Apply CTET 2026: Window Closed, Corrections, Admit Card
CTET 22nd edition applications are closed: 11 May to 10 June, an extra window 25 August to 1 September, correction 7 to 10 September 2026. The exam is on 12 and 13 December 2026. City appears 15 days before and the admit card 2 days before.
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You cannot apply for the CTET 22nd edition any more. The portal took applications from 11 May to 10 June 2026, reopened from 25 August to 1 September, and the correction window shut on 10 September 2026. The exam is on 12 and 13 December 2026, so what is left is checking your submitted form, your city and your admit card.
CTET 2026 application dates, as notified
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First application window | 11 May to 10 June 2026 |
| Extra window | 25 August to 1 September 2026 |
| Correction window | 7 to 10 September 2026 |
| Exam city and date on portal | 15 days before the exam |
| Admit card | 2 days before the exam |
| Exam (22nd edition) | 12 and 13 December 2026 |
Source: CBSE public notices dated 25 August, 7 September and 14 September 2026, which also refer to the 8 May 2026 notice, and the CTET Information Bulletin (2026).
The extra window came after a Supreme Court judgment asked for a reasonable opportunity for teachers to acquire the TET qualification. Candidates who had already submitted did not need to apply again.
I already applied: what can I still do?
Very little can change now. The bulletin says no request for any change in particulars is accepted after the correction date, and nothing is accepted by email, fax or paper. The correction facility is given only once, and the fee is not refunded.
Fields that could be corrected were name, parents' names, date of birth, category, differently abled category, paper opted, Paper II subject, languages, correspondence address and the B.Ed or D.El.Ed institution. The exam city was never correctable.
Wrong signature or photo went up. Is it fixable?
The correction list in the bulletin does not name the photo or signature. After the window it is closed anyway, and emailing the CTET unit to reopen it is not a route the bulletin offers.
There is one route that is written down. If the admit card shows a photograph or signature that differs from your confirmation page, the bulletin tells you to contact the CTET Unit at once. Keep your confirmation page printout for that.
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What the form asked, in order
- Open ctet.nic.in and choose Apply Online.
- Fill the form and note the registration number.
- Upload a scanned photo and signature in JPG or JPEG.
- Pay the fee online and print the confirmation page.
The sizes (photo 10-100KB, signature 3-30KB, both in centimetres) are explained in the CTET photo and signature size guide. Note that the bulletin gives the dimensions in centimetres (photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm, signature 3.5 x 1.5 cm), so a file can pass on KB and still need resizing. Keep to the file format first, because a wrong format fails before size is even checked.
Exam city: why the form never showed a choice
The bulletin says the portal has no option to select an exam city. CBSE allots it at random, and requests to change the city or the date are not accepted. If the city list looked empty on the form, that was the design and not a fault in the portal.
Paper I, Paper II or both
Paper choice was part of the form, and the bulletin lists paper opted and the Paper II subject among the fields that could be corrected only inside the window. It names no other way to add Paper II to a finished application, so after 10 September assume it cannot be added.
Fee, in one line
As per the bulletin, General/OBC (NCL) paid Rs 1,000 for one paper or Rs 1,200 for both, and SC/ST/differently abled candidates Rs 500 or Rs 600, with GST extra.
Details to keep for the admit card
- Registration or application number and the password you set.
- Printout of the confirmation page.
- The name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth, which the bulletin asks you to enter as on the Class X certificate.
- A photo ID proof. The bulletin refers to admission being refused without the admit card and photo ID proofs, so carry both.
When will the next CTET form open?
CBSE has not announced a 23rd edition in the notices above. Watch ctet.nic.in and the CBSE public notices for the next date. A rumoured date is not a notification, and this cycle showed that dates can shift: the exam first set for 6 September moved to December.
Exam-day rules from the bulletin
These are the rules that trip people up at the gate, as the bulletin words them.
- Show the admit card downloaded from the CTET website. Without a valid one you are not permitted into the hall.
- Bring your own black or blue ball point pen. The Board does not supply one, and pencil is not allowed on the OMR sheet.
- Mobile phones, earphones, Bluetooth devices, calculators and similar items are prohibited inside.
- The photograph you uploaded is matched with the person who appears, so a recent photo avoids trouble at the centre.
Check your confirmation page this week
Open the printout and compare it with your Class X certificate, line by line. Look at the name spelling, the date of birth, the paper opted and the Paper II subject. Then look at the photo and signature printed on it.
If something is wrong and the window has closed, you cannot edit it yourself. Write to the CTET unit with your registration number, and keep your expectations modest: the bulletin says no correspondence is entertained on changes after the date.
Common mistakes
- Applying twice. The bulletin says more than one application can cancel your candidature.
- Entering a name that differs from the Class X certificate and finding it impossible to correct later.
- Waiting for the admit card on the date of the old September schedule. The exam moved to 12 and 13 December.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the CTET application form open right now?
No. The first window ran from 11 May to 10 June 2026 and CBSE reopened the portal from 25 August to 1 September 2026 for those who had missed it. The correction window ended on 10 September. Check ctet.nic.in for any new notice.
Can I correct my CTET details after the correction window closes?
No. The bulletin says no change is accepted after the specified date, and requests by email, fax or paper are not entertained. The facility is also given only once.
CTET form kaise bhare, kya karna hota hai?
Open ctet.nic.in, click Apply Online, fill the form, upload the scanned photo and signature in JPG, pay the fee online, and print the confirmation page. Keep the registration number safe.
How much is the CTET application fee, and does Paper II cost extra?
As per the bulletin, General/OBC (NCL) pay Rs 1,000 for one paper and Rs 1,200 for both. SC/ST and differently abled candidates pay Rs 500 or Rs 600. GST is charged extra.
Can I choose my CTET exam city?
No. The bulletin says the application has no city option and CBSE allots the city at random. Requests to change the city or date are not accepted.
When is the CTET admit card released?
The 14 September 2026 notice says the admit card is available two days before the exam. The city and date appear on the portal 15 days before, for the 12 and 13 December exam.
What did I need ready before filling the CTET form?
The bulletin asks for a scanned photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG, a payment mode (debit or credit card or net banking), your complete mailing address with PIN code, and your own mobile number and email ID. You also choose a password at the time of filling, which you need later to log in.
Sources
- CBSE, CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin (checked 2026-10)
- CBSE CTET public notice, reopening of applications (25.08.2026) (checked 2026-10)
- CBSE CTET public notice, correction window 07-10.09.2026 (checked 2026-10)
- CBSE CTET public notice, 22nd edition on 12-13 December 2026 (14.09.2026) (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.