CBSE Releases CTET Provisional Answer Key 10-12 Days after Exam- Based on Previous Trends
The CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key is expected soon. The 21st edition CTET exam was held on February 7 and 8, 2026. It will be released at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check below the past trends to get an idea about the release date of the answer key.
CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to soon release the CTET Answer Key 2026 on the official portal at ctet.nic.in. Those candidates who appeared for the exam conducted on February 7 and 8 will be able to check the provisional answer key once it is released. The exam was conducted offline in two shifts. The first shift was held from 9:30 am to 12 pm and the second shift was from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Paper 1 is conducted for those candidates who want to teach from Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for those who aim to teach from Classes 6 to 8. Candidates can check below the past trends to get an idea about the release date of the CTET provisional answer key 2026.
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When will CBSE releases the CTET Answer Key 2026? Check Past Trends
As per the past trends, the CBSE generally releases the provisional answer key in between ten to seventeen days after the examination. However, it can be expected to be released earlier this year. Candidates can check below the past trends of three sessions namely January 2024, July 2024 and December 2024.
| Session | Date of CTET Exam | CTET Provisional Answer Key Release Date | CTET Answer Key released Days after exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 21-Jan-2024 | 7-Feb-2024 | 17 Days |
| July 2024 | 7-July 2024 | 24-July 2024 | 17 Days |
| December 2024 | 14-Dec-2024 and 15-Dec-2024 | 1-Jan-2025 | 17-18 Days |
| February 2026 | 7-Feb-2026 and 8-Feb-2026 | Expected Soon | As per trend Soon |
Along with the CTET provisional answer key, objection link will also be activated for a limited time period.
How To Download CTET Answer Key 2026?
- Visit at ctet.nic.in.
- Go to the answer key link
- Enter the login details
- Download the answer key PDF
CTET Objection Link & OMR Sheet 2026
The CTET provisional answer key 2026 will be released along with the scanned images of the OMR Answer Sheet of the candidates and the online objection link. Candidates can download the CTET OMR Sheet 2026 along with the answer keys using the login details. However, to challenge the provisional answer keys, candidates need to log in and raise objections. To submit CTET answer key objection, candidates need to pay the fee and attach the appropriate evidence supporting the claims.
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