The exam, originally scheduled for September, has been pushed to 12-13 December 2026. Why? Because the Supreme Court stepped in. Yep; the highest court in the land said, ‘Wait, give those who missed the deadline another shot.’ So CBSE listened. Now, over a lakh aspirants get a second chance to write one of India’s most important teacher exams. Admit cards drop 15 days before the exam; so mark your calendars. Paper II (morning) is for classes 6-8, Paper I (afternoon) for classes 1-5. No negative marking. 150 MCQs. 2.5 hours. Simple rules; but discipline matters. Reach 30 mins early. Carry ID + admit card. No phones. No stress; just strategy. If you’re prepping, this is your signal: it’s time to lock in your plan. The window is open. The goal is clear. The exam won’t wait; but you’ve got until December to get it right.