CTET Answer Key 2026 Date Highlights: Paper 1 And Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key To Be Out At ctet.nic.in, Details

Only paid challenges submitted within the stipulated time will be considered. Unpaid challenges and challenges submitted through any other medium will not be considered.

The CTET exam on both days was held in two shifts- first shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon and second shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.

The provisional CTET answer key will be released on the board's website. Applicants will be able to download the answer key and response sheet from the login window. To download the CTET 2026 answer key, applicants need to enter their registration number and date of birth in the required fields. Candidates can check the answer key objection dates from the table below.

CBSE is all set to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 for the February session. After the successful conduct of the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test on February 7 and 8, 2026, over 25 lakh candidates are now waiting for the official response sheet and provisional keys. 

When released, candidates who have appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check the provisional key through the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in.

-Candidates can only challenge the answer key via paid mode during the stipulated time period.

- A non-refundable processing fee of Rs 1,000 per question is required for each challenge.

-Fees must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

-  Only paid challenges submitted within the stipulated 2–3 day window will be reviewed by subject experts.

When released, candidates who have appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check the provisional key through the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in.

CBSE will activate the direct link to check the CTET Answer Key 2026 at ctet.nic.in for all sets. After the CTET Response Sheets are released, candidates can check their responses by entering their registration number and password.

CTET Answer Key 2026 Download Link: [Link will be activated at ctet.nic.in]

CTET Response Sheet 2026 Login: [Check Candidate Activity Here]

 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the CTET Answer Key 2026.

1. Visit the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.

2. On homepage, click on CTET Answer Key 2026 link

3. Enter the login details and click on submit

4. Your answer key will open up on screen

5. Go through the same and download it

6. Take its printout for future references

The date and time of release of the CTET 2026 provisional key has not been announced yet.

The CTET 2026 examination was held on February 7 and 8, 2026.

Candidates can follow the simple steps below to download the CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026.

Step 1:  First, visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.

Step 2:  Click on “CTET Answer Key, CTET February 2026.”

Step 3: Enter your roll number and date of birth.

Step 4: Select the exam date (February 7 or 8), subject, and question paper set.

Step 5: Download the answer key PDF for reference.

The relevant subject matter experts of CUET 2026 Exam will analyze all the challenges and then prepare the final answer key. The result will be declared based on the final answer key.

Different marks have been set for each category to pass the CTET exam in 2026. The General category requires 60%, or 90 marks, to pass the exam. OBC, SC, ST and PwD require 55%, or 82 marks.

The CTET exam on both days was held in two shifts- first shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon and second shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.

Only paid challenges submitted within the stipulated time will be considered. Unpaid challenges and challenges submitted through any other medium will not be considered.

Step 1: Visit the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on CTET Answer Key 2026 link available on the home page.

Step 3: Enter the login details and click on submit.

Step 4: Your answer key will be displayed.

Step 5: Check the answer key and download it.

Step 6: Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

When released, candidates who have appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check the provisional key through the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in.