The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the re-examination date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 for candidates affected by the cancellation of the original Paper-II session in two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar. The re-exam will be conducted on 1 March 2026.
CTET Re-Exam Details and Centres
The decision to conduct a re-exam was taken after the Paper-II session of CTET February 2026 could not be held at the following examination venues due to “unavoidable circumstances”:
- Centre No. 125014 – Lakshya International Academy, Bardiha, Patepur, Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar-843110
- Centre No. 125016 – St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar, Keshopur, Vaishali, Bihar-844113
Only candidates originally allotted these centres are eligible to sit for the March 1 re-exam. CBSE has clarified that no further opportunity will be provided for these candidates in the 21st edition of the CTET February 2026.
CTET Admit Card and Official Instructions
Revised CTET 2026 admit cards will soon be made available for affected candidates. Aspirants can download the updated hall ticket by logging in with their credentials on the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in
Candidates are advised to:
- Download and print the revised admit card before the exam date.
- Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card to the examination centre.
- Report to the assigned centre on time, as late entry may not be permitted.
CBSE has also stated that requests for a change of exam centre or date will not be entertained under any circumstances for this re-examination cycle
What Is CTET and Why it Matters?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level qualifying examination conducted by CBSE for candidates seeking teaching positions in central government schools and other institutions that recognise CTET scores, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. The test assesses eligibility for teaching Classes I to VIII and is a mandatory requirement for appointment in many government-run schools. Affected candidates should remain updated with official notifications on the CTET website for any further instructions related to exam day guidelines and the subsequent release of answer keys and results.