The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 for the February session soon on its official website — ctet.nic.in. As per previous trends, CBSE usually publishes the CTET provisional answer key within 10 to 15 days of the examination.Candidates who appeared for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be able to download their official answer keys along with scanned OMR response sheets using their login credentials. Over 25 lakh candidates appeared for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. With the help of the CTET 2026 answer key, candidates can calculate their probable score before the declaration of the CTET result.
CTET Answer Key 2026 Release Date (Expected)
Although CBSE has not announced an official date yet, based on past examination cycles:
- CTET February 2026 answer key is expected to be released within 10–15 days after the exam
- The answer key will be released separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Along with the answer key, OMR response sheets will also be made available
Candidates are advised to regularly check ctet.nic.in for official updates.
How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the CTET February 2026 answer key PDF:
- Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in
- Click on the CTET 2026 answer key link on the homepage
- Enter roll number and date of birth
- Submit the login details
- The CTET provisional answer key will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference
Details Mentioned on CTET Answer Key 2026
The CTET 2026 answer key is expected to contain the following information:
- Name of the examination
- Examination date
- Paper name (Paper 1 or Paper 2)
- Question paper set name
- Question numbers
- Correct answer options for all questions
In case candidates find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, CBSE may provide an answer key challenge window, after which the final CTET answer key will be released.