CTET Apply Online 2026

How to Apply for CTET 2026

CTET applications are accepted only online on the official website ctet.nic.in. For the 22nd edition (December 2026), the main window was 11 May – 10 June 2026 and it was reopened from 25 August to 1 September 2026. The correction window closed on 10 September 2026. The application window is now closed; the next session will open with a fresh notification.

Steps to apply

1. Go to ctet.nic.in and open the "Apply Online" link for the current session.
2. Complete registration with your name, mobile number and email ID. Note your application number.
3. Fill in personal and educational details, choose Paper I, Paper II or both, and select the language options and exam city preferences.
4. Upload your scanned photograph and signature (the February 2026 session asked for the signature at 3–30 KB, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm).
5. Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
6. Submit and download the confirmation page. Keep two or three printouts.

Application fee

Documents and details to keep ready

• Valid mobile number and email ID
• Scanned recent photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID proof
• Qualification details (Class 12, graduation, D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed status)
• Category or disability certificate, if applicable
• Debit/credit card, net banking or UPI for payment

Tips

• Use the same mobile number throughout; the marksheet and certificate are later linked to it in DigiLocker.
• Check your details carefully before submitting. Changes are allowed only during the correction window.

Source: Careers360 News (CTET Sept 2026 notification), Careers360 News (CTET Feb 2026 registration), Careers360 News (CTET exam date out), Free Press Journal (CTET Feb 2026 result)