CTET answer key 2026 pdf: How to check Paper 1, 2 keys, OMR, and raise objections
Chennai: The CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Answer Key 2026 for the February session, held on February 7 and 8, 2026, for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, is expected to be released soon on the official website ctet.nic.in, according to live updates and official estimates.
What’s happening now
• The provisional CTET answer key 2026, along with scanned OMR response sheets, will be published on the CTET portal.
• Once released, candidates who appeared for the exam can log in with their roll number and date of birth to download answer key PDFs and their OMR sheets.
• The official release date has not been announced yet, but multiple education news outlets expect the answer key and OMR sheets to be made available between 22–25 February 2026.
How to download the CTET answer key 2026
- Visit the official CTET site: ctet.nic.in.
- Look for the link labelled “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026” or similar.
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth and submit.
You will see options to download the answer key PDF and scanned OMR sheet for your Paper and shift. These downloadable files will help candidates cross-check answers and estimate scores before official results are declared.
Answer key objection window and fee
• After the provisional answer key is published, an objection window will be activated for candidates who wish to contest answers.
• Each question challenged requires a processing fee (typically ₹1,000 per question), payable online via debit/credit card or net banking.
• Objections must be supported by valid evidence (textbook references, expert answers) to be considered.
• After objections are reviewed by subject experts, the final answer key will be released.
Important dates (expected)
- CTET exam dates: 7 & 8 February 2026
- Provisional answer keys & OMR sheets: Expected 22–25 February 2026
- Final answer key: After review of objections (likely early March)
- CTET result: Post final key (likely late March)
What the answer key contains
The CTET answer key includes:
- Exam name and session
- Paper (I or II) and set code
- Question numbers
- Correct answer option for each question
This enables candidates to compare answers and estimate probable scores well before results are declared.
Why it matters
The CTET score determines eligibility for teaching positions in central government schools and many other institutions that follow the Central Teacher Eligibility Test criterion. With no negative marking in the exam, candidates can easily gauge performance as soon as the official answer key is released.
Stay tuned with live updates on the official CTET website and news portals for the exact release link, provisional answer key PDFs, and step-by-step guidance on raising objections once the window opens.