CTET 2026 Answer Key PDF: Download Paper 1 & 2 Keys

The CTET exam is valid for life. Until 2021, the CTET eligibility Certificate was valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result. However, in June 2021, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE as well officially extended the CTET passing Certificate validity to lifetime. However, candidates need to fulfil the age limit criteria fixed by the respective teacher recruiting body such as NVS, KVS or others. Therefore, candidates can apply for the teaching jobs after qualifying the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET however, they must fall within the age limit defined by the respective agency.

Yes, the CBSE releases the CTET answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The provisional answer key is released on the registered accounts of candidates containing the question paper attempted by a candidate along with the correct answer. Candidates can use the provisional CTET answer key to predict the number of questions marked correctly. However, the CTET final answer key is released as a PDF for all Sets of question paper for Paper 1 and 2.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is going to conduct the CTET exam on February 8, 2026. The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held offline.

The CTET exam process contains the stages shared below-

• Release of notification
• Submission of application form
• CTET admit card
• Conduct of the exam in offline mode
• Provisional answer key
• Declaration of result
• Final answer key
• CTET certificate for qualified candidates

Candidates can raise objections against the CTET provisional answer key using the process shared below-

• Visit ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the answer key challenge link.
• Login using the roll number and date of birth.
• Select the question to be challenged.
• Click on the challenge button.
• Enter the answer link.
• Select the correct answer option.
• Click on the update link.
• Pay INR 1000 per challenge fee.
• Submit and save the page.

Yes, there is a fee for raising objections against the CTET answer key. To raise an objection against the CTET provisional answer key, candidates need to pay INR 1,000 per challenge as a fee in online mode through - Credit/Debit Card. If the challenge is accepted by the subject matter experts, then the fee will be refunded to the concerned credit/ debit card account.

Candidates can download CTET OMR Sheet using the process below-

• Visit ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the ‘OMR & Key Challenge' link.
• Enter roll number and date of birth.
• Check and get the CTET OMR Sheet download PDF.

The CTET OMR sheet is released by the CBSE after the declaration of results. Candidates who want to get their CTET OMR sheet along with the calculation sheet need to apply for the same by paying a fee of INR 500. The CTET OMR sheet fee needs to be paid through a Bank Draft in favour of the Secretary, CBSE payable at Delhi/ New Delhi. The Calculation Sheet with a copy of the OMR Sheet will be provided to the candidate by speed post only.

The CTET result is not released based on the provisional answer key. The CTET final answer key is the basis for result declaration. The CBSE announced the result based on the final corrected answers given by subject matter experts after analyzing the objections.

Yes, CBSE opens the window for challenging the CTET answer key along with the release of the provisional answer key. First, CBSE releases the provisional answer key to accept challenges or objections against any incorrect or faulty answer. The CTET final answer key is released after the examination of challenges against the provisional key.

The CTET qualifying marks for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. A 81 mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

You can get the CTET old marksheet or duplicate CTET marksheet and certificate by visiting the official website of the exam. Follow the steps given below to get the previous years marksheets or certificates:

• Visit the official website - ctet.nic.in.
• Go to the 'Duplicate Marksheet & Certificate' link under e-Services.
• Click on the link given under '2011 to 2016' or '2018 & onwards'.
• Login using the registered mobile or Aadhaar number.
• Click on the Get Issued Documents link.
• Select CBSE >>> Teacher Eligibility Test Mark-sheet or Certificate.
• Enter the Roll Number and Year of passing.
• Click on get document link.

 

There is no provision for re-evaluation of the CTET answer key. The CBSE does not offer the facility for re-checking of the CTET answer sheets. Candidates must answer the questions carefully.

Qualifying CTET exam does not guarantee a job to a candidate. It is only one of the eligibility criteria for teacher appointment. Candidates need to appear for the recruitment process of schools such as KVS, NVS and others to get a teaching job. The school managements consider the CTET scores in the teacher recruitment process.

The CTET 2026 exam date has been announced by the CBSE. The CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026 offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

The CTET question paper contains multiple choice questions- MCQs. There are 150 questions in the exam. The paper carries 150 marks. Candidates need to mark the answers on the OMR Sheet.

No, you cannot email the answer key objection to the CTET Unit. The objection against the CTET answer key can be raised online only. No offline objection or challenge is accepted by the CBSE or CTET Unit. Candidates need to visit the official website to submit their challenges along with a fee of INR 1,000 per challenge.

The CTET qualifying marks for females in Bihar are the same as those in other states. Moreover, the CTET passing marks are same for both male and female candidates. Have a look at the CTET qualifying marks for all genders and states below:

Category	Minimum Qualiying Marks  (Out of 150)	Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)
General in all states	90	60
SC/ST/OBC/PwD in all states	82	55

Yes, you can appear for CTET paper 1 and paper 2 in different exam cycles. Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1-8 need to take both papers. The CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Teachers), and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 6-8 (Elementary Teachers). Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1-8 need to take both papers. The CBSE has so far conducted 16 editions of the CTET exam.

CTET answer key is a very important document that helps candidates predict the score that they can secure in the exam. The CTET OMR sheet of candidates is released along with the provisional answer key. Candidates can go through the official answer key and their OMR sheet to tally the correct answers and mark themselves for the correct answers.

To guesstimate the expected scores in the CTET exam, candidates should know the marking scheme. The CTET marking scheme is such that one mark is allotted for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for an incorrect answer in the exam. Have a look at the CTET answer key marking scheme below:

Type of Questions in CTET	Correct Answer in CTET	Incorrect Answer in CTET
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)	+1	0