CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE Updates: OMR Sheet Link Soon; Expected Release Date & Time, Challenge Fees

CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE Updates: CBSE will release the CTET Answer Key 2026, along with the response sheet, soon at ctet.nic.in. The official date for the release has not been announced yet; however, it is likely to be released by February 22, 2026, or by February 25, 2026. The expected release time is 2:30 to 5:30 PM, based on the previous years’ trend. Through the response sheet, candidates can check the responses they provided for the questions asked in the examination, and with the help of the answer key, candidates can check the correct answer to all the questions that appeared in the test. Candidates must note that the answer key will be unofficial in nature, and therefore, there might be a few errors, which they can report with documents, to get the errors addressed in the final answer key. To raise objections in the answer key, candidates need to pay Rs. 1000 per question, without which their objection will not be considered. Based on the final answer key, the result will be released.

CTET Answer Key 2026: Quick Overview

Here is a quick overview of the CTET Answer Key 2026 and related details:

Stay tuned to the LIVE Blog for more updates on CTET Answer Key 2026, OMR Response Sheet, and others.

CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE Updates

• Feb 17, 2026 09:00 PM IST

  How to Challenge Answer Key?

  • Login to the official portal using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
  • Click the link labeled "Submit Key Challenge."
  • Select the Question Number you wish to challenge from the dropdown menu.
  • Select the answer option you believe is correct.
  • Click 'Update' and finally 'Finalise Challenges Submission' before proceeding to payment.

• Feb 17, 2026 08:30 PM IST

  CTET Unofficial Answer Key 2026 Expected Release Time Summary

  Release Phase	Likely Time Window	Status Probability
  Early Bird	11:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Low (Internal Testing)
  Standard Release	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	High (Historical Peak)
  Delayed Release	6:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Medium (If traffic is high)

• Feb 17, 2026 08:00 PM IST

  CTET Unofficial Answer Key 2026: Why the Release Rarely Happens Before Noon

  Server logs from previous years show that the first half of the day (9 AM – 1 PM) is used for final data verification and uploading PDF sets (A, B, C, D) for both papers. Actual public access is almost always granted during the second half of the workday.

• Feb 17, 2026 07:30 PM IST

  Trend of the "New Year" Session (Shift 2 Preference)

  In the most recent December 2024 cycle, the answer key was released around 4 PM. Because the 2026 exam was held in two shifts, the board tends to wait until the data for both Shift 1 and Shift 2 is fully ready for deployment, favoring an afternoon release over a morning one.

• Feb 17, 2026 07:00 PM IST

  The "Candidate Login" Synchronization Time

  CBSE usually updates the back-end login portal about 30–60 minutes before the official link appears on the front page. Candidates who keep their login dashboard open often see the "View/Challenge Answer Key" button appear as early as 2 PM, even if the public notice isn't out yet.

• Feb 17, 2026 06:30 PM IST

  Tracking the "Late Evening" Backup (6 PM – 9 PM)

  If technical glitches or server maintenance occurs during the afternoon upload (which often happens due to high traffic), the board typically pushes the link live by 8:30 PM or 9 PM. This ensures the link is stable before the heavy traffic surge of the following morning.

• Feb 17, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  The "Afternoon Activation" Window (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

  Historically, CBSE avoids early morning releases for CTET. Looking at the January 2024 and July 2024 sessions, the server-side updates typically go live in the mid-afternoon. Specifically, the 5:30 PM IST mark has been a common peak for the "Public Notice" to appear on the homepage.

• Feb 17, 2026 05:30 PM IST

  CTET February Answer Key 2026: Social Science (Paper 2) Solved Questions

  Subject	Historical / Geographical Event	Likely Correct Answer
  History	Permanent Settlement introduced in 1793 by	Lord Cornwallis
  History	Ryotwari System primarily introduced in	South & West India
  Geography	Atmospheric layer containing Ozone	Stratosphere
  Geography	Soil most suitable for Cotton	Black Soil
  Geography	Lines from North Pole to South Pole	Longitudes
  Geography	Largest producer of Bauxite	Australia
  Science/Geo	Type of rocks that contain fossils	Sedimentary

• Feb 17, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  CTET Feb 2026: Mathematics (Paper 2) Solved Questions

  Math Topic	Question Context	Likely Correct Answer
  Geometry	Rotational symmetry order of letter Z	Order 2
  Arithmetic	Shopkeeper marks fan at 2500, 20% discount	Profit: Rs. 500
  Algebra	If (3x-30) and (2x+20) are supplementary	72 degrees
  Geometry	Perimeter/Area of trapezium	8 cm
  Arithmetic	Number added to 4, 10, 12, 24 for proportion	13

• Feb 17, 2026 04:40 PM IST

  CTET Feb 2026: Science (Paper 2) Solved Questions

  Subject Topic	Question Detail	Correct Answer (Unofficial)
  Biology	Set of animals with external fertilization	Frogs, fish, starfish
  Biology	Deficiency causing night blindness	Vitamin A
  Chemistry	Identification of a synthetic fiber	Nylon
  Physics	Newton's Law: Body remains at rest...	First Law of Newton
  Physics	Lens used to correct Myopia	Concave
  Biology	Micronutrients required by plants	Zinc, Iron, Manganese
  Physics	Quantity same in upward/downward motion	Force of gravity
  Biology	Vegetative propagation by burying branch	Layering

• Feb 17, 2026 04:20 PM IST

  CTET February Unofficial Answer Key 2026 for Language (Hindi & English)

  Topic	Question Concept	Correct Answer
  Grammar	Synonym of "Vigilant"	Watchful
  Grammar	Antonym of "Ancient"	Modern
  Pedagogy	Krashen's Theory (Natural order)	Input Hypothesis
  Pedagogy	Errors in Language Learning	Indicator of learning

• Feb 17, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  CTET Feb 2026: Social Science (Paper 2) Key

  History/Polity Topic	Likely Correct Answer
  Author of the book 'Gulamgiri'	Jyotirao Phule
  Article protecting 'Right to Life'	Article 21
  Chairman of Drafting Committee	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  Process of water vapor to liquid	Condensation
  Main source of energy for Earth	Insolation

• Feb 17, 2026 03:40 PM IST

  CTET Feb 2026: Mathematics & EVS (Paper 1) Key

  Section	Question Description	Likely Correct Answer
  Maths	Rotational symmetry of letter 'Z'	Yes (Order 2)
  Maths	Vertices of a Pentagonal Pyramid	6 Vertices
  EVS	Life forms with similar breathing	Fish and Whales
  EVS	State where 'Torang' means Jungle	Jharkhand
  EVS	Plant that traps/eats insects	Nepenthes
  EVS	"Spice Garden" of India	Kerala

• Feb 17, 2026 03:20 PM IST

  Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) Unofficial Key

  Question Snippet	Likely Correct Answer
  Intelligence that helps perceive/express moods of others?	Interpersonal Intelligence
  A child's first experience of gender expectations comes from?	Family
  Dysgraphia is classified as a?	Learning Disability
  Teachers in inclusive setups should examine their?	Implicit Bias
  Essential characteristic of formative assessment?	Clarification of criteria to learners
  Radha says "Sun helps clothes dry faster." This shows?	Cause and Effect understanding

• Feb 17, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  CTET Feb Unofficial Answer Key 2026: CTET January 2022 Cycle Exam vs Answer Key Trend

  • Exam Date: Dec 16, 2021 – Jan 21, 2022
  • Provisional Answer Key: February 1, 2022
  • Gap Period: 11 Days (Post-final exam date)

• Feb 17, 2026 02:40 PM IST

  CTET January 2023 Cycle Exam vs Answer Key Trend

  • Exam Date: Dec 28, 2022 – Feb 7, 2023
  • Provisional Answer Key: February 14, 2023
  • Gap Period: 7 Days (Post-final exam date)

• Feb 17, 2026 02:20 PM IST

  CTET January 2024 Cycle Exam vs Answer Key Trend

  • Exam Date: January 21, 2024
  • Provisional Answer Key: February 7, 2024
  • Gap Period: 17 Days

• Feb 17, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  CTET Feb Answer Key 2026: CTET January 2025 Cycle Exam vs Answer Key Trend

  • Exam Date: December 14 & 15, 2024
  • Provisional Answer Key: January 1, 2025
  • Gap Period: 17 Days

• Feb 17, 2026 01:40 PM IST

  What details will not be mentioned in the response sheet?

  • Correct Answers
  • Obtained Marks
  • Qualifying Status
  • Expert Comments
  • Objection Status

• Feb 17, 2026 01:20 PM IST

  What details will be mentioned in the response sheet?

  • Your Name, Roll Number, and Father’s Name (as handwritten by you on the OMR).
  • Exam Center Details
  • The Main Test Booklet Number and the Set Code (A, B, C, or D).
  • The Language Supplement Booklet Number and the codes for Language I and Language II that you attempted.
  • Marked Responses
  • Candidate’s Signature

• Feb 17, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  How to Download CTET Response Sheet?

  • Go to ctet.nic.in.
  • Look for the notification titled "View/Download Scanned OMR Sheet & Answer Key Challenge".
  • Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (as per your Admit Card).
  • Once logged in, click on the button specifically labeled "Download OMR Sheet" (for Paper I or Paper II).
  • A scanned image of your OMR sheet will appear. Right-click or use the "Download" icon to save it for score calculation.

• Feb 17, 2026 12:40 PM IST

  What details will not be mentioned in CTET 2026 Answer Key?

  • Your Name or Roll Number.
  • Your specific marked responses (these are found separately in your Scanned OMR Sheet).
  • Your final result or qualifying status.

• Feb 17, 2026 12:20 PM IST

  What details will be mentioned in CTET Answer Key 2026?

  • Exam Name
  • Exam Year
  • Paper Type
  • Set Code.
  • Exam Date
  • Question Numbers
  • Correct Option ID
  • Language Codes
  • Subject Name

• Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  How to Download CTET Answer Key 2026?

  • Go to ctet.nic.in.

  • On the homepage, under the "Candidate Activity" or "Public Notices" section, look for "View/Challenge Answer Key – CTET Feb 2026" and click on it.

  • A login page will open. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (as mentioned on your admit card).

  • Once logged in, you will see two main buttons:

    • View Question Paper/OMR Sheet: This will show you the scanned copy of your actual response sheet.
    • Download Answer Key: This will download the PDF of the official correct answers for your specific paper set (A, B, C, D, etc.).

  • Download both files to your device. You will need them to calculate your final score before the results are announced.