CTET 2026 answer key expected to be released on this date; check details here
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for 2026 was held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in two days, February 7th and 8th, 2026, in two shifts on each day for both Paper I and Paper II.Usually, students and applicants have questions regarding the release of the actual answer key, so that they can compare answers, make estimates, and be prepared to move forward with the next steps. In regard to the official answer key, the actual answer key has not yet been officially stated. Nonetheless, the answer key is supposed to be released based on predicted trends from past examinations, as well as reliable predictions in regard to exam trends.
What Happens After the Exam
1. Provisional Answer KeyThe provisional answer key is generally launched first as an online PDF for all the candidates.As per previous trends followed by CTET exam and according to expert predictions, the provisional answer key for CTET 2026 is expected to be released within a period of 10-15 days following the end of the exam.That implies that the answer key will be released by the middle to end of February 2026, which corresponds to the dates between February 17 and February 23, 2026.2. Objection WindowThe CBSE usually opens a very small objection window, say about 2–3 days, for candidates, after the provisional key is released wherein one can challenge any answer that they feel is wrong.You will be allowed to file objections with supporting documentary evidence, together with the payment of the prescribed fee per question.3. Key to the Final AnswersCBSE reviews all the challenges after the end of the objection process.Thereafter, the board uploads the final answer key, usually just right before the date of the announcement of the result.The last key is used to double-check an official result calculation. Why This Timeline Makes Sense Historically, provisional CTS answer keys, published by CBSE, come around a week or two weeks after the exams to allow time for scanning, review, and internal verification.Objection procedureThe objection procedure normally comes after the provisional key immediately.This pattern ensures that there is transparency and the candidates are given the chance to correct any major or minor discrepanciesExpected Timeline (Tentative
Final Notes for CandidatesThese dates, it must be noted, remain tentative and indicative, driven by general patterns and projections made by experts.The exact dates will be notified by CBSE on their official CTET website (ctet.nic.in). “Candidates must keep an eye on the official portal on and after February 15, 2026, for the official notification of the release of the official answer key.
