CTET 2026 Exam Analysis & Answer Key Updates: Question Papers, Shifts
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• Updated on 9 Feb, 2026, 11:35 AM, by Arman Kumar
The Central Board of Secondary Education held the CTET 2026 exam on 7–8 February in two shifts per day. Question papers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have been shared, along with student reactions and unofficial answer key analyses. The CTET admit card was released earlier and the official answer key will be published soon.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) across the country in two phases on 7 and 8 February 2026. The exam, crucial for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1–8, was organised in multiple cities with strict adherence to schedules and guidelines.
CTET Admit Card and Exam Schedule
CBSE issued the CTET 2026 admit card on 5 February 2026, enabling candidates to download their hall ticket from the official portal ctet.nic.in. The hall ticket contained essential details like exam venue, date, and reporting timing. The February session was held in two shifts each day:
- Paper 2 (for Classes 6–8) in the morning session;
- Paper 1 (for Classes 1–5) in the afternoon session.
Candidates appeared at designated centres early, carrying valid photo ID and admit card as mandated.
CTET 2026 Question Papers Released
After the conclusion of exams on both days, question papers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 have been published online. These PDFs cover all shifts from 7 and 8 February 2026 and are available for download, allowing candidates to compare their attempts with the official sets.
Shift-Wise Exam Analysis and Student Feedback
Following each shift’s completion, student reactions and expert reviews were compiled to assess the exam difficulty level and performance trends:
- Paper 1 and Paper 2 analyses indicate varying section-wise challenges across both days.
- Insights include subject-wise difficulty and estimated attempt levels — aiding candidates in self-evaluation
These analyses help candidates estimate their likely performance before the official keys are released.
Answer Key and Cutoff Expectations
CBSE generally releases the official CTET final answer key after exams conclude. While the board has not yet published the final key, unofficial answer keys are already circulating, and candidates can use them to estimate scores based on their responses. The official answer key, once declared on ctet.nic.in, will be the authoritative reference for calculating scores and determining qualifying status. Cutoff marks — often around 60% for general category (90/150 marks) and 55% for reserved categories (82/150 marks) — will be applied to identify successful candidates.
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