Exam📅 CTET Important Dates 2026
Application, admit card, exam day, answer key & result — full schedule
📅 CTET September 2026 — Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | May 2026 |
| Online application starts | 11 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 10 June 2026 |
| Application correction window | 15–18 June 2026 |
| City intimation slip | Before exam (TBA) |
| Admit card release | 2–4 days before exam |
| CTET Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | A few weeks after exam |
| Answer key objection window | After provisional key |
| Result declaration | Within 6 weeks of exam |
| Certificate & marksheet (DigiLocker) | After result |
Always confirm dates on the official website ctet.nic.in.
⏰ Key Deadlines You Must Not Miss
- 10 June 2026 — Final day to submit your application and fee. No extensions usually given.
- 15–18 June 2026 — Only window to correct mistakes in your form. Check name, category, photo and paper carefully.
- 6 September 2026 — Exam day. Carry admit card + valid photo ID. Reach the centre early.
📝 Exam Day Quick Facts
- Mode: Offline (pen & paper, OMR sheet)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes per paper
- 150 questions, 150 marks, no negative marking
- Qualifying: General 90/150 (60%), SC/ST/OBC/PwD 82/150 (55%)
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