The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the revised examination dates for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026.
According to the public notice dated September 14, 2026, the CTET 2026 examination will now be conducted on December 12 and December 13, 2026. The announcement relates to the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Recent reports also confirm the revised December schedule announced by CBSE.
What Are the New CTET 2026 Exam Dates?
According to the official notice issued by CBSE, the 22nd edition of CTET 2026 will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.
The official document refers to the examination as the “22nd Edition of Central Teacher Eligibility Test.”
The examination was originally associated with the September 2026 cycle, but the schedule has now been revised. Candidates should therefore follow the latest official schedule rather than relying on older dates or information circulating on social media.
As stated in the official public notice, information regarding the examination city and the date of examination allotted to each candidate will be made available on the CTET portal 15 days before the examination.
The notice further states that the Admit Card containing details of the Examination Centre will be made available for download from the CTET portal two days before the examination.
When Will the CTET 2026 Admit Card Be Released?
CBSE has also provided information regarding the availability of the CTET 2026 Admit Card.
According to the official public notice, the Admit Card containing the details of the Examination Centre will be available for download from the CTET portal two days before the examination.
Candidates should therefore regularly check the official CTET website as the examination approaches and download their Admit Card as soon as it becomes available.
What Happened to the Earlier CTET 2026 Schedule?
The examination was part of the September 2026 CTET cycle, and the examination schedule was subsequently revised.
CBSE has now announced that the 22nd edition of CTET 2026 will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026. Recent education-news reports have also confirmed this revised schedule.
Candidates should be careful about older examination dates being shared online. The latest official notice issued by CBSE should be treated as the authoritative source for the revised examination schedule.
Which Organization Conducts CTET?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi.
According to the official CTET website, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has entrusted CBSE with the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
CTET is related to the eligibility of candidates seeking appointment as teachers for Classes I to VIII under the applicable teacher-eligibility framework.
The official CTET website explains that, in accordance with Section 23(1) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) laid down minimum qualifications for eligibility for appointment as a teacher for Classes I to VIII. Passing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is included among the prescribed requirements under the relevant framework.
What Should CTET 2026 Candidates Do Now?
Candidates preparing for CTET 2026 should keep the following points in mind:
1. Mark December 12 and 13, 2026 as the revised CTET examination dates.
2. Regularly check the official CTET website for public notices and examination-related updates.
3. Check the Examination City and allotted examination date when the information is released, which the official notice says will be 15 days before the examination.
4. Download the Admit Card two days before the examination, as specified in the official notice.
5. Carefully check the Examination Centre, examination date and other instructions mentioned on the Admit Card.
6. For preparation, candidates should follow the official CTET Information Bulletin and authentic study material. The official CTET website specifically advises candidates to refer to authentic textbooks and the syllabus suggested by NCTE for preparation in the relevant education areas.
Official Fact Check
The most important fact in this update is that the revised examination dates have been announced through an official CBSE/CTET public notice dated September 14, 2026.
The notice states that the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.
It also states that information regarding the Examination City and the examination date allotted to each candidate will be made available 15 days before the examination, while the Admit Card containing Examination Centre details will be available two days before the examination.
The CTET official website currently identifies CBSE as the conducting authority and provides official information, public notices and Information Bulletins for candidates.
The 22nd edition of CTET 2026 will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026, according to the revised schedule announced by CBSE.
The official notice dated September 14, 2026, states that candidates will receive information about their Examination City and allotted examination date 15 days before the examination. The Admit Card containing Examination Centre details will be available two days before the examination.
Candidates should rely on the official CTET/CBSE website and official public notices rather than unverified social-media posts or unofficial sources.
Source: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) / Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), Public Notice dated September 14, 2026.
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