Question 1

Why was the CTET September 2026 exam postponed?

Accepted Answer

CBSE postponed the CTET exam that was originally scheduled for 06 September 2026 following a Supreme Court judgment concerning the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement. The application window was reopened from 25 August to 01 September 2026 so eligible candidates get a chance to apply. CBSE has since announced the new date — see the next question.

Question 2

What is the new CTET exam date after the postponement?

Accepted Answer

CBSE announced via a Public Notice dated 14 September 2026 that the 22nd edition of CTET will be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026. Your allotted exam city and date will be available on the CTET portal 15 days before the exam, and the admit card will be released 2 days before the exam.

Question 3

How many times is CTET conducted in a year?

Accepted Answer

CBSE conducts CTET roughly twice a year, but the exact cycle timing varies — recent sessions were held in July 2024, December 2024, February 2026, and September 2026 — so always check the official notification for the current cycle.

Question 4

Is there negative marking in CTET?

Accepted Answer

No, CTET does not have any negative marking. Marks are awarded only for correct responses, and there is no deduction for wrong or unattempted answers.

Question 5

Is there a limit on the number of attempts for CTET?

Accepted Answer

No. CBSE has not placed any limit on the number of attempts — you can appear for CTET as many times as you want, across any number of cycles.

Question 6

Can graduates without a B.Ed apply for CTET Paper 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes, candidates with Senior Secondary and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) can apply for Paper 1 even without a B.Ed degree.

Question 7

Can I apply for CTET while still pursuing my B.Ed, D.El.Ed, or Teacher Training Course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As clarified by NCTE, candidates studying in the first, second, or final year of a Teacher Training Course (TTC) or an Integrated Teacher Training Course are eligible to apply for CTET.

Question 8

How do I get my CTET certificate and marksheet?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying candidates can download their CTET certificate and marksheet from DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) using their registered credentials, in addition to the e-certificate available on the CTET portal.

Question 9

I made a mistake in my application (name, photo, category, exam city, etc.) — can I fix it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only through the official online correction window announced along with the exam schedule — see the Important Dates section for this cycle. Corrections via email, fax, or offline application are not accepted, and no changes are entertained once the window closes. Always download the revised confirmation page after making a correction.

Question 10

Are there any provisions for differently-abled (PwD) candidates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CTET provides a scribe and compensatory time to differently-abled candidates, in line with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment's guidelines under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.

Question 11

Is CTET certificate valid across all states in India?

Accepted Answer

CTET is primarily valid for central government schools (KVS, NVS, central schools) and is also accepted by several state governments for their own recruitment, subject to state-specific rules.

Question 12

Is CTET valid in Uttarakhand for teachers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CTET-qualified candidates are eligible for teacher appointment in Uttarakhand government schools, alongside UTET — you don't need both. CTET qualifying marks for reserved/PwD categories are treated as equivalent to UTET qualifying marks. Note that TET certificates from other states are not accepted in Uttarakhand — only CTET or UTET qualify you here.

Question 13

What happens after qualifying CTET?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying CTET makes you eligible to apply for teaching vacancies; it does not guarantee a job. You need to apply separately to recruiting bodies once vacancies are announced.

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