CTET important dates
Application windows and exam dates for CTET, current cycle and previous years.
Part of the CTET hub · conducted by CBSE.
Important Dates 2026
| Notification Date | 01-04-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-05-2026 |
UP TET vs CTET: Schedule and Application Pattern 2026
| Feature | UP TET | CTET |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UPSEB) | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Frequency per Year | Once (usually July–September) | Twice (usually February and July) |
| Can You Apply Simultaneously? | Yes | Yes |
| Jobs After Clearing | UP government and aided schools | Central schools (KVs, NVs) and some state schools |
| Syllabus Overlap | 60–70% common with CTET | 60–70% common with UP TET |