The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the provisional answer keys for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session soon. Once released, candidates will be able to download the CTET February 2026 answer key from the official website — ctet.nic.in.

Along with the provisional answer key, CBSE will also publish the scanned images of candidates’ OMR answer sheets. This will allow candidates to verify their responses and compare them with the official answer key.

The CTET February 2026 examination was conducted on February 7 and 8 across multiple centres in the country. Due to administrative reasons, the exam was conducted again on March 1 for two centres in Bihar.

Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key will be allowed to raise objections within the stipulated window. To challenge a question, candidates will need to submit their objections online and pay a prescribed fee for each question.

The CTET exam is conducted in two papers. Paper 1 is meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.

CTET scores are used to apply for teaching positions in schools run by the central government, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and central Tibetan schools. The scores are also considered by schools under the administrative control of union territories such as Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Additionally, unaided private schools may choose to consider CTET scores during recruitment.

How to download CTET February 2026 answer key

  • Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in
  • Click on the link for CTET February 2026 answer key
  • Check and download the answer key displayed on the screen

In the previous session, the CTET December 2024 exam was conducted on December 14 and 15. The provisional answer key was released on January 1, while the objection window remained open until January 5. The results for that session were declared on January 8, 2025.

According to official data, 2,78,277 candidates qualified in the December 2024 CTET exam across both papers. For Paper 1, a total of 6,86,197 candidates registered, of whom 5,72,489 appeared and 1,38,389 qualified. In Paper 2, 13,62,884 candidates registered, 11,36,087 appeared and 1,39,888 candidates qualified.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the release of the CTET February 2026 answer key and further updates regarding the objection process and results.