CTET Eligibility 2026 and Validity of Certificate: Application Portal Reopened

CTET Eligibility 2026 and Validity of Certificate: Application Portal Reopened

CTET September 2026: The application portal for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 has been reopened. Eligible candidates who wish to appear for CTET Paper I or Paper II can submit their applications through the official CTET portal.

Last Date to Apply: 1 September 2026

CTET Paper I Eligibility – Classes I to V

Candidates seeking eligibility for teaching Classes I to V may generally qualify through any of the following routes:

• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
• Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed., as per applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
• Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).

CTET Paper II Eligibility – Classes VI to VIII

Candidates seeking eligibility for teaching Classes VI to VIII may generally qualify through the following routes:

• Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed., as per applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET Certificate Validity – Lifetime

The CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can make for acquiring a CTET certificate.

A candidate who has already qualified CTET can also appear for the examination again to improve his/her score.

CTET September 2026 – Important Date

Particular	Details
Examination	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026
Application Status	Portal Reopened
Last Date to Apply	1 September 2026
Certificate Validity	Lifetime

Apply for CTET September 2026

Eligible candidates are advised to complete the application process before the last date and carefully check the official information bulletin regarding eligibility, documents, fees and other requirements.

Official CTET Website:
https://ctet.nic.in/

Important: Candidates should verify their eligibility from the official CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin and applicable NCTE regulations before submitting the application form.

Also Read: CTET Eligibility, Paper I & Paper II Qualifications, Certificate Validity and Latest Application Updates.