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CTET Application Window Reopens: Don't Miss Out!
25 Aug
Summary
- CTET 2026 application window reopened from August 25 to September 1.
- Supreme Court emphasized giving eligible teachers a chance to apply.
- Revised exam date to be announced after the extended application closes.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) application window has been reopened by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Eligible candidates now have until September 1, 2026, to apply for the 22nd edition of the CTET. The reopened portal is a direct response to the Supreme Court's emphasis on providing qualified teachers with a reasonable opportunity to meet the statutory Teacher Eligibility Test requirement.
This extension is specifically for candidates who could not complete their applications during the earlier window, which ran from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Those who have already submitted their applications do not need to reapply. The exact date for the CTET 2026 examination will be announced by CBSE after the extended application period closes on September 1.
Candidates can apply online via the official CTET website. The application fee varies based on category and the number of papers selected, with options for General/OBC and SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person categories, and for one or both papers. To date, CBSE has successfully conducted 21 editions of the CTET.
