CTET September Session Notification 2026 (May 11) - Apply Online, Exam Dates (Out), Eligibility, Syllabus

CTET 2026 Notification: Highlights

Aspirants can check some basic details about the CTET exam from below.

CTET Notification 2026 and Other Important Dates

The important CTET 2026 dates will be available in the detailed official notification. In the table below, candidates can check the dates of major events.

CTET Important Dates 2026

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CTET 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of CTET are the parameters that are specified by the conducting authority to assess the eligibility of candidates. Candidates must review the CTET eligibility criteria before filling out the registration form. The age limit and academic credentials provide the eligibility criteria of CTET. There will be distinct qualifying standards for the students who are applying for CTET 2026.

Age Limit - There is no upper age limit for applying for CTET as per the CTET notification.

Criteria of Education - For both primary level (Class I to IV) and elementary level (Class V to VIII), candidates holding a B.Ed degree can apply.

To know the detailed CTET eligibility criteria 2026

CTET Notification 2026: Important Dates

The conducting authority provides all the significant dates pertaining to the CTET 2026 exam for all the major events. Candidates must check the official CTET 2026 notification to keep track of important dates. The important dates in the notification may be changed according to the event, so applicants must keep track of major events. The important dates include all the dates, such as the date of the test, CTET admit card date, result date and many more.

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CTET 2026 Exam Fees

In order to complete the CTET September 2026 application process, it is necessary to pay appropriate fees for an application. In the CTET notification 2026, details of the application fees are given. Candidates must be ready with the bank information beforehand in order to complete the CTET September 2026 application process without any hassle. Application fees can be paid via credit card/debit card or net banking. Depending on the category to which the student belongs, the application varies. Descriptions of application fees for CTET 2026 are given in the following table:

CTET Application Fee

CTET Notification 2026: Exam Centres

The conducting authority provides the information of the examination centres in the official notification of CTET 2026. Candidates can choose the exam centre according to their convenience. The choice has to be taken during the application process.

There will be no change in the CTET 2026 exam centre choice after the final submission of the application form. This year, candidates are recommended to select the nearest CTET examination centre to lower the risk of being infected. At the CTET exam centre, it is mandatory to wear a mask and gloves and to uphold government social distancing guidelines.

CTET Exam Pattern 2026

The official notification also includes the latest exam pattern of CTET 2026. Candidates will be able to know the types of questions, number of questions and other important things regarding the CTET 2026 examination. Check the table below to know the CTET 2026 exam pattern for both Paper I and Paper II.

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern For Paper 1

CTET Exam Pattern 2026 - Paper 2 (Elementary Stage)

The paper II of CTET is conducted for those who wish to teach from classes 6 to 8

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern For Paper 2