17 hrs ago

CTET 2026 Exam Dates Set for December 12 and 13

CTET 2026 new exam date announced: Check schedule, pattern, passing marks, notice download link and more · livemint.com

The CTET is a test for people who want to become teachers.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced new dates for the 2026 test.

The test will happen on December 12 and 13, 2026.

It will be held on paper, not on computers.

Paper II will take place in the morning, and Paper I will take place in the afternoon.

Paper I is for teaching classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for teaching classes 6 to 8.

Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions and lasts two and a half hours.

Students should check the official website for their exam city and other details.

Key facts

Exam: CTET September 2026 Cycle, 22nd Edition
Conducting body: Central Board of Secondary Education
Exam dates: December 12 and 13, 2026
Mode: Offline
Paper timings: Paper II: 9:30 AM–12:00 PM; Paper I: 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
Paper structure: Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, 150 marks, and a 2.5-hour duration
Negative marking: There is no negative marking

livemint.com · 17 hrs ago