CTET Answer Key 2026 (Paper 1, 2) Live: Direct Link Expected Today @ctet.nic.in; Get Response Sheet & Objection Details

CTET Answer Key 2026 (Paper 1, 2) Live: Direct Link Expected Today @ctet.nic.in; Get Response Sheet & Objection Details

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The CBSE is expected to release the CTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 Today on the official website at ctet.nic.in. The 21st edition exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts on each day. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the CTET Answer Key 2026 including the download link, steps to check, expected cut off & more.

The CTET Answer Key 2026 for the 21st Edition is expected to be released soon at ctet.nic.in. The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts on each day. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the CTET Answer Key 2026 including the download link, methods to check and more. 

CTET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates

CTET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates

CTET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: The CBSE is expected to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 for the February session soon on the official website at ctet.nic.in. Candidates are eagerly waiting for the answer key. The CTET 21st edition exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts on each day. The authority will also open the answer key objection window and along with the provisional answer key, OMR sheet will also be released. Candidates will be able to download the answer key for both the papers by using the login credentials including the roll number and date of birth. 
The CTET exam was conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CBSE CTET answer key 2026 challenges will be analysed by the subject matter experts and post that, the result will be declared. After reviewing all the objections, the final answer key will be announced. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the  Answer Key including the download link, methods to check and more. 

Also Read: CTET 2026 Answer Key for Paper 1 and 2 Live Updates

How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?

The official answer key tentatively be released today by the CBSE. Candidates can download the official CTET answer key by following the methods as mentioned below:
  • Visit at ctet.nic.in.
  • Go to the answer key link.
  • Enter the login details.
  • Download the answer key PDF.

CTET OMR Sheet & Objection Link 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 of INR 1000 per challenge and attach the appropriate evidence supporting the claims.

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CTET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates

  • 2:40 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live: Where it will be out?

    The CTET Answer Key 2026 will be released soon at ctet.nic.in. Our new live blog has been shifted here. For latest live updates click the link provided below:

    CTET 2026 Answer Key for Paper 1 and 2 Live Updates

  • 2:18 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    Is 120 a good score in CTET?

    Yes, obtaining 120 marks is considered a good score in CTET 2026 exam. The CTET passing marks for General category candidates are 90 and for SC/ ST/ OBC are 82. Candidates who obtain more than 100 marks in the CTET exam are considered good scorers.

  • 1:51 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    What is a Good Percentage in CTET?

    Candidates who score 60 per cent and above marks in the CTET 2026 exam is considered as a good scorer. 60 per cent marks in CTET exam is 90 marks out of the total 150.

  • 1:35 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Where it will be released?

    The CTET Answer Key 2026 will be released soon on the official website at ctet.nic.in. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 1:13 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    What was the shift timings for the CTET 2026 exam?

    Date

    Shift

    Time Duration

    February 7, 2026

    Morning Shift Timing

    9:30 AM to 12 PM

    February 7, 2026

    Afternoon Shift Timing

    2:30 to 5:00 PM

    February 8, 2026

    Morning Shift Timing

    9:30 AM to 12 PM

    February 8, 2026

    Afternoon Shift Timing

    2:30 to 5:00 PM

  • Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   Is the CTET answer key released for both papers?
    A: 

    Yes, the CBSE released the CTET answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on March 12. 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 will be released as a PDF for all Sets of question paper for Paper 1 and 2. 

    Q:   How to download CTET Answer Key 2026?
    A: 

    Candidates can check the method to download the answer key PDF as mentioned below:

    1. Visit ctet.nic.in.
    2. Click on the provisional answer key link.
    3. Login using the application number and date of birth.
    4. Download the PDF.
    Q:   Is there a fee for raising objections against the CTET answer key?
    A: 
    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.
  • 12:29 PM IST20 Feb 2026

    CSIR NET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: How to check?

    • Visit at ctet.nic.in.
    • Go to the answer key link.
    • Enter the login details.
    • Download the answer key PDF.
  • 11:06 AM IST20 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Where it will be reelased?

    Candidates are waiting for the answer key. The exam was conducted on Feb 7 and 8 in two shifts on each day. The CTET Answer Key for the February session is expected soon. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 10:29 AM IST20 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: When

    The CTET Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released soon. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 11:56 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    What is the timing of CTET paper 2 2026?

    The CTET exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 on various centres across the country. The Paper 2 was held in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

  • 11:35 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 2 PDF Download

    The CTET answer key 2026 Paper 2 PDF download file will be shared here. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 11:09 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Qualified Marks 2026

    Have a look at the minimum CTET qualifying marks 2026 below.

    Category

    Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)

    Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)

    General

    90

    60

    SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD

    82

    55

  • 10:35 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 in Hindi

    The CTET answer key 2026 for Hindi language paper will also be provided here. 

  • 10:02 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Qualifying Marks 2026 for SC and ST

    The CTET qualifying marks for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories is 55 per cent. The SSC & ST categories candidates need to obtain 82 out of the total 150 marks.

  • 9:38 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Passing Marks 2026 for OBC

    The CTET passing marks for the OBC category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. An 81-mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

  • 9:06 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Cut Off 2026

    The CTET cut-off is referred to as the minimum qualifying marks. Have a look at the minimum CTET qualifying marks 2026 below.

    Category

    Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)

    Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)

    General

    90

    60

    SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD

    82

    55

  • 8:30 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET 2026 February Exam Shift Timings

    Date

    Shift

    Time Duration

    February 7, 2026

    Morning Shift Timing

    9:30 AM to 12 PM

    February 7, 2026

    Afternoon Shift Timing

    2:30 to 5:00 PM

    February 8, 2026

    Morning Shift Timing

    9:30 AM to 12 PM

    February 8, 2026

    Afternoon Shift Timing

    2:30 to 5:00 PM

  • 7:42 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Paper 2 Timing 2026

    The CTET Paper 2 was held in the evening shift. Have a look at the CTET timing 2026 for Paper 2 below:

    • CTET Exam Timing for Paper 2 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM 
  • 7:14 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    Answer Key of CTET February 2026 Soon

    The answer key of CTET February 2026 will be available soon at anytime. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 6:40 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    Is the unofficial CTET 2026 answer key out?

    Various coaching centres have released their own CTET answer keys 2026 for the candidates. The CTET scores 2026 will be counted based on the correct answers given by candidates. The correct or incorrect answers are known through the official CTET answer key 2026. 

  • 6:17 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    What was the timing of the CTET Paper 1?

    The CTET Paper 1 was conducted in the afternoon shift. The exam timing was from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. The authority will also release the CTET OMR Sheet 2026 will be released along with the provisional answer key.

  • 5:40 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    How to check CTET Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates can download the official CTET answer key 2026 by following the methods as given below:

    • Visit at ctet.nic.in.
    • Go to the answer key link.
    • Enter the login details.
    • Download the CTET answer key 2026 PDF.
  • 5:19 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Paper 2

    The CTET Paper 2 answer key 2026 will be shared here for all the sets of question papers. The CBSE prepares CTET question paper 2026 of Paper 2 set-wise.

  • 4:50 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    Is the CTET 2026 Answer key announced?

    No. The CTET Answer Key 2026 has not been announced yet. It will be released on the official portal at ctet.nic.in. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 4:21 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: CTET Official website

    The official website of CTET is ctet.nic.in. The authority is expected to release the CTET answer key 2026 today. Stay tuned! 

  • 3:38 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Soon Live Updates

    The CTET 2026 Answer Key for the February session exam is expected Today. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 2:55 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 1

    The CTET Paper 1 answer key 2026 will be shared here for all the sets of question papers. The CBSE prepares CTET question paper 2026 of Paper 1 for all sets.

  • 2:36 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key February 2026

    The CTET answer key February 2026 will be available soon at anytime. Candidates will be asked to submit objections against the provisional answer key. The CTET OMR sheet 2026 will also be released along with the answer key.

  • 2:16 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Date: LIVE

    The CBSE will issue the CTET answer key 2026 soon on the official portal. However, the unofficial CTET answer key was released by several institutes.

  • 1:50 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates can download the official CTET answer key 2026 by following the steps given below:

    • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Go to the answer key link.
    • Enter the login details.
    • Download the CTET answer key 2026 PDF.
  • 1:35 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    How to Raise Objections Against CTET Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates can challenge the CTET answer key 2026 by following the steps mentioned below:

    • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Click on the answer key link.
    • Enter roll number and date of birth.
    • Click on the link available for submitting challenges
    • Select the question to be challenged.
    • Go to the ‘Click to Enter Your Answer’ link.
    • Select the correct answer option.
    • Click on the ‘Update’ link
    • Finalise the challenge.
    • Pay the INR 1,000 per CTET answer key objection fee.
    • Submit and save the confirmation page.
  • 1:13 PM IST19 Feb 2026

    Where will the CTET Answer key 2026 be released?

    The CTET 2026 Answer key for the 21st edition exam is expected to be released today on the official website at ctet.nic.in. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 11:56 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET OMR Sheet 2026

    The CTET OMR Sheet 2026 will be released along with the provisional answer key. Candidates can download the scanned copy of their CTET OMR Sheet 2026 along with the answer keys using the login details.

  • 11:39 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 1 All Sets

    The CTET Paper 1 answer key 2026 will be shared here for all the sets of question papers. The CBSE prepares CTET question paper 2026 of Paper 1 for all sets.

  • 11:26 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Qualifying Marks 2026 for SC and ST

    The CTET qualifying marks for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories is 55 per cent. The SSC & ST categories candidates need to obtain 82 out of the total 150 marks.

  • 11:16 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Passing Marks 2026 for OBC

    The CTET passing marks for the OBC category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. An 81-mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

  • 11:05 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    When Will CTET Answer Key Be Released?

    The CTET answer key 2026 is expected to be released Today. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 10:56 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    Answer Key of CTET February 2026 Expected Today

    The CTET 2026 Answer Key is expected Today (Feb 19). The provisional answer key will be released along with the objection link. The deadline for the answer key objection will also be mentioned in the official notice when released. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 1:14 AM IST19 Feb 2026

    CTET Passing Marks 2026 for OBC

    The CTET passing marks for the OBC category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. An 81-mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

  • 11:51 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    How to Challenge CTET Answer Key 2026?

    • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Click on the answer key link.
    • Enter roll number and date of birth.
    • Click on the link available for submitting challenges
    • Select the question to be challenged.
    • Go to the ‘Click to Enter Your Answer’ link.
    • Select the correct answer option.
    • Click on the ‘Update’ link
    • Finalise the challenge.
    • Pay the INR 1,000 per CTET answer key objection fee.
    • Submit and save the confirmation page.
  • 11:36 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key Objection 2026 Link Soon: LIVE

    The CTET provisional answer key 2026 will be released along with the online objection link. 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 of INR 1000 per challenge.

  • 11:03 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer key February 7 2026 Paper 1 Soon

    The CTET answer key of February 7 Paper 1 will soon be released by the CBSE. It will be announced at ctet.nic.in. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 10:22 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Soon

    The official CTET answer key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be shared here soon. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 9:57 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    How to download CTET Question Papers PDF 2026?

     Candidates will be able to download the CTET question paper 1 and 2 as shared here-

    • Visit ctet.nic.in.
    • Click on the ‘Archive’ link.
    • Click on the ‘Question Paper February 2026’ link.
    • Select the paper and sets.
    • Download the question paper PDF
  • 9:33 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET OBC Passing Marks 2026

    The CTET passing marks for the OBC category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. 

  • 9:04 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Qualifying Marks for Female: LIVE

    The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same for males. General category candidates need to obtain 90 out of 150 marks and SC/ ST/ OBC need to obtain 82 out of 150 marks.

  • 8:34 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    When Will CTET Answer Key 2026 be Released?

    The CTET answer key 2026 will be released soon at anytime on the official website at ctet.nic.in. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 8:06 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?

    • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Go to the answer key link.
    • Enter the login details.
    • Download the CTET answer key 2026 PDF.
  • 7:37 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I

    30

    30

    Language-II

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 7:04 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 2

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development & Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I

    30

    30

    Language-II

    30

    30

    Mathematics and Science OR

    Social Studies/ Social Science

    (Any one of the above for other subject teachers)

    60

    60

    Total

    150

    150

  • 6:36 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    Topics Asked in Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 2) Shift 1 (Feb 7)

    • Scanning and Skimming
    • Writing process stages
    • Reading as meaning-making versus letter-sound decoding
    • Shared reading and guided reading practices
    • Dictation as language learning activity
    • Language learning principles
    • Language development in children (12 - 18 months, early sounds and speech)
    • Listening skill assessment methods
    • Performance-based assessment
    • Testing versus assessment, etc.
  • 6:07 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Exam Analysis Feb 7, 2026 (Paper 2): Overall Difficulty Level

    CTET Subjects

    Difficulty Level

    Good Attempts

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    Easy to Moderate

    22-26

    Language-I (English)

    Easy

    23-27

    Language II (Hindi)

    Easy

    23-27

    Mathematics 

    Moderate

    18-22

    Science

     

    Easy to Moderate

    17-21

    Social Science

    Moderate

    15-19

    Total

    Easy to Moderate

    115-130

  • 5:28 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Official Answer Key 2026 Soon: LIVE

    The CTET official answer key 2026 will be released by the CBSE soon at anytime. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 5:03 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET 2026 Live: Questions Asked in Paper 2

    The questions asked in CTET 2026 Paper 2 were based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 6 to 8. However, the difficulty level of CTET question paper 2 was Moderate and some felt Moderate to Difficult.

  • 4:44 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET 2026 Answer Key Live: Questions asked in Paper 1

    The questions asked in CTET 2026 Paper 1 were  based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 1 to 5. However, the difficulty level of CTET question Paper 1 was Moderate.

  • 4:13 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    What is the marking scheme of CTET 2026 exam?

    The marking scheme of the CTET 2026 exam is mentioned below:

    • +1 for correct answer
    • 0 for incorrect answer
    • There is no negative marking
  • 3:04 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

    The CTET exam pattern 2026 for Paper 2 is as follows:

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher)

    OR

    Social Studies/ Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher)

    OR

    Any one of the above (iv)/(v) - for teacher of any other subject

    60

    60

    Total

    150

    150

  • 2:33 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

    The CTET exam pattern 2026 for Paper 1 is as follows:

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I

    30

    30

    Language-II

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 2:03 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 in Two Phases

    The CTET answer key is released in two phases- Provisional and Final. The CTET provisional answer key is released soon after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from candidates. The CTET final answer key is released after the analysis of objections.

  • 1:36 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    CTET OMR Sheet 2026, Calculation Sheet

    The scanned copy of the CTET OMR sheet 2026 will be released by the CBSE along with the provisional answer key. However, the CTET calculation sheet 2026 will be released after the declaration of results. Candidates who want to get their CTET calculation sheet along with the OMR sheet need to apply by paying a fee of INR 500.

  • 1:11 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    Calculate CTET Score through Answer Key

    Candidates can calculate their scores using the CTET answer key 2026 based on the given marking scheme:

    Type of Questions in CTET

    Correct Answer in CTET

    Incorrect Answer in CTET

    Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

    +1

    0

  • 12:43 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    Details Given on CTET Answer Key 2026

    CTET answer key 2026 contains the following details:

    • Exam name
    • Exam date
    • Paper name
    • Set name
    • Question numbers
    • Correct answer option for all questions
  • 12:24 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    How do I find my CTET Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates can find their CTET answer key 2026 by following the given steps:

    • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Go to the answer key link.
    • Enter the login details.
    • Download the CTET answer key 2026 PDF.
  • 12:01 PM IST18 Feb 2026

    Is 120 a good score in CTET?

    Yes, obtaining 120 marks is considered a good score in CTET 2026 exam. The CTET passing marks for General category candidates are 90 and for SC/ ST/ OBC are 82. Candidates who obtain more than 100 marks in the CTET exam are considered good scorers.

  • 11:37 AM IST18 Feb 2026

    What is a Good Percentage in CTET?

    Candidates who score 60 per cent and above marks in the CTET 2026 exam is considered as a good scorer. 60 per cent marks in CTET exam is 90 marks out of the total 150.

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