CTET 2026 Paper-II Re-Exam Notice, Revised Date Announced

The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued an important update regarding the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. While the exam was conducted smoothly across most centres on 7th and 8th February 2026, Paper-II could not be held at two specific centres in Vaishali district, Bihar.

Now, CBSE has released a public notice confirming the revised date for the affected candidates. If you were allotted one of these centres, this update directly concerns you.

CTET 2026 Paper-II Re-Exam Notice Out

As per the official notice dated 24.02.2026, CBSE confirmed that CTET Paper-II was successfully conducted at 1801 out of 1803 examination centres across the country. Due to administrative and unavoidable circumstances, the exam could not be conducted at these locations on 07 February 2026. CBSE has acknowledged the inconvenience and has now arranged a re-examination exclusively for candidates allotted to these two centres. The disruption was limited to only two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar.

CTET 2026 Paper-II Re-Exam Notice Out

CTET Exam Revised Date Announced for Bihar Centres

The revised date for CTET 2026 Paper-II at the above-mentioned Bihar centres is 01 March 2026 (Sunday).  The re-exam will be conducted at the same centres originally allotted to candidates. There will be no change in venue. Candidates must note that this is a special arrangement only for those who could not appear due to the exam not being conducted at their assigned centres. The affected centres are:

• 125014 – Lakshya Academy, Bardiha, Patepur, Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar – 843110
• 125016 – St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar, Keshopur, PO Baluka Ram, Vaishali, Bihar – 844113

Revised CTET Admit Card 2026

CBSE will soon make the revised admit cards available in the candidates’ application login on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. Without the updated admit card, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted. Here’s what affected candidates must do:

• Log in to the CTET application portal.
• Download the revised admit card once released.
• Check the exam date, centre details, and reporting time carefully.
• Carry the revised admit card to the exam centre on 01 March 2026.

All CTET 2026 Applicants Need to Appear for Re-Exam?

No. Candidates who appeared successfully at any other centre across India do not need to take any further action. Their exam process remains unchanged. Only candidates who were allotted the following two centres in Vaishali, Bihar need to appear for the re-exam:

• Centre Code 125014
• Centre Code 125016

Important Instructions Issued by CBSE

CBSE has made its position very clear as mentioned below. This means candidates must strictly follow the revised schedule.

• The re-exam will be held only on 01 March 2026.
• No further opportunity will be given in the 21st edition of CTET.
• Requests for change of exam centre will not be entertained.
• Requests for change of exam date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

What Should CTET Aspirants Do Now?

If you were allotted one of the two affected centres, act promptly. First, keep checking the official CTET website regularly for the revised admit card link. Second, download the new admit card as soon as it is available. Third, prepare as per the Paper-II syllabus without assuming any further changes.

This re-exam is your only opportunity in this edition of CTET. Missing it will mean waiting for the next cycle. For all other candidates, there is no change in status. You can simply wait for further updates regarding answer keys and results.

Why This Update Matters

CTET is a qualifying examination for teaching positions in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and other institutions that accept CTET certification. Even a minor disruption can impact thousands of teaching aspirants. By announcing a prompt re-examination, CBSE has ensured fairness and equal opportunity for affected candidates.