The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to release the provisional answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 February exam. Candidates can expect the key to be available soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Over 25 lakh candidates took the examination, which was conducted on February 7 and 8.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Details
To access the CTET 2026 answer key, applicants will need their examination roll number and date of birth. The released key will be provisional, allowing candidates to raise objections if they find any discrepancies. After reviewing these challenges, the CBSE will issue a final answer key.
CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
Candidates must achieve specific scores to qualify for the CTET. The passing marks are outlined below:
| Category | Qualifying Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|
| General Category | 90 |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwD | 82 |
The CTET exam consists of two papers. Paper 1 is for teaching Classes 1 to 5. Paper 2 is for teaching Classes 6 to 8. Candidates seeking eligibility for both levels must appear for both papers.
How to Download the CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Follow these steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the link titled “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026”. This is usually found in the Candidate Activity or Public Notes section.
- Log in using your roll number and date of birth from your admit card.
- Download the answer key corresponding to your paper set (e.g., A, B, C, or D).
- Review your scanned OMR response sheet, also available on the portal.
- Save the PDF copy for score calculation and future reference.
How to Raise Objections to the CTET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates have the option to challenge the provisional answer key. The process is as follows:
- Go to the official CTET website.
- Find and open the link for submitting objections.
- Fill in the required details in the objection form.
- Specify the question number you wish to challenge. Upload supporting documents for your objection.
- Submit the completed form and pay any applicable fee.