The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 (21st edition) was successfully conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on February 7 and 8, 2026, in two shifts daily across multiple centers in India. Paper 1 (for Classes I to V) and Paper 2 (for Classes VI to VIII) were held as per the schedule.
The official provisional answer key for CTET February 2026 (including Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDFs) has not yet been released on the official website ctet.nic.in. The site currently shows notifications related to the exam conduct, admit cards, and public notices from late 2025/early 2026, but no answer key section for this session.
Expected Timeline (Based on Reliable Sources and Past Trends)
- CBSE typically releases the provisional answer key about 10–18 days after the exam.
- For CTET Feb 2026, the provisional answer key is expected soon likely in the third or fourth week of February 2026 (around Feb 17–26 or shortly after, per multiple education portals like Shiksha, Indian Express, Adda247, and Times of India).
- Unofficial answer keys and response sheet analyses (from coaching platforms like Adda247, Physics Wallah, Himanshi Singh on YouTube, etc.) are already available for various shifts and subjects (e.g., CDP, Maths & Science, Social Science).
How to Check Official Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Raise Objections (When Released)
- Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
- Look for the link titled "CTET February 2026 Provisional Answer Key" or similar on the homepage.
- Log in using your application number/roll number and date of birth (or other credentials).
- Download the Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer key PDFs (set-wise/code-wise if applicable).
- The response sheet (your marked OMR responses) may also be available for download/viewing.
- Objection window: If you find discrepancies, raise challenges online (usually within a few days of release). A fee of INR 1000 per question is typically required (non-refundable unless accepted). Only paid, timely objections are considered.
The final answer key (after reviewing objections) leads to result declaration.
Important Notes
- Monitor ctet.nic.in regularly for the latest public notice—answer key links are activated there first.
- Avoid relying solely on unofficial sources for final score estimation, as they may vary.
- Results are usually declared 4-6 weeks after the final key.