CTET 2026 Live Updates: CBSE Opens One-Time Application Completion Window for Incomplete Registrations

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened a one-time application completion window for candidates appearing in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in February 2026. This facility is described for candidates who had started the CTET registration process within the given timeline but could not complete the final submission of their application forms.

This facility is strictly for candidates who have already started the registration process earlier. The Board has clarified that no new registrations will be accepted during this period. Candidates must review their application details carefully and complete the submission process within the given period of time, as no further chance for completion will be given after the window shuts down.

CTET 2026: Key Highlights and Exam Schedule

CTET​‍​‌‍​‍‌ February 2026 online application window was open from November 27 to December 18, 2025 (11:59 PM) for candidates to fill and submit forms. A staggering 25.30 lakh+ applicants managed to fill out and successfully submit their application forms during this period, however, CBSE later realised that there were as many as 1,61,127 registrations that were abandoned. The incomplete registrations were not converted into final submissions due to certain issues like some form details still pending, or payment was not completed.

CTET February 2026 – Exam Schedule

CTET 2026 will be conducted on 8th February 2026 in two different shifts (Morning and Evening). Paper 1 will be conducted in the Evening shift from 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM and Paper 2 will be conducted in the Morning shift between 09:30 AM – 12:00 Noon.

CTET 2026 Application Fee 

The CTET 2026 examination application fee may vary as per the candidate’s category. Take reference from the table below for the application fee:

Check Below How to Apply for the CTET Form Via Online Mode

STEP 1: Visit the official site ctet.nic.in

STEP 2: On the homepage, at the bottom of the page, you will find the ‘Apply for CTET Feb 2026’ link. Click on the given link to complete the application. 

Step 3: A new window will open on your screen, on which you need to click on the ‘Already Registered Candidate’ link. 

Step 4: The Registration window will open on your screen, you need to fill up your details like, application number, password CAPTCHA to Login in to your account.

Step 5: Your application form will appear on your screen. All you need to do is complete the missing details and pay the application fee before the deadline and complete the process.