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CTET 2026 Exam Date: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Board on September 14, 2026, the 22nd edition of the CTET will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.

CBSE has also provided details regarding key dates associated with the exam. Information regarding the allotted exam city and date will be made available to candidates on the CTET portal 15 days prior to the examination.

It is worth noting that, according to the initial notification, the exam was originally scheduled for September 6, 2026; however, it has been rescheduled following a Supreme Court order.

Exam to be held on December 12 and 13
The 22nd edition of the CTET will take place on December 12 and 13, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam should not only focus on their preparation but also keep an eye out for further notifications issued by the Board.

CBSE has clarified that details regarding the allotted exam city and date for each candidate will be available on the CTET portal 15 days before the exam.

Admit card to be released two days before the exam
The admit card for CTET 2026 will be made available for download two days prior to the examination. The admit card will contain details regarding the exam center.
Candidates must download their admit card and verify the information provided therein before appearing for the exam.

Background and previous developments
Initial notification and application: CBSE issued the notification for the 22nd edition of CTET in May 2026, inviting online applications from May 11 to June 10, 2026.

Initial exam date: According to the initial notification, the exam was scheduled to be held on September 6, 2026. Supreme Court Order and Reopening of Applications: Following Supreme Court directives issued during the examination process, the CBSE had to reopen the application process to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates who had previously missed out. Consequently, the portal was reopened from August 25 to September 1, 2026.

Postponement and Rescheduling of the Exam: The reopening of the application portal led to an increase in the number of candidates, prompting the decision to postpone the examination originally scheduled for September.

December Date: After finalizing all necessary arrangements, the CBSE issued an official notice on September 14, 2026, announcing that the examination would be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026.

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