CTET February 2026 answer key has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on the official website. Candidates who appeared in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February session can now download the provisional answer key and response sheet. The answer key is available online at ctet.nic.in for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
CTET February 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Details
The CTET 21st edition examination was conducted on 7 February 2026 and 8 February 2026 across various centres in India. In addition, the CTET Paper 2 exam was held again on 1 March 2026 at two centres in Bihar where the exam had been postponed earlier due to administrative reasons. Along with the provisional answer key, CBSE has also released the scanned images of candidates’ OMR answer sheets. Candidates can use the response sheet to compare answers and estimate their probable scores before the final result is declared.
How to Download CTET February 2026 Answer Key Online?
Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the CTET provisional answer key from the official portal by following the steps below.
- Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link “CTET February 2026 Provisional Answer Key for Paper 1 and Paper 2”
- Enter the application number and password
- The answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen
- Download the document and take a printout for reference
The direct link to download the CTET answer key 2026 has also been activated on the official website.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Objection Window and Challenge Process
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key are allowed to challenge it within the objection window. The challenge facility is available online through the official portal. To submit objections, candidates must:
- Log in using their application credentials
- Select the question(s) they want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or explanation
- Pay the prescribed fee per question
After reviewing the challenges submitted by candidates, CBSE will release the final CTET answer key. The CTET result will be prepared based on the final answer key.
CTET February 2026 Exam Overview
CTET is a national-level eligibility test conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools. Key highlights of the exam are provided below.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the CTET final answer key, result announcement, and scorecard download process.