The CTET exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. While Paper 1 is for candidates seeking to become teachers for Classes 1 to 5, Paper 2 is for those candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 6 to 8.  

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 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.

Earlier, 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. 

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.

The CBSE is yet to release the revised exam date notice on its official exam portal.

The exam body has advised candidates to use blue or black ball point pen to darken the circles. Pens with any other colors are prohibited, the CBSE noted. Do not use pencil or ink gel pen, it added.
 

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Applicants must note that the OMR answer sheet will be machine graded and will be processed by electronic means, that is, computers and scanners. Invalidation of OMR answer sheet due to incomplete or incorrect filling will be the sole responsibility of the candidate, the exam body stated. 

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." 

According to the official marking scheme and test structure, each question will carry one mark and there will be no negative marking.

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