The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to issue the answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 anytime soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CTET 2026 February session exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, in 140 cities across the country. The CTET certificate shall apply to schools of the Central Government, such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and Central Tibetan Schools.
The OMR answer sheet and the answer keys of the CTET 2026 exam will be displayed on the official website along with a public notice. Candidates can download the CTET Answer Key 2026 in the stipulated time as notified in the public notice. Applicants can challenge the CTET provisional answer key with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000 per question as processing charges, in case they are not satisfied with any of the answer(s).
CTET Answer Key 2026: Steps to Download OMR Response Sheets and Answer Key
The CTET Answer Key 2026 will be published on the official website along with the OMR response sheets of the candidates. Applicants can verify their answers/responses using the answer key PDF. Follow the steps given below to calculate your probable scores in the CTET February session exam.
- Visit the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link titled “View/Challenge CTET 2026 Answer Key”
- Log in by entering details like application number and date of birth
- Download the CTET 21st edition answer key PDF and response sheet
The CBSE releases the CTET answer key along with the response sheet. Candidates can challenge the 21st edition CTET answer key within the stipulated time.
The subject experts will examine all the challenges received during the CTET 2026 answer key challenge window, and then the CTET 2026 final answer key will be prepared. The CTET 2026 result will be declared based on the CTET final answer keys.
To access the CTET February 2026 answer key, candidates need their application number (or registration ID/roll number) and date of birth (or password).
With the use of CTET 2026 provisional answer key, applicants can predict their scores and analyse their qualifying status. The CTET marking scheme is as follows-
Once the CTET 2026 provisional answer key is released, objections can be raised online by selecting disputed questions, uploading proof, and paying Rs 1,000 per question (refundable if upheld).
Candidates must visit ctet.nic.in, select the “CTET February 2026 Answer Key” link, and log in with their credentials to view and download answer key PDFs for both papers. CTET OMR response sheets are also provided for self-verification.
There is no limit on the number of attempts for a person to obtain a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
Candidates can download the official CTET answer key 2026 by following the steps given below:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to release the CTET 2026 Answer Key soon on the official website. However, no official release date has been confirmed by the board yet.
After the closure of the CTET 2026 challenge window, the subject experts will examine all the challenges received, and then the final answer keys will be prepared. The CTET 2026 result will be declared based on the CTET final answer key 2026. In case a challenge on the answer key(s) is accepted by the subject expert(s), the amount will be refunded to the concerned candidate after declaration of the result.
The CTET login window requires candidates to enter their application number and password, and verify the CAPTCHA code given.
CTET Paper 2 History topics are as follows:
- When, Where and How
- The Earliest Societies
- The First Farmers and Herders
- The First Cities
- Early States
- New Ideas
- The First Empire
- Contacts with Distant Lands
- Political Developments
- Culture and Science
- New Kings and Kingdoms
- Sultans of Delhi
- Architecture
- Creation of an Empire
- Social Change
- Regional Cultures
- The Establishment of Company Power
- Rural Life and Society
- Colonialism and Tribal Societies
- The Revolt of 1857-58
- Women and reform
- Challenging the Caste System
- The Nationalist Movement
- India After Independence
Paper 2 is for classes VI to VIII (elementary stage) with four sections totalling 150 MCQs. It starts with Child Development & Pedagogy (30 questions), Language I (30 questions), and Language II (30 questions), similar to Paper 1. The fourth section (60 questions) is subject-specific: Mathematics and Science or Social Studies, depending on the candidate’s choice.
CTET 2026 Paper 1 targets teaching classes I to V (primary stage) and includes five sections totalling 150 MCQs. Child Development & Pedagogy (30 questions) evaluates understanding of child psychology and teaching methods; Language I (30 questions) tests comprehension and grammar in a chosen language; Language II (30 questions) covers pedagogy of another language; Mathematics (30 questions) focuses on primary-level math concepts; and Environmental Studies (30 questions) assesses science and social studies basics.
To access the CTET February 2026 answer key, candidates need their application number (or registration ID/roll number) and date of birth (or password).
The CTET 2026 assesses candidates’ eligibility to teach classes I to VIII in central government schools in India. It features two separate papers, each lasting 2.5 hours with 150 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and no negative marking.
Both papers of the CTET 2026 are conducted offline (pen-and-paper mode) in English and Hindi (except Language sections). Qualifying marks are 60% for the general category (90/150) and 55% for reserved categories, with relaxation rules. Candidates can appear for one or both papers.
The CTET final answer key is prepared by CBSE after evaluating all valid objections raised against the provisional key. Challenges deemed valid lead to corrections, while invalid ones are rejected; decisions by the subject experts are incorporated into the final answer key.
The CTET final answer key 2026 will be uploaded on ctet.nic.in as a non-challengeable PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The final answer key is also used to calculate the CTET 2026 results.
The Central Board of Secondary Education is anticipated to release the provisional answer key for the CTET February 2026 exam anytime soon. The CTET answer key and OMR response sheets for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be made available on the official website.
Once the CTET 2026 provisional answer key is released, objections can be raised online by selecting disputed questions, uploading proof, and paying Rs 1,000 per question (refundable if upheld).
To challenge the CTET February 2026 provisional answer key, log in to ctet.nic.in using your application number and date of birth/password, then follow the steps given below:
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Access the “CTET Answer Key Challenge” or similar link.
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Select the test paper/set, question number(s) to challenge, and upload supporting documents/proof (e.g., books or references).
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Pay the fee of Rs 1,000 per question via credit/debit card or net banking
Candidates must note that the challenge fee is non-refundable unless the challenge is accepted.
The CTET login window requires candidates to enter their application number and password, and verify the CAPTCHA code given.
Candidates must visit ctet.nic.in, select the “CTET February 2026 Answer Key” link, and log in with their credentials to view and download answer key PDFs for both papers. CTET OMR response sheets are also provided for self-verification.
Topics covered under Paper II Science (for classes VI to VIII), Elementary Stage:
Food
- Sources of food
- Components of food
- Cleaning food
Materials
- Materials of daily use
The World of the Living
Moving Things People and Ideas
How Things Work
- Electric current and circuits
- Magnets
Natural Phenomena
Natural Resources
Check topics covered under Paper 2 Mathematics for CTET:
Number System
- Knowing our Numbers
- Playing with Numbers
- Whole Numbers
- Negative Numbers and Integers
- Fractions
Algebra
- Introduction to Algebra
- Ratio and Proportion
Geometry
- Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
- Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-Dand3-D)
- Symmetry: (reflection)
- Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
- Mensuration
- Data handling
After the closure of the CTET 2026 challenge window, the subject experts will examine all the challenges received, and then the final answer keys will be prepared. The CTET 2026 result will be declared based on the CTET final answer key 2026. In case a challenge on the answer key(s) is accepted by the subject expert(s), the amount will be refunded to the concerned candidate after declaration of the result.
The CTET Answer Keys are generally displayed for two to three days to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the answer(s) with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000 per question. Check the steps to challenge the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the link indicating “View/Challenge CTET 2026 Answer Key”.
- Log in by entering details like application number and date of birth.
- Now, candidates need to choose the question(s) from Paper 1 or Paper 2 that they wish to challenge and select the correct option.
- Justify your challenge and upload supporting documents.
- Make the payment using a credit/debit card or net banking, and then submit.
- Save the confirmation page for future reference.
Only paid challenges made during the stipulated time will be considered.
Candidates can download the official CTET answer key 2026 by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the CTET 2026 Answer Key link
- Enter the login details
- Download the CTET answer key 2026 PDF
Check the topics covered under the Mathematics paper of CTET 2026 Paper 1 (for Classes I to V):
- Geometry
- Shapes & Spatial Understanding
- Solids Around Us
- Numbers
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Measurement
- Weight
- Time
- Volume
- Data
- Handling
- Patterns
- Money
No grievance concerning the CTET 2026 answer key will be entertained after the declaration of the CTET February session result.
Check below the structure and content of the CTET 2026 Paper 1:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs, 30 Marks)
- Mathematics (30 MCQs, 30 Marks)
- Environmental Studies (30 MCQs, 30 Marks)
- Language I (30 MCQs, 30 Marks)
- Language II (30 MCQs, 30 Marks)
There are a total of 150 MCQs for 150 marks.
The OMR answer sheet and the CTET 2026 provisional answer key will be displayed on the official website of CTET, for which a public notice will be issued at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can download the CTET Answer Key 2026 in the stipulated time as notified in the public notice. The answer keys are generally displayed for two to three days to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the answer(s) with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000 per question, in case they are not satisfied with any of the answer(s).
CBSE will provide Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) marksheets to all candidates and eligibility certificates to successful candidates in Digital Format in their DigiLocker account. The marksheets and eligibility certificates will be digitally signed and will be legally valid as per the IT Act.
Furnishing of false, wrong or inaccurate information may lead to cancellation of the test result, forfeiture of the certificate and even prosecution in appropriate cases.
The validity of the CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for life time for all categories. However, a person who has qualified the CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
Candidates must note that schools should give weightage to the CTET scores in the recruitment process; however, qualifying the CTET does not confer a right on any person for recruitment/employment, as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.
The CTET certificate shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.) and schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi.
A person who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered a TET pass. School managements (Government, local bodies, government-aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy.
CBSE is set to release the CTET February Session answer key 2026 and candidate response sheets at ctet.nic.in. CTET Paper I and Paper II answer key PDFs will be released online on the official website.
Candidates must note that there is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take to acquire a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
The test items/questions on Child Development and Pedagogy focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
CTET 2026 Paper 1 Language question types:
The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning
CTET Paper II is conducted for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage). The duration of the examination is 2.5 hours. Check the structure and content for Paper II below.
CTET Paper I is conducted for Classes I to V (Primary Stage). The duration of the examination is 2.5 hours. Check the structure and content of the paper (all compulsory):
The CTET provisional answer key 2026 will be released shortly by the CBSE on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the CTET exam 2026 can check the steps below to download their answer key:
Step 1: Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the link “CTET 2026 February Answer Key”.
Step 3: Enter the login credentials.
Step 4: The CTET 2026 provisional answer key will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Download the answer key and verify your responses.
Once candidates have download their CTET 2026 provisional answer key, they will find the following information mentioned on it:
Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 1,000 to challenge the CTET answer key 2026. The amount must be paid online via debit or credit card, net banking, or the UPI payment option.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) answer key 2026 for the exams conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, is expected to be released soon by the CBSE on its official website.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
CBSE is set to release the CTET February Session answer key 2026 and candidate response sheets at ctet.nic.in. CTET Paper I and Paper II answer key PDFs will be released online on the official website.
The CTET 2026 answer key is expected soon on the official website. The answer key release has been delayed due to a re-exam. The provisional key for the February exam will be released after completing evaluations, including affected centres.
