Sep 2026 exam upcoming
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
The national eligibility test for teaching Classes 1–8 in central government schools (KVS, NVS and more), conducted twice a year by CBSE. The qualifying certificate is now valid for life.
Available in English & Hindi
Latest cycle
CTET Sep 2026
exam 6 Sep 2026
Notification
11 May 2026
applications closed 10 Jun
Pattern
Paper I & II
150 Q · no negative marking
Eligibility
D.El.Ed / B.Ed
+ 50% in qualifying exam
In short
The national eligibility test for teaching Classes 1–8 in central government schools (KVS, NVS and more), conducted twice a year by CBSE. The qualifying certificate is now valid for life.
Updated Jun 2026 · cited to CBSEVisit official website
CTET 2026 — at a glance
Conducting body
Central Board of Secondary Education
Exam level
National
Category
Teaching
Stages
Paper I (Classes 1–5) → Paper II (Classes 6–8)
Pattern
Paper I & II
Eligibility
D.El.Ed / B.Ed
Salary
Eligibility test (no direct salary)
Languages
English & Hindi
Official website
CBSEImportant dates
Full timeline →Notification release
11 May 2026
Out
Application closes
10 Jun 2026
Closed
Correction window
15–18 Jun 2026
Closed
Admit card
Aug 2026
Expected
CTET Sep 2026 exam
6 Sep 2026
Scheduled
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Frequently asked
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No. CTET has no negative marking — each correct answer earns 1 mark and wrong answers cost nothing, so it is a high-scoring exam.
How many times a year is CTET held?
CTET is conducted twice a year by CBSE. The 2026 sessions are the earlier round and CTET September 2026, with the exam scheduled for 6 September 2026.
How long is the CTET certificate valid?
The CTET qualifying certificate is now valid for a lifetime for all categories.
What are the qualifying marks for CTET?
General-category candidates need 60% (90 of 150 marks). SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates need 55% (82 of 150 marks).
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