CTET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Central Teacher Eligibility Test, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (81)
CBSE has opened the application correction facility for candidates who applied during the reopened window (Aug 25 - Sept 1, 2026). The revised exam date is expected to be announced soon, with reports suggesting October 9, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
Based on CBSE's typical twice-yearly schedule, the next CTET notification for December 2026 session is expected in late November 2026, with applications likely opening in the fourth week of November and exam scheduled for early 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
The exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026 has been postponed by CBSE. The revised exam date will be announced after the reopened application window closes. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
CBSE reopened the CTET September 2026 application window from August 25 to September 1, 2026, after the Supreme Court directed the board to provide eligible candidates who missed the original deadline another opportunity to apply.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
CBSE postponed the CTET September 2026 exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026, and reopened the application window from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The revised exam date is expected to be announced soon following Supreme Court directive to provide eligible teachers reasonable opportunity to fulfil TET qualification requirements.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
CBSE reopened the CTET September 2026 application portal from August 25 to September 1, 2026, following Supreme Court directions to provide eligible candidates who missed the earlier deadline another opportunity to apply.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 exam postponed by CBSE
1 Sept 2026CBSE postponed the CTET September 2026 exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026. The revised exam date has not yet been announced and will be released after the application window closes.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
CBSE reopened the CTET application portal from August 25 to September 1, 2026, following Supreme Court directive to provide eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to fulfil TET qualification requirements. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
CBSE has postponed the CTET exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026, with the revised date yet to be announced. The application portal has been reopened from August 25 to September 1, 2026, for candidates who missed the earlier deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
<cite index="7-1,7-6">CBSE postponed the September 6, 2026 exam and reopened applications from August 25 to September 1, 2026</cite>. <cite index="7-7">The board has not yet announced a revised exam date</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
CBSE released the provisional answer key for CTET February 2026 exams held on February 7-8 (with re-exam on March 1 at select centres). Candidates can raise objections until March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM by paying Rs 1000 per question.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBSE released the provisional answer key for the CTET February 2026 exam (held February 7-8 and re-exam March 1, 2026). Candidates can raise objections until March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM by paying Rs. 1000 per question.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
CBSE has postponed the CTET exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026, and reopened the application portal from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The revised exam date will be announced after the application window closes. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
CBSE postponed the September 6 exam date and reopened applications from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The revised exam date will be announced after the application window closes. Candidates who already applied need not reapply.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
CBSE has postponed the CTET exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026. The application window has been reopened from August 25 to September 1, 2026, giving candidates who missed the earlier deadline a fresh opportunity to apply. No new exam date has been announced yet.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
CBSE has postponed the CTET exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026, and reopened the application window from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The new exam date will be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBSE postponed the CTET 22nd Edition exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026, and reopened the application portal from August 25 to September 1, 2026 for candidates who missed the earlier deadline. Revised exam date to be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBSE postponed the CTET exam originally scheduled for September 6, 2026 and reopened applications from August 25 to September 1, 2026. The revised exam date has not been announced yet.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
CBSE released the official notification on May 11, 2026 for the 22nd edition. The application process ran from May 11 to June 10, with correction window from June 15-18.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
<cite index="8-4,8-5">The CTET Certificate Validity 2026 is now lifetime for all categories as per the latest guidelines issued by the CBSE and NCTE, meaning candidates who qualify once can use their certificate throughout their teaching career</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
CBSE will release the CTET September 2026 admit card approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam date at ctet.nic.in. A city intimation slip will be released first to help candidates plan travel arrangements.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
CBSE will soon release the CTET 22nd Edition 2026 city slip for candidates who applied for the September session. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026, with admit cards expected 3-4 days before the exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
CBSE has officially announced the CTET 22nd Edition exam for September 6, 2026. The exam will be conducted offline in 132 cities across India in 27 languages. If candidate numbers are high, an additional exam date of September 5 may be added.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
CBSE has officially scheduled the CTET September 2026 exam for September 6, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode. Paper II will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper I will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
CBSE released admit cards for the CTET February 2026 session on February 5, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 in two shifts - Paper 2 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 1 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBSE conducted the CTET February 2026 session on February 7 and 8, 2026. Due to administrative issues at some centers, a re-exam was scheduled for March 1, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
The admit card for CTET February 2026 session was released on February 5, 2026 on ctet.nic.in, allowing candidates to download their hall tickets ahead of the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
CBSE conducted the CTET February 2026 examination on February 7 and 8, 2026 across the country. Admit cards were released on February 5, 2026, and the city intimation slip was issued on January 23, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
CBSE published the provisional answer key for CTET February 2026 (held on February 7-8, with re-exam on March 1 at select centres). Candidates can raise objections by paying Rs. 1000 per question until the objection window closes.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
CBSE released the admit card for CTET February 2026 session on February 5, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, with Paper 2 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 1 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 result declared
8 Jul 2026CBSE declared the CTET February 2026 result on March 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 across 140 cities nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
<cite index="25-1">CBSE released the CTET September 2026 information bulletin on May 11, 2026</cite>. <cite index="32-2">The application window was initially open from May 11 to June 10, 2026</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
<cite index="14-4">The CTET exam 2026 of the February 2026 session was successfully conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026</cite>. <cite index="23-1">Key challenge window for February session was open till March 15, 2026</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
CBSE released the CTET February 2026 result on March 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7-8, 2026, with a re-exam for cancelled centres on March 1, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
The correction window for CTET September 2026 applications was available from June 15-18, 2026. Over 25 lakh candidates had registered for the February 2026 session, reflecting continued high demand for the teaching eligibility test.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
CBSE activated the correction window for CTET September 2026 applications from June 15 to 18, 2026, allowing candidates to rectify errors in their submitted applications on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
CBSE released the CTET February 2026 result on March 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7-8, 2026, with the provisional answer key released on March 12 and objection window active till March 15.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CTET September 2026 notification on 11th May 2026. The 22nd edition exam is scheduled for 6th September 2026, with applications accepted through 10th June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jul 2026
CBSE announced the CTET February 2026 results on 30th March 2026. Out of 23.24 lakh candidates who appeared, 5.97 lakh qualified, achieving a pass percentage of 25.68%. Certificates are available via DigiLocker.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jul 2026
CBSE released the notification for CTET 22nd Edition (September 2026 session) on May 11, 2026. The application window was initially open from May 11 to June 10, with correction facility from June 15-18.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBSE is expected to release the CTET September 2026 admit cards approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam date. Candidates can download from ctet.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jul 2026
CTET February 2026 result declared
29 Jun 2026CBSE declared the CTET February 2026 result on March 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7-8, 2026 with over 25 lakh registered candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
The CTET February 2026 session was successfully conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, with over 25 lakh candidates registered. A re-exam was held on March 1 for select centres in Bihar due to unavoidable reasons.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
CBSE released the provisional answer key for CTET February 2026 (Papers 1 and 2) on March 12, 2026. Candidates can download it from ctet.nic.in and raise objections if needed before the final answer key is published.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
The application correction window for CTET September 2026 was available from June 15 to June 18, 2026, allowing registered candidates to modify their application details including paper selection and exam city preferences.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBSE announced the CTET February 2026 result at ctet.nic.in on March 30, 2026. A total of 5.97 lakh candidates qualified out of 25.30 lakh who registered for the examination held on February 7-8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBSE declared CTET February 2026 results on March 30, 2026. Out of 23,24,625 candidates who appeared, 5,97,061 (25.68%) qualified. Certificates are available via DigiLocker.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
The online application process for CTET September 2026 concluded on June 10, 2026. The notification was released on May 11, 2026, and the correction window remained open from June 15-18, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
CBSE declared the CTET February 2026 session results on March 30, 2026. The February exam was conducted on February 7-8, 2026, with certificates available on DigiLocker platform for qualified candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The February 2026 CTET result was announced on March 30, 2026, with certificates and marksheets made available on DigiLocker for qualified candidates on May 7, 2026. The CTET certificate now has lifetime validity as per NCTE and CBSE guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
CBSE activated the correction window from June 15-18, 2026, allowing registered candidates to edit personal details, category, paper selection, and examination city preferences. No modifications are permitted after the deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
CBSE has activated the CTET September 2026 application correction window on June 15, 2026, allowing candidates to edit errors in their submitted forms. The correction facility will remain active till June 18, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
CBSE opened the application correction facility from June 15-18, 2026 for candidates who had already submitted their CTET September 2026 forms. Candidates could modify select fields including personal information, category, paper selection, and examination city preferences.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBSE has announced that the correction facility for CTET September 2026 applications will be available from June 15 to June 18, 2026. Candidates can modify specific details during this limited window to rectify any errors made during registration.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
The online application window for CTET September 2026 closed on 10th June 2026. A correction window was available from 15th-18th June 2026 for editing submitted applications.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jul 2026
The online application process for CTET September 2026 session concluded on June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates who applied during the window from May 11 to June 10 are now awaiting their admit cards.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
The online application period for CTET September 2026 ran from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Candidates who registered can expect their admit cards approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the CTET September 2026 notification for Paper I and Paper II. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026, and will be conducted in 27 languages across 132 cities in India. Applications were accepted from May 11 to June 10, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
As per the latest guidelines issued by CBSE and NCTE, the CTET eligibility certificate now has lifetime validity for all categories. Qualified candidates can use their certificate throughout their teaching career without reappearing for the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
This marks the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Paper II will be conducted in the morning shift (9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon) and Paper I in the evening shift (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM). If candidate numbers increase significantly, an additional exam day may be scheduled on September 5.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Jun 2026
As per the latest guidelines from CBSE and NCTE, candidates who qualify CTET can use their certificate throughout their teaching career without needing to reappear for the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE officially extended the CTET passing certificate validity from seven years to lifetime. Candidates who qualify CTET can now use their certificate throughout their teaching career without reappearing for the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBSE released the official CTET September 2026 notification on May 11, 2026. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026, for both Paper I (Classes 1-5) and Paper II (Classes 6-8) in offline pen-and-paper mode.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
CBSE released CTET February 2026 certificates and marksheets on DigiLocker on May 7, 2026, for all qualified candidates from the earlier session held on February 7-8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Aug 2026
As per latest NCTE guidelines, CTET certificates now have lifetime validity for all categories. Qualified candidates can use their certificate throughout their teaching career without re-examination.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
CBSE will allow online corrections in application particulars from June 15 to June 18, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review their forms during this window as no changes will be allowed thereafter.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
CBSE has scheduled the correction window for CTET September 2026 applications from June 15-18, 2026, allowing candidates to edit submitted details before the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
The CTET qualifying certificate is now valid for lifetime for all categories as per latest CBSE and NCTE guidelines. Candidates who qualify once can use their certificate throughout their teaching career without reappearing.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The 22nd edition of CTET will be conducted on September 6, 2026 (Sunday) in offline pen-and-paper mode across 132 cities nationwide in 27 languages. If candidate numbers increase, the exam may also be held on September 5.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
CBSE released the official notification for CTET September 2026 on May 11, 2026. The application window is open from May 11 to June 10, 2026, for the exam scheduled on September 6, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
CBSE officially released the CTET September 2026 notification on May 11, 2026. The online application window is open from May 11 to June 10, 2026, with the exam scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the official notification for the 22nd edition of CTET on May 11, 2026. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026, and will be conducted across 132 cities in 27 languages.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
CBSE published the official notification for CTET September 2026 session on May 11, 2026. The application window opened on the same date and closed on June 10, 2026. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026 (with an additional date of September 5 if candidate numbers increase).
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBSE released CTET February 2026 certificates and marksheets on DigiLocker for qualified candidates. Candidates can access their documents digitally through the DigiLocker platform.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education is anticipated to release the official notification for CTET July 2026 cycle in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to monitor the official ctet.nic.in portal regularly for the exact notification date and application timeline.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
CBSE has confirmed that the upcoming CTET cycle will maintain the traditional OMR-based offline examination pattern across multiple cities. The exam will consist of Paper I for primary level teachers and Paper II for upper primary level teachers, with candidates allowed to appear for both papers.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
CBSE released the CTET February 2026 (21st Edition) result on March 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on February 7-8, 2026. Qualified candidates can download their certificate and marksheet through DigiLocker.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The teaching eligibility certificate obtained through CTET continues to have lifetime validity as confirmed by NCTE regulations. Qualified candidates can use their CTET certificate for teacher recruitment processes across central government schools without time restrictions.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
Several state-level Teacher Eligibility Tests are being conducted during this period. While CTET qualifies candidates for central schools like KVS and NVS, state TETs are mandatory for state government school positions in respective states.
Read full notice →Archived 29 May 2026
The first CTET session of 2026 was held on February 7 and 8 across the country. Results for this cycle have been declared, and qualified candidates can download their certificates via DigiLocker.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jun 2026
CBSE announced the CTET February 2026 result (21st edition) on March 30, 2026. Qualified candidates can now download their certificates and marksheets from DigiLocker with lifetime validity.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jun 2026
Older dates (172)
👩🏫CTET December 2026 exam (expected)
Mon, 8 Feb, 2027December cycle exam typically held in early February; based on historical pattern
Archived 3 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET December 2026 exam (expected)
Sun, 7 Feb, 2027Next cycle expected in early February 2027, following typical CBSE schedule
Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET February 2027 notification (expected)
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Based on typical CBSE cycle; CTET is conducted twice yearly
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Next cycle notification (December 2026 session)
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026CTET December 2026 notification expected around late November 2026
Archived 20 Jun 2026
CTET December 2026 notification expected
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Next cycle notification for February 2027 session
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Based on typical bi-annual schedule; CBSE usually conducts CTET twice yearly
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026CTET is held twice yearly; notification typically released in late November for December/January session
Archived 31 Aug 2026
CTET January 2027 notification (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Typically released in fourth week of November for February session
Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026CTET is conducted twice yearly; December cycle notification typically in late November
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Next CTET session notification (tentative)
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026CTET conducted twice yearly; December 2026/January 2027 session notification expected in late November
Archived 21 Aug 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026CTET is conducted twice yearly; December/February cycle notification typically in late November
Archived 4 Sept 2026
December 2026 notification (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026CTET conducted twice yearly (Feb & July/Sep sessions). December session notification typically late November
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026CBSE typically releases December session notification in late November
Archived 2 Sept 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Tue, 24 Nov, 2026CTET is conducted twice yearly; December cycle notification typically in late November
Archived 6 Sept 2026
December 2026 notification (expected)
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026CTET is conducted twice yearly; December session notification typically released in mid-November
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CTET December 2026 notification (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Next cycle notification typically in November
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Results typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 result announcement (expected)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Results typically released 6-8 weeks after examination
Archived 29 Jul 2026
CTET September 2026 result (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Usually declared 6-8 weeks after exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 result (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Expected in last week of October 2026 per original notification; will shift based on new exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Certificate availability on DigiLocker
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Lifetime-valid CTET certificate for qualified candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026CTET September 2026 result expected by end of October 2026. Certificates available on DigiLocker
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Result expected in last week of October 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key (expected)
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Provisional answer key typically released 10-15 days after exam
Archived 7 Sept 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Sun, 18 Oct, 2026Results typically declared 6-8 weeks after exam
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CTET September 2026 result declaration
Sun, 18 Oct, 2026Results typically announced within 6 weeks of exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
👩🏫September 2026 exam (expected, rescheduled)
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Originally scheduled for Sept 6, 2026, postponed due to Supreme Court order. October 9 date reported by multiple sources but not yet officially confirmed by CBSE; no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam (expected)
Fri, 9 Oct, 2026Original date (Sept 6) postponed; October 9 reported by some sources but not officially confirmed by CBSE. Admit card expected 3-4 days before exam.
Archived 7 Sept 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Wed, 7 Oct, 2026Results expected 4-6 weeks post-exam; certificates downloadable via DigiLocker using registration details
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam; expected October 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Result declaration expected
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Results typically announced 4-6 weeks after exam; expected by early October 2026
Archived 20 Jun 2026
September 2026 admit card (expected)
Sun, 4 Oct, 2026Expected by 5:00 PM on Oct 4, 2026, typically 2-3 days before exam
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sun, 4 Oct, 2026Typically released 3-4 days before exam; exact date pending official announcement
Archived 7 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam (postponed, date TBA)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Originally scheduled for Sep 6, 2026 but postponed. New date to be announced after application window closes
Archived 4 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 admit card (expected)
Mon, 28 Sept, 2026Typically released 3-4 days before exam date; awaiting new exam date announcement
Archived 4 Sept 2026
CTET final answer key release
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026After objection window closes
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 answer key (expected)
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Typically released 2-3 weeks after exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window typically opens within a week of exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Answer key release expected
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within one week after exam
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within 5-7 days after exam; objections window opens
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release (expected)
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Typically released 7-10 days after exam with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CTET provisional answer key release
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Expected within one week after exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam date
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Paper II: 9:30 AM–12:00 PM; Paper I: 2:00 PM–4:30 PM. Additional date (5th September) if candidate numbers are high.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam day - Paper I & Paper II
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026September 6, 2026 (Sunday). Paper II: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper I: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Archived 13 Jun 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 Exam Day
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Paper II: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper I: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. If candidates increase, exam may also be held on Sep 5
Archived 6 Jun 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam day (Paper I & II)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026September 6, 2026 (Sunday) - Paper II: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, Paper I: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Archived 20 Jun 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 - Paper II (Classes 6-8)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Morning shift: 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon; offline OMR-based exam; report 2 hours early
Archived 21 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 - Paper I (Classes 1-5)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Evening shift: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM; offline OMR-based exam; no negative marking
Archived 21 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 Exam Day - Paper I (Evening)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Paper I: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Classes I-V)
Archived 27 Jun 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 Exam Day - Paper II (Morning)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Paper II: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon (Classes VI-VIII)
Archived 27 Jun 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam date (both papers)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Paper II: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper I: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Archived 5 Jul 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam day - Paper I
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Afternoon shift 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, reporting time 12:30 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET September 2026 exam day - Paper II
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Morning shift 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, reporting time 7:30 AM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Alternative exam date (if needed)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026September 5, 2026 (Saturday) - may be used if candidate numbers exceed capacity
Archived 20 Jun 2026
👩🏫Additional exam date (if high applicants)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026September 5, 2026 may be used as backup exam date if number of applicants is very high
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Fri, 4 Sept, 2026Hall ticket typically released 2-4 days before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release expected
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Hall tickets typically released 3-4 days before exam; expected around September 2-3
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Admit cards typically released 3-4 days before exam date
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CTET admit card release
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Admit cards available 3-4 days before exam at ctet.nic.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 admit card (expected)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Usually released 2-3 days before exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026CTET admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
September 2026 application reopened (extended window)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Reopened Aug 25 - Sep 1 for candidates who missed initial May-June window
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 reopened application deadline
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Extended window closes September 1, 2026
Archived 31 Aug 2026
September 2026 reopened application window closed
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Reopened window per Supreme Court order: Aug 25 - Sept 1, 2026
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (closed)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Extended application window for missed candidates: Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2026
Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (end date)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Reopened Aug 25 - Sep 1 after exam postponement
Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 reopened applications end
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Last date for reopened application window
Archived 2 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (extended deadline)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Original window: May 11-June 10, 2026. Reopened: August 25-September 1, 2026, following Supreme Court order
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (extended)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Application window reopened August 25-September 1 following SC directive
Archived 5 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application deadline (reopened)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Extended deadline for reopened window
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (ends)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Application window reopened from August 25 to September 1 after exam postponement
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Application window (extended) closed
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Extended deadline closed
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened (extended)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Reopened Aug 25 - Sep 1 for candidates who missed earlier window (May 11 - Jun 10)
Archived 4 Sept 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Typically released 2-4 days before exam; expected late August 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
CTET September 2026 city intimation slip (expected)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Typically released 10 days before exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application window reopened
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Reopened from August 25 to September 1 for missed applicants
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Application window reopened for missed candidates
Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application reopened
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Application window reopened for missed candidates
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Result declaration
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Final results and certificates available online
Archived 29 May 2026
CTET city slip release
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026City allotment information for September 2026 session
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 admit card release (expected)
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Expected mid-August 2026, approximately 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Exam city slip release (expected)
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026City intimation slip released before final admit card to help candidates plan travel and accommodation
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sat, 8 Aug, 2026Admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before exam; download from ctet.nic.in with application number and date of birth
Archived 21 Aug 2026
Answer key publication
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Provisional answer keys released for challenge submission
Archived 29 May 2026
👩🏫CTET examination date
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Paper I and Paper II conducted across multiple cities
Archived 29 May 2026
Admit card release
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Download hall tickets from official portal
Archived 29 May 2026
Correction window closes
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Last opportunity to edit application details
Archived 29 May 2026
Last date for online application
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Final date for form submission and fee payment
Archived 29 May 2026
CTET September 2026 application correction window
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Correction window: 15th-18th June 2026
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Last date to edit submitted application: June 18, 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Last day to edit application particulars
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Final date to submit corrections - June 18, 2026
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Last date to make corrections: June 18, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
CTET September 2026 correction window
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Correction window open from June 15-18, 2026
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Application correction window opens
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction facility available from June 15-18, 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Candidates can make corrections to submitted applications
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Last chance to modify application details online from June 15-18
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction facility from June 15-18, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction facility available June 15-18, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CTET September 2026 correction window
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction facility from June 15-18, 2026
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 correction window
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction window open from June 15-18, 2026
Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 correction window
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Correction window open June 15-18, 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application deadline
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Last date to apply was 10th June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Last date for fee submission
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Payment must be completed by June 10, 2026
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Application deadline: June 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application deadline (last date to apply)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Final date to submit online application and pay examination fee (11:59 PM)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Last date to submit application & fee
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Application deadline was June 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Application deadline was June 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CTET September 2026 application window closed
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Original application period: May 11 - June 10
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application window closed (first)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Initial application window: May 11 to June 10, 2026
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Application window (original) closes
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application window (initial)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Initial application period: May 11 to June 10, 2026
Archived 5 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application deadline (initial)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Initial deadline before window reopened
Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application end
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Archived 2 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application deadline
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 26 May, 2026Online registration begins on ctet.nic.in
Archived 29 May 2026
Expected notification release
Sat, 23 May, 2026Official CTET July 2026 notification anticipated from CBSE
Archived 29 May 2026
CTET September 2026 notification released
Mon, 11 May, 2026Notification published on ctet.nic.in on 11th May 2026
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Application portal opens (September 2026 cycle)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Online registration started on May 11, 2026 at ctet.nic.in
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 11 May, 2026Online registration begins for CTET September 2026 session at ctet.nic.in
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (September session)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Online application window started on May 11, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (September session)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Online registration for CTET September 2026 began
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CTET September 2026 notification
Mon, 11 May, 2026Information bulletin for 22nd edition released
Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 application start
Mon, 11 May, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification
Mon, 11 May, 2026Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 notification
Mon, 11 May, 2026September 2026 cycle
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification
Mon, 11 May, 2026September cycle notification released
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification released
Mon, 11 May, 202622nd edition notification published at ctet.nic.in
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application window (initial)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Initial window: May 11 to June 10, 2026
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification released
Mon, 11 May, 202622nd Edition notification published at ctet.nic.in
Archived 2 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification released
Mon, 11 May, 202622nd Edition notification
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 application started
Mon, 11 May, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
CTET September 2026 notification released
Mon, 11 May, 2026Information bulletin for September 2026 session published
Archived 5 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification (22nd edition)
Fri, 8 May, 2026Notification released for September 2026 cycle
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CTET September 2026 notification
Fri, 8 May, 2026September 2026 session notification released
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 result announced
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026February 2026 cycle result declared
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 result declared
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Archived 2 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 result announced
Mon, 30 Mar, 20265.97 lakh candidates qualified
Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET February 2026 result declared
Mon, 30 Mar, 202625.68% candidates qualified
Archived 26 Aug 2026
February 2026 result
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026Results declared on March 30, 2026
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 answer key released
Fri, 13 Mar, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window till March 15
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 answer key released
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026Archived 28 Aug 2026
CTET February 2026 answer key released
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026Objection window: March 12-15, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CTET February 2026 answer key released
Tue, 10 Mar, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window till March 15, 2026
Archived 4 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 8 Feb, 2026Paper 2: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Archived 3 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 8 Feb, 2026Paper 2: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Archived 5 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 8 Feb, 2026Exam conducted on Feb 7-8, 2026; Paper 2 morning shift, Paper 1 afternoon shift
Archived 7 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 8 Feb, 2026Exam held on February 7-8, 2026. Paper 2: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Archived 8 Sept 2026
👩🏫February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sun, 8 Feb, 2026Exam held on Feb 7-8, 2026. Paper 2: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Archived 10 Sept 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam conducted
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Conducted on Feb 7-8, 2026 in two shifts
Archived 27 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam conducted
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Exam held on February 7-8, 2026
Archived 31 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Conducted on Feb 7-8, 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
👩🏫CTET February 2026 exam conducted
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Conducted on 7th and 8th February 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
👩🏫February 2026 exam - Paper 1 & 2
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Exam held on Feb 7-8, 2026. Paper 2: 9:30 AM-12 PM; Paper 1: 2:30-5 PM
Archived 4 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 admit card
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026Hall ticket released for February session
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 admit card released
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026Archived 4 Sept 2026
February 2026 admit card released
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 city intimation slip
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026City allotment slip released
Archived 5 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 application window closed
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 application window closed
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Archived 5 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 application window closed
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Applications accepted from Nov 27 to Dec 18, 2025
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 application end
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Archived 3 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 application window
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Applications were open from November 27 to December 18, 2025
Archived 8 Sept 2026
February 2026 application window closed
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025Applications accepted from Nov 27 to Dec 18, 2025
Archived 10 Sept 2026
February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025CBSE released the CTET February 2026 notification on November 27, 2025
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 202522nd edition February session notification released
Archived 4 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025February 2026 session notification released by CBSE
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025February 2026 cycle completed
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025Notification for February 2026 session released
Archived 7 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification released
Thu, 27 Nov, 202521st Edition notification
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025Archived 1 Sept 2026
CTET February 2026 notification
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025February 2026 session notification released
Archived 5 Sept 2026
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