CTET September 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation

CTET September 2026

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 is a national-level teacher eligibility examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CTET is primarily conducted for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching positions in Classes I–V (Paper I) and Classes VI–VIII (Paper II) in Central Government schools and other schools that recognize CTET.

Important: As of 27 August 2026, the official CTET September 2026 notification/application schedule should be verified on the official CTET website before publishing exact dates. I don’t have live web-search access in this chat, so I won’t invent an application start date or last date.

CTET September 2026 – Overview

CTET September -2026 Important Dates

CTET 2026 Application Fee

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility varies according to the paper selected.

For Paper I – Classes I to V: Candidates generally need the prescribed Senior Secondary qualification along with an eligible teacher-training qualification such as D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., or another qualification recognized under the applicable NCTE/CTET rules.

For Paper II – Classes VI to VIII: Candidates generally need a Bachelor’s degree along with an eligible teacher-training qualification such as B.Ed., D.El.Ed., or another qualification specified in the official notification.

Candidates should carefully check the official CTET September 2026 information bulletin because eligibility requirements can vary by qualification and category.

How to Apply for CTET September- 2026

1. Visit the official CTET website: https://ctet.nic.in/
2. Open the CTET September -2026 application/registration link.
3. Complete the online registration using the required details.
4. Fill in the application form carefully.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Select the appropriate CTET paper, examination city and other details.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee online.
8. Review all information before final submission.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and save the confirmation page/application form for future reference.

CTET September- 2026 Syllabus

Paper I Syllabus

Paper I generally includes:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I
• Language II
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Paper II Syllabus

Paper II generally includes:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I
• Language II
• Mathematics and Science or
• Social Studies/Social Science

The detailed syllabus should be checked from the official CTET information bulletin.

CTET Exam Pattern

CTET consists of two papers:

Paper I: Candidates intending to teach Classes I–V.

Paper II: Candidates intending to teach Classes VI–VIII.

Candidates who want eligibility for both levels can appear for both papers, subject to the rules specified by CBSE.

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