CTET 2026 Registration Ends Today: Apply Online for September Exam Before Deadline
- Layana Mary
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
CBSE CTET 2026 Application Window Closing Today
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 September session registration is closing today, and thousands of teaching aspirants across India are rushing to complete their online applications before the deadline.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clearly stated that no applications will be accepted after the last date, making today the final opportunity for candidates to apply.
Official website: ctet.nic.in
CTET 2026 Last Date and Important Deadline
Candidates must complete both registration and fee payment before:
Last date to apply: June 10, 2026
Last time: 11:59 PM
Fee payment deadline: Same day
Applicants are advised not to wait until the final hours due to high server traffic.
CTET 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
As per the official notification:
Exam Date: September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
Papers: Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8)
There is also a possibility of an additional exam date depending on the number of applicants.
How to Apply for CTET 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in
Click on “CTET September 2026 Apply Online”
Complete registration with basic details
Fill application form carefully
Upload photo and signature
Pay application fee online
Download confirmation page
CTET 2026 Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹1000 (one paper), ₹1200 (both papers)
SC/ST/PwD: ₹500 (one paper), ₹600 (both papers)
Eligibility Criteria (Overview)
Paper I (Primary Teacher)
10+2 with minimum required marks
D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed qualification
Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher)
Graduation with B.Ed or equivalent qualification
Why CTET 2026 is Important
The CTET certificate is essential because:
It is mandatory for teaching jobs in CBSE schools
Valid for lifetime (as per current rules)
Required for KVS, NVS, and central schools
Opens opportunities in government teaching sector
Final Words
The CTET 2026 registration window closing today is a crucial reminder for aspirants. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete the process immediately before 11:59 PM to avoid missing this important opportunity.
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