CTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key & OMR Sheet Released: Raise Objections by March 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially published the provisional answer keys and OMR response sheets for the www.ctet.nic.in portal. Aspirants who appeared for Paper 1 and Paper 2 can now cross-verify their responses against the official keys. With the objection window open until 15th March 2026, test-takers have a limited timeline to challenge any discrepancies.

The exams were successfully conducted nationwide on 7th February, 8th February, and 1st March 2026. Reviewing your performance now allows you to estimate your total scores before the formal CTET Result 2026 is published.

CTET 2026 Exam Overview

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test serves as a vital national-level benchmark for aspirants targeting teaching positions across institutions managed by organizations like the Central Board of Secondary Education, KVS, and NVS. Qualified candidates secure a certificate boasting lifetime validity.

Checklists and Exam Particulars

• Exam Name: CTET 2026
• Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Exam Level: National
• Papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2
• Answer Key Date: 12th March 2026
• Last Date to Download Answer Key: 15th March 2026 (11:59 pm)
• Objection Window: 12th to 15th March 2026 (11:59 pm)
• Exam Date: 7th, 8th February and 1st March 2026
• CTET Result 2026: 30th March 2026
• Official website: www.ctet.nic.in

CTET Marking Scheme and Qualifying Criteria

The exam evaluates candidates across 150 total questions carrying 1 mark each, maintaining a clear "no negative marking" policy for incorrect or unattempted questions.

CTET Exam Answer Key PDFs

You can directly access and download the specific shift documents using the files cataloged below:

Need help? Read our step-by-step guide on downloading the CTET OMR Sheet and Answer Key.

How to Download CBSE CTET Exam Answer Key & OMR Sheet 2026?

1. Visit the official CTET website at www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Scroll down the page to the Candidate Activity section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link “View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026”.
4. A login page will appear. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
5. Click on “Login”.
6. Your CTET 2026 Answer Key PDF and your OMR Sheet appear on the screen.
7. Download CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDFs to calculate your approximate marks.

How to Calculate Marks Using CBSE CTET Exam Answer Key?

1. Download the CTET Exam Answer Key 2026 for your exam shift and paper.
2. Match your answers marked in the exam with the answers given in the official answer key.
3. Assign 1 mark for each correct answer.
4. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
5. Add the marks for all correct answers to get your estimated score.

How to Raise Objections Against the CTET 2026 Answer Key?

If candidates notice any discrepancy in the provisional answer keys, they can file challenges online. The processing fee is Rs. 1000 per question challenged.

1. Visit the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official website at ctet.nic.in and click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ link
2. Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
3. Locate the question number you wish to challenge in the answer key.
4. Click ‘Click to Enter Your Answer’ and select the option you believe is correct.
5. Upload valid supporting proof — e.g., a textbook page, NCERT reference, or academic source
6. Pay the prescribed objection fee of Rs. 1,000 per question via Credit / Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
7. Review and submit. Save the confirmation page for your records

What's Next?

Once the objection period closes on 15th March 2026 at 11:59 PM, subject matter experts will review all submissions. The final answer key and the CTET 2026 Result are expected to be declared by 30th March 2026 or early April 2026. Candidates should retain their confirmation pages and keep checking the portal for scorecard updates.

For further assistance, you can contact the CBSE helpdesk via email at [email protected] or through helpline numbers 011-22235774 / 011-22240112.