The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 answer key and candidate OMR response sheets have not been officially released yet, but latest reports confirm the provisional key will be available shortly on the official portal ctet.nic.in.
When Will the CTET 2026 Answer Key Be Released?
- The CBSE is gearing up to publish the CTET provisional answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 soon, but an exact date has yet to be officially announced.
- Once released, candidates will be able to download the answer key PDF and their individual OMR response sheet using their registration credentials.
- The official website to check all updates and download links is ctet.nic.in.
What to Expect in the CTET Answer Key Release
- The answer key and response sheets will be provided for both CTET Paper I (Primary – Classes I–V eligibility) and Paper II (Upper Primary – Classes VI–VIII eligibility).
- A provisional answer key typically allows candidates a limited period to raise objections against any answer they believe is incorrect, before the final key is published.
How to Download the CTET Answer Key & Response Sheet (When Live)?
Once the official upload is made:
- Visit the official CTET website – ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the link labeled “CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key and OMR Response Sheet.”
- Log in using your CTET registration number and date of birth.
- Select the paper (Paper I or Paper II) and download the answer key and response sheet PDFs.
It’s important to download and save copies for future reference, especially during score estimation and result verification.
CTET 2026 Objection Window & Final Answer Key
After the provisional answer key is made available:
- CBSE usually opens an objection window where candidates can raise challenges with valid justification within the stipulated timeframe.
- After reviewing all objections, a final answer key is released. Once the final key is published, no further objections are accepted.
CTET 2026: Next Steps for Candidates
- Candidates should regularly visit ctet.nic.in for real-time updates on the answer key release and objection process.
- After downloading the answer key and response sheet, candidates can estimate their scores by comparing their answers with the official key.
- Final results are typically declared after the final answer key is published.
Stay tuned for official updates as the answer key link is expected to go live on the CTET website shortly.