CTET July 2026 Notification has been released by CBSE. Candidates who want to become teachers can apply online for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary).
đĸ CTET July 2026 Overview
| Organization | CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
đ Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 2026
- Apply Online Start: May 2026
- Last Date: June 2026
- Exam Date: July 2026
đ¯ Eligibility Criteria
For Paper 1 (Class 1â5)
- 12th pass with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed
For Paper 2 (Class 6â8)
- Graduate with B.Ed
đ Also Check: IBPS PO 2026 Notification
đ° Application Fee
- General / OBC: âš1000 (Single Paper)
- Both Papers: âš1200
- SC / ST: âš500
đ Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| Math / Science / Social | 60 |
đ Qualifying Marks
- General: 60% (90 Marks)
- SC / ST / OBC: 55%
đ Important Links
đ Apply Online for CTET July 2026
đĸ Why This Exam is Important?
CTET is mandatory for candidates who want to become teachers in central government schools like KVS, NVS and other institutions. It opens the door to teaching careers across India.
đĄ Tip: Focus on pedagogy and teaching concepts. CTET is concept-based, not just memory-based.
