CTET 2026 exam postponed from September 6. Check reopened application dates, eligibility for fresh applicants, existing application validity, and new exam date updates.
CTET 2026 Exam Postponed
CTET 2026 Exam: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) was scheduled to be held by the CBSE on 6 September 2026. However, it has now been postponed. The new date for the examination will be announced shortly. Candidates will now have another opportunity to apply. A notice regarding the postponement of the examination has also been issued.
Apply for CTET 2026 from 25 August to 1 September
Candidates for the CTET exam can apply from 25 August 2026 to 1 September 2026. While the news of the exam's postponement caused inconvenience for students, those who for any reason were unable to apply have been given a second chance.
Do Existing CTET Applicants Need to Apply Again?
Candidates who have already applied do not need to apply again. Their previous application will be considered valid.
When Will the New CTET 2026 Exam Date Be Announced?
The new exam date has not yet been released by the CBSE. It will be announced shortly. According to the CBSE, the new exam date will be released after the application portal has closed. Candidates should therefore keep an eye on the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Decision taken following Supreme Court directive
The decision to postpone the exam and reopen the window was taken in line with the Supreme Court's directive and in the best interests of the candidates. The court had stressed the need to provide eligible teachers with a fair and adequate opportunity to acquire the required TET qualification.
Author : Krishan Jaswal
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