CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE Update – Will February Session Key Announced This Week at ctet.nic.in?

CTET Answer Key 2026 Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the answer key for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the provisional answer key. Once the answer key is released, candidates can download it from the official Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) portal, ctet.nic.in.

According to media reports, the answer key may be released within this week. However, the CBSE has not yet shared any information regarding the official date for the CTET answer key release. Once the answer key is released, candidates will be able to download it for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

What are the CTET passing marks?

According to a notification from the National Council for Teacher Education, only candidates who score 60 per cent or more on the CTET exam will be considered successful. State governments and school administrations will also provide relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled candidates in accordance with their reservation rules.

How to Check CTET Answer Key 2026?
After the CTET 2026 results are released, candidates can download their scorecards by logging in with their roll number. Candidates should visit the official website for the latest updates on the results and answer keys.

How to check CBSE CTET Provisional Answer Key via ctet.nic.in?

Must visit the official website at ctet.nic.in

Now look for the answer key link.
Click on the “CTET February 2026 – Provisional Answer Key link.

Enter the login details, such as the application number and password.
Your CBSE CTET Answer Key will appear on your screen.

Now download it and take a printout for future use.

CTET Exam 2026 Conducted in two shifts
The February CTET exam was held in two shifts on February 7 and 8, 2026.

What is the Minimum Passing Cutoff
The cutoff for passing this exam is 60% for the General category and 55% for the OBC/SC/ST/PWD category.

What are the Qualifying Marks and Certificate Validity
General category candidates must score at least 60% (90 marks). For SC, ST, and OBC candidates, the passing mark is 55% (82 marks). The CTET certificate is valid for life.