CBSE Cancels CTET 2026 Paper 2 at Two Bihar Exam Centres Due to Issues

CBSE CTET 2026 Paper 2 has been cancelled at two examination centres in Bihar due to unavoidable circumstances. The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that affected candidates will be given another opportunity through a re-examination. The revised schedule will be communicated separately.

CTET 2026 Paper 2 Cancelled at Select Bihar Centres

The Central Board of Secondary Education confirmed that CTET 2026 Paper 2 could not be conducted at two centres located in Vaishali district (Hajipur), Bihar. The affected venues include one centre in Basmati Nagar and another at a private academy in the same region.

According to the official update, the examination was cancelled due to unavoidable issues that disrupted the conduct of the test. Candidates allotted to these centres were informed about the cancellation through an official communication issued on February 8, 2026.

Re-Examination to Be Held Within 15 Days

CBSE has assured candidates that a re-examination will be conducted within 15 days for all those who were assigned to the affected centres. The board stated that the revised examination date and timing will be shared directly with the concerned candidates.

The notification clarified that details regarding the re-test will be communicated separately, ensuring that candidates receive timely information without the need for re-registration.

CTET 2026 Examination Overview

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 is being conducted on February 7, 2026 and February 8, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode across 132 cities in India. The examination has seen a significant response this year, with over 25 lakh registrations recorded.

CTET is a national-level eligibility examination conducted by CBSE to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools and other recognised institutions.

CTET Exam Structure and Purpose

The CTET consists of two separate papers. Paper 1 is meant for candidates aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those seeking teaching roles in Classes 6 to 8. Both papers include multiple-choice questions covering areas such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and subject-specific content.

Qualifying CTET is a key requirement for recruitment in schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and several state and aided schools. The certificate is considered an essential credential for teaching aspirants across the country.

Candidates affected by the Paper 2 cancellation have been advised to wait for official communication from CBSE regarding the re-examination schedule and further instructions.