CTET 2026 answer key, OMR response sheet released; challenge link at ctet.nic.in

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional answer key, OMR response sheet for papers 1 and 2 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Candidates can download the CTET answer key 2026 from the official website, ctet.nic.in. CTET 2026 Answer Key (OUT) LIVE

To download the CTET 2026 answer key, candidates will have to enter their valid roll number and date of birth. The CTET answer key is available as a PDF.

Candidates who are not satisfied with the CTET 2026 provisional answer key can challenge it through the official portal by paying a requisite fee of Rs 1000 per objection. The CTET answer key challenge window will remain open for 2 to 3 days.

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Challenges submitted by candidates will be checked by a panel of subject experts. If any objection is found correct, the answer key will be revised.

The board will release the final answer key for CTET 2026 after reviewing all objections. The CTET result will be declared based on this revised final answer key.

How to download CTET answer key 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the CBSE CTET 2026 answer key.

• Go to the official website, ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the CTET 2026 candidate portal.
• Now, click on the 'CTET provisional answer key” link.
• Enter the roll number and date of birth, and submit.
• The CTET 2026 answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
• Download the provisional answer key and take a printout for future use.