KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 Out, Download OMR Sheet Responses

The KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 has been released today, 31st January 2026, at the official website www.cbse.gov.in. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted KVS NVS Examination and now released the answer key and OMR sheet at the portals of CBSE, KVS, and NVS.

Candidates who appeared in KVS NVS OMR-based written examinations for 15762 teaching and non-teaching posts can now download the official answer key and response sheet pdfs using their registration number and date of birth.

KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 Out

Around 9.6 lakhs candidates registered for the KVS NVS Exam, out of which approximately 8.5 lakhs appeared in the offline exam conducted on 10th and 11th January 2026. KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 has been released after 20 days of the completion of the examination. Candidates must download their answer key and official response sheet pdfs to calculate their approximate marks.

KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 Official Notice

The raise objection date, fee and last date to download KVS NVS Answer Key has been released through an official notice at www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html. Candidates can check the details from here also.

Step by Step Guide to Download KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 from Official website

Candidates can check “KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 PDF Download Steps” from here.

1. Open the official website, www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html OR www.kvsangathan.nic.in OR www.navodaya.gov.in.
2. Now, on the home page, look for the text- “Recruitment of Various Teaching & Non-teaching Posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti”.
3. Candidates are redirected to a new page tab on the link that reads “Link for download Answer Key for Computer-Based Test for Direct Recruitment”.
4. Enter your login details, Registration Number, and password.
5. After the candidate enters the login details and the captcha or the number as mentioned in the Captcha to prove that you are not a robot.
6. KVS NVS Answer Key 2026, along with the correct response, appears on the system screen.
7. Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 PDFs

Official Link to Download KVS NVS Answer Key 2026

The official answer key link for KVS NVS Tier 1 Examination has been released on 31st January 2026 at the official portal of KVS, NVS and CBSE. With the help of the answer key, candidates can cross-check their responses, calculate expected scores, and raise objections if needed.

Click to Download KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 (Link Active)

Raise Objection Process Against KVS NVS Answer Key

Candidates can raise objections against the KVS NVS Answer Key 2025 if they find any discrepancies before 4th February 2026 (11:59 pm). Candidates have to submit their objections within the given time frame, along with valid proof or evidence, and the objection fee of Rs. 1000. The fee is non-refundable; however, if the objection raised by a candidate is found to be valid after expert review, the fee may be refunded as per the authority’s rules.

After reviewing objections, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will update the final answer key, followed by the KVS NVS merit list for all selected candidates.

Click to Raise Objections for KVS NVS Answer Key 2026

How to Calculate Marks with KVS NVS Exam Answer Key?

Candidates can calculate their marks and check how much they can expect in the Exam with the help of the KVS NVS Exam Answer Key. To calculate the score, candidates need to follow the steps.

• Check out the official marking scheme given in the KVS NVS recruitment notification. Generally:
  • 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
  • There may be negative marking (for example, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer) if specified.
• Refer to the answer key and match your answers one by one.
• Count the number of correct answers and incorrect answers.
• Use this formula:
  Estimated score = (correct answer × 1) – (incorrect answer × 0.25)
• Do not include unanswered questions in your score.
• Compare your estimated marks with previous years’ cut-off to understand your position.

What After the KVS NVS Answer Key?

After downloading the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026, candidates should cross-check all details and raise objections for any discrepancies. Candidates can submit their objections within the prescribed time frame. After reviewing all the objections, the final answer key will be released, followed by the  KVS NVS Result 2025-26.