The Central Board of Secondary Education will reopen the application window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February registration. In a press release, the Board stated that 1,61,127 registrations remained incomplete and were not converted into final applications. Taking inview of the large number of applicants that were left, the Board has taken a sympathetic view and decided to provide a one-time facility for these candidates to complete their applications.
This facility will be available on the portal from 11 am on December 27 until 11:59 pm on December 30, 2025. Candidates are advised to verify their particulars and make necessary corrections during the final submission process, as no further opportunity for corrections will be provided. The Board has also clarified that no fresh registrations will be allowed during this special window.
The online application process for the 21st edition of the CTET began on November 27 and concluded on December 18. A total of 25,30,581 candidates applied, with 3,53,218 applications submitted on the second last day and 4,14,981 on the final day.
The CTET is a national-level eligibility test that determines who can teach in Classes 1 to 8 across centrally administered and recognised schools in India. Conducted twice a year by CBSE, the exam is often a must-have credential for those aiming for jobs in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other government and aided schools.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must register exclusively through the official CTET portal at ctet.nic.in. The process includes:
Step 1: Completing personal and academic details
Step 2: Uploading a recent photograph and signature
Step 1: Paying the application fee
Step 4: Reviewing and submitting the form
Step 5: After submission, applicants should save the confirmation page and application number for future references.
Exam Structure: CTET 2026
CTET consists of two papers: Paper I for aspiring teachers of Classes 1-5 and Paper II for those aiming to be Classes 6–8 teachers. Each paper features multiple-choice questions and covers topics such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and other subject areas specific to the level chosen. Eligibility and Fees
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Candidates must meet the prescribed academic criteria set by CBSE and pay the applicable fee online at the time of registration. Eligible candidates can choose to sit for one or both papers based on their qualifications and career goals.
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