CTET 2026 exam set for 12 and 13 December dates
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CTET 2026 exam set for 12 and 13 December dates

Livemint··15 Sept

The CBSE announced the 22nd Central Teacher Eligibility Test for December 12 and 13, 2026, after postponing the September session. The offline exam follows a Supreme Court direction to reopen applications for eligible candidates who missed the deadline. City intimation slips will appear at least 15 days before the test on ctet.nic.in. Admit cards release two days before the examination.

Prism

What It Means For You

  • Teacher aspirants who applied for the September 2026 session must plan travel for the December weekend dates.
  • Candidates report 30 minutes before shift timings with admit cards and photo ID.
  • Paper II runs in the morning and Paper I in the afternoon on each exam day.

What's Happening

  • CBSE issued a public notice on September 14 with the revised schedule.
  • The earlier September 6 date was dropped after the application window reopened.
  • Official materials list dress codes and banned electronics in exam halls.

CTET scheduling shift

  • CTET covers Paper 1 and Paper 2 for different teaching levels.
  • The Supreme Court asked CBSE to allow missed applicants another chance.
  • Exam cities will be disclosed on the official portal before the December sitting.
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