The Central Board of Secondary Education is anticipated to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 shortly on the official website ctet.nic.in. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for February 2026 was conducted on 7 and 8 February 2026, and candidates are closely monitoring updates for the answer keys and associated response sheets.
CTET 2026 Answer Key: What to Expect
According to live reports and official trends, the provisional answer keys for CTET 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 are likely to be released in PDF format on the CTET website. These keys help candidates verify answers and calculate tentative scores based on their performance in the exam. Along with the answer key, scanned OMR response sheets for individual papers will also be made available. Candidates can download both documents using their login credentials (registration ID and password) once the links are active.
How to Download the CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key?
When the CTET answer key is published, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the link for CTET 2026 answer key / response sheet.
- Enter the application number and password to log in.
- View and download the answer key and response sheet PDFs for Paper 1 and Paper 2
CTET 2026 Objection Window and Final Key
Once the provisional answer key is released, CBSE is expected to open a short objection window. Candidates who find discrepancies in the answer keys can challenge specific answers by submitting supporting evidence and paying a prescribed challenge fee. After reviewing all valid objections, the board will release the final CTET Answer Key 2026.
How This Helps Candidates?
- Estimate Scores: Candidates can use the provisional key to calculate expected marks before the official result
- Plan Challenges: If any question’s answer seems incorrect, candidates can raise objections during the objection period.
- Final Result Basis: The final CTET results will be prepared based on the corrected answer key after objections are considered.