CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: CBSE releases answer key, scanned images of candidates’ OMR

CBSE CTET Answer Key 2026 Date, Time, Direct Link at ctet.nic.in Live Updates: The CTET 2026 answer keys along with scanned images of the OMR answer sheets of the candidates are available at the official website – ctet.nic.in.

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The CTET 2026 answer keys will be made available at the official website – ctet.nic.in.

CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET February 2026 provisional answer keys on March 12. The CTET 2026 answer keys are available at the official website – ctet.nic.in. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 was conducted on February 7 and 8. On March 1, CTET was held for two exam centres in Bihar.

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Apart from the provisional CTET 2026 answer keys, the CBSE also issued the scanned images of the OMR answer sheets of the candidates. Candidates can raise objections against the CTET 2026 answer key within the stipulated time by paying a fee per question.

The CTET 2026 exam was held for two papers – Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8). The CTET scores will be used to apply to schools of the central government, including KVS, NVS, central Tibetan schools, and schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and NCT of Delhi. CTET scores can also be applied to the unaided private schools, which may exercise the option of considering the CTET, a statement on the information brochure said.

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Mar 12, 2026 08:33 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Use of CTET scores

The CTET scores will be used to apply to schools of the central government, including KVS, NVS, central Tibetan schools, and schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and NCT of Delhi. CTET scores can also be applied to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET

Mar 12, 2026 07:20 PM IST
CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Steps to download CTET February 2026 answer key

Here's a step by step guide for candidates to check and download answer sheet-

Step 1: Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the link for CTET February 2026 provisional answer key available on the homepage

Step 3: Log in using the required credentials such as application number and date of birth

Step 4: The answer key and OMR response sheet will appear on the screen

Step 5: Download the PDF and take a printout for reference

Step 6: Steps to raise objections against CTET answer key

Mar 12, 2026 07:02 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Provisional answer key out

The candidates can compare the provisional answer key with their OMR responses to estimate their probable scores. If any challenge submitted by candidates is found to be valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly.

After reviewing all objections, CBSE will release the final answer key, based on which the CTET results will be prepared and declared. The board had earlier clarified that no further challenges would be accepted once the final answer key is published.

The CTET is conducted by CBSE to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Classes I to VIII in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, as well as in other schools that accept CTET qualifications.

Mar 12, 2026 06:59 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: CBSE releases CTET 2026 answer key, OMR sheets; objections open

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional answer key and OMR response sheets for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download their answer keys and scanned OMR sheets from the official CTET website mentioned above.

Along with the answer key, CBSE has also opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key. To raise objections, candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth. A non-refundable processing fee will be applicable for each question challenged.

Mar 12, 2026 05:34 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: What is the website to check

The official website to download answer keys is ctet.nic.in

Mar 12, 2026 04:51 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: How to download CTET 2026 February answer key?

Step 1: Go to ctet.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the CTET February 2026 answer key link

Step 3: On the next window, check and download CTET 2026 answer key

Mar 12, 2026 04:02 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Use of CTET scores

Mar 12, 2026 03:20 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Objections against answer key

Candidates can raise objections against the CTET 2026 answer key within the stipulated time by paying a fee per question.

Mar 12, 2026 02:59 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: What is the official website to check CTET answer key?

The official website to check CTET 2026 answer key is ctet.nic.in.

Mar 12, 2026 02:03 PM IST
CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: CTET timeline in the past

CTET December 2024 exam was held on December 14 and 15. The provisional answer keys were released on January 1 and candidates had the provision to raise objections against the answer key by January 5. The CTET result for December 2024 exam was declared on January 8, 2025.

Mar 12, 2026 02:00 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: How many candidates qualify in the last session of CTET?

As many as 2,78,277 candidates qualify the paper 1 and paper 2 of CTET December 2024 exam. CTET 2024 December results were declared on January 8 for the exams held on December 14 and 15.

A total of 6,86,197 candidates had registered for Paper 1, and of them 5,72,489 appeared for the exam and 1,38,389 candidates qualified. In Paper 2 of CTET December 2024 exam, 13,62,884 candidates registered, 11,36,087 appeared and 1,39,888 candidates qualified for the exam.

Mar 12, 2026 01:52 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: Vacancies in Kendriya Vidyalaya

With more than 10,000 vacancies, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) across India are grappling with a staffing crunch. As shared in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Education (MoE), there are 8,457 teaching positions and 1,716 non-teaching positions vacant as of November 1, 2025. From the sanctioned posts of 56,520, KVs were able to fill 46,347 posts, which include both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Mar 12, 2026 01:23 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: Marking scheme for CTET

All questions in CTET were multiple choice questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be most appropriate. Each question carried one mark and there will be no negative marking.

Mar 12, 2026 12:45 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: CTET marksheets and certificates

CBSE will provide Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) mark-sheets to all candidates and eligibility certificates to successful candidates in Digital Format in their DigiLocker account. The mark sheets and eligibility certificates will be digitally signed and will be legally valid as per the IT Act. The mark sheets and eligibility certificates will also contain an encrypted QR Code to enhance security. The QR code can be scanned and verified using the DigiLocker mobile app. The DigiLocker accounts of the all present candidates will be created and the account credentials will be conveyed to the candidates on their mobile numbers registered with CBSE. The candidates will be able to download their digital mark sheet and eligibility certificates using the communicated credentials.

Mar 12, 2026 12:30 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: Can a person appear for paper 1 and paper 2?

A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes 1 to 5 and classes 6 to 8) can appear in both the papers (paper 1 and paper 2).

Mar 12, 2026 12:01 PM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: What are the papers of CTET 2026?

The CTET 2026 was held for two papers - paper 1 and paper 2. While paper 1 is held for recruitment to teaching positions in Classes 1 to 5, paper 2 is held for Classes 6 to 8.

Mar 12, 2026 11:03 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: Will OMR sheet be also released?

Yes, OMR sheets will also be issued in addition to the CTET 2026 answer key. The OMR answer sheet and the answer keys of CTET examination will be displayed on official website of CTET for which a public notice will be issued on the website - ctet.nic.in. The candidates may download the same in the stipulated time, a statement on the CTET February 2026 information brochure said.

Mar 12, 2026 10:53 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: State-level TET

Several major states including Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal conduct their own State Teacher Eligibility Tests (STET/TET). These state-level exams often include specific language requirements, including a requirement to be proficient in the regional language as a qualifying criterion for appointment to government schools.

Mar 12, 2026 10:35 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: Bihar to use CTET scores to recruit teachers in Classes 1 to 8

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) in February this year announced that it would discontinue the Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (BTET) for the recruitment of elementary school teachers in the state. With this move, Bihar will no longer conduct a separate state-level eligibility examination for Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8, and will now lean on the national-level eligibility exam CTET.

Mar 12, 2026 10:15 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: CTET 2026 qualifying score

Candidates scoring 60 per cent or more in the CTET exam will be considered as CTET pass. School managements (Government, local bodies, government aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to person belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy.

Mar 12, 2026 09:19 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: What is the official website to check and download CTET 2026 February exam answer key?

The official website to check and download the CTET 2026 February exam answer key is ctet.nic.in.

Mar 12, 2026 09:02 AM IST
CTET Official Answer Key February 2026 Live Updates: When was CTET held?

CTET February 2026 was originally scheduled to be held on February 7 and 8. However, on March 1 again, CTET was held for two exam centres in Bihar. The exams for those two centres - in Vaishali (Hajipur) (125016 – St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar) and 125014 – Lakshya International Academy) were cancelled due to “unavoidable circumstances”.

CTET answer key (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran/ representative image)

The validity period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for life time for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. A person who has qualified CTET earlier may also appear again to improve the score.

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