CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open – Apply Online for CTET 2026

The CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open facility has been started by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates who missed the earlier application window can now submit their CTET application during the reopened registration period from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted for candidates who want to become eligible for teaching positions at the primary and junior levels. Before applying, candidates should check the required educational qualification, application fee, paper choice and other details carefully.

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CTET September 2026 Online Form Re Open: Important Dates

Check the complete CTET September 2026 schedule, including the reopened application window, correction dates, exam updates, admit card and expected result date.

Candidates who want to use the reopened application opportunity should complete the registration before 01 September 2026.

CTET September 2026 Application Fee

Find the CTET application fee for candidates applying for one paper or both papers and check the category-wise payment amount.

For Single Paper

For Both Papers

The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan.

CTET September 2026 Eligibility for Primary Level

Understand the educational qualifications required for CTET Paper I, which is conducted for candidates interested in teaching Classes I to V.

For CTET Paper I (Classes I to V), candidates can qualify through different teacher education routes. Some major eligibility options include:

• Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
• Candidates should check the official information bulletin for complete eligibility conditions.

CTET September 2026 Eligibility for Junior Level

Check the qualification routes for CTET Paper II, which is meant for candidates seeking eligibility to teach students from Classes VI to VIII.

For CTET Paper II (Classes VI to VIII), the major qualification options include:

• Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, passed or appearing in the final year.
• Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. as per applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Candidates pursuing eligible teacher education courses recognized by NCTE or RCI may also be eligible as per the applicable guidelines.
• Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Candidates should carefully match their qualification with the applicable eligibility code before submitting the application.

CTET September 2026 Paper I and Paper II

Learn which CTET paper you should select based on the teaching level you want to pursue and the classes covered under each paper.

Candidates interested in both teaching levels can choose both papers by paying the applicable combined fee.

How to Apply for CTET September 2026 Online Form

Follow these simple steps to complete the reopened CTET application form correctly and avoid mistakes while submitting your details.

1. Visit the official CTET application website.
2. Open the CTET September 2026 Apply Online link.
3. Register using your basic details and contact information.
4. Log in with the required credentials.
5. Enter personal, educational and other details carefully.
6. Select Paper I, Paper II or both according to your eligibility.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
8. Pay the examination fee through the available online payment options.
9. Check the complete application preview before final submission.
10. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Important: Candidates should complete the form carefully because an incorrect paper choice, personal detail or qualification detail may create problems later.

CTET September 2026 Exam City and Admit Card

Get important information about the CTET exam city and admit card, including when candidates can expect these details before the examination.

The CTET exam city information will be made available before the examination. The provided information states that exam centres may have limited slots in different cities, so candidates should complete the reopened registration process early if they want to improve their chances of getting a preferred city.

The CTET admit card is expected to be available around two days before the examination, as per the schedule.

Documents Required for CTET Application

Keep the required documents ready before starting the registration process to make the CTET September 2026 application smooth and error-free.

Candidates should keep these documents and details ready:

• Educational qualification documents
• Valid photo ID proof
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Address and personal details
• Active mobile number and email ID

The photograph and signature should be uploaded according to the size and format mentioned in the official instructions.

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