CTET 2026 Answer Key Released at ctet.nic.in, Objection Window Open Till March 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the provisional answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test February 2026 examination.

Candidates who appeared for the exam can access and download the CTET 2026 answer key from the official website, ctet.nic.in.

The answer key has been released in PDF format, allowing candidates to compare their responses with the officially published answers.

Steps to Download CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates can follow the steps below to access the answer key:

1. Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the CTET 2026 answer key link on the homepage.
3. Enter your roll number and date of birth.
4. Submit the details to access the answer key.
5. The CTET answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
6. Download the file and take a printout for future reference.

Objection Window Open Till March 15

CBSE has also opened the objection window for candidates who want to challenge the provisional answer key.

Candidates can submit objections through the official portal by paying a fee of Rs 1,000 per question challenged. The challenge window will remain open until March 15.

According to CBSE, all objections submitted by candidates will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. If any challenge is found valid, the board will revise the answer key accordingly.

Final Answer Key and Result

After reviewing all objections, CBSE will publish the final CTET 2026 answer key. The CTET February 2026 result will be prepared based on this revised answer key.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools and affiliated institutions across India.

Candidates have been advised to review the provisional answer key carefully and submit objections within the specified deadline if required.