The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to release the provisional answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. The answer key will be available on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates can download the answer key PDF using their application number and date of birth.
CTET 2026 Answer Key Release and Objections
Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key must pay a fee of Rs 1,000 per question. This fee will be refunded if the challenge is deemed correct. A specific deadline will be announced for submitting objections. The CBSE will then issue a final answer key based on the feedback received.
The CTET 2026 examination took place from February 7 to 8. Paper 1 covered teaching for classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 focused on classes 6 to 8. The exam is required for teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other central government and private schools for these grade levels.
How to Download the CTET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key and their response sheet:
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the link for the “CTET 2026 Answer Key.”
- Enter your application number and password, or date of birth, and submit.
- The CTET 2026 answer key PDF will appear on your screen.
- Save and download the answer key for your records.
Next Steps After the Answer Key
Following the provisional answer key, the CBSE will announce the final answer key and the CTET Result 2026. Successful candidates will receive CTET eligibility certificates. These certificates are valid for a lifetime, allowing holders to apply for teaching roles in central and state government schools.
Challenging the Provisional CTET 2026 Answer Key
To raise objections to the provisional answer key, candidates should use the following procedure:
- Go to ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the link: “View image of OMR Sheet, View and Challenge CTET Answer Key.”
- Input your application number, date of birth, and the security pin.
- Select the question(s) from Paper 1 or Paper 2 you want to challenge. Choose your preferred answer, provide justification, and upload supporting documents.
- Pay the required fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
- Submit your challenge and save the confirmation page for future reference.