CBSE CTET 2026 answer key, response sheet released at ctet.nic.in: Direct link and steps to raise objections here

CTET 2026 answer key: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the provisional answer key on the official website, which is ctet.nic.in.

The CTET February 2026 examination was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026. The test was held for candidates who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 5 through Paper 1 and Classes 6 to 8 through Paper 2 in schools across India.

Along with the answer key, the board has also released the scanned images of the OMR sheet. By comparing the answer key with their responses, candidates can estimate their probable scores.

CBSE CTET 2026 answer key: Objection window

The answer key released by CBSE is provisional. This means candidates who find any answer incorrect can challenge it by submitting valid proof.

Candidates must submit their objections within the deadline and pay the required fee for each question they challenge.

The board will review all objections carefully. After checking the challenges, CBSE will publish the final answer key. The results of CTET February 2026 will be prepared based on this final answer key.

CBSE CTET 2026 answer key: Steps to download

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the answer key:

1. Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
2. On the homepage, click on the link that says “CTET Feb-2026 Key Challenge / Scanned Images of OMR”
3. Enter your roll number and date of birth to log in.
4. The answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
5. Download the file and keep a copy for future reference.

Direct link here.

Candidates are advised to check their responses carefully before raising objections. Only the challenges submitted within the given deadline will be considered by CBSE.
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