CTET Admit Card 2026 and City Slip: Exam Is on 12–13 December, Not 9 October
Last updated: 1 October 2026. Verified against the official CTET Information Bulletin (September 2026) and CBSE’s public notice dated 14 September 2026.
Short answer: CBSE has moved the CTET September 2026 exam to 12 and 13 December 2026, through a notice dated 14 September at ctet.nic.in. The 9 October date was a claim circulating on a government-job WhatsApp channel, not an official date. The CTET city slip and admit card have not been released yet.
If you saw “CTET 9 October” somewhere, don’t plan your travel around it. This guide covers the real dates, what the city slip and admit card are, what to carry on exam day, and fixes for the problems candidates actually face.
Key Takeaways
- Official CTET exam date: 12 and 13 December 2026 (22nd edition).
- City slip: expected about 15 days before the exam, around 27–28 November. It will also show whether your exam is on 12 or 13 December.
- Admit card: downloadable two days before the exam, around 10 December.
- Exam city and date are allotted randomly. You cannot change them.
- Bring your own blue or black ballpoint pen. No pencil, no watch, no phone.
In this article: Latest Update | Why 9 October Is Wrong | City Slip | Admit Card | Exam Day Schedule | What to Carry | OMR Rules | Pattern | After the Exam | Common Problems and Fixes | CTET Kya Hai
CTET 2026 Latest Update (1 October 2026)
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| Original exam date | 6 September 2026 |
| Application window reopened | 25 August to 1 September (after a Supreme Court direction, per reports) |
| Correction window reopened | 7 to 10 September |
| Revised date notice | 14 September 2026 |
| New exam date | 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| City slip | Not released (expected around 27–28 November) |
| Admit card | Not released (expected around 10 December) |
The original exam was scheduled for 6 September 2026, with Paper II in the morning and Paper I in the evening. The postponement came after the Supreme Court directed CBSE to give eligible candidates who missed the deadline a fresh chance to apply. CBSE then reopened the application and correction windows.
Why CTET 9 October Is Wrong
Some reports earlier suggested 9 October, with an admit card on 4 October. Those were tentative, and CBSE had not issued official release dates for the city slip and admit card. The notice of 14 September replaced them. Always check ctet.nic.in before acting on a date from social media.
CTET City Slip 2026 Kab Aayegi? What Is It and When Will It Come?
The city slip tells you only your exam city. The admit card contains the examination centre details, while the city slip helps you arrange logistics.
- Release date: According to reports on CBSE’s 14 September notice, the city slip is due about 15 days before the exam, around 27–28 November 2026. It will tell you your exam city and whether your exam is on 12 or 13 December. CBSE has not said which paper falls on which day.
- Choice of city: There is no option to select an exam city on the portal. CBSE allots it randomly, and change requests are not accepted.
- Exam date: The same applies to the date. Requests to change the allotted date are not accepted either.
Book your train or bus only after you see your city on the slip.
CTET Admit Card 2026 Kab Aayega? Release Date and How to Download
The official information bulletin says the admit card can be downloaded two days before the exam. For 12 December, that means around 10 December. Some portals suggest an earlier date, so follow ctet.nic.in.
How to download:
- Go to ctet.nic.in.
- Click the admit card link when it is active.
- Log in with your application number, password and security pin, as in earlier cycles. Use the credentials you set during registration.
- Download and print it in good quality.
Check these details on your admit card:
- Name, father’s name, photo and signature
- Paper (I or II), language and subject
- Exam date, shift and reporting time
- Centre address
If anything differs from your confirmation page, contact the CTET Unit immediately. The phone is 011-24050477 and the email is ctet.cbse@nic.in. Mention your application number in the email.
CTET Exam Day Schedule
As per the official bulletin (for the original date), the timings are:
| Activity | Paper II (Morning) | Paper I (Evening) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to centre | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Admit card checking | 9:00 to 9:15 AM | 2:00 to 2:15 PM |
| Test booklet distributed | 9:15 AM | 2:15 PM |
| Seal opened | 9:25 AM | 2:25 PM |
| Gate closes | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Exam time | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Candidates who arrive after the test begins are not allowed in. For the December exam, reports say Paper II is again in the morning and Paper I in the afternoon, but confirm your timing on your own admit card.
Reach early. The bulletin says biometric authentication may be introduced at centres, so arriving well before the gate closes saves you time.
What to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre
- Printed admit card. Without a valid admit card, you will not be allowed to sit the exam.
- One original photo ID. Reports list Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or passport. Check your admit card for the exact list.
- Your own blue or black ballpoint pen. The Board will not supply pens.
- Disability certificate in original, if you need a scribe or extra time.
What Not to Carry
The bulletin prohibits:
- Books, notes, loose paper, geometry box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, eraser, whitener
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, health bands, pen drives
- Wrist watch, wallet, goggles, handbag, ornaments
- Tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks. Drinking water is the exception.
OMR Sheet Rules That Decide Your Result
Most avoidable mistakes happen here. As per the bulletin:
- Use only a ballpoint pen. OMR sheets filled with pencil are rejected.
- Darken one circle fully. More than one circle makes the answer invalid.
- You cannot change an answer. Eraser and whitener are not allowed.
- Check the test booklet code. If it does not match the OMR, tell the invigilator and get both replaced. Leaving the booklet code blank can lead to rejection.
- Sign the attendance sheet twice, at the start and when handing over the OMR.
- Do rough work only in the test booklet. Do not scribble on the OMR.
- Take the test booklet home only after the exam ends.
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
- Questions: 150 MCQs of 1 mark each, with no negative marking
- Duration: 2.5 hours per paper
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English)
- Pass mark: 60% or more
| Paper I (Classes 1 to 5) | Paper II (Classes 6 to 8) |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 | Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 |
| Mathematics: 30 | Mathematics and Science (60) or Social Studies (60) |
| Environmental Studies: 30 | Language I: 30 |
| Language I: 30 | Language II: 30 |
| Language II: 30 |
If you want to teach both levels, you must appear in both papers. The full syllabus is in the official information bulletin.
After the Exam: Answer Key, Result and Certificate
- Answer key: CBSE displays the OMR sheet and answer key on ctet.nic.in. The challenge window lasts a couple of days, and each challenge costs ₹1,000, refunded if accepted.
- Result: There is no re-evaluation. For the February 2026 session, CBSE released the result on 30 March 2026.
- Certificate: It is issued in DigiLocker and is valid for a lifetime. You can reappear to improve your score.
Common CTET Problems and Fixes
Is the CTET exam on 9 October?
Is the CTET exam on 9 October?
When will the CTET admit card come out?
The bulletin says two days before the exam, around 10 December.
When will the CTET city slip come out?
Reports on CBSE’s notice say about 15 days before the exam, around 27–28 November.
What is the difference between the city slip and the admit card?
The city slip shows only your city and date. The admit card shows your centre address, shift and reporting time.
Will my exam be on 12 or 13 December?
You will know from your city slip. CBSE allots dates and cities randomly, and it has not said which paper falls on which day.
Can I change my exam city or date?
No. Allotment is random, and CBSE does not accept change requests.
My admit card has a wrong name, photo or signature. What should I do?
Contact the CTET Unit immediately at 011-24050477 or ctet.cbse@nic.in with your application number. Correction windows are closed, so report it right away.
My name on the admit card does not match my ID. What now?
Invigilators check your admit card against your photo ID, so a mismatch can cause problems at entry. The bulletin asks you to enter your name as in your Class 10 certificate. If you see a mismatch, contact the CTET Unit before exam day.
I lost my application number. Can I still log in?
The bulletin says the Board is not responsible if you lose your registration, application or roll number. Save your confirmation page now.
I reached a few minutes late. Will I be allowed?
No. Candidates who arrive after the test begins are not permitted to sit. The bulletin lists traffic jams and train or bus delays as reasons candidates miss instructions, so plan your travel with a buffer.
Can I use a pencil or a gel pen?
No. Use a blue or black ballpoint pen only. Pencil OMRs are rejected.
Can I wear a watch?
No. Wrist watches are prohibited.
What if the exam centre has a problem?
In February 2026, CBSE cancelled Paper II at two centres in Vaishali, Bihar, for administrative reasons. A re-exam was held on 1 March for only the affected candidates, with revised admit cards.
I need a scribe. What must I bring?
Bring the original disability certificate or UDID card. As per the bulletin, eligible candidates get a scribe and 50 minutes of extra time.
Can I still apply or correct my form?
No. The reopened application window closed on 1 September, and the correction window ran from 7 to 10 September.
When will the result of the December exam come?
CBSE has not announced a result date. The result comes after the answer key and challenge window.
Is there negative marking?
No
CTET Kya Hai?
CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by CBSE. It makes you eligible to teach classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS and NVS, and in some other schools that accept it. Qualifying does not guarantee a job, as it is only one of the eligibility conditions. The certificate is valid for life.
Last-Week Checklist
- Save your application number and confirmation page.
- Print the admit card in two copies.
- Keep an original photo ID and two blue or black ballpoint pens.
- Plan to reach the centre before the entry time.
- Revise only. Do not start new topics.
Final Words
Wait for the official city slip and admit card, and ignore unconfirmed dates. Bookmark this page, because we will update it the moment CBSE releases them. If you are also preparing for the UP TET, see our UPTET Result 2026 update.
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