The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the application window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 on June 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The exam is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2026, in 132 cities across India, with a contingency date of September 5 if the number of candidates necessitates it. The online application process began on May 11, 2026. Candidates are urged to review the eligibility criteria set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) before applying. Notably, the exam cities will be allocated randomly by CBSE, and applicants will not have the option to select their preferred cities. Additionally, requests for changing the allotted examination city will not be entertained. To apply, candidates must visit the official CTET website, complete the online form, upload necessary documents, pay the examination fee, and print the confirmation page for their records. The CTET 2026 results are anticipated by the end of October 2026, marking an important milestone for aspiring teachers in India.