CTET 2026 Answer Key – Latest Status & Details
CTET February 2026 (21st edition) will be out after the exam which is taking place in 2 Days i.e., 7 and 8 February 2026. As per the past trend the answer key is result in 15 Days to 20 Days time. So you can the answer key after 20 February
CTET 2026 Answer key Current Key Timeline
| Event | Status / Expected Date |
| CTET February 2026 Exam Date | February 7 & 8, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release | Released (available now on ctet.nic.in) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Expected mid to late February 2026 (usually 10–20 days after exam) |
| Challenge/Objection Window | Expected shortly after provisional key |
| Final Answer Key & Result | Expected March 2026 |
The exam is taking place in offline mode (OMR-based) across multiple shifts on two days:
- Paper 1 (for Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (for Classes 6–8) will have separate shifts.
- Exact shift timings and your exam day/shift are mentioned on your admit card.
When & Where to Download the Answer Key
- Official website: https://ctet.nic.in
- The provisional answer key (along with your scanned OMR response sheet) will be released first.
- Login required: You’ll need your Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth to view/download the answer key and response sheet.
- Answer key will be available for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 (all sets: A, B, C, D).
- After the provisional key, candidates can raise objections (if any) by paying a fee per question (usually ₹1000 per challenge in previous cycles).
- Final answer key is released after considering valid objections and is used for result preparation.
How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key (When Released)
- Visit https://ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link: “Answer Key – CTET February 2026” or “Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet”
- Login using your Roll Number / Application Number and Date of Birth
- View / Download the answer key PDF and your OMR response sheet
- Match your responses with the key to calculate your estimated score (1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking)
Important Tips
- The answer key helps predict your score before the official result.
- Keep your admit card and application details handy.
- Regularly check ctet.nic.in after February 8, 2026 — the answer key link usually appears in the “Candidate Activity” or “Latest News” section.
- Unofficial answer keys (from coaching institutes) may appear on YouTube/websites within 1–2 days of the exam, but wait for the official CBSE key for accuracy.
Bottom line: As the exam is scheduled for this weekend (Feb 7–8, 2026), the provisional answer key is expected around last week of February 2026.
FAQs
The answer key may come in the last week of February or early March
The answer key will be out in PDF format you can download and check
Yes the answer key challenge is accepted by CBSE
You will have to log on to the CTET official website with your credential and mark the key you want to challenge and pay the required fee
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