CTET 2026 Answer Key Expected Soon on Official Website
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official website. However, as of the morning of March 7, 2026, the answer key has not yet been released.
Once published, candidates who appeared in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session will be able to download the provisional answer key from the official website.
The answer key will help candidates compare their responses with the official solutions and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the final result.
CTET 2026 Exam Conducted on February 7 and 8
The 21st edition of the CTET examination was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 at various examination centres across the country.
The examination was conducted in offline mode (pen and paper) and consisted of two papers:
- Paper 1: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to V
- Paper 2: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI to VIII
Lakhs of candidates appeared in the exam to qualify for teaching eligibility in central government schools.
CTET Passing Marks 2026
Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by CBSE to pass the CTET examination.
Category-wise Passing Marks
- General Category: 90 marks out of 150 (60%)
- SC/ST/OBC Candidates: 82 marks out of 150 (55%)
For OBC candidates, the qualifying percentage is 55%, which means they must score at least 82 marks out of 150 to qualify.
The qualifying marks remain the same for both male and female candidates.
Is 120 a Good Score in CTET 2026?
According to exam experts, scoring 120 marks in the CTET exam is considered a good score.
Candidates who score more than 100 marks are generally regarded as strong performers in the examination. Since the qualifying marks are relatively lower, scoring above 110–120 significantly increases candidates’ confidence regarding qualification.
CTET Answer Key Release Trend
Looking at the past trends, CBSE usually releases the CTET provisional answer key around 17 days after the examination.
Previous Year Trends
| Session | Exam Date | Answer Key Release | Days After Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 21 Jan 2024 | 7 Feb 2024 | 17 Days |
| July 2024 | 7 July 2024 | 24 July 2024 | 17 Days |
| December 2024 | 14–15 Dec 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 17–18 Days |
| February 2026 | 7–8 Feb 2026 | Expected Soon | As per trend |
Based on these trends, the CTET February 2026 answer key is expected to be released very soon.
Topics Asked in Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 2)
According to candidate feedback, several topics were asked in Child Development and Pedagogy (Paper 2, Shift 1 on February 7).
Some of the important topics included:
- Scanning and skimming techniques
- Stages of writing process
- Reading as meaning-making vs letter-sound decoding
- Shared reading and guided reading practices
- Dictation as a language learning activity
- Language learning principles
- Language development in children (12–18 months)
- Listening skill assessment methods
- Performance-based assessment
- Difference between testing and assessment
These topics were primarily based on pedagogical understanding and language development concepts.
How to Download CTET 2026 Answer Key
Once the answer key is released, candidates can download it by following the steps below:
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Visit the official website
https://ctet.nic.in -
Click on the CTET Answer Key 2026 link available on the homepage.
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Enter the required login credentials such as application number and password.
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The provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
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Download the answer key PDF and save it for reference.
Candidates can use the answer key to compare their responses with the official solutions.
CTET Answer Key Objection Process
After releasing the provisional answer key, CBSE will open the answer key challenge window.
Candidates who find discrepancies in the answer key can submit objections by paying the prescribed fee.
Each challenge requires a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 per question. Subject experts will review the objections before releasing the final answer key.
When Will CTET Result 2026 Be Declared?
The CTET result will be declared after the final answer key is released.
Usually, CBSE announces the CTET result a few weeks after the objection window closes.
Candidates who qualify the exam will receive a CTET eligibility certificate, allowing them to apply for teaching positions in central government schools.
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