The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2026 provisional answer key along with the response sheets for Paper 1 and Paper 2 soon. Candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to access the answer key online through the official portal once it is published. The answer key will allow candidates to verify their responses and estimate their likely scores before the final result announcement.
CTET 2026 Exam Dates and Key Details
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across India. Before the release of the answer key, it is important to understand the key details related to the examination.
- Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Exam Dates: 7 February 2026 and 8 February 2026
- Papers Conducted: Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)
- Official Website: ctet.nic.in
The examination was conducted at multiple centres across India for candidates seeking teaching eligibility in government and private schools.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Release and Response Sheet
The provisional answer key for the February session is expected to be released around early March 2026. Candidates will also receive access to their individual response sheets along with the key.\ This response sheet will show the answers marked during the exam, enabling candidates to compare them with the official answers and calculate their expected score. According to reports, the provisional key may be released around 6 March 2026, although the exact release time depends on CBSE’s official notification.
How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates will be able to download the answer key through the official CTET website after logging in. Before accessing the key, candidates should keep their login credentials ready. The steps are outlined below.
- Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in
- Click on the “CTET 2026 Answer Key” link on the homepage
- Log in using application number and date of birth
- View the provisional answer key and response sheet
- Download and save the PDF for reference
Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy for further verification and score calculation.
CTET 2026 Objection Process and Fee
Once the provisional answer key is released, CBSE will open an objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer. Before submitting objections, candidates should carefully review the answers and provide supporting evidence. Key points regarding the objection process include:
- Objections can be submitted online through the official portal
- Objection fee: INR 1000 per question
- Only valid and verified challenges will be considered
- After reviewing objections, CBSE will release the final answer key
The final answer key will be used to prepare the CTET 2026 result and qualifying status of candidates
CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks and Result
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to obtain CTET eligibility. The minimum qualifying criteria are as follows:
- General category: 60% marks (90 out of 150)
- OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories: 55% marks (82 out of 150)
After the final answer key is published, CBSE will announce the CTET 2026 result, and eligible candidates will receive their digital eligibility certificates.
