Archive · 14 Sep 2026
CBSE Announces Revised CTET 2026 Dates for December Examination
The CTET is a test for people who want to become teachers.
The exam was first planned for September 6.
It was postponed by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
The new exam dates are December 12 and 13, 2026.
Candidates take the test to become eligible for teaching jobs in schools.
The change was made because of a Supreme Court judgment.
The judgment concerns the need for Teacher Eligibility Test qualifications.
The exam is meant for candidates seeking teaching appointments across the country.
The revised CTET 2026 examination will be held on December 12 and 13.
The test is for candidates seeking eligibility to become teachers in schools across the country.
The examination was previously scheduled for September 6.
The Central Board of Secondary Education postponed the test earlier.
The postponement was made to comply with a Supreme Court judgment on mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test qualifications.
- Who
- Candidates seeking eligibility for teaching appointments and the Central Board of Secondary Education.
- What
- The CTET 2026 examination dates were revised to December 12 and 13.
- When
- December 12 and 13, 2026; it was previously scheduled for September 6.
- Where
- The examination is for teaching positions in schools across the country; the specific test locations are not stated.
- Why
- The examination was postponed to comply with a Supreme Court judgment requiring Teacher Eligibility Test qualifications.
- Examination
- CTET 2026
- Revised dates
- December 12 and 13, 2026
- Earlier date
- September 6
- Conducting body
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Purpose
- To assess eligibility for appointment as teachers
- Reason for postponement
- Compliance with a Supreme Court judgment
- Qualification issue
- Mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test qualifications