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CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET answer key 2026 for the February session on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates are eagerly awaiting the answer key. The CTET 21st edition exam was held on February 7th and 8th in two shifts each day. Authorities will also open the answer key objection window and release the OMR sheets along with the provisional answer key.

Candidates will be able to download the CTET answer key for both papers using their login credentials, including their roll number and date of birth.

The CTET February session exam was conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Challenges to the CBSE CTET answer key 2026 will be analysed by subject matter experts, and results will be declared. After all objections are reviewed, the final answer key will be declared.

Stay tuned to The Daily Jagran Live blog for the latest Updates on CTET Answer Key 2026, including download link, how to check, and more.

  1. 05:00 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: When the Objection Window Opens

    After the CTET OMR Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key 2026 is released, the authority will activate the objection window and provide details regarding to raise objections. 

  2. 04:40 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live: Paid challenges to be accepted

    The CBSE will accept only paid challenges made during the stipulated time. Challenges without payment of the fee and those submitted on any other medium will not be considered.

  3. 04:22 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live: How to Raise Objections?

    Taken in consideration the past year's process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), usually CBSE releases the provisional answer key and response sheet with a detailed process to raise objections, if any. In case of any discrepancies, candidates can raise their objections in online mode through the link released by the CBSE. 


    NOTE:  Candidates must pay Rs 1,000 per question challenged. This fee is generally refunded if the challenge is accepted by subject experts.,

     
  4. 04:05 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET ANSWER KEY 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Overview 

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    Particulars

    Details

    CTET 2026 Exam Last Date

    February 8, 2026

    Provisional Answer Key Expected Release Date 1

    February 22, 2026 (50% Probability)

    Official Website to Check Answer Key

    ctet.nic.in

    OMR Sheet Display

    Same day as Answer Key

    Challenge Fee

    Rs. 1,000 per question (Non-Refundable)

    Final Answer Key Expected Release Date

    Second week of March 2026

    Result Expected Release Date

    Last week of March 2026

    Qualifying Marks

    90 (General) / 82 (Reserved)

    Certificate Validity

    Lifetime
  5. 03:55 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: How to Download the CTET Answer Key 2026? (Once Released)

    Candidates can download the CTET Answer Key 2026 by clicking on the direct link after following the steps given below:

     

    Step 1: Go to the official website, ctet.nic.in.

    Step 2: On the homepage, visit the "Candidate Activity".

    Step 3: Now click on the link titled "View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026".

    Step 4: Now, enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth and your answer key will be displayed on screen

    Step 5: Download the provisional key for your specific paper.

    Step 6: Save the same for future reference.

  6. 03:42 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET February 2026 Answer Key Live: Response Sheet To Be Out Soon

    The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET February 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official website: ctet.nic.in

  7. 03:38 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Objection Window Details

    The objection window to raise challenges against CTET provisional key will be opened soon after the provisional key 2026 is released. The objection window will remain open for 2-3 days.

  8. 03:37 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: Where To check the provisional key?

    When released candidates who have appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check the provisional key when released through the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.

  9. 03:36 PM, 18 Feb 2026

    CTET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Date and time

    The date and time of release of the provisional key has not been shared by CBSE yet.