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CTET 2026: CBSE Delays Revised Exam Date, Correction Window Closes
The CTET is an exam for people who want to become teachers.
Its 2026 exam was supposed to happen on September 6, but CBSE postponed it.
CBSE has not yet said the new exam date.
Students can fix mistakes in their application forms until September 10.
They can change details such as their name, birthday, category, selected paper and languages.
They do not need to submit a new application if they already completed one.
CTET has two papers for teaching different age groups.
A candidate generally needs at least 90 out of 150 marks, or 60 percent, to pass.
CBSE postponed the CTET September 2026 exam, originally scheduled for September 6.
The board has not announced a revised examination date as of September 10, 2026.
The application correction window opened September 7 and closes on September 10.
Candidates can modify details including names, date of birth, category, papers, languages and addresses.
CTET has two papers, and candidates need at least 60% to qualify, subject to applicable concessions.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education and candidates registered for CTET September 2026.
- What
- CBSE postponed the CTET September 2026 examination and has yet to announce a revised date; the application correction window closes September 10.
- Where
- Updates are to be checked on the official CTET website.
- When
- The correction window runs from September 7 through September 10, 2026; the original exam date was September 6, 2026.
- Why
- CBSE said the revised examination date would be announced after the application process was completed.
Key facts
- Original exam date
- September 6, 2026
- Correction window
- September 7 to September 10, 2026
- Application period
- May 11 to June 10, 2026; the portal was reopened from August 25 to September 1, 2026
- Number of papers
- Two: Paper I for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for Classes 6 to 8
- Paper format
- Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks
- Qualifying score
- Generally 60 percent, or 90 out of 150 marks; concessions may apply to reserved categories
- Negative marking
- There is no negative marking
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