CTET Answer Key 2020-21, CTET OMR Sheet Paper 1 & 2

CTET 2021 31st Jan Answer Key

CBSE has announced  CTET 2021 results on February 26. CTET 2021 (July 2020)  was conducted on January 31, 2021. Almost 22 lakh candidates appeared for CTET January 2021. CTET certificate is valid lifetime, and it is awarded to only those candidates who clear the specified cutoff. The candidates can challenge the answer key till February 21. Many students have been asking CBSE to declare results as early as possible so that they can apply for the UP Junior Teacher recruitment post.

CTET 2020-21 Paper 2 Unofficial Answer Key (Out)

The subject wise unofficial answer key for CTET 2021 Paper 2 are as follows -

CTET 2020-21 Paper 1 Unofficial Answer Key (Out)

The subject wise unofficial answer key of CTET 2021 Paper 1 is as follows -

The answer key of CTET 2021 will include the correct answers to the questions in the entrance exam along with scores. By going through the answer key for CTET 2021, candidates can determine the number of questions they have attempted correctly in the entrance exam as well as the ones they have not attempted correctly. On the basis of the answer key, candidates can determine their score in the entrance exam. Various coaching centres have also released CTET unofficial answer key for both Paper 1 and 2, however, the answer key should not be considered final, candidates must wait till the declaration of the CTET 2021 result.

The officials will also release the final answer key for the 2021 CTET after reviewing the objections (if any) raised by the test-takers against the provisional one. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho's "CTET Answer Key 2021" page for the latest updates regarding the same.

Important Dates of CTET 2021 Answer Key

The important dates pertaining to the answer key of CTET 2021 are - 

Steps to Download CTET 2021 Answer Key

By following the steps given below, candidates can download the answer key of CTET 2021:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CTET, i.e. ctet.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the link available for downloading the CTET 2021 answer key on the home-page.

Step 3: Candidates must note that two links will be displayed for downloading the answer keys for both Paper-I and Paper-II. Click on the link of the paper for which you have appeared.

Step 4: The answer key of CTET 2021 will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Candidates can check their answers accordingly by viewing the answer key of CTET 2021.

How to Challenge CTET 2021 Answer Key

As the CTET 2021 answer key is declared, any candidate who has appeared in the entrance examination can challenge the official answer key of CTET 2021. CBSE has provided this facility to the test-takers to challenge/ raise objections in the answer key. It should be noted by the candidates that the challenges/objections raised will be accepted by CBSE in online mode only and not by any other mode like E-mail, Post or Fax. Candidates will also be required to fill a form by paying Rs. 1,000 fee per question and submit relevant documents to prove the objection.

By following these easy steps mentioned below, candidates can raise objections to CTET answer keys:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CTET, i.e. ctet.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the ‘Submission of Key Challenge for CTET 2021’.

Step 3: After that, enter the login credentials – Roll Number & Date of Birth.

Step 4: In support of your objection, candidates will also have to present evidence and fill a form.

Step 5: Candidates will also have to pay a fee in online mode, via Debit & Credit Card.

Step 6: Lastly, candidates will have to click on “Submit”.

What Fee Should be Paid for Challenging CTET Answer Key 2021?

As a part of the process, any candidate challenging or raising an objection in the CTET answer key 2021 on the official website of CTET will have to pay a fee. Candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 1000 per question through Credit or Debit card. Additionally, it must be noted by the candidates that the fee paid for challenging the CTET answer key is non-refundable.

CTET 2021 Response Sheet/ OMR Sheet

The response sheet or OMR sheet contains the answers from the CTET answer key. With the help of the response sheet, candidates can evaluate their performance by calculating the estimate marks in the entrance examination. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will also release the CTET 2021 response sheet/ OMR sheet along with the CTET Answer Key 2021 (for Paper 1 and Paper 2). Candidates who wish to have a photocopy of the OMR sheet will have to pay INR 500 per OMR. The amount can be paid through Demand Draft (DD) drawn through any Nationalized Bank, payable at Delhi and it is to be prepared in favour of:

Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education

Marking Scheme of CTET 2021 Answer Key

Candidates can check the table given below for understanding the CTET 2021 marking scheme:

• Both papers - I and II will carry 150 marks each.

• For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark.

• There will be no negative marking in the entrance examination.

CTET 2021 Final Answer Key

• Lakhs of the candidates who have appeared for CTET exam 2021 are awaiting for the CTET final answer key which will be declared after result.

• CBSE will announce the date for the release of official final answer key of CTET 2021 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) on the official website

• Once the CTET 2021 provisional answer key is released, CBSE will publish the final answer key after taking the challenges and objections raised by the candidates.

Importance of CTET Answer Key 2021

There are multiple factors that make the answer key of CTET 2021 significant. Some of the important reasons are stated below:

• With the help of the official CTET 2021 answer key, test-takers can check the total number of correct answers answered by them in the entrance examination. 

• Candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores by using CTET 2021 answer key.

• Through the answer key of CTET 2021, candidates can measure their overall performance in the entrance examination.