CTET 2026 Answer Key (OUT) LIVE: CBSE paper 1, 2 response sheet PDF at ctet.nic.in; download link, updates

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the provisional answer key and response sheet for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Candidates who took the eligibility test will be able to download the CTET 2026 answer key PDF at ctet.nic.in by logging in with their application number and password.

As the provisional answer key out, the board will now open the objection window soon. The CTET answer key 2026 objection window will remain open for 2–3 days. Candidates who are not satisfied with the CTET provisional answer key can submit their objections by paying a fee of Rs 1,000 per question.

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The CBSE conducted the CTET exam on February 7 and 8, 2026. However, due to administrative reasons, the CTET Paper 2 exam could not be conducted successfully at some affected centres. The board later conducted a re-examination at two centres in Vaishali on March 1.

How to download the CTET answer key 2026?

Follow the instructions below to know how to download the CTET 2026 answer key, response sheet, and paper-wise question paper.

• Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the “CTET February 2026 - Provisional Answer Key [Paper 1 and 2]” link.
• Enter your valid login credentials, such as application number and password.
• The CTET 2026 answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
• Download it and take a printout of the same for future use.