CTET 2026: Paper 2 Cancelled at 2 Vaishali Centres in Bihar

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the CTET 2026 Paper 2 examination at two test centres in Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar due to unavoidable circumstances that prevented the exam from being conducted fairly at those locations. A re-examination is expected to be held within the next 15 days for candidates affected by this cancellation.

What Happened at the Vaishali Centres

CTET 2026; the Central Teacher Eligibility Test is being conducted in offline OMR-based mode across the country on 7 and 8 February 2026. Paper 2 (for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes VI to VIII) was scheduled in the morning shift. The exam was successfully completed at most of the 1,803 centres nationwide; however, at two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur district), the Paper 2 session could not be completed and was cancelled by CBSE.

The two affected centres were:

• St. John's Academy, Basmati Nagar (Centre Code 125016)
• Lakshya International Academy (Centre Code 125014)

CBSE did not provide detailed public information on the specific reasons for the disruption but described the situation as arising from "unavoidable circumstances" at these centres.

Re-Exam Scheduled Within 15 Days

CBSE has announced that candidates who were allotted to the two affected Vaishali centres will be given an opportunity to re-appear for Paper 2 within the next 15 days. The revised schedule and timing will be communicated directly to the concerned candidates through official channels.

The board has expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and assured that the re-exam will be conducted in a transparent and fair manner.

About CTET 2026

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a qualifying examination conducted by CBSE to assess the eligibility of teaching aspirants for Classes I to VIII in central and recognised schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and many state government schools that accept CTET scores.

• Paper 1: For teaching Classes I - V
• Paper 2: For teaching Classes VI - VIII

CTET 2026 has seen a record participation of more than 25.3 lakh candidates, making it one of the largest cycles of the examination to date.

What Candidates Should Know

CTET is a qualifying test, not a recruitment test; qualifying the exam makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching positions when vacancies are announced.

Candidates who appeared at the two cancelled centres should regularly check the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in) and their registered email/SMS for updates on the re-exam schedule.

It's important to follow official notifications and avoid relying on unverified social media posts about the rescheduled exam.

Conclusion

The cancellation of CTET 2026 Paper 2 at two centres in Vaishali, Bihar, is a significant development for the affected candidates, but CBSE's decision to hold a re-examination within 15 days aims to ensure that all enrolled candidates have a fair chance to complete the qualifying examination.

Aspirants are advised to stay updated via official CTET platforms and prepare accordingly for the upcoming re-exam date once it is announced.