The CBSE has announced the new CTET 2026 exam dates after cancelling the earlier September 6 schedule.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET 2026 exam date. The 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held on December 12 and 13, 2026.
The CBSE issued a public notice on September 14, 2026. The notice was published on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in.
According to the notice, candidates can expect the exam city intimation slip 15 days before the examination. The CTET admit card will be available two days before the exam.
CTET Exam Date 2026
The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted on December 12 and 13. The exam will be held in offline mode using OMR sheets.
The examination is part of the 22nd edition of CTET. Candidates who applied for the September 2026 session can now prepare for the revised schedule.
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Edition | 22nd |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Exam Date | December 12 and 13, 2026 |
| Exam City Slip | 15 days before the exam |
| Admit Card | 2 days before the exam |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Why Was the CTET Exam Date Changed?
The CTET September 2026 examination was earlier scheduled for September 6. However, the examination was cancelled on that date following the reopening of the application form.
The CBSE has now issued a fresh public notice with the revised examination schedule. Candidates who applied for the September session should follow the new dates.
CTET Exam City Intimation Slip Date 2026
The exam city intimation slip is expected to be released 15 days before the examination. The slip will inform candidates about their allotted examination city.
Candidates should check the official CTET website for the city slip once it is released. The information will help candidates plan their travel and other arrangements.
CTET Admit Card Release Date 2026
The CTET admit card will be available two days before the examination. Candidates will be able to download it through the Candidate Login portal on the official website.
The admit card will be required for appearing in the examination. Candidates should check the official website when the download link becomes available.
CTET 2026 Application Details
The CBSE initially invited applications for the 22nd edition between May 11 and June 10, 2026. It later reopened the application portal from August 25 to September 1, 2026.
Candidates who completed the application process can now prepare according to the revised December schedule.
Important Updates Candidates to Know
Candidates should use the additional preparation time to revise their syllabus. Regular practice can also help them improve their performance before the examination.
Mock tests can help candidates identify areas where they need more practice. Section-wise tests can also be used before attempting full-length mock tests.
With the examination scheduled for December, candidates should follow a structured study plan. They should also check the official CTET website regularly for further updates.
The next major updates are expected to include the exam city intimation slip and admit card release. Candidates should rely on the official CTET website for these updates.
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