CTET Admit Card 2026 Expected: Exam Rescheduled to 12–13 December, City Slip & Download Link
At a glance
- StatusExam 12–13 Dec
- Exam12–13 Dec 2026
- OrganisationCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Quick Answer: CBSE has rescheduled the CTET exam, earlier set for 6 September 2026, to 12 and 13 December 2026, as per a public notice dated 14 September. The admit card is not out yet; it is expected at ctet.nic.in a few days before the exam, after the exam city slip. Paper I and Paper II will be held on these two days.
Important Dates
- Notification11 May 2026
- Original Exam Date06 September 2026 (rescheduled)
- Revised Exam Dates12 – 13 December 2026
- Exam City SlipExpected about 10–15 days before the exam
- Admit CardExpected a few days before the exam
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit ctet.nic.in when the admit card link is announced.
- Enter your application number and date of birth or password.
- Download the admit card, check your paper, shift and centre, and print it.
CTET December 2026 at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | CBSE |
| Papers | Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8) |
| Exam dates | 12 – 13 December 2026 |
| Shift timings | Printed on the admit card |
| Official website | ctet.nic.in |
Details on the Admit Card
- Name, roll number and application number
- Paper(s), date and shift
- Exam centre address and reporting time
- Photograph, signature and instructions
What to Carry
- Printed admit card
- Original photo ID
- Only the items your admit card instructions allow
What Happens Next
- Provisional answer key with an objection window after the exam
- Result and CTET certificate on DigiLocker
- The CTET certificate is valid for life
Important Links
| Download Admit Card (when live) | Click Here – Download Admit Card (when live) |
|---|---|
| CTET Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here – CTET Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Official Website | Click Here – Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CTET 2026 exam?
On 12 and 13 December 2026, after CBSE rescheduled it from 6 September 2026.
When will the CTET admit card come?
A few days before the exam on ctet.nic.in, after the exam city slip. CBSE has not announced an exact date yet.
CTET admit card kaise download karein?
ctet.nic.in par admit card link kholein, application number aur date of birth/password daalein, aur print nikaal lein.
Why was CTET postponed?
CBSE issued a public notice on 14 September 2026 rescheduling the exam to 12–13 December 2026.
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No. CTET has no negative marking.
How long is the CTET certificate valid?
For life.
Every date, fee and number on this page comes from the official notice or website (ctet.nic.in) and was last checked on 17 Oct 2026. Details can change, so confirm on the official website before applying or paying. Sarkari Job is not affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Spotted an error? See our corrections policy.