CTET Answer Key 2026; The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the offline exam for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test-2026 for more than 25 lakh candidates on 7th & 8th February 2026. The candidates who have appeared in the eligibility test are now waiting for the official answer key to evaluate their performance in the exam.
The CTET Answer Key will be officially released tentatively in the 3rd week of February 2026 at www.ctet.nic.in.
CTET Answer Key 2026
The CTET Answer Key 2026 is officially released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), including the correct answers for all questions asked in CTET Paper 1 and CTET Paper 2. The answer keys will be released set-wise for both papers.
CTET Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | CTET 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 7th and 8th February 2026 |
| Answer Key (Unofficial) | Shared in the article |
| Official Answer Key | 3rd week of February 2026 |
| Raise Objection Dates | To be notified |
| Negative Marking | Nil |
| Official website | www.ctet.nic.in |
Official CTET Answer Key 2026 Download Link (Soon)
As per the past trends, the CTET Official Answer Key and Response Sheet will be released tentatively in the 3rd week of February 2026 at www.ctet.nic.in. The answer key PDFs will be released separately for all papers & shifts, and candidates need their login details to download their respective answer key. Candidates can download the answer key using their login details and raise objections (if any) by paying the required objection fee.
How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026
The official CTET Answer Key 2026 will be released at the official website www.ctet.nic.in and can be downloaded by following the steps shared below.
- Visit the official website, www.ctet.nic.in on your browser.
- Click on “CTET February 2026 Answer Key”
- A login page appears on the screen, where you have to enter your “Roll Number and Date of Birth”.
- Select the exam date (7 or 8 February), paper, and question paper set.
- Download the CTET answer key PDF for your reference and calculate your approximate marks.
CTET Answer Key 2026: Raise Objection Process
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) also provides candidates with the opportunity to challenge the official CTET Answer Key 2026 for the questions asked.
- Candidates have to submit their objections through online mode and will not be accepted through any other means.
- A fee of Rs. 1000 per question is to be paid online.
- The fee is refunded for questions where the challenge is found valid.
- Candidates have to submit the objections with valid proof.
- After analysing the objections, the final answer key will be released.
Steps to Raise Objections Against CTET 2026 Answer Key
- Go to the official CTET website – www.ctet.nic.in
- On the homepage, look for the link that says “CTET 2026 Answer Key Challenge”.
- Enter your: Application Number, Date of Birth/Password and Security Pin (if applicable).
- Select the Question(s) to Challenge and select the correct answer option according to your claim.
- Provide valid proof or reference (textbook excerpt, official sources, etc.) supporting your claim.
- Pay the prescribed fee per question (usually charged per question challenged).
- Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Review all the details carefully before final submission.
Important Links
| CTET 2026 Answer Key | NOTICE |
| CTET 2026 Answer Key | ANSWER KEY LINK |
How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026
Go to the official CTET website – www.ctet.nic.in


























