Initially, the CTET registration portal was active from May 11 to June 10, 2026, and the exam was scheduled for September 6, 2026. 

However, the CBSE reopened the 22nd CTET application window on August 25, giving candidates another opportunity to apply. The registration window closed on September 1, as per the revised schedule. 

The first side of the CTET OMR sheet contains the following columns which are to be filled in accurately by the candidates using a ball point pen (black/blue):

• Roll Number
• Name of the candidate
• Father’s Name
• Centre Number
• Name of the Examination Centre
• Subject offered for Paper 2 (Only in case of Paper 2)

Candidates must note that the use of pencil is strictly prohibited.

The CBSE noted that the Supreme Court has "emphasised the need to afford eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to comply with the statutory requirement of acquiring the prescribed TET qualification." 

The board stated: "In view of the aforesaid and in the larger interest of candidates, it has been decided to provide an opportunity to all eligible candidates who could not avail themselves of the earlier application window by opening the online application portal."

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has welcomed students from Classes 9 to 12, inviting applications for its October 2026 cohort under the 'IIT Madras School Connect Program'. According to official information, for the first time, Class 9 students can join the programme and get an early start on discovering their interests, strengths, and possible career pathways.

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 The CTET 2026 city slip will be released on the official website: ctet.nic.in. 

The CBSE noted that all rough work must be done on the space provided in the test booklet. Candidates must not do any rough work on the OMR sheet, the exam body stated.

As per official information, a total of 21 editions of the CTET exam have been conducted so far. The result of the 21st edition was declared on March 30, 2026.

According to official information, there will be two papers of CTET:

• Paper 1 will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes 1 to 5
• Paper 2 will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes 6 to 7

The exam body noted that if a person intends to be a teacher for both levels, then he/she will have to appear in both the papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2).

Heavy candidate traffic on ctet.nic.in can cause slowdowns; students are advised not to panic and try again later. Stay tuned for the latest official notices on admit cards, city slips, and any further changes.

Several reports suggest that the 22nd edition of the CTET exam will now be held on October 9, 2026. However, candidates must wait for an official confirmation from the Central Board of Secondary Education. 

The examination body is expected to release the CTET city intimation slip around 10 days before the exam date. The exam city slip will inform candidates about the city assigned to them for the test. The city slip is released in advance so that the applicants can make the travel arrangements without any last-minute hassle.

Candidates who registered for the CTET 2026 September session exam will be eligible to download the CTET 2026 admit card. The CBSE will release the admit card in online mode on its official website, ctet.nic.in. The admit card is an important document that the applicants need to carry with them on the day of the examination. 

According to the prescribed test structure by the CBSE, all questions in the CTET exam will be multiple choice questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be most appropriate.

According to official information, the option to select an exam city was not available on the online application portal. The examination city to the applicants will be allotted by CBSE on a random basis, the exam body stated. Candidates must also note that the request for change of the allotted examination city will not be accepted by the CBSE. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Monday started the facility for online correction in the CTET 2026 application form, on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The correction window is open from September 7 to 10, 2026.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 revised examination dates anytime soon on its official portal.