The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key shortly on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Teacher Eligibility Test on February 7 and 8 can soon access their provisional keys along with their marked response sheets. This release marks a critical step for aspirants seeking teaching eligibility for Classes 1 to 8 across India.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) remains one of the most significant examinations for teaching aspirants in India. Following the successful conduct of the February 2026 cycle across 140 cities, the focus has now shifted to the evaluation phase. Media reports suggest that the board might activate the download link as early as today, February 24, 2026.
Candidates should note that the initial release will be a provisional answer key. This document allows examinees to cross-check their responses and estimate their probable scores before the final results are declared. Along with the key, the CBSE will provide the OMR response sheets, ensuring complete transparency in the marking process.
How to Check the CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key
Once the link is live, candidates must follow a standardized procedure to access their documents. The process is entirely digital to prevent any discrepancies.
- Step 1: Visit the official CTET portal at ctet.nic.in.
- Step 2: Locate the link titled “Login: CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key” on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter your unique credentials, including your Registration ID and Password/Date of Birth.
- Step 4: Your dashboard will display both Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer keys along with your specific response sheet.
- Step 5: Download the PDF files and save them for your records.
Raising Objections Against Provisional Keys
The CBSE provides a window for candidates to challenge any answers they believe are incorrect. This is a vital feature for maintaining the examination’s integrity. If a candidate finds a discrepancy, they can submit an objection through the official portal by paying a non-refundable processing fee per question.
Subject experts will then review these challenges. If an objection is found valid, the board will update the answer key accordingly. The final result of CTET 2026 will be based solely on the revised final answer key.
Re-exam for Specific Centers in Bihar
While the exam was largely peaceful, the CBSE had to cancel the Paper 2 examination at two specific centers in Bihar due to unavoidable circumstances. The affected institutions include St. John’s Academy in Vaishali (Hajipur) and Lakshya International Academy.
According to official communication, the re-examination for candidates registered at these centers will be conducted within 15 days. Fresh admit cards and a revised schedule will be issued specifically for these aspirants. The answer keys for these candidates might be released in a subsequent phase following their re-test.
Digilocker Integration and Validity
Consistent with previous years, the CTET 2026 marksheet and eligibility certificates will be issued digitally. Candidates can access these documents via the DigiLocker app. These certificates are encrypted with a QR code for security and are valid for a lifetime, providing long-term career stability for qualified teachers.
Expected Qualifying Marks
To qualify, candidates from the General category typically need to secure a minimum of 60%, which translates to 90 out of 150 marks. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), the qualifying criteria usually stand at 55% or 82.5 marks. However, candidates should verify specific relaxation norms with their respective state recruitment bodies.
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