Archive · 26 Aug 2026
CBSE Reopens CTET 2026 Applications as Revised Exam Date Pending
The CBSE has opened the CTET application website again.
This gives eligible people who missed the first deadline another chance to apply.
They can submit forms from August 25 until September 1, 2026.
People who already submitted their forms successfully do not need to apply again.
The test date has not been finalized in the reports.
CBSE will announce the new date after the website closes.
The decision followed a Supreme Court emphasis on giving eligible teachers a reasonable chance to obtain the required TET qualification.
One report also said the board received requests from many candidates who missed the earlier window.
CBSE reopened the CTET 2026 application portal from August 25 through September 1, 2026.
Eligible candidates who missed the earlier registration window can apply at ctet.nic.in.
Candidates who successfully submitted applications earlier do not need to register again.
CBSE said the revised CTET examination date will be announced after the portal closes.
The reopening followed Supreme Court emphasis on giving eligible teachers time to obtain the prescribed TET qualification.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education, eligible CTET candidates, and the Supreme Court are involved.
- What
- CBSE reopened applications for the 22nd Central Teacher Eligibility Test and postponed announcement of the revised examination date.
- When
- Applications are open from August 25 through September 1, 2026; the revised examination date will be announced afterward.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted through the official website, ctet.nic.in.
- Why
- CBSE cited the Supreme Court’s emphasis on providing eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to obtain the prescribed TET qualification and said the decision was in the larger interest of candidates.
Reports Citing June 10 and 22nd Edition
Report Citing June 6 and 21st Edition
CTET edition
Reports Citing June 10 and 22nd Edition
Most reports identify the reopened examination as the 22nd edition of CTET; one says CBSE has conducted 21 editions so far.
Report Citing June 6 and 21st Edition
One report calls the reopened application window the 21st CTET 2026, while also saying the revised examination date concerns the 22nd edition.
Earlier application deadline
Reports Citing June 10 and 22nd Edition
Three reports state that applications were accepted from May 11 to June 10, 2026.
Report Citing June 6 and 21st Edition
One report says the earlier application window ran from May 11 to June 6, 2026.
Reason for reopening
Reports Citing June 10 and 22nd Edition
The reports emphasize the Supreme Court’s direction to provide eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to acquire the prescribed TET qualification.
Report Citing June 6 and 21st Edition
One report additionally emphasizes requests from a large number of eligible candidates who missed the earlier registration period.
Earlier examination date
Reports Citing June 10 and 22nd Edition
One report says the exam had been scheduled for September 6, 2026, in two shifts, while the revised date remains pending.
Report Citing June 6 and 21st Edition
Another report only states that the examination had been scheduled for September and does not confirm September 6 or two shifts.
- Reopened application window
- August 25 to September 1, 2026
- Official website
- ctet.nic.in
- Eligible applicants
- Candidates who missed the earlier application window and meet the eligibility requirements
- Existing applicants
- Candidates who successfully completed and submitted applications earlier do not need to apply again
- Revised examination date
- To be announced after the application portal closes on September 1
- Earlier application period
- Reports agree it began on May 11, 2026, but differ on whether it ended June 6 or June 10
- Earlier examination schedule
- One report says the exam was scheduled for September 6, 2026, in two shifts; another says only that it was scheduled for September
Sources
CBSE CTET 2026 Application Window Reopens Today At ctet.nic.in; Apply Till September 1
Why CBSE Reopened CTET 2026 Application Window? Revised Exam Date Soon
CBSE postpones CTET 2026, reopens application window
CBSE Reopens CTET September 2026 Application Window; Exam Date Postponed
