The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) opened the application correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026) on December 23 . Applicants who submitted their forms can edit details online at ctet.nic.in . The correction window will close on December 26 . This marks the final opportunity for candidates to modify their applications.
The CTET 2026 examination is scheduled for February 8 . The test will be conducted in two shifts. Each shift is 2.5 hours long. The first shift runs from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The second shift is from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Once the CTET correction window closes on December 26, no further edits to the application form will be permitted. CBSE expects to issue CTET admit cards in the first week of February, likely on February 6 . The CTET February 2026 exam saw 25.3 lakh registrations . This number increased from 20.25 lakh in July 2024 and 16.72 lakh in December 2024.
CTET 2026: Editable Fields
Applicants can make corrections to the following details in their CTET application form:
- Candidate’s Name
- Father’s and Mother’s Names
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- Address
- Phone and Email ID
- Paper Selection (Paper I or Paper II), including language options I and II. This is subject to city capacity.
- Institution, College, or University Name
The board stated that candidates cannot edit their exam city choices. Cities will be allotted randomly by CBSE.
How to Edit CTET Application Form
Follow these instructions to modify the CBSE CTET registration form:
- Go to the official CBSE CTET website: ctet.nic.in .
- Click on the “CTET Feb 2026: Online corrections” link found on the homepage.
- Enter your CTET application number and password into the designated fields.
- The submitted application form will display on your screen.
- Locate and edit any incorrect fields as needed.
- Review the entire CTET form carefully for accuracy before submitting the changes.
CTET is a national-level examination. It evaluates candidates for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. These roles are within central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions that recognize CTET scores.