The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to publish the official Exam City Intimation Slip (Pre-Admit Card) for the 22nd Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET September 2026). Candidates who registered for Paper 1 (Classes I–V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII) across 132 test cities in India can track their allotted test city status and admit card updates on the official portal at ctet.nic.in.
CBSE CTET September 2026 Exam Schedule & Key Highlights
CBSE conducts CTET as a national-level eligibility examination in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode across two daily shifts. Important examination details are summarized below:
- Conducting Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Official Website: ctet.nic.in
- CTET 2026 Exam Date: September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam City Intimation Slip Release: Expected late August 2026 (~10 days before exam)
- Official Hall Ticket / Admit Card Release: Expected early September 2026 (2 to 3 days before exam)
- Test Cities Covered: 132 Cities Nationwide
- Certificate Validity: Lifetime validity for teaching recruitment eligibility
CTET September 2026 Exam Shift Timings & Paper Details
The examination will be held in two separate offline shifts on the same day:
- Paper II (Upper Primary Level – Classes VI to VIII):
- Reporting Time: 7:30 AM
- Exam Duration: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (2 Hours 30 Minutes)
- Paper I (Primary Level – Classes I to V):
- Reporting Time: 12:30 PM
- Exam Duration: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Difference Between City Intimation Slip & Final Admit Card
Candidates must understand the distinct purpose of both pre-exam documents issued by CBSE:
- CTET City Intimation Slip (Pre-Admit Card): Displays only the candidate's name, application number, photo, and allotted examination city. It helps outstation candidates plan their travel early. It cannot be used as an entry pass to the exam center.
- CTET Official Admit Card: Contains the exact examination center name, detailed venue address, roll number, shift timing, reporting time, and mandatory candidate instructions. Must be brought in printed format on exam day.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download CTET City Slip & Hall Ticket
Aspirants can follow these steps on the official CBSE portal to access their documents:
- Navigate to the official portal at ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the link reading "View Centre City for CTET Sep-2026" or "Download Admit Card CTET Sep-2026".
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN (Captcha).
- Click on the "Submit" button to view your dashboard.
- Check the allotted exam city / center address and download the PDF.
- Print out a clear copy on A4 paper along with a valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License) for exam day verification.