CTET 2026 Exam Answer Key Release and Result Timeline

CTET 2026 Exam Overview

The CTET 2026 examination took place on February 7 and 8, with a re-examination held on March 1 at two locations in Bihar. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the provisional answer key shortly, which candidates can access online.

Candidates can download the CTET Answer Key 2026 from the official website, ctet.nic.in, by entering their login credentials.

Filing Objections

Procedure for Objections:

Once the answer key is published, candidates will have the opportunity to review their answers against it. If there are discrepancies, they can submit objections online within the specified timeframe. A fee of ₹1,000 will be charged for each question contested.

Steps to Download the Answer Key

Follow these steps to access the provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.

2. Click on the active link for the answer key found in the Latest News section.

3. Log in using your roll number and date of birth.

4. The answer key will be displayed on your screen, allowing you to download it.

5. You can also submit any objections through the login portal.

Expected Result Announcement

Result Declaration Timeline:

Following the release of the answer key, a team of experts from CBSE will address any objections raised, leading to the finalization of the answer key. The results for the candidates are anticipated to be announced by the end of this month. The passing criteria are set at 60% for General (UR) candidates and 55% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories.