Q1. What is the educational qualification for CTET September 2026 Paper I?

You need senior secondary with 50% marks plus a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education. A 45% score with D.El.Ed also works as per NCTE norms of 2002. A 4 year B.El.Ed or a 2 year Diploma in Special Education is accepted too. Final year students of these courses can also apply.

Q2. Is there any age limit to appear in the CTET exam?

No. CBSE fixes no minimum age and no upper age limit for CTET. Age relaxation rules do not apply here, since there is no age bar. Anyone who holds the required teacher education qualification can register for the test.

Q3. What is the CTET September 2026 exam date and mode?

The exam will be held on 12 and 13 December 2026 in offline mode. It will run across 136 cities in India. The exam city slip is released before the test, and the admit card comes 3 to 4 days before the exam. Each paper lasts 150 minutes.

Q4. What is the CTET exam pattern and is there negative marking?

Both papers carry 150 objective questions of one mark each. Paper I covers Child Development and Pedagogy, two languages, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Paper II has Mathematics and Science or Social Studies in place of EVS. There is no negative marking, and 60 percent marks are needed to qualify.

Q5. What is the application fee and who gets a concession?

For a single paper, General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay Rs 1000. SC, ST, and PH candidates pay Rs 500. For both papers, the fee is Rs 1200 and Rs 600 respectively. Payment is accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-Challan.

Q6. Is there a correction window for the CTET application form?

Yes. The first correction window ran from 15 to 18 June 2026. After the form reopened, a second correction window ran from 7 to 10 September 2026. You can edit details through the candidate login page on the official portal.

Q7. Which documents do I need on the CTET exam day?

Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with one original photo ID. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport will do. Keep your Class 10 and teacher education certificates safe for later verification. Photos and signatures must match your application form.

Q8. How long is the CTET qualifying certificate valid?

The CTET certificate has lifetime validity now. You do not need to reappear once you qualify. The scorecard helps you apply for teaching jobs in central schools and other schools that accept CTET. Download the scorecard from the official website after the result.

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CBSE CTET September 2026 Notification - Apply Online for Paper I and Paper II Teacher Eligibility Test

CBSE has released the CTET September 2026 notification. This is the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The online form ran from 11 May to 10 June 2026. It reopened again from 25 August to 1 September 2026. The exam is now set for 12 and 13 December 2026. It will be held in offline mode across 136 cities. Paper I is for classes 1 to 5. Paper II is for classes 6 to 8. Each paper runs 150 minutes and carries 150 marks. There is no age limit for CTET. General, OBC, and EWS pay Rs 1000 for one paper. SC, ST, and PH candidates pay Rs 500. The two-paper fee is Rs 1200 and Rs 600. You need 12th pass with D.El.Ed or graduation with B.Ed. Apply online at ctet.nic.in.

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Updated: 14 September 2026 | 03:57 PM

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Paper Name	Classes Covered	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Paper I (Primary Level)	Class I to V	Senior secondary with at least 50% marks plus a 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education. Or senior secondary with 45% marks plus a 2 year D.El.Ed as per NCTE norms of 2002. Or senior secondary with 50% marks plus a 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education. Or senior secondary with 50% marks plus a 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Final year students of these teacher education courses may also apply.
Paper II (Junior Level)	Class VI to VIII	Graduation plus a passed or appearing 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education. Or graduation or post graduation with at least 50% marks plus B.Ed. Or graduation with 45% marks plus B.Ed as per the NCTE regulations. Or senior secondary with 50% marks plus a 4 year B.El.Ed, B.A.Ed, or B.Sc.Ed. Or graduation with 50% marks plus B.Ed in Special Education. Or post graduation with 55% marks plus a 3 year integrated B.Ed and M.Ed.

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