CTET Paper 1 2 Answer Key 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education will publish the CTET Answer Key 2026 for the February session on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. As of February 19, 2026, news reports say the provisional key can be released any time, but CBSE has not shared a fixed time.
The answer key helps you match your responses and estimate your score before the result. CBSE will first release a provisional key (not final). After it checks objections, CBSE will publish the final answer key, and then prepare the result based on it.
CTET Answer Key 2026 Overview:
| Exam dates | February 7 and 8, 2026 |
| Shifts | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM and 2:30 PM–5:00 PM |
| Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper) |
| Official website | ctet.nic.in |
| Category | Answer Key |
| What you can download | Answer key (Paper 1 and Paper 2), scanned OMR sheet |
| Objection option | Online challenge link opens after the key goes live |
| Objection fee | ₹1000 per question (processing charges) |
| Window length | Often about 2–3 days after release |
| After objections | Board reviews challenges, then publishes the final key and result |
Important Links:
CTET Answer Key 2026:
The answer key shows the correct option for each question set. It helps you:
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match your responses with the official answers
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estimate your score before the result
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raise an objection if you find a clear error
CBSE releases the key in two stages:
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Provisional key (first release)
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Final key (after it reviews objections)
When will the CTET Answer Key 2026 release?
The board has not shared a fixed time in advance. So the best approach is simple:
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check ctet.nic.in during the day
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look for the latest notice or “Answer Key” link
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download as soon as the link appears
How to download CTET 2026 Answer Key for Paper 1 , 2?
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Open ctet.nic.in.
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Find the Answer Key / Candidate Activity link for CTET 2026.
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Enter your login details (the portal may ask for roll number and date of birth, or other details shown on screen).
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Select Paper 1 or Paper 2.
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Download the answer key PDF and save it.
How to estimate your score from the answer key
Use a clean method:
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count the number of answers that match the key
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note the questions you left blank
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list the questions you want to challenge
CTET marking rules can vary by notice. Many CTET papers use 1 mark per correct answer and do not cut marks for wrong answers, but you should still confirm the rule shown on your CTET notice or instructions for your session.
CTET Answer Key Objection 2026: steps and rules
You can challenge the provisional key only through the official challenge link.
Steps to raise an objection
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Log in on ctet.nic.in using the same details you used to download the key.
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Open the Answer Key Challenge / Objection section.
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Choose the question you want to challenge.
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Select your reason and upload proof (as asked on the portal).
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Pay ₹1000 per question as processing charges.
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Submit and save the receipt or confirmation page.
Key rules you should follow
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The board accepts only paid challenges.
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The board accepts challenges only during the open window.
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The board does not accept challenges sent by email, post, or any other method.
FAQs
1) Where will CTET Answer Key 2026 be released?
You will find it on ctet.nic.in.
2) Will CBSE release the OMR sheet with the answer key?
Yes, the board usually releases scanned OMR images with the key for response matching.
3) Can I challenge both Paper 1 and Paper 2 keys?
Yes, if you appeared for both papers and the portal allows challenges for both.
4) What is the objection fee?
The processing fee is ₹1000 per question.
5) How long does the objection window stay open?
It often stays open for a short window, usually about 2–3 days after release.
