The Central Board of Secondary Education confirms the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held across two days in December 2026.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam will be conducted on 12th and 13th December 2026. The public notice, issued on 14th September 2026, confirms the two-day window for the nationwide teacher eligibility examination.
Exam City Details to be Released 15 Days Before Test
Candidates awaiting their exam center allocations will need to wait until the final fortnight. According to the official notice, information regarding the examination city and the specific date allotted to each candidate will be made available on the CTET portal 15 days before the examination. This means candidates can expect to see their city intimation slips around late November 2026.
- Notice Date: 14 September 2026
- Exam City & Date Allotment: 15 days before the exam (expected late November 2026)
- Admit Card Release: 2 days before the exam (expected 10 December 2026)
- Exam Dates: 12 and 13 December 2026
Admit Cards Available Just Two Days Before Exam
In a significant update for candidates, the board has confirmed that the Admit Card will be released just two days before the examination. The admit card will contain details of the Examination Centre. Candidates must download it from the official CTET portal. With only a 48-hour window to download the hall ticket, aspirants are advised to keep their registration credentials ready and monitor the portal closely.
Two-Day Window for 22nd Edition
The decision to hold the exam over two days mirrors previous editions where large candidate pools are accommodated across multiple shifts. The 22nd edition continues the tradition of conducting the test nationwide. The exam is a prerequisite for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools under the Central government, as well as schools affiliated with CBSE.
Why the 15-Day City Intimation Matters
The 15-day advance notice of the exam city is a critical window for candidates to make travel and logistical arrangements. Since the exact date (either 12th or 13th December) is also allotted at this stage, candidates planning inter-city travel can book tickets accordingly. The board has not yet released the application correction window or the exact number of registered candidates for this edition.
- CBSE confirms CTET 22nd Edition on 12 and 13 December 2026.
- Exam city and date allotment to be available 15 days prior to the exam.
- Admit cards to be released only 2 days before the exam date.
- Notice issued on 14 September 2026 via F. No. CBSE/CTET/2026.
- All updates will be hosted exclusively on the official CTET portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The CBSE has announced that the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held on 12th and 13th December 2026.
Information regarding the examination city and the specific date allotted to each candidate will be made available on the CTET portal 15 days before the examination.
The Admit Card, containing details of the Examination Centre, will be made available for download from the CTET portal two days before the examination.
All relevant details, including the exam city information and the downloadable admit card, will be hosted on the official CTET portal.
The public notice regarding the conduct of the 22nd edition of CTET was issued under F. No. CBSE/CTET/2026, dated 14th September 2026.
What Aspirants Should Do Next
With the exam dates now public, candidates should align their revision schedules for the December window. The most immediate action is to ensure login credentials for the CTET portal are active and accessible. Since the admit card window is extremely short—just 48 hours—checking the portal daily starting the first week of December is advisable. The board has not announced any changes to the exam pattern or syllabus for this edition.
The confirmation of the December dates brings clarity to thousands of teaching aspirants across the country. While the two-day window allows for logistical management, the tight timeline for the admit card demands vigilance. Keep an eye on the official portal for the city intimation slip, which remains the first concrete step in the final phase of the examination process.
