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CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: CBSE Feb Paper 1, 2 response sheets soon at ctet.nic.in; how to download

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CBSE CTET February 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet soon. Applicants have to pay a requisite fee of Rs 1,000 per objection to raise the challenge.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will issue the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET) answer key, response sheet soon on the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in. Aspirants can download the tentative answer key by using the credentials: application number and password. The CTET exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026. CBSE CTET 2026 Answer Key LIVE

The board also conducted a re-examination for two centres on March 1. The CTET 2026 was held in two shifts. The forenoon shift was held from 9:30 am to 12 noon, whereas the second shift took place from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

The CBSE will also allow candidates to raise objections against the CTET 2026 provisional answer key soon. The objection facility to challenge the CTET 2026 provisional answer key will also be opened for 2-3 days.

Candidates not satisfied with the CTET 2026 provisional answer key, will be able to challenge the answer key, and submit objections by paying a requisite fee of Rs 1,000 per question.

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CBSE CTET 2026: How to download answer key

Candidates will be able to download the CBSE CTET 2026 provisional answer key by following the steps given below.

  • Go to the official website at ctet.nic.in.
  • Look for the link “CTET Answer Key 2026.”
  • Click on it. A new window will open.
  • Type login credentials such as application number and password.
  • Press the submit button.
  • CBSE CTET 2026 answer key will appear on the screen.
  • Download it and print for future reference.
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CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Paper 1,2 provisional key, response sheet soon. Updates on cut-offs, result date, link, other details.

March 4, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026: Provisional answer key to Be released soon

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the CTET 2026 provisional answer key on its official website, ctet.nic.in.

March 4, 2026 | 06:30 PM IST

CTET 2026 Answer Key: Login credentials required

To access and download the provisional answer key, candidates must use their application number and password.

March 4, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026 answer key: Download link

CBSE will publish the CTET 2026 answer key along with the response sheet on its official website, ctet.nic.in, and candidates will be able to access it through the activated download link.

March 4, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST

CTET Exam 2026: No negative marking

The CTET exam follows a no-negative-marking policy, meaning candidates are not penalised for incorrect answers. All official announcements and updates are available on the CTET website.

March 4, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST

CTET 2026: Qualifying criteria

To pass CTET 2026, general category candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks (90 out of 150), while reserved category candidates are given relaxation in accordance with government norms.

March 4, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST

CTET 2026: Minimum marks for SC, ST candidates

Candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories must obtain at least 55% marks, that is 82 out of 150, to qualify for CTET 2026.

March 4, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST

CTET 2026: No Upper Age Limit

There is no maximum age limit for candidates appearing in the CTET 2026 examination.

March 4, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST

CTET February 2026 Exam Conducted on February 7, 8

The CTET February 2026 session was held on February 7 and 8, 2026, across 140 cities nationwide.

March 4, 2026 | 03:01 PM IST

CTET 2026 Paper 2: Total Marks and Marking Scheme

CTET 2026 Paper 2 is conducted for a total of 150 marks and includes 150 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

March 4, 2026 | 02:31 PM IST

CTET 2026 marking scheme: No negative marking

According to the CTET 2026 exam pattern, candidates will be awarded one mark for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses in the eligibility test.

March 4, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST

CTET 2025 Answer Key: Objection fee explained

Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional CTET 2025 answer key must pay an objection fee of Rs 1,000 per question. The fee will be refunded if the objection is found valid after review.

March 4, 2026 | 01:31 PM IST

CTET 2026: Conducted in 20 Languages

The CTET 2026 examination was held in 20 Indian languages, giving candidates the option to select their preferred language as the medium of the test.

March 4, 2026 | 01:09 PM IST

CTET 2026: Minimum Marks Required to Qualify

To qualify for CTET 2026, candidates from the general category must secure at least 60% marks (90 out of 150). Candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories need a minimum of 55% marks (82 out of 150). These qualifying marks are applicable to both Paper I and Paper II for those seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8.

March 4, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

CTET 2026 Answer Key: Login Credentials Required

To access the provisional CTET 2026 answer key, candidates need to log in using their application number and date of birth.

March 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

CTET Result 2026: How to Download Scorecard

Candidates can check the CTET 2026 result by visiting the official website at ctet.nic.in and clicking on the “CTET February 2026 Result” link. After entering their roll number and submitting the details, they can view, download, and save their scorecard for future reference.

March 4, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

CTET 2026 Paper 2: Total marks and exam pattern

The CTET 2026 Paper 2 is conducted for a total of 150 marks and includes 150 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

March 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

CTET 2026: Helpline contact details

For any queries or discrepancies related to CTET 2026, candidates can reach out to the official helpdesk. They may contact the Central Board of Secondary Education at 011-22240112 or email their concerns to ctet.cbse@nic.in.

March 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

CTET Result 2026: How to check

Candidates can access their CTET 2026 results online by visiting the official website at ctet.nic.in. They need to click on the “CTET February 2026 Result” link and log in using their roll number. After submitting the details, the result will be displayed on the screen. Students should download and save their scorecard for future reference. The exam is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

CTET 2026: Qualifying marks for female candidates

The qualifying criteria for CTET 2026 remain the same for both male and female candidates. General category aspirants must secure at least 90 marks out of 150, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories need a minimum of 82 marks to qualify. The exam is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 4, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST

CTET 2026 Paper 2: Total marks and marking scheme

CTET 2026 Paper 2 is conducted for a total of 150 marks and includes 150 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

March 4, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST

CTET Answer Key 2026: Objection fee and refund policy

To challenge the provisional CTET 2026 answer key, candidates are required to pay an objection fee of Rs 1,000 per question. If the submitted challenge is found to be valid after review, the fee will be refunded to the candidate.

March 4, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST

CTET 2026 Paper 2 subjects list

Paper 2 of CTET 2026 will cover the following subjects:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Mathematics and Science

  • Social Studies/Social Sciences

  • Language I

  • Language II

March 4, 2026 | 07:59 AM IST

CTET 2026: No upper age limit

There is no maximum age restriction for candidates appearing in the CTET 2026 examination. Eligible aspirants of any age group can apply and sit for the test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 4, 2026 | 07:30 AM IST

CTET certificate now valid for lifetime

According to the guidelines issued by the National Council for Teacher Education, the CTET eligibility certificate has lifetime validity. This enables qualified candidates to apply for teaching positions at any time across the country.

March 4, 2026 | 07:13 AM IST

CTET 2026: Marking scheme details

Under the CTET 2026 marking pattern, candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, and no marks are deducted or awarded for questions left unanswered.

March 4, 2026 | 06:10 AM IST

CTET admit card 2026

The CTET admit card 2026 for the February session was announced on February 5, 2026, on the official website, ctet.nic.in, and the board administered the CTET 2026 examination on February 7 and 8, 2026.

March 4, 2026 | 05:10 AM IST

CTET 2026 marking scheme

As per the CTET 2026 exam pattern, candidates receive one mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses in the CTET eligibility test.

March 4, 2026 | 04:10 AM IST

CTET Answer Key 2026: Objection fee

Candidates must pay Rs 1,000 per question to challenge the provisional CTET 2026 answer key. If the objection is verified as correct, the challenge fee will be refunded.

March 4, 2026 | 03:10 AM IST

CTET 2026 Paper 2: Maximum marks

The CTET 2026 Paper 2 carries a total of 150 marks and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth one mark, and no marks are deducted for wrong answers.

March 4, 2026 | 02:10 AM IST

CTET 2026 exam helpline details

In case of any queries or discrepancies in CTET 2026, candidates can contact the helpline details given below:

  • Phone: 011-22240112
  • Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

March 4, 2026 | 01:10 AM IST

CTET Answer Key 2026: Qualifying marks for female candidates

The CTET 2026 qualifying criteria are the same for both male and female candidates. The general category candidates need to score 90 out of 150 marks, while SC, ST, and OBC candidates must score at least 82 marks to qualify.

March 4, 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

Steps to check CTET result 2026

Check the CTET 2026 results by following these steps:

  • Open the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on “CTET February 2026 Result.”
  • Log in using your roll number.
  • Submit the details to view your result.
  • Download and save the scorecard for future use.

March 3, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

CTET 2026 Answer Key: Required login details

Candidates must use their application number and date of birth to access and download the provisional CTET 2026 answer key.

March 3, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

CTET February 2026 exam dates

The CTET 2026 for the February session was administered on February 7 and 8, 2026, in 140 cities across the country.

March 3, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

CTET Answer Key 2026: Age limit

There is no upper age restriction for candidates appearing in the CTET 2026 examination.

March 3, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST

CTET 2026 qualifying marks for SC and ST

Candidates from the SC and ST categories must secure at least 55%, which equals 82 marks out of 150, to qualify the CTET 2026.

March 3, 2026 | 09:00 PM IST

CTET answer key release date 2026

Candidates can expect the CTET answer key to be announced in March, 2026 on the official website by the authority.

March 3, 2026 | 08:30 PM IST

Is the CTET 2026 answer key released?

No, the CTET exam answer key 2026 is expected to be announced soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in by the authority.

March 3, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST

How many marks are required to qualify for CTET?

The general category candidates need to score at least 60% (90 out of 150 marks), while OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 55% (82 out of 150 marks) to qualify for the CTET 2026. These minimum marks apply to both Paper I and Paper II for eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8.

March 3, 2026 | 07:37 PM IST

CTET 2026 Qualifying Criteria

Check the CTET 2026 qualifying criteria below:

  1. General category candidates need 60% marks (90 out of 150).
  2. Reserved category candidates receive relaxation as per government norms.

March 3, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST

CTET exam pattern: No negative marking

The CTET examination does not impose any penalty for incorrect responses. Candidates will not lose marks for wrong answers. All official notifications and updates are published on the CTET website.

March 3, 2026 | 06:30 PM IST

CTET certificate now valid for lifetime

According to the guidelines issued by the National Council for Teacher Education, the CTET eligibility certificate has lifetime validity. This enables qualified candidates to apply for teaching positions at any time across the country.

March 3, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST

CTET 2026: No upper age limit

There is no maximum age restriction for candidates appearing in the CTET 2026 examination. Eligible aspirants of any age group can apply and sit for the test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 3, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST

CTET 2025 Answer Key: Objection fee details

To challenge the provisional answer key, candidates must pay an objection fee of Rs 1,000 per question. The amount will be refunded if the challenge is found to be valid after review.

March 3, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST

CTET 2025: Passing marks for OBC category

Candidates belonging to the OBC category are required to secure a minimum of 55 per cent marks to clear the CTET 2025 examination. This translates to at least 82 marks out of a total of 150. The exam is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 3, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST

CTET 2026: Overall qualifying marks

For CTET qualification, General category candidates must obtain a minimum of 60 per cent (90 out of 150). Meanwhile, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to score at least 55 per cent (82 out of 150). The examination does not include negative marking, and the CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.

March 3, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST

CTET 2026: Helpline information

Candidates appearing for the CTET 2026 examination can reach out to the official helpdesk for any queries or support. The contact number is 011-22240112, and the email ID for assistance is ctet.cbse@nic.in. The exam is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

March 3, 2026 | 03:35 PM IST

CTET 2026: Marking scheme details

Under the CTET 2026 marking pattern, candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, and no marks are deducted or awarded for questions left unanswered.

March 3, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST

CTET 2026: Examination schedule

The CTET 2026 exam was conducted on February 7 and 8. Paper 1 was organised for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 was meant for aspirants aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.

March 3, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST

CTET 2026 held in 20 languages

The board conducted the CTET 2026 examination in 20 Indian languages, allowing candidates to choose their preferred medium for the test.

March 3, 2026 | 02:30 PM IST

CTET 2026 Answer Key: Required login details

To access the answer key and submit objections, candidates need to log in using their application number and date of birth.

March 3, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST

CTET 2026: Refund policy for objections

Candidates who raise objections against the provisional answer key will receive a refund of the objection fee if their challenge is found valid after evaluation.

March 3, 2026 | 01:38 PM IST

CTET 2026 Answer Key: Procedure to challenge responses

The CBSE will provide candidates with an option to challenge the provisional CTET 2026 answer key online. Those who wish to raise objections can follow the steps below:

  • Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.

  • Click on the link that reads “View Image of OMR Sheet and Challenge CTET Answer Key.”

  • Log in by entering your application number, date of birth, and security pin.

  • Select the question(s) from Paper 1 or Paper 2 that you want to dispute.

  • Mark the correct option, give a valid explanation, and upload supporting documents.

  • Pay the prescribed objection fee using a credit card, debit card, or net banking facility.

  • Submit the challenge and download the confirmation page for future reference.

March 3, 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026: Steps to download answer key

Candidates will be able to download the CBSE CTET 2026 provisional answer key by following the steps given below.

  • Go to the official website at ctet.nic.in.
  • Look for the link “CTET Answer Key 2026.”
  • Click on it. A new window will open.
  • Type login credentials such as application number and password.
  • Press the submit button.
  • CBSE CTET 2026 answer key will appear on the screen.
  • Download it and print for future reference.

March 3, 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

CTET 2026 exam shift timings

The CTET 2026 was held in two shifts. The forenoon shift was held from 9:30 am to 12 noon, whereas the second shift took place from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

March 3, 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026 provisional answer key when?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare the CBSE CTET 2026 provisional answer key soon on its official website at ctet.nic.in.

March 3, 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026: Login details to download answer key?

Candidates will be able to download the CTET provisional answer key using their login details such as application number and password.

March 3, 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

CBSE CTET 2026 answer key download link

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will publish the CTET answer key, along with the response sheet soon on its official website at ctet.nic.in.