KVS NVS Tier 1 exams for teaching posts (PRT, TGT, PGT) occurred on January 10-11, 2026. Official answer keys from CBSE expected in the third week of January 2026, with objection windows to follow.
Availability Status
Though some institutes release their unofficial answer keys now for score estimation, covering shift-wise PRT, TGT, and PGT. Official keys will appear on kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in, and cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html. But you must wait for the official answer key
KVS NVS Tier I Answer key (Marking Scheme)
Total score = (Correct × 3) – (Incorrect × 1); unattempted = 0 marks.
Download Links
- Unofficial PRT/TGT/PGT keys: pw.live/teaching/exams/kvs-nvs-tier-1-answer-key-2026
- Official (upcoming): Check CBSE/KVS/NVS sites
YouTube analyses for shifts (e.g., Jan 11 TGT) provide memory-based solutions
To calculate your KVS NVS Tier 1 score using the answer key, match your responses from the response sheet against the key’s correct answers.
KVS NVS Tier I Answer key Score Steps to Calculate
- Download your response sheet and the answer key (unofficial from coaching sites or official from CBSE/KVS/NVS portals).
- Count correct answers (C), incorrect answers (I), and unattempted questions.
- Apply the Tier 1 marking scheme: Total Score = (C × 3) – (I × 1). Unattempted = 0 marks.
Example Calculation
For a 150-question paper with 100 correct, 30 incorrect, 20 unattempted:
Score = (100 × 3) – (30 × 1) = 300 – 30 = 270 marks.
Tips
Use shift-specific keys (e.g., Jan 10-11 shifts for PRT/TGT/PGT). Official keys confirm final scores; unofficial ones estimate cut-off chances.
Cut Off Tentative
These are tentative cut-offs for the Tier I exam
| Post/Category | General | OBC/EWS | SC | ST |
| PRT | 190-200 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-170 |
| TGT | 195-205 | 200-215 | 185-195 | 165-175 |
| PGT | 200-210 | 205-220 | 190-200 | 170-180 |
Factors Influencing Cutoff
Higher vacancies and moderate difficulty may lower cutoffs vs. 2022 (PRT Gen ~71%). Final cutoffs normalize across shifts post-results. Check kvsangathan.nic.in for updates.
FAQs
The date is not out but some sources suggest it may come at the end of the January 2026
PRT General: 190-200; TGT: 195-205; PGT: 200-210 (moderate paper; varies by shift/category). Must remember this is expected or calculative score
Yes you will be able to challenge the answer key if not satisfied with any key
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