CTET February 2026 Answer Key – Out
Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Short Information: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official Answer Key for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. The exam was conducted on 08 February 2026 (Sunday). Candidates can check and challenge the provisional answer key using their Application Number and Date of Birth by logging into the portal. The final answer key will be released after considering objections. Latest Update (as of 24 February 2026): Provisional Answer Key available now. For the fastest alerts, visit SarkariResult.Plus – your trusted source for Sarkari Job alerts!
Important Dates
| Notification Date |
27 November 2025 |
| Application Start Date |
27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
18 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
18 December 2025 |
| Exam Date |
08 February 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release |
24 February 2026 (Available Now) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window |
24-26 February 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release |
March 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Date |
March 2026 (Expected) |
Note: Candidates are advised to confirm from the official CTET website.
Application Fee
| Only Paper I or Only Paper II |
General/OBC: ₹1000/- | SC/ST/PwD: ₹500/- |
| Both Papers I & II |
General/OBC: ₹1200/- | SC/ST/PwD: ₹600/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age |
No Lower Age Limit |
| Maximum Age |
No Upper Age Limit (as per NCTE guidelines) |
| Age Relaxation |
As per CBSE CTET 2026 rules |
Eligibility Details
| Paper |
Classes |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Paper I |
Class 1 to 5 (Primary Stage) |
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR B.El.Ed OR 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed OR 2-year Diploma in Special Education. Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD. |
| Paper II |
Class 6 to 8 (Elementary Stage) |
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR B.El.Ed OR 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed OR Graduation in relevant subject + 2-year Diploma in Special Education. Relaxation of 5% for reserved categories. |
How to Download Answer Key
| Step 1 |
Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in |
| Step 2 |
Click on the link “CTET February 2026 Provisional Answer Key” |
| Step 3 |
Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password |
| Step 4 |
Your Answer Key will be displayed on the screen |
| Step 5 |
Download the PDF and take printout for reference |
| Step 6 |
If needed, challenge the key during the objection window (fee per question) |
