CTET Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released today for candidates who appeared in the February session examination. Once published, the provisional answer key will be available online for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Release Status
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8. The provisional CTET answer key allows candidates to verify their responses and calculate tentative scores before the declaration of results. The CTET February 2026 examination was conducted on 7 February 2026 and 8 February 2026. Paper 2 at two centres in Bihar, earlier cancelled due to administrative reasons, was re-conducted on 1 March 2026.
Steps to Download CTET Answer Key 2026
Candidates will be able to download the CTET 2026 provisional answer key by following the official process. First, candidates must visit the official CTET website. On the homepage, they need to click on the link related to CTET February 2026 answer key login. After entering the registration ID and password, the answer key along with the response sheet will appear on the screen. Candidates should download and save the provisional answer key for future reference.
CTET Answer Key Objection Process 2026
After the release of the provisional answer key, candidates will be given an opportunity to challenge any incorrect answers. Objections can be submitted online within the specified window by paying the prescribed fee per question. All challenges will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. Based on the evaluation, a final CTET answer key will be released, which will be used to prepare the CTET 2026 result.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
Once the final answer key is published, no further objections will be accepted. The CTET 2026 result will be declared based on the finalised answers only. Candidates qualifying the exam will be issued CTET eligibility certificates as per the applicable rules.