CBSE ने CTET सितंबर 2026 की परीक्षा, जो 6 सितंबर 2026 (रविवार) को होनी थी, को स्थगित (Postpone) कर दिया है। सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्देश पर यह कदम उठाया गया ताकि पात्र अभ्यर्थियों को TET अर्हता पूरी करने के लिए पर्याप्त समय मिल सके। आवेदन की विंडो 25 अगस्त से 1 सितंबर 2026 तक खुली रही। अभी कोई नई परीक्षा तिथि घोषित नहीं हुई है — CBSE ने दो सप्ताह के भीतर संशोधित तारीख बताने का वचन दिया है। नई तारीख आते ही नए एडमिट कार्ड जारी होंगे। अभ्यर्थी ctet.nic.in पर लगातार नजर रखें।
The CTET September 2026 exam, the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE for eligibility to teach in central government schools (KVS, NVS, and state governments that accept CTET scores), has been postponed from its original date of 6 September 2026. The postponement was ordered by the Supreme Court, which directed CBSE to allow eligible teachers sufficient time to obtain the mandatory TET qualification. CBSE had earlier issued admit cards on 4 September 2026; those will be reissued once a new date is confirmed.
CTET September 2026 — Updated Status
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | POSTPONED — New date to be announced by ~15 Sep 2026 |
| Original Date | 6 September 2026 (Sunday) — postponed per SC direction |
| Paper II Timing (Classes 6–8) | TBA (was 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon) |
| Paper I Timing (Classes 1–5) | TBA (was 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| Admit Card | Issued 4 Sep; fresh cards will be re-issued after new date is fixed |
| Application Window | Closed — 25 Aug to 1 Sep 2026 (reopened by CBSE) |
| Mode | Offline — OMR/pen-and-paper |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Why Was CTET 2026 Postponed?
The CBSE CTET September 2026 exam postponement follows a direction from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The court emphasised that teachers who are required by statute to obtain TET qualification must be given a reasonable and adequate time window to apply and prepare, rather than being pressed into an exam with very short notice. CBSE complied by reopening the application portal from 25 August to 1 September 2026 and subsequently postponing the exam. This is similar to directions courts have issued in past teacher-recruitment and eligibility matters.
What Should CTET 2026 Candidates Do Now?
- ✅ Do NOT travel to an exam centre on 6 September — the exam is postponed; centres will not be open for CTET.
- ✅ Watch ctet.nic.in for the official revised date announcement (expected within 2 weeks of 1 September).
- ✅ Keep your admit card (downloaded on/after 4 Sep) safe — CBSE may revalidate it or issue a fresh one.
- ✅ Use this extra time to revise — especially Child Development & Pedagogy and Language sections which many candidates find challenging.
- ✅ Track all upcoming exam dates on our Important Dates Calendar.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern — Marks and Sections
| Section | Paper I (Classes 1–5) | Paper II (Classes 6–8) |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 MCQs |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 MCQs |
| Language II (English/others) | 30 MCQs | 30 MCQs |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | — |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | — |
| Subject (Science/Social/Math-Science) | — | 60 MCQs |
| Total | 150 marks | 150 marks |
Passing marks: General category — 90/150 (60%). SC/ST/OBC/PwD — 82–83/150 (55%). No negative marking. CTET qualifying score is valid for lifetime (CBSE made it permanent in 2021). A CTET certificate does not itself grant a teaching job — it is an eligibility certificate used to apply for vacancies notified by KVS, NVS, state education boards, and others.
After CTET: What Next?
Once you have your CTET score, watch for recruitment notifications from KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti), Delhi Directorate of Education, and various state education boards. Meanwhile, candidates preparing for competitive entrances alongside teacher exams can explore the government’s free SATHEE coaching programme from IIT Kanpur. You can also track all upcoming deadlines in our Important Dates Calendar. For guidance on filling any future online exam form, see our article on entries in exam forms you cannot undo.
Source: ctet.nic.in (official CTET portal) and cbse.gov.in. Postponement confirmed 5 September 2026 per Supreme Court direction. Page updated: 5 September 2026.