The CTET admit card 2026 for the December exam will be available only on the official site, ctet.nic.in. In its public notice dated 14 September 2026, CBSE said the 22nd edition of CTET will be held on 12 and 13 December 2026. The notice also said the exam city and date allotted to each candidate will be shown on the CTET portal 15 days before the exam, and the admit card with the centre details two days before.
So there are two downloads to watch for. First, check your city and date so you can plan travel. Then download the admit card itself, which is the only document that gets you into the exam hall. Nothing is sent by post.
Why the date moved to December
The 22nd edition was first notified for 6 September 2026. In a notice dated 25 August 2026, CBSE reopened applications from 25 August to 1 September 2026, citing a Supreme Court judgment on giving teachers a fair chance to acquire the TET qualification. The new dates of 12 and 13 December were announced after the portal closed. If you applied in either window, you do not need to apply again.
CTET December 2026 timeline
| Step | Timing as per CBSE |
|---|---|
| Exam city and date intimation | 15 days before the exam |
| Admit card with centre details | Two days before the exam |
| Exam | 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| OMR images and answer key | Announced later through a public notice |
The admit card window is short. Plan to download it as soon as it opens, so there is time to sort out any error with the CTET Unit before the exam. If your allotted centre is in a city you do not know, use the city intimation to book travel early, and keep a little extra time on the exam morning for finding the gate.
How to download the CTET admit card 2026
- Visit ctet.nic.in. Do not use links forwarded on chat groups.
- Click the admit card link for the December 2026 exam when it appears in the candidate activity or public notice area.
- Enter your application number and date of birth, or the password if the page asks for it, and the security pin.
- Check your photo, signature, paper, centre address and reporting time.
- Download the PDF and print it clearly. Keep a second copy.
Use the same steps for the city and date intimation page 15 days before the exam. That page does not give the full centre address, so it cannot replace the admit card.
City and date are allotted, not chosen
In the September 2026 bulletin, CBSE said there is no option to choose an exam city in the form. Cities are allotted at random, and where the exam runs over two days, the date is also allotted at random. Requests to change the city or date are not accepted for any reason. Plan travel as soon as your intimation appears.
Details to check on the admit card
- Name, roll number and application number.
- Photo and signature matching your confirmation page.
- Paper or papers you applied for: Paper I, Paper II or both.
- Language I and Language II as chosen.
- Date, shift, reporting time and centre address.
The bulletin says that if any particular, photo or signature differs from your confirmation page, you should contact the CTET Unit at once for correction. The CTET Unit's contact details on recent notices are telephone 011-24050477 and email [email protected].
Exam-day rules from the bulletin
- Report early: for the September 2026 schedule, the bulletin asked candidates to report 120 minutes before the paper, and nobody was allowed in after the start time. Follow the timings printed on your December admit card.
- Bring your own pen: a good quality black or blue ball point pen. CBSE does not supply pens, and OMR sheets filled with pencil are rejected.
- Not allowed: mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, watches, calculators, geometry or pencil boxes, wallets, handbags, goggles, ornaments, eatables and any written material.
- Biometrics: the bulletin warns that biometric checks may be used, so reach in time to avoid losing exam time.
- Scribe or extra time: eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities must show the original certificate or UDID card to the Centre Superintendent. The bulletin allows a scribe or 50 minutes of compensatory time for those who qualify.
Common problems and fixes
- Forgot application number: look at your confirmation page and the SMS or email sent when you applied. Use the forgot option on the login page if it is offered.
- Login keeps failing: type the date of birth in the format the page shows, re-enter the security pin, and try again later if the site is busy.
- Wrong photo or detail: contact the CTET Unit straight away, before the exam date.
- Admit card not showing: it is due two days before the exam, not earlier. Check the public notices for any change.
- Applied for both papers: check the date, shift and centre shown for each paper, since they are held in different shifts.
What comes after the exam
CBSE displays scanned OMR sheets and answer keys for a short challenge window, then declares the result. Our CTET answer key guide explains the fee and steps. If you are still revising, the CTET Paper I and II syllabus lists every topic with its marks. For eligibility and certificate rules, see the CTET exam hub . Teachers aiming for college posts can read about the UGC NET exam , and more hall ticket guides are on our admit card page .
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