CTET 2026 Answer Key Releases Soon: Check Details

Q: Has the CTET 2026 answer key been released yet?

Not yet — the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 provisional answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is expected to be released soon on the official CTET website ctet.nic.in.

Q: What will the CTET answer key include?

The provisional answer key will include correct answers to questions asked in both CTET papers. Candidates can compare their responses with the key to estimate their probable scores before the final results are announced.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 23 Feb 2026 12:17PM

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to release the CTET 2026 provisional answer key at the end of February 2026 or in the first week of March 2026.

Usually, the answer key is released within 10 to 15 days of the exam date. This answer key is available on the official CTET website to download.

CTET 2026 Answer Key: How to Download the Answer Key

Visit the official portal at ctet.nic.in.
Click on the link titled "CTET Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026".
Roll Number and Date of Birth are the login credentials.
Download the PDF and the scanned image of your OMR response sheet to verify your answers

CTET 2026: What is Next

After the CTET answer key is released, candidates can review their responses and take the next steps to estimate their results and raise objections if needed.

Objection Window: A 2-3 day window will open to challenge incorrect answers by paying a fee per question.
Unofficial Answer Keys: Several education platforms release unofficial keys for Paper 1 and Paper 2 to help candidates calculate their expected scores.
Qualifying Marks: General category candidates need 90 marks (60%), while OBC/SC/ST candidates need 82 marks (55%) to qualify.
No Negative Marking: There is no penalty for wrong answers.