CTET Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Paper 1 & 2 Response Sheet PDF

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially released the provisional CTET answer key and candidate response sheets for the February 2026 session on March 12, 2026. Candidates can download their specific answer keys by visiting the official website at www.ctet.nic.in or by using the direct download links provided in this article using their application number and password.

CTET Answer Key 2026 Out

The Central Board of Secondary  Education (CBSE) conducted the CTET 2026 exams on February 7th and 8th, with a re-exam held on March 1st, 2026. With the release of the official answer key, candidates can now verify their performance and calculate estimated scores. Should you identify any discrepancies, the portal to raise objections against the provisional keys will remain open until March 15, 2026, at 11:15 PM.

CTET Answer Key 2026- Overview

Key Examination Details Exam Conducting Body- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Exam Name- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET February 2026) Mode of Answer Key - Online Official Website- www.ctet.nic.in

Important Exam Dates Answer Key Release Date- 12th March 2026 CTET Exam Date- 7th and 8th February, 1st March 2026 Raise Objection Dates- 12th to 15th March 2026 CTET Result 2026 - April 2026

Candidate Registration Statistics 25,30,436 (25.3 lakh)

CTET Exam Specifications  Exam Mode- Offline pen-and-paper (OMR) based Type of Questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Marking Scheme- Each question carries 1 mark Negative Marking- No negative marking for wrong answers Duration- 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) for each paper

CTET Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The official CTET 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer keys are now accessible via the CBSE portal at www.ctet.nic.in. To simplify the process, we have provided a direct download link below. Additionally, you can find the relevant PDF documents for the February 7th and 8th examination sessions.

Download CTET Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet (Live Link) - Click Here

CTET Paper 1 & Paper 2 Answer Key PDFs

CTET Paper 2 7th February Answer Key 2026

CTET Paper 1 8th February Answer Key 2026

CTET Paper 2 8th February Answer Key 2026

Steps to Download CTET February Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the link that reads “Key Challenges (CTET February 2026)” to check your scanned images of the OMR sheet and answer key.
3. Enter login details, i.e., Roll Number and Date of Birth as per the admission certificate.
4. Fill in accurate details and click on the Login tab.
5. CTET Answer Key 2026, along with the correct response, appears on the screen.
6. Download and take a printout of the CTET Answer Key and OMR Sheet for papers 1 and 2, and cross-check their answers.

CTET Exam 2026- Marking Scheme

The CTET 2026 examination comprised two papers, each carrying 150 marks. To accurately evaluate your result, it is essential to follow the official marking scheme. Please refer to the calculation formula below to determine your expected score.

1. The candidates will be rewarded +1 for every correct answer.
2. For wrong/unanswered questions, no marks will be deducted, i.e., there is no provision for negative marking.
3. For incorrect answers, no marks will be deducted.

SCORING FORMULA- Total Score = Total Number of Correct Responses × 1 mark

What Next After the CTET Answer Key?

• The objection window remains open till 15th March 2026 which is open with the provisional answer key release.
• All valid objections are reviewed by subject experts.
• The Final Answer Key is published as a PDF for all sets (A, B, C, D) of Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• CTET Result 2026 will be declared based on the final answer key.
• Qualified candidates receive a CTET Eligibility Certificate, valid for a lifetime as per current NCTE guidelines.