CBSE CTET 2026 Answer Keys Out: How to raise objections (Website Screengrab)
CBSE CTET 2026 Answer Key Out: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional answer key and OMR response sheets for Paper I and Paper II of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access the documents through the official website at ctet.nic.in.
Along with the answer key, the board has also made available the scanned copies of candidates’ OMR response sheets. This allows applicants to review the answers they marked in the examination and compare them with the provisional key issued by the board. The facility helps candidates estimate their likely scores before the final answer key is released.
Step 1: Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the link for CTET February 2026 provisional answer key available on the homepage
Step 3: Log in using the required credentials such as application number and date of birth
Step 4: The answer key and OMR response sheet will appear on the screen
Step 5: Download the PDF and take a printout for reference
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key will also be able to raise objections within the stipulated window provided by CBSE. Each challenge must be supported with a proper explanation or relevant documents while submitting the objection online. The last date to raise objections is March 15.
Candidates who find any discrepancies may raise objections to the answer key by following the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on “Challenge Answer Key” or the CTET answer key objection window link.
Step 3: Log in using your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
Step 4: Select the paper (Paper I or Paper II) and the question(s) you want to challenge.
Step 5: Choose the correct answer and upload supporting evidence (PDF format).
After submitting the objection form online, candidates should download the confirmation page and keep a copy for future reference. The CTET February 2026 final answer key will be released after considering the grievances raised against the provisional answer key.
Once final keys are out, candidates can expect the release of result and scorecards soon after.