The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) confirmed the schedule for the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 14 September 2026. This came through Notice No. CBSE/CTET/2026 on its official website. The examination will be held on 12 and 13 December 2026.
The notice does not release the admit card yet. It states that the exam city and date allotted to each candidate will appear on the CTET portal 15 days before the exam. The admit card itself will follow two days before the exam. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official CBSE CTET notice No. CBSE/CTET/2026 dated 14 September 2026. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
CBSE has fixed the CTET December 2026 exam for 12 and 13 December 2026. The exam city intimation slip is due on the CTET portal around 15 days before the exam, and the admit card around two days before the exam. Login credentials for the admit card have not been announced yet.
Quick Summary of CBSE CTET December 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), 22nd edition |
| Notice No. | CBSE/CTET/2026 |
| Notice Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Exam Date(s) | 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
How to Download the CTET Admit Card
The admit card is not live yet. CBSE has only announced a release window in this notice, not a download link.
Once available, the admit card will appear on the CTET portal, about two days before each exam date. The notice does not name the exact login credentials needed, such as an application number or date of birth. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the direct link and the credential details once CBSE adds them.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. Once the admit card is live, candidates should print a clear copy and keep a spare. Many exam centres do not accept a photo shown on a phone screen.
CTET December 2026 Exam Dates
| Exam Date |
|---|
| 12 December 2026 |
CBSE has not released shift names, exam timings or reporting details yet. The notice only confirms these two dates.
Important Links
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Official CTET Notice, dated 14 September 2026 | Public notice confirming the exam dates |
| CBSE Official Website | Source of the CTET portal and future updates |
| Admit Card Category | Other admit cards live on the site |
| Latest Jobs – All India | Pan-India recruitment and exam updates |
| Syllabus | CTET and other exam syllabus pages |
| Teaching Jobs | Teaching posts that ask for a CTET-qualified candidate |
FAQs on CBSE CTET December 2026
What are the CTET December 2026 exam dates?
CBSE will conduct the CTET on 12 and 13 December 2026. This is the 22nd edition of the exam. The dates are confirmed in Notice No. CBSE/CTET/2026, dated 14 September 2026.
When will the CTET December 2026 admit card be released?
CBSE has not announced an exact date. The notice states the admit card will be available on the CTET portal about two days before the exam. Candidates should watch the official website for the confirmed date.
When will the CTET 2026 exam city intimation slip come out?
The exam city and date allotted to each candidate will appear on the CTET portal around 15 days before the exam. This slip is separate from the admit card and comes out earlier.
Where can candidates download the CTET December 2026 admit card?
The admit card will be available on the CTET portal once released. CBSE has not yet published the login credentials needed, such as an application number or date of birth.
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