Key Highlights

• Answer key released: March 12, 2026
  
• Last date to raise objections: March 16, 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
  
• Official website: ctet.nic.in
  
• Exam date: February 2026 (Paper I & II conducted in two shifts)
  
• Objection fee: ₹1,000 per question (refundable if claim is correct)

Important Details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the provisional answer key for CTET 2026. Candidates can now check their responses and challenge any discrepancies online.

The final answer key will be released after reviewing objections, followed by the declaration of CTET 2026 results.

How to Check CTET 2026 Answer Key

• Visit ctet.nic.in
  
• Click on “CTET 2026 Answer Key” link
  
• Log in using application number and password/date of birth
  
• Download the answer key and response sheet
  
• Match your answers with the official key

How to Raise Objections

• Log in at ctet.nic.in
  
• Select the question(s) you want to challenge
  
• Upload supporting documents/evidence
  
• Pay ₹1,000 per question via online payment modes
  
• Submit and download the acknowledgement slip

Exam Details Recap

• CTET 2026 was held in February 2026 across multiple centers
  
• Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII) conducted in two shifts
  
• Results will be announced after final answer key publication

👉 CTET 2026 answer key is now available — check your responses and submit objections by March 16 at ctet.nic.in..