CTET 2026 Application Window, Correction Dates and Exam Details

To teach within the Central Government system, you will need to take the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026). This test is offered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). If you take and pass this test, it will allow you to apply for positions that require you to teach students from Class 1 through 8 at any of the centrally run schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.

Now that the CTET February 2026 Examination date is drawing near, the CBSE has just issued some major updates such as 'Correction Periods' for Applications and a 'One-Time Opportunity' for the completion of Missing Information on the Application Forms. Below you will find a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide that will provide you with all of the information that you need about the CTET and the application process.

What Is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is an assessment that every candidate must pass if they wish to teach in a Central Govt School in India. The CTET is conducted a minimum of two times a year (via pen-and-paper format) by the Central Board of Secondary Education; it is open only to teachers in classes one through eight (Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Other "C" Schools). The CTET has been taken successfully twenty times as of this writing, with the next exam scheduled for February 2026. This will be the 21st year of CTET being administered as a national-level qualification.

CTET Papers Explained: Paper 1 vs Paper 2

CTET has two separate papers corresponding to the teaching levels that candidates wish to apply for. CTET Paper I is intended for candidates who would like to be teachers from Class I - V, and being able to qualify for that type of teacher is for Primary Teacher. CTET Paper II is for candidates who would like to teach Class VI - Class VIII and be able to qualify for that type of teacher as an Elementary Teacher. All candidates who want to teach Classes I to VIII must take and pass both Paper I and Paper II.

CTET 2026: Important Dates You Must Remember

Important Dates for CTET February 2026; 

1. CTET Notification issued Nov 27, 2025 CTET Application deadline is Dec 18, 2025, at 11.59 PM; 
2. Application Correction window opens Dec 23 through Dec 26, 2025; 
3. Completion of One-time Application window opens Dec 27, 2025, at 11.00 AM through Dec 30, 2025, at 11.59 PM; 
4. CTET Exam Date - Feb 8, 2026, Sunday.
   

One-Time Application Completion Window

CBSE has provided a one-time opportunity for all applicants who have started the CTET online application process but did not complete their application forms that are submitted. Therefore, applicants will now have an additional four days (from December 27 through December 30, 2025) to log back into their accounts and finish their pending applications. This special opportunity does not apply toward any new registrations/items that will be done in 2025.

CTET Application Correction 2026

Through the CTET Application Corrections window, the CBSE offers candidates an opportunity to correct some details provided in their CTET application form. The Application Correction Window will be open from December 23 to December 26, 2025.

To make corrections to your CTET application form, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official site ctet.nic.in
2. Click on ‘Click here to edit/make Changes’.
3. Sign in to your account with application number and password
4. Update any details on your application form as required and save Changes
5. After editing, be sure to submit the application to ensure your changes are processed by the Board.

After the Application Corrections window has been closed, CBSE will not allow users to submit further corrections or changes to their application. If you submit a CTET application containing any incorrect or missing information; CBSE has the authority to reject your application.

How to Fill the CTET Application Form 2026

If you have previously submitted your application or are currently filling out your application form, follow the steps below in addition to the directions above to complete your application for CTET 2026:

1. Visit ctet.nic.in
2. Click on the link labelled, "Apply for CTET 2026".
3. Finish your New Registration or log into your account.
4. Fill out the Personal and Academic Information section.
5. Upload all required documents.
6. Make application fee payment.
7. Submit application and print/save confirmation page of application submission for future reference.

CTET Registration Fee Structure

Here’s the official CTET application fee:

Why CTET Is So Important for Teaching Aspirants

The CTET Exam is more than a regular test; it is also utilized as a national measure for determining teaching qualification and maintaining educational standards within Central Higher Secondary Schools. Those who qualify CTET will be eligible for employment with many different types of schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS) and all Central Government Schools. Furthermore, once you have qualified CTET, you are eligible to apply for employment as a teacher with those institutions for as long as they continue to use CTET as a measure of qualification for their teachers. It is also worth noting that you must have completed CTET to be qualified for any teaching position in the Government of India (G.O.I) from Classes I through VIII (1 to 8).

What to Expect from Exam of CTET 2026

The CTET is an offline (OMR-Based) National-level exam to assess individuals for Teaching Jobs in India. It consists of Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) type questions to evaluate teaching aptitude and Subject matter expertise (subject knowledge, pedagogy).

While CTET is one of the Most Competitive Teaching Eligibility Examinations in India, which has lakhs of candidates taking the exam each year, it is Important for individuals who want to become a teacher to Apply for CTET in February 2026. The correction window and the one-time facility for completion of application has now opened providing candidates with a Great Opportunity to correct mistakes on their CTET Application and Complete it correctly.

All Registered Candidates must confirm their Details on their Application before 26th December. Candidates who have Incomplete Applications should complete them from 27th-30th December. The CTET is a Gateway to a Safe and Reputable Teaching Career, do not miss out on this opportunity!

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