The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) soon. The exams for primary and upper primary teacher positions were held on February 7 and 8, 2026. This answer key will allow candidates to check the correct answers for the questions they answered.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Release
Historically, CBSE releases provisional answer keys approximately 17 to 18 days after the examination concludes. Based on this trend, the answer keys are anticipated to be available by the third week of February 2026. Candidates can access the official answer key on the CTET website.
How to Check and Challenge
Once uploaded, candidates can download the provisional CTET 2026 answer key by visiting the official website at ctet.nic.in . They will need to log in using their application number and date of birth . CBSE will also provide a window for candidates to raise objections. This means if a candidate believes an answer provided in the key is incorrect, they can challenge it through the online portal.
Expected Dates Based on Past Trends
While an official date has not been announced, past CTET examination data provides an indication of when to expect the answer key. The table below shows previous CTET exam dates and the corresponding answer key release dates.
| Exam Year | CTET Answer Key Release Date | CTET Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | February 24 to 28, 2026 (expected) | February 7 and 8, 2026 |
| 2024-25 | January 1, 2025 | December 14 to 15, 2024 |
| 2023-24 | February 14, 2023 | December 28, 2022 to February 7, 2023 |
| 2022-23 | February 1, 2022 | December 16, 2021 to January 17, 2022 |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CTET website for confirmed dates and further announcements regarding the provisional answer key.