The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the CTET February 2026 re-exam date for candidates affected by the cancellation of the examination held on February 7–8, 2026, at specific centres in Vaishali (Hajipur). The re-examination will now be conducted on March 1, 2026.
The affected centres include:
- 125016 – St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar
- 125014 – Lakshya International Academy
The cancellation was made due to “unavoidable circumstances,” and only candidates allotted to these centres are required to appear for the re-exam.
CTET 2026 Revised Admit Card Details
CBSE has informed that the revised CTET admit card for affected candidates will be made available shortly in the candidates’ application log-in portal. Aspirants must download the updated hall ticket from the official website: ctet.nic.in.
“All the candidates who were allotted the above centres are hereby informed to download the revised admit card from their application log-in through the CTET website i.e. ctet.nic.in and appear in the examination accordingly,” the official notice stated.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the updated exam date, reporting time, exam centre details, and instructions mentioned in the revised admit card.
Important Instructions for Affected Candidates
- Only candidates specified in the official notification must appear for the re-examination.
- No further opportunity will be provided to appear in the 21st edition of CTET.
- Requests for change of exam centre or date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Candidates should rely only on official CTET communication channels for updates.
CTET 2026 Answer Key & OMR Sheet Update
After the completion of the examination process, CBSE will release:
- Provisional Answer Keys
- Scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets
Once published, candidates will be able to access both the response sheet and answer key through the official portal ctet.nic.in and raise objections (if applicable) within the specified window.
Quick Reference Summary
| Event | Details |
| Exam Name | CTET February 2026 (21st Edition) |
| Affected Centres | 125016 & 125014 (Hajipur, Vaishali) |
| Original Exam Dates | February 7–8, 2026 |
| Re-Exam Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Revised Admit Card | To be available soon in login portal |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
About CTET
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level qualifying examination conducted by CBSE for candidates aspiring to become teachers in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs), and other institutions accepting CTET scores. Clearing CTET is mandatory for eligibility in several government and aided schools across India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Why is the CTET February 2026 re-exam being conducted? |
| The exam was cancelled at two Hajipur centres due to unavoidable circumstances. |
| What is the new CTET re-exam date? |
| The re-examination will be held on March 1, 2026. |
| Who needs to appear for the CTET re-exam? |
| Only candidates allotted to the specified Hajipur centres mentioned in the notice. |
| Where can I download the revised CTET admit card? |
| From the official website ctet.nic.in through the candidate login portal. |
| Can I request a change of exam centre or date? |
| No, requests for centre or date changes will not be entertained. |
| Will there be another chance if I miss the re-exam? |
| No, no further opportunity will be given in the 21st edition of CTET. |
| When will the CTET 2026 answer key be released? |
| CBSE will release the provisional answer key after the examination. |
| Will OMR sheets be made available? |
| Yes, scanned images of OMR answer sheets will be uploaded on ctet.nic.in. |
The announcement of the CTET February 2026 re-exam on March 1 ensures that affected candidates receive a fair opportunity to complete their examination. Aspirants must promptly download the revised admit card from ctet.nic.in, verify details, and strictly follow instructions mentioned in the official notice. For further updates regarding answer keys and results, regularly visit the official CTET website and bookmark this page for timely notifications, for more details CLICK HERE
