CBSE Cancels CTET 2026 Paper 2 at Two Centers Following Major Delays
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially cancelled the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 for Paper 2 at two specific examination centers. This decisive action was taken due to prolonged and significant delays in the arrival of the crucial question papers, which ultimately led to considerable unrest and disruption at the affected venues.
Widespread Examination Conducted with Isolated Failures
Out of a total of 1,803 centers nationwide where the CTET Paper II examination was scheduled, the test was successfully and smoothly conducted at an impressive 1,801 centers. However, the situation devolved critically at the two centers located in Bihar's Vaishali district. Here, candidates were forced to wait for more than one-and-a-half hours beyond the official start time, with the examination ultimately being called off entirely.
Delay Sparks Candidate Frustration and Unrest
The examination at St John’s Academy was slated to commence at 9:30 AM. In a major logistical failure, the essential question papers only reached the center around 11:00 AM. This substantial delay ignited widespread frustration and anger among the assembled teacher aspirants. Many candidates demonstrated inside the center, vocally complaining about serious lapses in coordination between the education department and the district administration responsible for the timely supply of examination materials.
As the agonizing wait continued, numerous candidates began walking out of the examination hall. They then held protests and demonstrations outside the center. The situation escalated to a potential flashpoint, necessitating the deployment of police personnel to maintain public order and prevent any further disturbance or violence.
Police Intervention and Administrative Confirmation
Senior police officers, including Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Gopal Mandal, promptly visited the location. Their primary objective was to pacify the agitating candidates and work towards restoring normalcy. Candidates present reported that massive tension prevailed for a considerable period. Several aspirants expressed deep disappointment, stating that their crucial attempt at the national teacher eligibility test was completely disrupted due to this administrative confusion.
Similar complaints and delays were reported from another center in the same district, the Lakshya International Academy in Mahua, where candidates faced identical issues with the late arrival of question papers.
Official Statement from CBSE and District Authorities
Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh confirmed that formal complaints were received from both affected centers. She clarified that the question papers, which had been dispatched from Patna by the CBSE on the examination day itself, arrived almost an hour late, making it logistically impossible to conduct the test fairly.
The CBSE later issued an official statement, confirming the cancellation. The board cited "unavoidable circumstances" as the reason CTET 2026 Paper 2 could not be conducted at the two centers in Vaishali (Hajipur). The board expressed regret for the significant inconvenience caused to all candidates impacted by this last-minute cancellation.
Re-Examination Scheduled Within 15 Days
In a move to address the concerns of affected candidates, the CBSE has assured that a re-examination will be conducted for all students who were originally allotted to these two centers. The board has committed to holding this re-test within the next 15 days. CBSE further stated that the revised and detailed schedule for this exam would be communicated separately to the concerned students through official channels.
CTET is a critical and mandatory eligibility test for aspiring teachers across India. This cancellation directly impacts the career aspirations of numerous candidates who had diligently prepared and traveled to attend the test. The board has reiterated its commitment to making robust arrangements for the re-examination to ensure students can take the test without any further disruption or hassle.
