CTET September 2026 Correction Form

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes I to VIII in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and CISF schools. CTET September 2026 Correction Form is a facility provided to candidates who have already submitted their CTET application forms but need to modify certain details before the examination. The correction window typically allows changes to personal details, category, subject selections, exam centre preferences, and uploaded documents. Candidates who qualify CTET receive a certificate valid for lifetime (as per recent amendments), making them eligible to apply for teaching positions in central government schools across India. The CTET exam is conducted in two papers - Paper I for Classes I-V teachers and Paper II for Classes VI-VIII teachers, and candidates can appear for both papers if desired.

Important Dates

Vacancy Information

Note: CTET is an eligibility test, not a recruitment exam. There are no fixed vacancies. Successful candidates become eligible to apply for teaching positions in various central government schools when vacancies are announced separately by recruiting bodies like KVS, NVS, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Paper I (Classes I to V):

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE Regulations, 2002), OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)

For Paper II (Classes VI to VIII):

• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE Regulations, 2002), OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (Special Education), OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed

Age Limit

Note: There is no upper age limit for CTET examination. Age relaxation is not applicable as there is no maximum age cap.

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• A citizen of India, OR
• A subject of Nepal, OR
• A subject of Bhutan, OR
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling, OR
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

How to Apply

Correction Process Steps:

1. Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in
2. Click on the "CTET September 2026 Correction Window" link on the homepage
3. Enter your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth to login
4. Review your application form details carefully
5. Click on the "Edit" or "Correction" option for fields that are allowed to be modified
6. Make necessary corrections to details such as:

• Personal information (Name, Father's/Mother's Name, Date of Birth - if allowed)
• Category selection
• Subject/Paper selection
• Exam centre preference
• Upload corrected photograph/signature if required

1. Pay additional correction fee if applicable (typically ₹200 per correction)
2. Review all corrections made before final submission
3. Click on "Submit" button to save corrections
4. Take a printout of the corrected application form for future reference
5. Download and save the confirmation page

Application Fees (Typical / Indicative)

Payment Mode: Online payment through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI

Important Note: Not all fields may be editable during the correction window. Typically, fundamental details like category and date of birth may require documentary proof or may not be changeable.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Candidates must appear for CTET written examination which consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Paper I is for candidates intending to teach Classes I to V, while Paper II is for Classes VI to VIII. Candidates can appear for both papers.

1. Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure minimum 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify the CTET examination. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), the minimum qualifying percentage is 55% (82.5 out of 150 marks).

1. Certificate Issuance: Successful candidates who meet the qualifying criteria are issued a CTET Qualification Certificate by CBSE, which is valid for lifetime (as per latest amendments). This certificate serves as eligibility proof for applying to teaching positions.

1. Recruitment by Other Bodies: CTET qualification is a mandatory eligibility criterion for recruitment to teaching positions in central government schools. Actual recruitment is conducted separately by organizations like KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti), and other central government schools through their own recruitment processes.

1. Document Verification: During actual recruitment drives by hiring organizations, candidates must present their CTET certificate along with original educational qualification documents, experience certificates, and other required credentials for verification.

Examination Pattern

Paper I (For Classes I to V)

Paper II (For Classes VI to VIII)

Negative Marking

• No negative marking in CTET examination
• Each question carries 1 mark
• All questions are compulsory
• Questions are objective type with four options, one correct answer
• Medium of examination: Available in 20 languages including English and Hindi

Detailed Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy (Both Papers)

• Child Development (Primary School Child)
• Concept of development and its relationship with learning
• Principles of child development
• Influence of heredity and environment
• Socialization processes
• Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
• Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
• Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
• Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
• Language and Thought
• Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice
• Individual differences among learners
• Differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc.
• Concept of Inclusive Education
• Understanding learners with special needs
• Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds
• Addressing learning difficulties and impairment
• Learning and Pedagogy
• How children think and learn
• Motivation and learning
• Factors contributing to learning
• Cognition and Emotions
• Contribution of personal and social context
• Learning as a social activity
• Teaching-learning strategies
• National Curriculum Framework (2005) and Learning
• Evaluation and Assessment

Language I & Language II (Both Papers)

• Language Comprehension
• Unseen passages with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability
• Pedagogy of Language Development
• Learning and acquisition of language
• Principles of language teaching
• Role of listening and speaking
• Function of language and how children use it as a tool
• Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language
• Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom
• Language skills
• Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency
• Teaching-learning materials
• Remedial teaching

Mathematics (Paper I)

• Content
• Geometry
• Shapes and Spatial Understanding
• Solids around Us
• Numbers (up to 5-digit numbers)
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication and Division
• Measurement (Weight, Time, Volume, Temperature, Length, Area)
• Money
• Patterns
• Data Handling
• Pedagogical Issues
• Nature of Mathematics and Logical thinking
• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
• Language of Mathematics
• Community Mathematics
• Evaluation and Remedial Teaching
• Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

Environmental Studies (Paper I)

• Content
• Family and Friends (Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants)
• Food (Sources, Components, Cleanliness)
• Shelter (Materials, Construction, Different types of houses)
• Water (Sources, Importance, Conservation)
• Travel (Modes of travel, Communication)
• Things We Make and Do (Materials and their properties, Making things)
• Pedagogical Issues
• Concept and scope of EVS
• Significance of EVS, integrated EVS
• Environmental Studies and Environmental Education
• Learning Principles
• Scope and relation to Science and Social Science
• Approaches to presenting concepts
• Activities and Experiments
• Discussion, CCE, Teaching materials

Mathematics & Science (Paper II)

• Mathematics Content
• Number System (Natural, Whole, Integers, Rational, Real numbers)
• Algebra (Expressions, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations)
• Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles)
• Mensuration (Area and Perimeter, Surface Area and Volume)
• Data Handling (Statistics, Probability)
• Science Content
• Food, Materials, The World of the Living
• Moving Things, People and Ideas, How Things Work
• Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources
• Pedagogical Issues
• Nature of Science and Mathematics
• Problem-solving and reasoning ability
• Approaches to teaching Science and Mathematics
• Innovation in teaching methods
• Evaluation and Assessment

Social Studies/Social Science (Paper II)

• Content
• History (Indian civilization, culture, colonialism, nationalism)
• Geography (Resources, climate, physical features, environment)
• Social and Political Life (Democracy, government, social justice, Constitution)
• Economics (Production, exchange, money, livelihood)
• Pedagogical Issues
• Concept and nature of Social Science
• Classroom processes, activities and discourse
• Developing critical thinking
• Inquiry and empirical evidence
• Problems of teaching Social Science
• Sources (primary and secondary)
• Projects and activities
• Evaluation

Salary Structure

Note: CTET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam. Salary details below are typical/indicative for teachers recruited in central government schools like KVS/NVS after clearing CTET.

Additional Benefits:

• Children Education Allowance
• Medical facilities and reimbursement
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and GPF benefits
• Annual increments as per 7th Pay Commission
• Grade Pay and promotional benefits

Note: Actual salary depends on the recruiting organization (KVS, NVS, Army Schools, etc.), level of post (PRT/TGT/PGT), and location of posting.

After qualifying CTET and joining as a teacher in central government schools like KVS or NVS, career progression follows a structured path with promotions from PRT (Primary Teacher) to TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) to PGT (Post Graduate Teacher), and eventually to Vice Principal and Principal positions based on experience, performance, and additional qualifications. Teachers also receive regular pay increments under the 7th Pay Commission structure, and can pursue higher education or specialized training programs for enhanced career prospects and leadership roles in the education sector.

CTET September 2026 Admit Cards will be released approximately 7-10 days before the examination date on the official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth. The admit card contains crucial information including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre details, paper opted for, reporting time, and important examination instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) to the examination centre.

CTET September 2026 results are typically declared within 4-6 weeks after the examination date on the official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check their results by entering their Roll Number and Date of Birth in the result portal. The result displays the candidate's score in each section, total marks obtained, and qualifying status. Successful candidates can download their CTET Certificate (valid for lifetime) from the DigiLocker portal or CBSE website approximately 4-6 weeks after result declaration. The certificate mentions the paper(s) qualified and percentage of marks obtained.

CTET follows an absolute qualifying system rather than relative cutoffs. Candidates must score minimum 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify for General/OBC/EWS categories, and 55% marks (82.5 out of 150) for SC/ST/PwD categories. Since there is no negative marking and no competition for limited seats (as it's an eligibility test), the qualifying marks remain constant across all sessions. Typically, candidates scoring 95+ marks are considered to have performed excellently, while those scoring 90-95 marks have a good performance. Category-wise, General candidates should target 95+ for competitive advantage in subsequent recruitment drives, while reserved category candidates should aim for 85+ marks.

CTET Examination Centres

CTET is conducted across India in multiple cities covering all states and union territories:

North India: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, Agra, Meerut, Dehradun, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar

South India: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Hyderabad, Warangal, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur

East India: Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Goa

Northeast India: Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, Kohima, Itanagar

Islands & UTs: Port Blair, Lakshadweep (special arrangements)

Candidates can select up to 4 exam centre preferences in order of priority during application. Final allotment depends on availability and is communicated through the admit card.