CTET Answer Key 2026 Out by 20 Feb, Download Link at ctet.nic.in

The candidates who have appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (Paper 1 and 2) can download the answer key to check all the correct answers for the questions that were asked in the exam (After release). CTET Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released by 20th February 2026. With the help of the answer key, candidates can also calculate their tentative scores and predict their qualifying status before the release of the results.

CTET Answer Key 2026 Out By 20 Feb

The candidates who have appeared for the CTET Paper 1 and 2, conducted on 7th and 8th February 2026, can download the CTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 from the official website www.ctet.nic.in or from the direct link that will be shared in this article. While calculating their tentative scores, candidates must use the correct marking scheme, i.e., for each correct answer, they must add 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026

Along with the release of the provisional CTET Answer Key 2026, candidates are also allowed to raise an objection if they find any incorrect answers in the answer key. Candidates have to provide a valid proof to justify their objection and have to pay a fee of Rs. 1000 per objection.

CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 Link

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will activate the link to download the CBSE CTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 at the official website www.ctet.nic.in. The main purpose of the answer is to provide all the correct answers to the questions that were asked in the exam. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to download the answer key.

Steps to Download CTET Provisional Answer Key 2026

Candidates can download the CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 from the direct link provided above, or candidates who want to download the answer key from the official website can follow the steps provided below.

1. Visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Search for the CTET Answer Key 2026 for the February Exam and click on it.
3. Now a new login page will appear on the exam.
4. Fill out your login details, i.e., Roll Number and Date of Birth.
5. Select your exam date, paper, and question paper set.
6. The CTET Answer Key 2026 appears on the screen.
7. Download it and check all the correct answers.

CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can cross-check their marked answers with the correct ones provided in the CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 and must use the correct marking scheme while calculating their tentative scores. Both Papers are conducted for a total of 150 marks. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking in both papers.

• Correct Answer: +1 Marks
• Incorrect Answer: 0 Mark
• Total Marks: 150 Marks

CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection

Candidates can also raise an objection if they find any incorrect answer in the provisional CBSE CTET Answer key 2026. Candidates have to provide a valid proof along with a fee of Rs. 1000 for each objection. After reviewing all the objection the officials will release the final answer key.

Steps to Raise Objections Against the CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key

To object to the provisional CTET Answer Key 2026, candidates can follow the steps provided below.

1. Go to the official CTET website – www.ctet.nic.in
2. On the homepage, look for the link that says “CTET 2026 Answer Key Challenge”.
3. Enter your: Application Number, Date of Birth/Password and Security Pin (if applicable).
4. Select the Question(s) to Challenge and select the correct answer option according to your claim.
5. Provide valid proof or reference (textbook excerpt, official sources, etc.) supporting your claim.
6. Pay the prescribed fee per question (usually charged per question challenged).
7. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
8. Review all the details carefully before final submission.