CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the CTET examination held on 7th & 8th February 2026 (with re-exam on 1st March 2026 at select centres) can now check and download the provisional answer key from the official website ctet.nic.in.
This eligibility test is for teacher recruitment in central government schools (no fixed vacancies, qualifying in nature). If you find any discrepancy in the answers, you can raise objections before 15th March 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
Key Details
- Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Post Name: CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
- Exam Date: 7th & 8th February 2026 (Re-exam: 1st March 2026)
- Answer Key Status: Released
- Release Date: 12th March 2026
- Last Date for Objection: 15th March 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Official Website: ctet.nic.in
Direct Link: Download CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 (Login Required)
How to Download
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
- Navigate to the “Candidate Activity” or “Answer Key” section
- Click on “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026” link
- Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth
- Your answer key with recorded responses will appear on screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
How to Calculate Score
Use this formula to estimate your score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for CTET Exam:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: 0 mark (no negative marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Objection Process
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on ctet.nic.in
- Go to the “Challenge Answer Key” section
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required)
- Pay the objection fee (₹1000 per question, non-refundable)
- Submit before the deadline: 15th March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on 12th March 2026.
You can download it from the official website ctet.nic.in using the direct link provided.
The last date to raise objections is 15th March 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
No, there is no negative marking in the CTET exam.
General category requires 60% (90/150 marks), while reserved categories require 55% (82/150 marks).
