The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session (21st edition) was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on February 7 and 8, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode across various centers in India. A re-examination for Paper 2 was held on March 1, 2026, at two centers in Bihar due to administrative issues.
Current Status on Answer Key and Response Sheet:
The provisional answer key for CTET 2026 (Papers 1 and 2), along with the candidate response sheet (OMR sheet), has not been released yet as per the official website (ctet.nic.in) and recent updates.
No official notification or PDF for the answer key is available on ctet.nic.in today (March 9, 2026). The homepage shows recent notices related to admit cards, re-exam (dated February 24, 2026), PwD/Scribe facilities, and exam conduct, but no answer key link or announcement.
Previous cycles' final answer keys are listed under "Previous Year Final Answer Key," but nothing for 2026 yet.
Expected Release and Live Updates:
Multiple reliable education portals (Shiksha, Adda247, Jagran Josh, Hindustan Times, NDTV Education, Careers360, etc.) indicate the provisional answer key is expected soon, potentially in the first or second week of March 2026 (some sources specify mid-March or between March 6-12, post re-exam completion).
Certain live blogs (e.g., on Shiksha) mentioned expectations for release "today" (March 9) or "soon," but as of the latest checks, it remains pending. CBSE has stated (via prior info) that the answer key will follow after the re-exam process.
Once released, the provisional answer key will be in PDF format (set-wise for Papers 1 and 2), and candidates can raise objections.
The final answer key and results are likely to follow in March 2026.
How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet (When Released):
Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
Look for the "Answer Key" or "Provisional Answer Key CTET Feb 2026" link under latest news/notifications.
Click on the relevant link for Paper 1 or Paper 2.
Log in using your Application Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth (or password, as per prompt).
Download the provisional answer key PDF and your response sheet.
Compare your responses with the key to estimate scores (each correct answer: +1 mark, no negative marking).
Important Tips:
Keep checking ctet.nic.in regularly for the official update, avoid relying solely on unofficial sources or rumors.
Use your roll number and DOB for login, no separate response sheet may be needed if the key is general (but individualized OMR might be provided).
If released, objection window will open for a short period - prepare evidence for challenges.
For previous patterns: Provisional keys are usually released 10-20 days post-exam (adjusted for re-exam here).