The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the official website ctet.nic.in. Reports indicate the CTET official answer key was expected to be released on 24 February 2026. Candidates who appeared in the CTET February 2026 exam can download the provisional answer key PDF, compare their responses, and calculate their expected scores before the result is declared.
The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 on 7 and 8 February 2026 across multiple exam centres nationwide. The CTET 2026 Answer Key is an official document that contains the correct answers to all 150 questions.
Note- The CTET Official Answer Key 2026 release was delayed due to a re-examination required at two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur) — St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar (code 125016) and Lakshya International Academy (code 125014) — where Paper 2 could not be conducted due to unavoidable circumstances. CBSE ensures fairness by finalizing the key only after all candidates complete the exam.
CTET Answer Key 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CTET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Dates | 7 & 8 February 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Primary) & Paper 2 (Upper Primary) |
| Answer Key Status | To be updated (Official) |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Paper 1 Answer Key (Unofficial) 7th Feb
The unofficial answer key for CTET 2026 Paper 1 is now available. Candidates can use it to cross-check their answers and estimate scores, while the official answer key will be released later by the authorities.
CTET 2026 Paper 1
| Exam Date & Shift | Subjects | Download Links |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Feb 2026 (Shift 2) | CTET Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| CTET CDP Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Maths Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET EVS Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET English Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Hindi Paper 1 | Download PDF |
CTET 2026 Paper 1 Answer Key (Unofficial) – 8 February
| Exam Date & Shift | Subjects | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Feb 2026 – Shift 2 | CTET CDP Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| CTET Maths Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET EVS Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET English Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Hindi Paper 1 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Sanskrit Paper 1 | Download PDF |
CTET 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key (Unofficial) – 8 February
| Exam Date & Shift | Subjects | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Feb 2026 – Shift 1 | CTET Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET CDP Paper 2 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Maths Paper 2 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Science Paper 2 | Download PDF | |
| CTET SST Paper 2 | Download PDF | |
| CTET English Paper 2 | Download PDF | |
| CTET Hindi Paper 2 | Download PDF |
CTET Answer Key 2026 – Objection Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Challenge Fee | ₹1000 per question |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| Evidence | NCERT / Standard Books |
| Review | By subject experts |
| Refund | If challenge accepted |
How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Click on the link “CTET 2026 Answer Key”.
- Log in using your:
- Application number
- Date of birth/password
- Select your paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2).
- Download and save the answer key PDF.
How to Calculate Marks Using CTET Answer Key 2026?
CTET follows a very simple marking scheme:
- ✔ +1 mark for every correct answer
- ❌ No negative marking
Formula:
Total Score = Number of correct answers × 1
You can match your marked responses with the official answer key and calculate your estimated score easily.
CTET Answer Key 2026 – Objection / Challenge Process
If you find any incorrect answers in the provisional answer key, you can challenge it.
Steps to raise objection:
- Login to the CTET candidate portal.
- Click on “Challenge Answer Key”.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Upload valid supporting proof.
- Pay the prescribed challenge fee (per question).
- Submit the objection.
The challenge fee is usually non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)- CTET Answer Key 2026
When will the CTET Answer Key 2026 be released?
The provisional answer key is usually released a few days after the examination.
Can I challenge the CTET final answer key?
No. You can challenge only the provisional answer key.
Is there negative marking in CTET 2026?
No, there is no negative marking.
Will CBSE refund the objection fee?
Generally, the objection fee is non-refundable.