CTET 2026 Answer Key and OMR Sheet Out, Raise Objection by 15 March

CTET 2026 Answer Key, along with scanned OMR images for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, can be downloaded from www.ctet.nic.in for the candidates who appeared in the eligibility test this year. Candidates who have objections or find any answer incorrect in the official answer key can raise objections till 15th March 2026 (11:59 pm) by paying a fee of Rs. 1000 per question.

CTET 2026 OMR Sheet & Answer Key Out

CBSE has released the answer key covering all sets and series of the question booklet, which can be downloaded using the application number and date of birth from the official website www.ctet.nic.in. The candidates who had appeared in the eligibility test can now download the provisional exam answer key to cross-check their attempted responses with the official answer sheet. The link to download the scanned CTET OMR sheet and answer key pdfs are shared in the article below for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

CTET February Result 2026 Out- Click to Check

CBSE CTET 2026 Answer Key Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDF

The answer key for the CTET February 2026 Exam for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is now officially available to download on the Central Board of Secondary Education’s website, www.ctet.nic.in. Candidates who appeared in the exam on 7th, 8th February and 1st March 2026 can download the CTET 2026 answer key and OMR Response Sheet from the direct official link shared below.

CTET OMR Sheet 2026 Download Link

Candidates can download their respective CTET 2026 OMR Sheet by logging in with their roll numbers and date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy). The official link for the OMR Response sheet will remain active till 15th March 2026 (11:59 pm); therefore, advised to download before the link deactivates.

Click to Download CTET OMR Response Sheet 2026 (Link Active)

How to Download CBSE CTET Exam Answer Key & OMR Sheet 2026?

1. Visit the official CTET website at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Scroll down the page to the Candidate Activity section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026”.
4. A login page will appear. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
5. Click on “Login”.
   
6. Your CTET 2026 Answer Key PDF and your OMR Sheet appear on the screen.
7. Download CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDFs to calculate your approximate marks.

How to download CTET OMR Sheet & Answer Key from ctet.nic.in? Read Step by Step Guide

Note- if you encounter persistent issues or discrepancies, contact CBSE directly:
Email: ctet@cbse.gov.in
Helpline Number: 011-22235774 / 011-22240112

CTET February Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection

The candidates who have appeared in the CTET Exam 2026 can also raise objections against the provisional answer key till 15th March 2026 (11:59 pm). The fee for challenging the answer key is Rs. 1000/- per question, which is required to be submitted through a credit/debit card and fees once paid will not be refunded. Click on the link below and raise objections before the deadline.

Click to Raise Objection Against CTET February Answer Key 2026 (Link Active)

How to Raise Objections Against the CTET 2026 Answer Key?

If a candidate is not satisfied with the Provisional Answer Key, they can submit an online challenge within the objection window (typically 2–3 days after key release). The objection fee is Rs. 1,000 per question, refundable if the challenge is accepted by subject matter experts.

1. Visit the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official website at ctet.nic.in and click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ link
2. Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
3. Locate the question number you wish to challenge in the answer key.
4. Click ‘Click to Enter Your Answer’ and select the option you believe is correct.
5. Upload valid supporting proof — e.g., a textbook page, NCERT reference, or academic source
6. Pay the prescribed objection fee of Rs. 1,000 per question via Credit / Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
7. Review and submit. Save the confirmation page for your records

CTET Marking Scheme and Qualifying Marks

Each correct response earns you 1 mark, while incorrect or unattempted questions result in zero marks. This “no negative marking” policy allows candidates to attempt all 150 questions.

To be declared “CTET Qualified”, you must meet the minimum qualifying marks:

The certificate holds lifetime validity, making it a one-time achievement for your teaching career in KVS, NVS, and other central schools.

How to Calculate Marks Using CBSE CTET Exam Answer Key?

• Download the CTET Exam Answer Key 2026 for your exam shift and paper.
• Match your answers marked in the exam with the answers given in the official answer key.
• Assign 1 mark for each correct answer.
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
• Add the marks for all correct answers to get your estimated score.

What After the CTET 2026 Answer Key Release?

After the CTET 2026 provisional answer key is released on www.ctet.nic.in, candidates can download it along with their OMR sheet and calculate their estimated score. If any answer seems incorrect, they can raise objections within the given window by paying Rs. 1,000 per question. These challenges are reviewed by subject experts, and a final answer key is then published. The result is declared based on this final key, followed by the issuance of lifetime-valid eligibility certificates to qualified candidates.

CTET Result 2026 Release Date

Usually, Central Board of Secondary Education releases the results within a month after the release of the provisional answer key. CTET Result 2026 will be released in score card format at the official website, www.ctet.nic.in. However, the exact date is not announced, but result can be expected in April 2026.