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Event | CTET 2026 Dates |
CTET 2026 application form date | November 27, 2025 |
CTET application form last date | December 18, 2025 |
Last date for fee payment | December 18, 2025 |
CTET 2026 application form correction facility | December 23 to 26, 2025 |
Release of CTET admit card 2026 | To be announced |
CTET exam date 2026 | February 8, 2026 |
Candidates need to provide their own mobile number and email ID while filling the CTET exam application form 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the filled application form along with a copy of the e-challan for future reference.
The conducting body will not provide an application correction facility in offline mode. Candidates can make changes in the application form only when CBSE releases an online application correction window on the official website.
The application fee once submitted by the candidate can’t be refunded in any circumstances.
Candidates must keep the documents ready before filling the application form of CTET 2026. A list of all documents that candidates need to register for CTET 2026 is given below.
Valid Email ID and mobile number
Details about identity proof - Passport/Aadhaar card/voter ID/ration card etc.
Scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature as per the specified format.
Class 10 and 12 educational details
Debit or credit card/ net banking details
Image | Dimension | Size |
Passport size photograph | 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (length) | 10 kb to 100 kb |
Signature of the candidate | 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height) | 3 kb to 30 kb |
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Candidates can check the detais below for reference purpose only.
Step-1: Go to the official site of CTET - ctet.nic.in to fill in the application form.
Step-2: Click on 'apply for CTET Feb 2026'.
Step-3: Filling of CTET application form.
Step-4: Uploading of scanned documents (Photo & signature).
Step-5: Payment of CTET application fee.
Step-6: Print out of acknowledgment page.
Step-I: Registration form
Go to the official website, ctet.nic.in and click the link ‘Apply for CTET February 2026' on the home screen.
Then click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ button
Important information will be displayed, read the information carefully and tick the box given below.
Now, click the link ‘Click to proceed,’ applicants will be redirected to the application form page.
Step-II: Setting CTET Password
Password length should be between 8 and 13 characters
CTET 2026 Password must have at least one uppercase letter, lowercase letters and a numeric value and at least one special character! # $% & * -
If required, after logging in, applicants are allowed to change their passwords.
The new password for CTET Application Form 2026 should not be the same as the previous three passwords.
The password should not be shared with anyone, as the authorities will not be held responsible if the password is misused
Step-III: Filling Up the Application Form
Enter the asked details and complete the online CTET Application Form 2026 and set the password
Enter the details such as follows:
Personal details: candidate name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth, Identity type, Identity number.
Contact details: Address, state, District, pin code, e-mail ID, phone number
General Details: Nationality, category, language preference, educational qualification, preferred exam centre, employee status and other qualifications based details.
After submitting, a Registration number / application number will be generated. Make a note of the registration number. For the next login, the system registration number / application number and the selected password will be used.
Step-IV: Upload Scanned Documents
Uploading the scanned photo and signature is mandatory
Upload the scanned photo and signature in JPG / JPEG format
.The size of the scanned photo should be 10 to 100 KB and the image size of the photo should be 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
The size of the scanned signature should be 3 to 30 KB and the image size of the signature should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).
Step-V: Payment of Application Fees
Applicants can pay the application fee either online mode or offline mode. Applicants can pay the fee through e-challan by paying the prescribed fee at the CTET exam 2026 fee account at the Bank. Applicants can also pay the fee online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
The CTET 2026 Application Fees for Various Candidates is As Follows:
Category | Only Paper-1 Or Paper-2 | Both Paper 1 & 2 |
General/OBC (NCL) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,200 |
SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs 500 | Rs 600 |
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) provides the CTET application form correction window 2026 from December 23 to 26, 2025. Applicants can make changes in their CTET application form 2026 at ctet.nic.in.
Step 1: Visit the official website of CTET - ctet.nic.in.
Step 2: Fill the CTET registration form 2026.
Step 3: Filling all details in the CTET exam application form 2026.
Step 4: Upload scanned photograph & signature.
Step 5: CTET 2026 application fee payment.
Step 6: Final submission and print the confirmation page.
The criteria for CTET eligibility are specified by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Paper 1 and Paper 2 have separate CBSE CTET eligibility criteria. To apply for the CTET 2026 exam, the candidate must be an Indian citizen. According to the age limit, the applicant must be over 18 years of age to qualify for the CTET exam. There is no upper age limit.
Quick Links: CTET Syllabus 2026
Candidates need to choose their preference for exam centres while filling the CTET 2026 application form. CTET 2026 exam centres are the cities and towns where the exam is conducted. The CTET exam is conducted in 20 regional languages across 136 cities throughout the country. The CTET 2026 exam centres is mentioned in the CTET 2026 notification.
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Address: The Joint Secretary (CTET), Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit, Central Board of Secondary Education, PS 1-2, Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110 092.
Contact No: 011-22235774, 22247176 Fax: 22235775
Email: ctet@cbse.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CTET 2026 application form dates were from November 27 to December 18, 2025.
The CTET online apply last date was December 18, 2025.
Yes, candidates can make necessary corrections in the CTET form 2026 from December 23 to 26, 2025.
No, applicants can fill out the CTET application form 2026 in online mode only.
Holders of Indian Citizenship are eligible to apply for CTET 2026.
CTET certification is valid for life time.
If you forget the CTET 2026 application number, you can recreate it by following the formal steps mentioned on the official website.
There is no limit to the number of attempts a candidate can make, once a person meets the eligibility criteria, they can apply as many times as they want.
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