CTET 2026 Last Date: Candidates who wish to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 should apply as soon as possible. As per the released notification, candidates can fill the application form until December 18, 2025. The examination fee payment must also be completed before 11:59 PM on December 18. The online correction window for rectifying any errors in the application will be open from December 23 to December 26, 2025. Online registration can be done on the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), ctet.nic.in. This year, CTET 2026 will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The examination will be held in two shifts. The first shift will be from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the second shift will be from 2:30 PM to 5 PM.

How to Apply

• To apply for CTET 2026, candidates first need to visit the official website.
• They will have to complete a new registration by clicking on the CTET application link available on the homepage of the website.
• After this, candidates will need to fill in personal details such as their name, parents' names, and date of birth.
• During the application process, they will have to select the examination city and the language of the question paper (Hindi or English).
• Along with this, information related to Aadhaar number, category, gender, employment status, and educational qualifications must also be submitted.
• To complete the application, uploading an active mobile number, email ID, passport-size photograph, and signature is mandatory.