CTET Exam Date 2026 Out for 22nd Edition, Exam in December, Check official Notice

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET Exam Date 2026 for 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026. The CTET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026. Candidates who have applied for the CTET 2026 exam should check the official examination schedule and prepare for the examination.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out for 22nd Edition

CTET 2026 examination was initially scheduled to be held in September 2026; however the examination has been rescheduled. As a result, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released an official public notice regarding the new examination dates. As per the official notice, the CTET 2026 examination will be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026, and the admit card will be released 2 day before of exam date. 

CTET New Exam Date 2026- Official Notice

Q. Is CTET 2026 Exam Date Confirmed?
Ans. Yes, the CTET 2026 exam date has been officially released by CBSE through the official notice released on 14 September 2026. The 22nd Edition of CTET will be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026.

CTET Dec 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings

Usually, the CTET Paper 2 and Paper 1 exam conducted in morning and evening shifts. CTET Exam Schedule & Shift Timings help candidates plan their exam day preparation.

How to Check the Official CTET Notice?

1. Candidates have to visit the official website of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Look for the “Latest News” or “Public Notice” section on the homepage.
3. Download the PDF notice on www.cbse.gov.in or www.ctet.nic.in.
4. Cross-check the exam date, admit card date, and city intimation slip in the notice against what’s being reported by news sites.

CTET Exam Date 2026 – Important Dates

When Will CTET Exam City Intimation Slip and Admit Card 2026 Be Released?

As per the official notice released by CBSE, the CTET Exam City for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 will be issued to the candidates approximately 15 days before the examination i.e. November 2026. The CTET Admit Card 2026 will be released two days before the exam (10 December 2026).

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates prepaing for CTET Exam must understand the examination pattern to know topics asked in exam, marking scheme, total number of questions and other details.

Know About of CTET 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2

The CTET examination is conducted for those who aspire to establish eligibility for teaching at various elementary and secondary levels.

CTET Paper 1 – The paper 1 is designed for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5.

The topics included are:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies
• Language I
• Language II

CTET Paper 2 – Paper 2 is designed for those who want to teach classes 6 to 8.

The topics included are:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I
• Language II
• Mathematics and Science or
• Social Studies/Social Science

Preparation Strategy for CTET 2026 December Exam

As the exam is approaching in December, it becomes mandatory for aspirants to create a strategy to prepare for the exam. Below are a few tips and tricks that will assist candidates in preparing for the exam.

• Complete the Syllabus – The candidates must complete the syllabus for the chosen papers in CTET Exam. Leaving out certain topics for last might be stressful for the candidates.
• Child Development and Pedagogy – Child Development and Pedagogy holds equal importance for both the papers and aspirants must focus on understanding the concept rather than rote learning
• Previous Years’ Questions – Previous years’ questions must be practiced by the candidates as they familiarize them with the frequently asked concepts and also give a fair idea about the exam pattern
• Revise Notes – Aspirants must keep short notes regarding all the important theories, concepts, formulae, and topics particular to the subject.
• Mock Tests – Mock tests must be attempted regularly by the candidates, especially when the examination is nearing. After giving the mock test, aspirants must analyze the mistakes to avoid them in the future.