CTET Answer Key 2026 Date Expected:The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release its provisional answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 through its official website. The answer key and response sheets will be available for download by candidates who took the February session examination after the official portal becomes operational.
The CTET 2026 exam successfully took place on February 7 and 8 in various Indian cities. Candidates can use the answer key to check their results and calculate their likely exam scores before the final results are published.
CTET Answer Key 2026 Date Expected
The third week of February 2026 will see the provisional answer key released according to multiple media sources and existing exam patterns. The candidates will obtain their OMR sheet images and their recorded responses after the provisional key is released.
Experts predict that answer key release will take place between February 24 and February 28 according to historical release patterns.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Expected Today: Check Paper 1, Paper 2 Response Sheet Download Link
How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?
1. Visit the official CTET website.
2. Click on the link “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026.”
3. Enter your roll number and date of birth.
4. Download the answer key and response sheet PDF.
5. Save it for future reference.
Objection Window and Challenge Fee
The CBSE will launch an objection window after it publishes the provisional answer key. Candidates who find objection can challenge specific questions by paying a prescribed fee (usually ₹1000 per question). The board will publish the final answer key after it finishes reviewing all objections.
Qualifying Marks for CTET 2026
To qualify the CTET exam:
- General category: 90 out of 150 marks (60%)
- OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 82 out of 150 marks (55%)
Candidates meeting the qualifying criteria will receive the CTET eligibility certificate, which is required for teacher recruitment in central government schools and many state schools.
