CTET 2025: CBSE Reopens Application Portal for Missed Candidates, One-Time Window from December 27

By Siddhi Jain | Dec 25, 2025, 18:40 IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major relief for thousands of candidates who could not complete their applications for CTET 2025. In an important update, CBSE has decided to reopen the application portal for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), giving applicants a final opportunity to submit their pending forms.

This special window is strictly a one-time relaxation and is meant only for candidates whose registration process was started earlier but could not be completed due to technical issues or heavy website traffic.

CTET 2025 Application Portal Reopens: Key Dates

As per the official announcement:

Application Reopening Date: December 27, 2025 (from 11:00 AM)
Last Date to Complete Application: December 30, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)

Candidates who fall under this category can log in and complete their application process within this limited time frame.

Who Can Use This Special Application Window?

CBSE has made it clear that no new registrations will be allowed during this period. This facility is exclusively for candidates who:

Started the CTET 2025 registration process earlier
Could not complete the final submission
Faced technical glitches, payment issues, or server congestion

Only such candidates will be able to access their existing login credentials and complete the application.

Why Did CBSE Take This Decision?

The CTET examination is being conducted after nearly a year, which led to an unusually high number of applicants this time. The original application window was open from November 27 to December 18, 2025.

During this period:

A total of 25,30,581 candidates successfully submitted their applications
On the second last day, around 3.53 lakh applications were received
On the final day alone, nearly 4.14 lakh applications were submitted

Due to this massive rush, the official website experienced heavy traffic, leading to multiple complaints from candidates who were unable to complete their forms.

Over 1.61 Lakh Applications Remained Incomplete

After reviewing the data, CBSE found that 1,61,127 registrations were initiated but not finalized. Many candidates reported issues such as:

Payment failures
Session timeouts
Slow server response due to peak traffic

Considering the future of these aspirants and the importance of CTET for teaching careers, CBSE decided to grant a final one-time opportunity to complete the application process.

Important Instructions Candidates Must Follow

CBSE has issued strict guidelines for candidates using this reopened window:

No new registrations allowed: Candidates who did not register earlier cannot apply now.
Final correction opportunity: Applicants must carefully review all details before final submission.
No further chances: After December 30, no correction or completion window will be provided under any circumstances.

Candidates are advised to ensure that:

Personal details are accurate
Educational qualifications are correctly entered
Photograph, signature, and documents are properly uploaded
Application fee (if pending) is successfully paid

Why CTET 2025 Is Crucial for Aspirants

CTET is a mandatory eligibility exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers in:

Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)
Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs)
Central Government schools
Many state government and private schools

Qualifying CTET significantly improves employment opportunities in the teaching sector, making this reopening especially important for missed candidates.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Eligible candidates should:

Log in as soon as the portal opens on December 27
Avoid waiting till the last day to prevent technical issues
Double-check all information before final submission
Keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference

Final Takeaway

The decision to reopen the CTET 2025 application portal reflects CBSE’s effort to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all aspirants. However, since this is a strictly one-time relaxation, candidates must act promptly and complete their applications within the given deadline.

Those who miss this chance will not get another opportunity, making timely action absolutely essential.