CTET correction window: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the correction window for CTET September 2026 applications, giving candidates a chance to fix errors in their forms before the rescheduled exam takes place. The window is open from September 7 to September 10 at the official website, ctet.nic.in.
This comes even as the board is yet to officially announce a revised exam date, after the original September 6 test was postponed following a Supreme Court order.
Why CTET September 2026 Was Postponed
CBSE had originally scheduled the 22nd edition of CTET for September 6, 2026, with September 5 kept as a reserve date. However, following directions from the Supreme Court, the exam was postponed to allow eligible candidates who had missed the earlier application deadline a fresh opportunity to apply. In compliance with this order, CBSE reopened the application window from August 25 to September 1, 2026.
Who Can Use the Correction Window
The current correction facility, open till September 10, is available to candidates who submitted their applications either during the original May-June window or the reopened August 25–September 1 window. This allows applicants to fix mistakes such as incorrect personal details, paper selection, or other application errors before the exam is conducted.
No correction requests will be accepted after September 10, 2026, so candidates with pending changes need to act within this window.
Has the New Exam Date Been Announced?
As of now, CBSE has not officially confirmed a revised exam date for CTET September 2026. While some reports have circulated online — including claims of an October 9 exam date with admit cards by October 4 — these have not been verified through an official CBSE notification. Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on the official CTET website for confirmed dates and to be cautious of unverified information shared through social media or messaging platforms.
CBSE has stated that updates regarding the exam date, city intimation slip, and admit card will be published on the official CTET portal in due course.
CTET Exam Pattern Recap
While waiting for the revised date, candidates can use this time to review the exam structure:
- Conducted in offline mode
- Each paper carries 150 questions and 150 marks
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Paper 1: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5
- Paper 2: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8
Why This Matters
CTET serves as the eligibility test for teaching positions in central government schools, including KVS and NVS, and is also recognised by several state governments and private institutions. The certificate carries lifetime validity, making the exam a significant milestone for aspiring teachers across the country. Given the scale of the exam — with past editions seeing over 18 lakh applicants — timely correction of application errors is important to avoid last-minute issues with admit card downloads or identity verification at the exam centre.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Complete any pending corrections before September 10
- Avoid relying on unofficial exam-date claims circulating online
- Regularly check ctet.nic.in for the official notification on the revised exam date, city slip, and admit card
FAQs
Question: Till when can candidates make corrections in the CTET September 2026 application form?
Answer: The correction window is open till September 10, 2026, at ctet.nic.in.
Question: Has CBSE announced the new CTET September 2026 exam date?
Answer: No, CBSE has not yet officially announced the revised exam date. Candidates should rely only on official CTET website updates.
Question: Why was the CTET September 2026 exam postponed?
Answer: The exam, originally scheduled for September 6, was postponed following a Supreme Court order directing CBSE to give a fresh opportunity to candidates who had missed the earlier application deadline.
