The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) expects to release the CTET 2026 Response Sheet in the second week of March 2026. The response sheet usually accompanies the provisional answer key. Candidates can use these documents to estimate their scores.
CTET 2026 Exam Details
The CTET 2026 Exam took place on February 7 and 8, 2026. The response sheet and answer key are critical for candidates to calculate their probable marks.
Past Release Trends
Exam release patterns show a consistent timeline. The response sheet typically follows the exam date within a few weeks. Historical data indicates a gap of 17 to 27 days between the exam conclusion and the response sheet release.
| Year / Session | Exam Date | Response Sheet / Provisional Answer Key Release | Approximate Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Dec session) | December 14, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | 17 to 18 days |
| 2024 (Jan session) | January 21, 2024 | February 7, 2024 | 17 days |
| 2024 (July session) | July 7, 2024 | July 24, 2024 | 17 days |
| 2023 (Aug session) | August 20, 2023 | September 15 to 16, 2023 | 26 to 27 days |
| 2022–23 (Dec cycle) | December 28, 2022 to February 7, 2023 | February 14, 2023 | 7 to 18 days after last exam |
Calculating Tentative Scores
Candidates should use the official response sheet and answer key. They will compare their marked answers with the correct options provided. This process allows for a direct calculation of the expected score.
The exact release date for the CTET 2026 response sheet has not been announced. Candidates should monitor the official CTET website for updates.