The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET February 2026 Answer Key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates who appeared in the examination conducted in February 2026 can now check and download the provisional answer key. Applicants also have the option to raise objections against the answer key within the specified dates through the official portal.
Post Overview
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Exam Date | 07–08 February 2026 |
| Re-Exam Date | 01 March 2026 (Two Centers) |
| Answer Key Release | 12 March 2026 |
| Objection Window | 12–15 March 2026 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23 – 26 December 2025 |
| Final Submission | 27 – 30 December 2025 |
| Exam City Details | 23 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 05 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 07 – 08 February 2026 |
| Re-Exam Date | 01 March 2026 (Two Centers) |
| Answer Key Release | 12 March 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 15 March 2026 |
Application Fee
For Single Paper
- General / OBC : ₹1000
- SC / ST / PwD : ₹500
For Both Papers
- General / OBC : ₹1200
- SC / ST / PwD : ₹600
Payment Mode
Other online payment methods : Debit Card, Credit Card, Net, Banking, UPI.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
Minimum Age : 18 Years
No maximum age limit mentioned.
Eligibility Details
Primary Stage (Class I to V)
Candidates must have any of the following qualifications :
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% or 45% marks and Diploma in Elementary Education (according to NCTE norms)
- 4-Year B.El.Ed course
- 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- B.Ed (1 Year) qualification
- Diploma in Elementary Education
Secondary Stage (Class VI to VIII)
Candidates should meet one of the following requirements:
B.El.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Ed
Bachelor’s Degree with 45% or 50% marks
Appearing or passed 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education
Diploma in Education
B.El.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Ed
Vacancy Details
Not specified for this examination.
Selection Process
The CTET examination selection process generally includes :
- Written Examination
- Result declaration based on qualifying marks
- Eligibility certificate for qualified candidates
Exam Pattern
The CTET exam consists of two papers :
- Paper I: For candidates who want to teach Classes I to V
- Paper II: For candidates who want to teach Classes VI to VIII
Candidates can appear for one or both papers depending on eligibility.
How to Download CTET February Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to download the answer key :
- Visit the important links section provided below.
- Click on the Download CTET Answer Key 2026 link.
- You will be redirected to the login page.
- Enter the required details such as:
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Password or Date of Birth
- Captcha Code
- Click on the Login button.
- After successful login, the answer key will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the answer key for future reference.
Candidates can also download the answer key from the official CBSE CTET website.
Documents Required
While accessing the answer key or submitting objections, candidates may need:
- Registration Number or Roll Number
- Password or Date of Birth
- Captcha verification
- Internet enabled device
Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Download Answer Key | Available Now |
| Answer Key Objection Notice | Available |
| Download Admit Card | Available |
| Re-Exam Notice (Two Centers) | Available |
| Exam City Details | Available |
| Revised Exam Date Notice | Available |
| Online Correction | Available |
| Apply Online | Available |
| Download Notification | Available |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) :
Q. Has the CTET February 2026 Answer Key been released?
A. Yes, the CTET February 2026 provisional answer key has been released.
Q. When was the CTET February 2026 Answer Key announced?
A. The answer key was officially released on 12 March 2026.
Q. When was the CTET February 2026 examination conducted?
A. The examination was held on 07–08 February 2026, with a re-exam conducted on 01 March 2026 for two centers.
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