CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key Soon for Paper 1, 2 Online

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET February 2026 answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be able to download the provisional answer key along with their response sheets using their login credentials. The CTET February 2026 examination was conducted on 07 February 2026 and 08 February 2026 across multiple exam centres in India for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8.

CTET February 2026 Answer Key Release and Exam Details

Candidates who appeared for the exam are awaiting the official provisional answer key to evaluate their performance. The key highlights of the exam cycle are listed below:

• Exam Conducted On: 07 February 2026 and 08 February 2026
• Exam Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Answer Key Status: Expected to be released soon
• Official Website: ctet.nic.in

Once released, the provisional answer key will allow candidates to cross-check their responses and estimate their expected scores before the result announcement.

How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates will be able to access the answer key and response sheets through the official portal once the link becomes active. Follow the steps below to download the answer key:

1. Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the link “CTET February 2026 Provisional Answer Key for Paper 1 and 2.”
3. Enter the application number and password.
4. The answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
5. Download the document and take a printout for reference.

Candidates are advised to keep their login details ready to avoid delays when the download link becomes active.

CTET 2026 Objection Window and Challenge Process

After releasing the provisional answer key, CBSE will open an objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answers. Key details regarding the challenge process include:

• Candidates can submit objections through the online portal.
• A non-refundable fee of INR 1,000 per question will be charged for each challenge submitted.
• The board will review all objections and release the final answer key after evaluation.

The CTET result will be prepared based on the final answer key issued by CBSE.

CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks set by the exam authority to clear the eligibility test. The category-wise qualifying criteria include:

• General category: 60 percent marks (90 out of 150)
• SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories: 55 percent marks (82 out of 150)

Candidates meeting the required score will receive the CTET eligibility certificate, which allows them to apply for teaching positions in schools across India.

About the CTET Examination

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by CBSE to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in schools affiliated with central and state education boards. The exam consists of two papers:

• Paper 1: For teaching Classes 1 to 5
• Paper 2: For teaching Classes 6 to 8

Candidates who clear the examination become eligible to apply for teaching vacancies in government and private schools across the country.