The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced a re-examination date for candidates affected by the cancellation of the CTET Paper-II exam at two specific centres in Bihar. As per the latest public notice released on 24th February 2026, the CTET Paper-II Re-Exam is scheduled to be conducted on 1st March 2026.
Candidates who were allotted centres 125014 and 125016 are hereby informed to download their revised admit cards from the official CTET website and appear for the examination. No further opportunity will be provided to these candidates for the 21st Edition of CTET.
CTET Re-Exam Date 2026 Out for Paper-II at ctet.nic.in
The CBSE has decided to conduct the re-examination for the 21st Edition of CTET (Paper-II) on 1st March 2026 (Sunday) exclusively for candidates whose exams were disrupted at two centres in the Vaishali district of Bihar. The examination was originally scheduled for 7th & 8th February 2026 but was not conducted at these specific locations due to administrative reasons. The Board has clarified that requests for a change of centre or date will not be entertained, and this is the final chance for affected candidates to appear for this edition of the exam. The revised admit cards will be available for download shortly on the official website.
CTET Re-Exam 2026: Overview
The official notice regarding the re-examination for Paper-II has been released by the CBSE. Affected candidates can find the key exam details below in the table.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – 21st Edition |
| Reason for Re-Exam | Exam not conducted at two centres due to administrative reasons |
| Affected Centres | 125014 – LAKSHYA ACADEMY (Vaishali) & 125016 – ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY (Vaishali) |
| Original Exam Date | 7th & 8th February 2026 |
| CTET Re-Exam Date 2026 | 1st March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available shortly on the candidate’s login |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
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CTET Re-Exam 2026: Centre Details
The re-examination will be held at the same centres where the original exam could not be conducted. Candidates must report to the same venue as per the details on their revised admit card. Below are the details of the affected centres.
| Centre Code | Centre Name | Full Address |
|---|---|---|
| 125014 | LAKSHYA ACADEMY | BARDIHA, PATEPUR, VAISHALI, BIHAR – 844113 |
| 125016 | ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY | BASMATI NAGAR, KESHOPUR, PO- BALUKA RAM, VAISHALI (HAJIPUR), BIHAR – 843110 |
Note: Candidates must download the revised admit card from their application login on the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in). The admit card is a mandatory document to gain entry into the examination hall.
FAQs
Q1. Is the CTET Re-Exam Date 2026 Out?
Ans: Yes, the CTET Paper-II Re-Exam date has been officially announced on 24th February 2026 by the CBSE at ctet.nic.in.
Q2. What is the CTET Re-Exam Date 2026 for affected candidates?
Ans: The CTET Re-Exam for Paper-II is scheduled for 1st March 2026 (Sunday) .
Q3. Why is the CTET Re-Exam being conducted?
Ans: The re-examination is being conducted because, due to administrative reasons, the Paper-II exam was not held on 07.02.2026 at two specific centres in Vaishali, Bihar.
Q4. Who is eligible to appear for this CTET Re-Exam?
Ans: Only those candidates who were originally allotted the affected centres (125014 – Lakshya Academy and 125016 – St. John’s International Academy) are eligible.
Q5. How can I download the revised admit card for the CTET Re-Exam?
Ans: The revised admit card will be available for download on the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in). Candidates need to log in to their application portal to access and download it.
