The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the CTET February 2026 provisional answer key for candidates who appeared in the exam.
Applicants can now download the answer key from the official website Central Teacher Eligibility Test portal and compare it with their responses to estimate their probable scores.
CTET February 2026 Exam Details
The CTET February 2026 examination was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 across multiple centres in India.
The exam included two papers:
- Paper 1: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5
- Paper 2: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8
Both papers are required for individuals seeking teaching positions in schools across the country.
Response Sheet and OMR Images Released
Along with the provisional answer key, CBSE has also released:
- Scanned OMR response sheets
- Individual candidate response data
By checking the answer key alongside the response sheet, candidates can calculate their expected marks before the final result is announced.
CTET 2026 Objection Window
The answer key released by CBSE is provisional, meaning candidates can challenge any answer they believe is incorrect.
Important Points
- Candidates must submit valid proof while challenging answers.
- A specified fee must be paid for each question challenged.
- Only objections submitted within the deadline will be considered.
After reviewing all challenges, CBSE will release the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the CTET 2026 results.
Steps to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link “CTET Feb-2026 Key Challenge / Scanned Images of OMR” on the homepage.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth to log in.
- The answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
Direct Link to Check CTET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates need to log in using their roll number and date of birth to access the provisional answer key and scanned OMR response sheet.
