CTET Exam Date 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the fresh exam date soon for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 September exam. Earlier the CBSE had postponed the CTET September 2026 exam which was scheduled for September 6, 2026. With the postponement of the exam date, the board extended the application process until September 1, 2026. It is expected that the board will release a fresh CTET Exam Date 2026 notice for Paper I and Paper 2 on its official website-ctet.nic.in.
CTET Exam 2026 Postponement Notice
Earlier the CBSE had released short notice regarding the reopening of the application window for the CTET exam 2026. The short notice further says, “ The Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its judgment in Review Petition (Civil) Diary No. 53434/2025 in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025, has emphasized the need to afford eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to comply with the statutory requirement of acquiring the prescribed TET qualification. In view of the aforesaid and in the larger interest of candidates, it has been decided to provide an opportunity to all eligible candidates who could not avail themselves of the earlier application window by opening the online application portal from 25.08.2026 to 01.09.2026.
The short notice further says that the revised date of 22nd Edition of CTET examination will be announced after closure of the portal.
CTET Exam 2026 Postponement Notice Download Link
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CTET 2026 Application Window Reopened: Check Last Date
As per the latest notification released, the CBSE has reopened the last date to application window in view of the larger interest of candidates. Now the candidates can avail the facility of opening the online application portal till September 01, 2026. All those candidates who have already successfully completed and submitted their applications need not apply again.
CTET Admit Card 2026 Release Date
As the CBSE has not yet confirmed the exact date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 September exam, candidates will have to wait for the release of Admit card and city slip release schedule. The CBSE will upload the fresh Admit card and city slip for the exam in due course of time on its official website. Candidates will be able to download their Admit Card and City slip after using their login credentials to the link at the official website.
CTET Exam Date 2026: Highlights
Earlier the CBSE had postponed the CTET September 2026 exam scheduled for September 6, 2026. The board has also extended the application process until September 1, 2026. Now all those candidates who are part of application process for CTET September 2026 edition can check the overview of the same given below-
| Particular | Details |
| Exam | CTET September 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | CBSE |
| Fresh Exam Date | Releasing Soon |
| Admit Card | Expected Soon |
| City Intimation Slip | Expected Soon |
| Application Window opens till | September 01, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Why is the CTET September 2026 Exam Postponed?
The CBSE has postponed CTET 2026 and reopened applications amidst the Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its judgment in Review Petition (Civil) Diary No. 53434/2025 in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025 and emphasizing the need to afford eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to comply with the statutory requirement of acquiring the prescribed TET qualification.