The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 provisional answer keys for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are expected soon. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release these keys after a re-examination held on March 1, 2026. The re-exam was conducted due to the cancellation of the original exam at some Bihar test centers.
Answer Key Release Timeline
Candidates took the CTET 2026 exam on February 7 and 8, 2026. Based on past trends, official answer keys are typically released 7 to 10 days after the exam concludes. The re-exam date of March 1 means the keys could be available between March 10 and March 13, 2026 .
Expected Release Dates (Past Trends)
Analysis of previous CTET exam cycles provides an estimated release window for the answer keys and response sheets.
| Year | CTET Response Sheet Release Window | CTET Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 10 – 13, 2026 | February 7 & 8, March 1, 2026 |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | December 14 – 15, 2024 |
| 2024 | February 7, 2024 | January 21, 2024 |
| 2023 | September 16, 2023 | August 23, 2023 |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once released, candidates can download the official answer keys and their individual response sheets directly from the CTET website. These documents allow candidates to verify their answers and estimate their scores before the official results are announced. The response sheet shows the answers selected by each candidate during the examination. Candidates will have a specific window to raise objections to any answers provided in the provisional key. The final answer key will be published after considering these objections.
Where to Find Keys
Direct download links for the CTET 2026 answer key PDF and response sheet PDF will be made available on the official CTET portal once released. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates and announcements regarding the answer key and results.