NEW DELHI, India — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is scheduled to conduct the CTET September 2026 examination on September 6, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode. The examination is aimed at candidates seeking eligibility for teaching positions covering Classes 1 to 8, including opportunities associated with central schools such as KVS and NVS.
- CTET September 2026 exam: Scheduled for September 6, 2026.
- Application window: Candidates could apply from May 11 to June 10, 2026.
- Admit card: The final hall ticket is listed as scheduled for September 4, while the exam-city information is expected around August 20.
- Exam pattern: Both papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions and are conducted for 2.5 hours without negative marking.
CTET September 2026 Admit Card Update
The CTET September 2026 admit card is to be made available online through the official CTET portal. Candidates should use the credentials required by the portal to access and download their examination document.
The supplied schedule lists August 20, 2026, as the expected date for the pre-admit card or exam-city information. This document is intended to inform candidates about the city allotted for their examination.
The final admit card is listed for September 4, 2026, two days before the scheduled examination. Candidates should rely on the official CTET portal for the actual release and download instructions.
To download the hall ticket, candidates can visit ctet.nic.in, look for the relevant CTET September 2026 admit-card link, enter their application number and date of birth, and download the document once it becomes available.
CTET September 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CTET has two papers, with eligibility requirements linked to the level at which a candidate intends to teach. Paper 1 is intended for the primary level, while Paper 2 covers the upper-primary level.
Paper 1 Eligibility for Classes 1 to 5
According to the supplied eligibility details, candidates for Paper 1 should have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks and should have passed or be studying in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, such as D.El.Ed or BTC.
Paper 2 Eligibility for Classes 6 to 8
For Paper 2, the supplied information specifies graduation with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed or a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, either completed or being pursued in the final year.
Candidates should carefully check the applicable qualification provisions before relying on a particular educational combination, especially where their course is still in progress.
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET September 2026 examination is scheduled in offline mode using an OMR-based format. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions and has a duration of two and a half hours.
The supplied material states that there is no negative marking in the examination. Paper 2 is scheduled for the first shift, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, while Paper 1 is scheduled for the second shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Paper 1 Subject-wise Structure
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 2 Subject-wise Structure
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science or Social Science | 60 |
| Total | 150 |
CTET Qualifying Marks and Certificate Validity
The supplied information states that candidates in the General category need at least 60%, equivalent to 90 marks out of 150, to qualify. For OBC, SC and ST candidates, the stated qualifying requirement is 55%, with the supplied material giving 82 marks as the corresponding figure.
The CTET certificate is described in the supplied material as having lifetime validity. This means candidates who qualify can retain their CTET eligibility without a fixed expiry period, subject to the requirements of the recruitment for which they apply.
CTET September 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | May 11, 2026 |
| Online application period | May 11 to June 10, 2026 |
| Correction window | Until June 18, 2026 |
| Exam-city information | August 20, 2026, expected |
| Final admit card | September 4, 2026, as listed in the supplied schedule |
| CTET examination | September 6, 2026 |
CTET September 2026 Admit Card: How to Download
Once the CTET September 2026 admit card link becomes active, candidates will be able to download their hall ticket through the official CTET website. Candidates should keep their application details ready before starting the download process.
- Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
- Open the CTET September 2026 section or the relevant admit card link displayed on the homepage.
- Click on the CTET September 2026 Admit Card download link.
- Enter the required login credentials, such as the application number and date of birth.
- Submit the details to access the admit card.
- Check the details displayed on the hall ticket, including your name, examination information and allotted examination centre.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout for the examination.
Candidates should carefully check the information printed on the admit card. If they find any discrepancy, they should contact the concerned CTET authorities through the official channels rather than relying on unofficial websites or social-media posts.
The exam-city information and final admit card are separate stages. The city information helps candidates identify their allotted examination city, while the final admit card contains the examination-related details required for appearing in the test.
What Candidates Should Check Before the CTET Exam
Candidates should verify their personal information, examination city and other details on the documents issued by CBSE. The admit card should be downloaded from the official CTET portal once the relevant link becomes active.
The supplied material also mentions that the examination could potentially be conducted on September 5 if the number of candidates requires an additional examination day. This should be treated as a possibility rather than the confirmed primary examination date, which is listed as September 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CTET September 2026 examination scheduled?
The CTET September 2026 examination is scheduled for September 6, 2026. The supplied schedule identifies Paper 2 for the morning shift and Paper 1 for the afternoon shift.
Is there negative marking in CTET September 2026?
No. The supplied examination-pattern information states that CTET does not have negative marking. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions and is conducted for 2.5 hours.
What Happens Next
With the application and correction stages already listed as completed, candidates should focus on monitoring the official CTET portal for examination-city information and the final admit card. The examination is currently scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Source attribution: This report is based exclusively on the supplied CTET-related material, including information attributed in the source material to CBSE/CTET and references to Testbook, Jagran Josh, PW, Amity Online, Competitive Cracker and other listed sources. Candidates should verify final examination instructions and document availability on the official CTET portal.
Praveen Yadav is the Founder and Content Creator of The Nation Bulletin, an independent digital news platform focused on delivering timely, reliable and meaningful news from India and around the world.
