CBSE Announces Re-Examination for CTET 2026 Candidates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared a re-examination for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in 2026. This decision aims to provide relief to students who were unable to participate in the recently conducted exam due to technical difficulties or other disruptions at their examination centers.
Eligibility and Date for the Re-Exam
According to the official notice, the CTET Paper-2 re-exam is specifically scheduled for March 1, 2026. Only candidates who missed their original examination because of technical issues or other valid disruptions are eligible to apply. The board has made it clear that this re-exam is not open to those who successfully appeared in the initial test.
Examination Center Details and Admit Card
Affected candidates are required to appear at the same examination centers where the disruptions occurred. CBSE has advised students to regularly monitor the official website, ctet.nic.in, for precise details regarding their allotted center and reporting time. A new admit card will be issued for this re-exam, which can be downloaded using the candidate's registration number and date of birth. This card will include the address of the examination center and the mandatory reporting time.
List of Designated Re-Exam Centers
- Centre-1125014: Lakshya International Academy, Bardiha, Patepur, Vaishali, Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar-843110
- Centre-2125016: ST. John's Academy, Basmati Nagar Keshopur, PO- Baluka Ram Vaishali, Bihar-844113
Important Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates must adhere to strict guidelines for the re-exam. They are required to carry the new admit card for entry, as old admit cards will not be accepted. It is essential to report at least one hour before the exam commences. Valid photo identification, such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, or PAN card, along with a recent passport-sized photograph, is mandatory.
Electronic devices, including mobile phones, smart watches, and Bluetooth devices, are strictly prohibited inside the examination center. To support affected candidates, extra time will be provided, allowing them to focus on areas requiring improvement. The board has instructed all students to rely solely on official information from ctet.nic.in and avoid misleading sources.
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