Hope one moment, despair the next! Such have been the emotions of millions of students preparing for CTET lately. Months of hard work, dreams of the future, and the long wait for an exam! in such a scenario, it is heartbreaking when an application form remains incomplete.
Understanding this distress, CBSE has taken a significant decision regarding CTET Registration 2026. This decision is a breath of fresh air for many students, yet it remains a cause for disappointment for others.
CTET Registration 2026: CBSE’s Major Decision
In a public notice issued on December 25, 2025, CBSE clarified that candidates whose applications for the 21st CTET exam (February 2026) remained incomplete will be given one more opportunity.
This special facility will be available from December 27, 2025 (11:00 AM) to December 30, 2025 (11:59 PM). However, this opportunity is only for those candidates who had already started their registration but were unable to complete the final submission. Candidates can click here to complete the incomplete application:https://ctet.nic.in/
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Portal Failure or Candidate Oversight? What CBSE Said
Following the application deadline (December 18, 2025), CBSE received numerous complaints. Students claimed the portal was unresponsive, preventing them from submitting their forms. However, the Board’s investigation revealed that:
- A total of 2,530,581 candidates successfully applied.
- 353,218 candidates applied on the penultimate day.
- 414,981 candidates applied on the very last day.
- The helpline remained active throughout the period.
Based on this, CBSE stated that the claim that the portal was not working was not found to be entirely accurate.
Why Were 1.61 Lakh Students Given Another Chance?
The investigation did confirm that 161,127 registrations remained incomplete. Since the CTET exam is being conducted after a gap of nearly a year, the Board decided to take a humanitarian and empathetic stance, granting these candidates a one-time opportunity. This decision reflects that CBSE understands student sentiments alongside its rules.
CTET Registration 2026: Important Points to Remember
- This facility is only to complete existing incomplete applications.
- No new registrations will be allowed.
- Verify all details carefully while submitting the form.
- No further opportunity for correction or submission will be provided after this.
Relief and Disappointment: Hand in Hand
While this decision has brought new hope to thousands of students, it is disappointing news for those who wanted to apply for the first time. This window for CTET Registration 2026 is the final stop for those whose dreams were stalled due to technical hurdles or oversights.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on the official public notice issued by CBSE (dated 25.12.2025) and publicly available information. Candidates are advised to rely solely on the official website ctet.nic.in for final and accurate information.
Pronita Devi, an M.A. in Political Science, has spent over a decade in electronic and digital media. She regularly contributes insightful articles on geopolitics and current affairs, bringing clarity and depth to complex global issues.