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CTET Official Answer Key 2026 Paper 1 & 2: Expected Release, How to Download & Raise Objections

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  • Updated February 21, 2026 11:50 AM
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  • The CTET Official Answer Key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to allow candidates to verify their answers, calculate estimated scores, and raise objections if needed. It will be accessible for download on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, along with guidelines for the objection process.
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CTET 2026 Answer Key Overview

  • The CTET official answer key for both Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) is published by CBSE on ctet.nic.in.
  • The CTET February 2026 exam was held on February 7 and 8, 2026. As of February 20, 2026, the provisional answer key has not yet been released. Reliable sources and education portals indicate an expected release soon, potentially by the end of
  • February 2026 or the first week of March 2026, following completion of a re-examination at two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar.
  • Candidates can access the provisional answer key and their response sheet by logging in with their application number/roll number and date of birth.

How to Check the CTET Official Answer Key 2026 (Paper 1 & 2)

  • Follow these steps for both papers via the same portal:
  • Go to the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in.
  • Look for the “CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key” or similar link under Latest Updates or Important Links.
  • Log in using your application number/roll number and date of birth/password.
  • Select the appropriate link for “Answer Key Paper 1” or “Answer Key Paper 2.”
  • View the provisional answer key PDF (including question paper sets/codes) and your response sheet.
  • Download the files for score estimation and future reference.

How to Download the CTET Official Answer Key 2026

  • Once the answer key opens on ctet.nic.in, use the PDF download option in the viewer or your browser to save it. Print a copy to compare responses question-by-question, mark correct/incorrect answers, and maintain records for potential objections.

How to Raise Objections Against the CTET Answer Key 2026

  • Objection Window Period
  • CBSE typically opens a short window of 2–3 days after the provisional answer key release for challenges.

CTET 2026 Cut Off Marks (Trends)

  • CTET is an eligibility test with fixed qualifying percentages (60% General, 55% reserved), not a merit-based recruitment with variable cut-offs. These thresholds (90/150 for General, ~82/150 for reserved) are consistent unless revised by CBSE.
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Q4. How to raise objections against the CTET Answer Key 2026?

  • Log in at ctet.nic.in, access the challenge section, select questions, provide justification/documents, pay ~₹1000 per question, and submit.
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