CTET Answer Key Announced Soon – How to Challenge Questions at ₹1,000 Fee Per Challenge at ctet.nic.in

CTET 2026 Answer Key Updates:- CBSE will soon release the CTET Answer Key 2026 on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The provisional answer key will be released as a PDF. Candidates who appeared for the exam are eagerly awaiting the CTET 2026 Answer Key. The CTET 21st edition exam was conducted on February 7th and 8th, 2026. The answer key objection link will also be activated along with the provisional answer key.

The provisional answer key is expected to be released soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam was conducted on February 7th and 8th, 2026, for candidates seeking eligibility to teach classes 1 to 5 (Paper 1) and classes 6 to 8 (Paper 2). The provisional answer key challenge window will be available for 2-3 days.

CTET 2026 Answer Key:- How to Check CTET Answer Key 2026?

Must Visit at the official website ctet.nic.in
Go to the answer key link.
Enter the login details.
Download the answer key PDF.

How to Raise Objections Against CTET February Answer Key 2026
Must Visit at ctet.nic.in
Click on the answer key link.
Enter roll number and date of birth.
Click on the link available for submitting challenges
Select the question to be challenged.
Enter Your Answer’ link.
Select the correct answer option.
Click on the ‘Update’ link
Finalize the challenge.
Pay the Rs 1,000 per CTET answer key objection fee.
Submit the click button.

CTET Passing Marks 2026 for OBC?
CTET passing marks for OBC category has been fixed at 55 percent. OBC candidates will have to score 82 marks out of total 150 marks to qualify the exam.

CTET 2026 Answer Key Updates: Marking Scheme

+1 for correct answer
0 for incorrect answer

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

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. This means you don’t need to retake the exam and can use it to apply for teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other government schools.