Opportunity for Submission of Online Applications for the 22nd Edition of CTET

Opportunity for Submission of Online Applications for the 22nd Edition of CTET

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). A total of 21 editions of CTET have been conducted so far. The result of 21st Edition of CTET was declared on 30th March 2026.

As notified vide Public Notice dated 08.05.2026, the online application process for the 22nd Edition of the CTET was open from 11.05.2026 to 10.06.2026.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its judgment in Review Petition (Civil) Diary No. 53434/2025 in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025, has emphasized the need to afford eligible teachers a reasonable opportunity to comply with the statutory requirement of acquiring the prescribed TET qualification.

In view of the aforesaid and in the larger interest of candidates, it has been decided to provide an opportunity to all eligible candidates who could not avail themselves of the earlier application window by opening the online application portal from 25.08.2026 to 01.09.2026.

Candidates who have already successfully completed and submitted their applications need not apply again.

The revised date of 22nd Edition of CTET examination will be announced after closure of the portal.