Is there a fee for raising objections against the CTET answer key?

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.

How to raise objection against the CTET answer key?

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.

Is there any provision for re-evaluation of the CTET answer key?

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.

Can I appear for CTET paper 1 and paper 2 in different cycles of the exam?

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.

What was the CTET exam date 2026?

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the CTET exam on February 7 & 8, 2026. The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test was held offline.

When is the next date to apply for the CTET?

The CTET 2026 exam for the 21st edition was held on February 7 and 8. The Central Board of Secondary Education released the notification for CTET 2026 exam. Candidates are advised to visit ctet.nic.in regularly for the latest updates.

What is the CTET Exam Process?

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

Does CBSE provide the facility for challenging the CTET answer key?

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.

Is the CTET answer key released for both papers?

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.

How to download CTET Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can check the method to download the answer key PDF as mentioned below: Visit ctet.nic.in. Click on the provisional answer key link. Login using the application number and date of birth. Download the PDF.

Is there a fee to get CTET OMR Sheet 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.

How to Download CTET OMR Sheet?

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.

How to Calculate the CTET score through Answer Key?

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

CTET Answer Key 2026: Paper 1 & 2 Key Official PDF, Download Link Here

Updated on May 1, 2026 12:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

CTET Answer Key 2026: The CBSE will release the CTET answer key 2026 for the December session after a few days of the conclusion of an exam. Also, the answer key objection window will be opened for a particular time frame. A direct link to download the CTET answer key will also be provided here once it is released.

The CTET 21st Edition exam was conducted on February 7, 8 and March 1 (re-exam). The authority also released the final answer key for both the papers; Papers 1 and 2. The final answer key was released after analysing it by the experts about the objections raised against the provisional answer key. The 21st Edition exam for the CTET exam notification as information bulletin was released on November 27, 2025. Scroll down for more details about the CTET Answer Key 2026.

Table of contents

CTET Answer Key 2026: How to Download PDF?
CTET 2026 Schedule
CTET Answer Key 2026: Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDFs
How to Raise Objections Against CTET Answer Key 2026?
CTET Final Answer Key 2026
CTET OMR Sheet 2026, Calculation Sheet
CTET Answer Key 2026 FAQs

CTET Answer Key 2026: How to Download PDF?

The CTET answer key will be released online in the form of PDF for the December session. Candidates will be able to cross-check their answers with the released answer key. It will help in predicting the probable scores. Candidates can download the answer key PDF using the process shared below-

Visit ctet.nic.in.
Click on the provisional answer key link.
Login using the application number and date of birth.
Download the PDF.

Direct Link to Download CTET Answer Key 2026 - to be notified here

Candidates can utilise the provisional answer key to guess estimate the expected scores in the exam through the number of questions marked correctly. For each correct answer in the CTET exam, candidates get one mark and for every incorrect answer, zero. This helps candidates in predicting their scores before the CTET result.

The 21st edition of the CTET result 2026 was released on March 30 at ctet.nic.in. A total of 597061 candidates qualified the CTET exam 2026. Total candidates registered for both papers were 2649129 and appeared were 2324625. The pass percentage was 25.68.

CTET 2026 Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
30 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 Result
12 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 answer key
12 Mar ' 26 - 15 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Facility
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CTET Answer Key 2026: Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDFs

The CBSE CTET answer key 2026 PDF download link will be shared below. Candidates can download the CTET answer key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below in the PDF download format.

CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 1 - to be updated here

CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 2 - to be updated here

Details Given on CTET Answer Key

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 examination along with the attempted question paper. The CBSE invites challenges against the provisional answer key. The CTET answer key objections or challenges are then verified by the concerned subject experts. The CTET final answer key is released after the analysis of objections. The decision of subject experts on the challenges is considered final and no further communication is entertained. CTET answer key contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. Details that are present on the answer key include:

Exam name
Exam date
Paper name
Set name
Question numbers
Correct answer option for all questions

There is no negative marking in the CTET exam. That is candidates will not lose any marks for the wrong answers. The CTET 2026 result will be based on the final answer key and marks that will be awarded for correct answers.

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

How to Raise Objections Against CTET Answer Key 2026?

When a candidate find any discrepancy in the CTET answers given in the CTET answer key can raise an objection by paying the requisite non-refundable fees. Have a look at the process to raise objections against the CTET 2026 answer key below-

Visit exam website
Click on the answer key objection link
Enter roll number and date of birth to login
Click on the challenge link
Read the instructions carefully
Select the question to be challenged
Click to Enter Your Answer
Select the correct answer option against the selected question
Click on the update link
Make the payment of INR 1,000 per challenge online via credit card/debit card/internet banking

Also Read: CTET CDP Previous Years Questions & Answers: Child Development & Pedagogy PDF

CTET Final Answer Key 2026

The CTET final answer key 2026 will be released online. Candidates will be able to download the key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 as shared below-

Visit ctet.nic.in.
Click the answer key link for Paper 1 or Paper 2.
Go through the answers as per the question paper set.
Download the final PDF.

CTET Final Answer Key 2026 PDF Download Links

Candidates can downlaod their CTET Final answer key for the February session 2026.

Exam Name	Exam Date	Download PDF
CTET Answer Key P1	7-Feb-2026	Download Here
CTET Answer Key P2	7-Feb-2026	Download Here
CTET Answer Key P1	8-Feb-2026	Download Here
CTET Answer Key P2	8-Feb-2026	Download Here
CTET Answer Key P1	1-Mar-2026	Download Here
CTET Answer Key P2	1-Mar-2026	Download Here

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CTET OMR Sheet 2026, Calculation Sheet

The CTET OMR sheet 2026 will be released by the CBSE 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. The prescribed 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 Calculation Sheet will be provided upon the candidate's request after the declaration of results.

Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2026

CTET Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET answer key FAQs below:

Q: Is the CTET result released based on the provisional answer key?

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.

Q: What is the CTET qualifying score for females in Bihar?

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

Q: What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?

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.

Q: What is the next date of CTET exam 2026?

The CTET 2026 exam date has been announced by the CBSE. The CTET exam will be held on February 7 & 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

Q: How do I get my CTET old marksheet?

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.

Q: Will I get the job after clearing the CTET exam?

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.

Q: Is CTET valid for lifetime?

The CTET exam is valid for life time. Earlier, the CTET eligibility Certificate was valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result. However, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE officially extended the CTET passing Certificate validity to lifetime. 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.

Q: What is the format of CTET Question Papers?

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.

Q: Can I email the answer key objection to CTET Unit?

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.