CTET 2023 Application form for the January session will be released soon. Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a national level exam conducted by CBSE (Central Board of School Education) twice a year to shortlist eligible candidates for appointment as teachers from class 1 to class 8. Candidates may read the article for complete details regarding how to apply for CTET 2023 exam. The last date to apply for the CTET 2023 exam is 26th May 2023. The CTET Admit Card 2023 will be released on the official website of CTET, https://ctet.nic.in/ on 18th August 2023. The CTET 2023 exam will be held on 20th August 2023 (Sunday) in offline mode.
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CTET 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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As of 03 September 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released any official notification for CTET 2027.
As of 03 September 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released any official notification for CTET 2027. No application dates, exam schedule, or eligibility updates have been officially confirmed. The exam is conducted by CBSE, and based on the previous cycle — where the CTET December 2024 notification was released in October 2024 and the exam was held in January 2025 — candidates can tentatively expect the CTET 2027 notification to be published around October to November 2026, with the exam likely in January 2027. Aspirants preparing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2027 should regularly check ctet.nic.in for official announcements. In the meantime, candidates are advised to review the previous syllabus, gather required documents (mark sheets, photos, ID proof), and ensure their DigiLocker credentials are active to streamline the application process once registration opens.
- CTET 2027 official notification expected around October–November 2026 (CTET December 2024 notification released in October 2024)
- Online application/registration expected to open in October–November 2026 (last cycle: registration opened November 2024)
- Application correction window expected approximately 1–2 weeks after registration closes (based on previous cycles)
- CTET 2027 admit card expected 2–3 weeks before the exam date (tentative, based on past pattern)
- Exam likely to be conducted in January 2027 (CTET December 2024 was held in January 2025 — similar pattern expected)
- Result and certificate issuance expected approximately 4–6 weeks after the exam date (tentative, based on previous-year timelines)
Sources: CTET Official Website — CBSE
Here are the steps on how to apply for the CTET Exam 2023:
- Go to the official website of CTET, https://ctet.nic.in/.
- Click on the link “Application form for CTET 2023” on the home page.
- Click on the “New Candidate Registration” button.
- Read the important information carefully and tick the box given below.
- Fill in all the required details in the application form.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Preview and submit the application form.
CTET 2023 Application Form
The details regarding the application form of CTET 2023 exam are given below:
- The application form will be available in online mode on the official website.
- Candidates can make the correction in the application form through the application correction facility provided by the authority.
How to Apply for CTET 2023 Exam?
The complete procedure to apply for CTET 2023 is given below:
Registration
- Visit the official website of the authority.
- Then, Candidates may click on the “New Registration”.
- CTET 2020 Registration form will open on the screen.
- Candidates may read the details carefully and click on the checkbox at bottom of page.
- Then, click on “Click here to Proceed”.
- After clicking the button, the registration form will open.
- In the registration form, Candidates have to enter the details such as Name, gender, email id, mobile number, password etc.
- After submitting the details, candidates may submit the registration form and note the system-generated registration number & password for further use.
Login and Fill the Details
- Candidates may login using the registration number and password.
- After login, the CTET 2020 application form will appear on the screen.
- Click on “Complete Application Form” and start filling the details in the CTET application form.
- Candidates need to provide the following details in the application form:
- Candidate’s name
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Category
- Person with Disability
- Preference for language-1
- Preference for language-2
- Employment status
- Paper for which application is filled
- Minimum Qualification
- Qualifying exam
- Exam centre preference
- Question paper medium
- Educational details such as course name, year of passing, marks details etc.
- After filling the details, Candidates may click on the Submit button.
Uploading the Documents
- After filling the application details, candidates have to upload the necessary documents.
- The uploading documents should be in their prescribed format only.
- The documents to be uploaded by the candidate are:
- Photograph
- Signature
- The format and specifications of uploading documents are given below:
| Documents | Size | Dimensions |
| Photograph | 10-200 | 3.5 x 4.5 |
| Signature | 04-30 | 3.5 x 1.5 |
- After uploading the documents, candidates may enter the security pin and click on upload button.
Application Fee Payment
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for CTET 2027. Based on previous cycles, the exam is expected to continue in online (Computer Based Test) mode with two papers — Paper I for Classes I–V teachers and Paper II for Classes VI–VIII teachers. The marking scheme (1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking), syllabus, and eligibility criteria are also expected to remain broadly unchanged. Any revision to pattern, language options, application fee, or eligibility rules will be confirmed only after CBSE releases the official notification on ctet.nic.in. Students should treat all current details as tentative.
- After filling the details and uploading the documents, candidates have to pay the application fee.
- Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode as well as e-challan.
- The application fee can be paid in online mode via Debit card, Credit card or Net banking.
- Also, Candidates can pay the application fee through e-challan in any branch of Syndicate Bank/Canara Bank.
- The CTET 2020 application fee details are given in the table below:
| Category | CTET 2020 Application Fee | |
| For One Paper | For Two Papers | |
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
Submission of Application form
- After paying the application form fee, Candidates may click on the submit button.
- Then, Candidates will receive a system-generated confirmation page.
- Hence, the CTET 2020 application form is submitted by the candidate.
- Take a printout of the filled application form for further use.
CTET 2023 Application Form Correction
The details regarding the CTET 2023 application form correction are given below:
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 202 1application form correction facility will be provided.
- Candidates can make the correction in the application form by visiting the official website.
- Candidates can make the correction in limited fields only.
- Candidates may note that the authority provides only a one-time correction facility to correct the mistakes.
Steps for Correction in the CTET 2023 Application Form
Candidates can make the correction in the application form through the following steps:
- Step 1 – Visit the official website of the authority.
- Step 2 – Click on the “CTET application form Correction” link.
- Step 3 – Then login by entering the application number, date of birth and security pin.
- Step 4 – Click on “Proceed for Correction” button.
- Step 5 – Then make the correction in the application form.
- Step 6 – After making the corrections, click on submit button.
- Step 7 – The corrections will be successfully submitted after clicking on the submit button.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CTET 2027 notification be released?
No official notification date has been announced yet. Based on the previous cycle (CTET December 2024 notification released in October 2024), the CTET 2027 notification is tentatively expected around October–November 2026. Check ctet.nic.in for official updates.
When will CTET 2027 application/registration start?
CBSE has not confirmed any registration date yet. Based on past patterns, registration is expected to open around October–November 2026, shortly after the official notification is released.
What is the expected exam date for CTET 2027?
No official exam date has been declared. Historically, CTET has been held in January following an October–November notification. CTET 2027 is tentatively expected in January 2027, but this is not confirmed.
What is the official website to apply for CTET 2027?
The official website for CTET application and all related notices is ctet.nic.in, maintained by CBSE. Candidates should apply only through this portal once registration opens.
What documents are required to apply for CTET 2027?
While the 2027 requirements are not yet officially announced, previous cycles required: a scanned photograph and signature, Class 10/12 mark sheets, graduation/B.Ed degree certificates, a valid ID proof, and a caste/disability certificate (if applicable). Candidates should keep these ready.
Is there negative marking in CTET 2027?
Based on previous CTET cycles, there is no negative marking. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. This has not changed in recent years, but official confirmation for 2027 will come only with the notification.
What is the eligibility criteria for CTET 2027?
No changes to eligibility have been officially announced. Historically, candidates need a senior secondary qualification plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (for Paper I) or a graduation degree plus B.Ed (for Paper II). Confirm with the official notification on ctet.nic.in.
How long is the CTET certificate valid?
As per the last official update from CBSE, the CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime. This was changed from the earlier 7-year validity, but candidates should verify with the 2027 notification for any further policy update.
