CTET Answer Key 2026 Expected (Today)

By ALOK KUMAR Posted: 24 Feb 2026 Verified source OPEN
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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) answer key for the February 2026 session is expected to be released soon by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, across various centers in India.

CTET Answer Key 2026 Expected (Today): Overview

OrganizationCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam NameCentral Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Result DateTo be announced (Usually 2-3 days after release)
Official Websitectet.nic.in
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How to Check the Result

Once the answer key is released, candidates can check their results online by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official CTET website.
  2. Look for the link that says “CTET February 2026 Answer Key” or “CTET 2026 Answer Key & OMR Response Sheet.”
  3. Click on the link to be redirected to the login page.
  4. Enter your application number and date of birth, then submit.
  5. Your OMR response sheet and provisional answer key for Paper 1 and/or Paper 2 will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Download the PDFs and print them for easier reference.

Cut Off and Merit List

Information regarding the cut-off marks and merit list will be available after the answer key is released. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their scores and compare them against the cut-off marks once published.

What Happens Next

After the provisional answer key is released, candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections if they disagree with any answers. The last date for raising objections will be announced shortly after the release of the answer key.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the CTET exam conducted?

The CTET exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026.

When can I expect the answer key to be released?

The provisional answer key is expected to be released in February 2026.

How can I raise objections against the answer key?

Candidates can raise objections through their candidate portal on the official website once the answer key is available.

What is the fee to challenge a question in the answer key?

The objection fee is ₹1000 per question, which is refundable if the challenge is accepted.

Will the answer key be available offline?

No, the answer key and OMR response sheets will only be available online; no hard copies will be sent to candidates.

मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में

  • CTET परीक्षा 7 और 8 फरवरी 2026 को आयोजित की गई थी।
  • उत्तर कुंजी फरवरी 2026 में जारी होने की उम्मीद है।
  • उत्तर कुंजी और OMR शीट केवल ऑनलाइन उपलब्ध होगी।
  • आपत्ति उठाने की अंतिम तिथि उत्तर कुंजी के जारी होने के बाद घोषित की जाएगी।
  • आपत्ति शुल्क ₹1000 प्रति प्रश्न है।
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Source: official recruitment notification of CBSE. Last verified: 24 Feb 2026.

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