The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the provisional answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can access and download the CTET 2026 answer key through the official website ctet.nic.in.
Steps to Download CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key:
The answer key has been made available in PDF format, allowing candidates to compare their responses with the officially released answers.
The board has also provided an opportunity for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they find any discrepancies. Candidates can submit their objections through the official portal by paying a fee of ₹1,000 per question challenged. The answer key challenge window will remain active till March 15, during which candidates can submit their representations.
According to CBSE, all objections received from candidates will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. If any challenge is found to be valid after evaluation, the board will revise the answer key accordingly.
Following the review process, CBSE will publish the final CTET 2026 answer key, which will be used to prepare and declare the CTET February 2026 results. The final result will be calculated strictly on the basis of this revised answer key.
The CTET examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools and other affiliated institutions across the country. Candidates are advised to review the provisional answer key carefully and submit objections within the specified time if required.
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