CTET 2026 Exam Dates Announced: 22nd Edition On December 12 And 13; Check Admit Card Timeline, Exam Pattern

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed the exam dates for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. The test will take place on December 12 and 13, 2026, and will be conducted in a computer-based format.

Candidates can expect to receive their allocated examination city and date on the CTET portal 15 days prior to the exam. The admit card, encompassing the examination centre details, will be accessible for download two days before the respective test.

The 22nd edition of CTET is set for December 12 and 13, and the CBSE has urged candidates to monitor the official website for any updates regarding the examination. The city information release and admit card issuance will occur two days prior to the respective tests, carrying crucial details for exam participation.

CTET comprises two papers: Paper 1 for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with a total of 150 marks per paper. Candidates are given 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete each paper. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.

Paper 1, aimed at candidates teaching Classes 1 to 5, consists of 30 questions each on Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, and Language II, amounting to a total of 150 questions. Paper 2, for candidates teaching Classes 6 to 8, includes 30 questions each on Child Development and Pedagogy, and either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science, plus 30 questions each on Language I and Language II, again totaling 150 questions.

Candidates must choose one of the two subject-specific sections for Paper 2. The CBSE has advised candidates to regularly check the official CTET website for any further updates concerning the December 2026 examination.