The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an official public notice confirming that the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be conducted on 12th and 13th December 2026. This notice, dated 14th September 2026, comes directly from the CTET Unit at CBSE's Integrated Office Complex, Dwarka, New Delhi, and is signed by the Director (CTET). This article covers only what has been officially confirmed so far - nothing has been added or assumed beyond the notice.
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CTET Exam Date 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 22nd CTET |
| Official Notice Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Exam City & Date Allotment | Available 15 days before the examination |
| Admit Card Release | Available 2 days before the examination |
| Examination Centre Details | Mentioned on the Admit Card |
| Official Portal | CTET official portal |
| Official CBSE Website | cbse.gov.in |
| Issuing Authority | Director (CTET), CTET Unit, CBSE |
| Notice Location | CBSE Integrated Office Complex, Sector-23, Phase-1, Dwarka, New Delhi |
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CTET Exam Date 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notice release date | 14th September 2026 |
| CTET 2026 exam dates (22nd edition) | 12th and 13th December 2026 |
| Exam city & date allotment info available | 15 days before the examination (on the CTET portal) |
| Admit card download availability | 2 days before the examination (on the CTET portal) |
How to Check Your Exam City and Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official CTET portal closer to the exam date.
- Around 15 days before the exam, look for the exam city and allotted date information under the candidate login or notice section.
- Around 2 days before the exam, return to the portal to download the Admit Card, which will show your exact Examination Centre.
- Keep your registration/application details handy, since portal logins typically require them.
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Important Instructions
- Keep checking the official CTET portal regularly for the exam city, date allotment, and admit card release, as these are time-bound releases (15 days and 2 days before the exam respectively).
- Rely only on the official CTET portal and official CBSE notices for exam-related updates - this article will be updated only when CBSE releases further confirmed information.
- Do not act on unconfirmed dates, fees, or eligibility details circulating on unofficial websites.
