The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 provisional answer key for the February session is anticipated shortly on the official website ctet.nic.in. The 21st edition of the CTET exam was conducted on 7 and 8 February 2026, and candidates who appeared in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are awaiting the official answer key release. As of now, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not published the official provisional answer key, but it is expected to be announced at any time. Once released, the answer key will be accompanied by an objection link, enabling candidates to challenge any responses they believe are incorrect.
How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet?
Candidates should follow the steps below after the answer key is published:
- Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
- On the homepage, look for the link for the CTET 2026 answer key.
- Log in using your roll number and date of birth.
- Download the provisional answer key and response sheet PDF.
- Save the files for score estimation and future reference.
These documents will allow candidates to cross-check their answers and calculate estimated scores based on the official key.
Objection Process for CTET Answer Key 2026
After the provisional answer key is released, CBSE typically provides a window during which candidates can challenge any questionable answers:
- Candidates must log in to ctet.nic.in.
- Select the question(s) they want to challenge.
- Enter the correct answer and submit justification if required.
- Pay the objection fee, which is generally INR 1000 per question.
- Submit and print the confirmation page.
Once the objection window closes, experts review the challenges and prepare the final answer key, which will be used to compile the results.
What’s Next After the CTET 2026 Answer Key?
After finalizing the answer key, CBSE will declare the CTET 2026 results based on the corrected final key. Candidates are advised to check the official ctet.nic.in portal frequently for updates on the answer key, objection deadlines, and result announcements. Stay tuned to official notifications to download the answer key and plan score estimation and future steps accordingly.