CTET Feb 2026: Complete Your Application by Dec 30

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened a special opportunity for students who want to become teachers. If you started applying for the CTET February 2026 exam but could not finish your form, you now have another chance. This one-time window allows you to complete your application online from December 27 to December 30, 2025 . This step comes as 1.61 lakh registrations were left incomplete, and CBSE wants to make sure all deserving candidates get a fair chance.

What is CTET?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a very important exam in India. It is for people who wish to become teachers in schools managed by the central government, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs). Passing the CTET exam means you have met the minimum standards to be a teacher in these schools. It helps ensure that only qualified teachers educate students across the country. The CTET is conducted twice a year, but the February 2026 edition is particularly significant as it follows a gap of almost one year.

Previous Application Details

The regular online application process for the CTET February 2026 exam started on November 27, 2025 , and ended on December 18, 2025 , at 11:59 PM. During this period, a large number of students applied. According to CBSE, 25,30,581 candidates successfully completed and submitted their applications. However, after the deadline, CBSE received many complaints from students who faced problems in submitting their forms.

Why a Special Window Was Opened

After checking all the application records, CBSE found that 1,61,127 registrations were started but never fully submitted. This means more than one lakh students were unable to complete their applications, likely due to technical issues, payment problems, or simply running out of time. Seeing this, and knowing that the CTET exam is being held after a significant break, the Board decided to be kind. It understood that these students should not miss their chance due to unforeseen reasons. Therefore, it announced this special completion window.

How to Complete Your Application

This special window is a final chance for candidates with incomplete forms. To use this facility, eligible students must visit the official CTET website. They should log in using their existing registration details. Once logged in, they will be able to access their incomplete application form. Candidates must carefully review all the sections of their form. Check for any errors in personal details, educational qualifications, exam city choices, and uploaded documents like photos and signatures. Make all necessary corrections before clicking the final submit button.

Important Dates and Rules for the Special Window

The opportunity to complete your CTET application is available for a very short period.

• Start Date: December 27, 2025 , from 11:00 AM
• End Date: December 30, 2025 , until 11:59 PM

Key things to remember for this special window:

• No new applications: Only those who already started their registration can complete it. You cannot register as a new applicant now.
• Check carefully: You must verify all your details and make any changes needed before you submit.
• Final chance for corrections: CBSE has made it clear that after December 30, 2025 , no further chances will be given to correct details in your application form. Ensure everything is correct before the deadline.

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