CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE UpdatesCTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE Updates : CBSE will release 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. 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. Based on the final answer key, the result will be released.
CTET Answer Key 2026: Quick Overview
Here is a quick overview of CTET Answer Key 2026 and related details:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
CTET 2026 Exam Last Date | February 8, 2026 |
Provisional Answer Key Expected Release Date 1 | February 22, 2026 (50% Probability) |
Provisional Answer Key Expected Release Date 2 | February 23 – 25, 2026 (50% Probability) |
Official Website to Check Answer Key | ctet.nic.in |
OMR Sheet Display | Same day as Answer Key |
Challenge Fee | Rs. 1,000 per question (Non-Refundable) |
Final Answer Key Expected Release Date | Second week of March 2026 |
Result Expected Release Date | Last week of March 2026 |
Qualifying Marks | 90 (General) / 82 (Reserved) |
Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
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
07 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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.
07 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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.
06 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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.
06 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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.
05 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
05 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
04 40 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
04 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
04 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
03 40 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
03 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
03 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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)
02 40 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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)
02 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
CTET January 2024 Cycle Exam vs Answer Key Trend
- Exam Date: January 21, 2024
- Provisional Answer Key: February 7, 2024
- Gap Period: 17 Days
02 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
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What details will not be mentioned in the response sheet?
- Correct Answers
- Obtained Marks
- Qualifying Status
- Expert Comments
- Objection Status
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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
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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.
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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.
12 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
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
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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.
