The Central Board of School Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Paper 2 examination for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 at two centres in Vaishali, Bihar. The decision impacts candidates scheduled to take the exam at St. John’s Academy and Lakshya International Academy. CBSE cited unavoidable circumstances for the cancellation.
CTET Paper 2 Re-examination Announced
A re-examination will be conducted for affected candidates within 15 days. CBSE will communicate the revised schedule directly to these individuals. Paper 2, which assesses candidates for teaching positions from Classes 6 to 8, was successfully held at 1,801 out of 1,803 centres nationwide.
CTET 2026 Exam Details
The CTET 2026 examination is being administered over two days, February 7 and 8. The exam utilizes an offline OMR-based format and is being held in 140 cities across India. Paper 2 takes place in the morning shift, followed by Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5) in the afternoon shift.
Exam Participation and Eligibility
A record 25,30,436 candidates registered for the February CTET 2026 session. The exam is offered in 20 languages. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, ctet.nic.in, using their application number and password. Admit cards were released on February 5. A printed copy and a valid photo ID are required at the exam centre.
CTET as a Qualifying Exam
CTET is a qualifying examination. Candidates who pass become eligible to apply for teaching roles in various government schools. This includes central government institutions like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), as well as state and Union Territory schools. It also serves as eligibility for recruitments through bodies such as DSSSB.