CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open – Apply Online, Last Date
CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open: The CTET application window has been reopened. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Candidates should complete their application before the last date and check the official notification for complete details.
Important Timeline
| CTET September 2026 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 11/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 10/06/2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 10/06/2026 |
| Correction Date | 15-18 June 2026 |
| Re-Open Apply Online | 25/08/2026 to 01/09/2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | As Per Schedule |
| CTET Exam City Available | Before Exam |
| Admit Card Available | 2 Days Before Exam |
| Answer Key Available | After Exam |
| Result Declared | October 2026 |
Application Processing Fees
| CTET September 2026 Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| For Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II) | |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹500/- |
| For Both Papers (Primary + Junior) | |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹600/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan |
Age Standards & Eligibility Constraints
N/ACTET Primary Level (Class I to V): Eligibility Criteria September 2026
| S.No. | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). |
| 2 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002. |
| 3 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| 5 | More Eligibility Details: Candidates should read the official CTET September 2026 notification. |
CTET Junior Level (Class VI to VIII): Eligibility Criteria September 2026
| S.No. | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). |
| 2 | At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| 3 | Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time. |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 5 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| 6 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed. (Special Education). |
| 7 | Any candidate having qualified a B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. As per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person pursuing any teacher education course recognized by the NCTE or RCI, as applicable, specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in TET/CTET. |
| 8 | Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. |
Note: Candidates are advised to carefully read the official CTET September 2026 notification for complete eligibility criteria, qualification codes, subject requirements and other applicable conditions before submitting the CTET Online Form 2026.
How to Fill CTET September 2026 Exam Online Form
| Step | CTET September 2026 Application Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 online application form for candidates interested in Paper I (Classes I to V) and Paper II (Classes VI to VIII). Candidates can submit the CTET Online Form 2026 from 11/05/2026 to 10/06/2026. The application form has also been reopened from 25/08/2026 to 01/09/2026. |
| 2 | Important Note: Examination centres are limited in different cities. Candidates can view the available examination city information while filling out the application form. Candidates who want their preferred or nearest examination city are advised to complete the application process as early as possible because available centre slots may be limited. |
| 3 | Before applying for the CTET September 2026 Examination, candidates should carefully read the official notification and check the complete eligibility criteria, examination details, application fee and other important instructions. |
| 4 | Candidates should keep all required information and documents ready before starting the online application, including educational qualification, identity proof, address details and other basic information. |
| 5 | Keep the required scanned documents ready in the prescribed format and size, such as recent photograph, signature and identity proof, along with other documents if applicable. |
| 6 | Fill in all required details carefully in the CTET Application Form 2026. Before submitting the application, check the preview carefully and verify every column, personal detail, educational qualification and other information. |
| 7 | If an application fee is applicable, complete the fee payment through the available online payment method or other permitted payment mode. Make sure the payment is successful before considering the application process complete. |
| 8 | After successfully submitting the CTET September 2026 Online Form, download and save the final submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference. |
| 9 | Candidates are advised to take a printout of the final submitted CTET application form and keep it safely until the completion of the examination and admission-related process. |
Important: Candidates should regularly check the official CTET website and latest notification for updates regarding the examination city, CTET admit card, examination date, answer key and CTET result.
Candidates interested in the CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open – Apply Online, Last Date recruitment are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
Applicants must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria including educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements mentioned in the notification.
Before filling the online application form, candidates should keep ready the following documents:
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID etc.)
- Recent passport size photograph and signature
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Providing wrong or incomplete information may lead to rejection of the application. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding admit card, exam date, and final result.
| Online Application Form | Apply Online Link |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Notification | Download Official PDF |
| Authority Web Portal | Go to Main Site |