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The CTET 2026 answer keys will be made available at the official website – ctet.nic.in.CBSE CTET Exam Result 2026 Highlights: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. The objection window for CTET provisional answer keys has closed. Candidates are expecting updates on the results and final answer keys. While CBSE has yet to announce an official date for the release of the February 2026 results, past trends suggest that the results and final answer keys are typically declared within two weeks of the closure of the objection window.
CTET serves as a qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to secure teaching positions in central government schools and other institutions that recognise CTET scores.
The February 2026 session of CTET was conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts, spanning 140 cities and 1,803 examination centres across the country. Once declared, the results will be accessible on the official website: ctet.nic.in. On March 1 again, CTET was held for two exam centres in Bihar.
In comparison, for the January 2024 session, the provisional answer keys were released 17 days after the exam concluded, on February 7, 2024. The results for that session were announced on February 15, just one week after the release of the answer keys.
The validity period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for life time for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving the score.
No, there will be no negative marking in CTET.
CTET Exam Dates: February 7, February 8, and March 1, 2026
Answer Key Release Date: March 12, 2026
Answer Key Objection Window: March 12 to March 15, 2026
CBSE has to conduct a re-exam for candidates whose CTET held on February 7-8, 2026, was cancelled at two centres in Vaishali (Hajipur) — St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar (125016) and Lakshya International Academy (125014) — due to “unavoidable circumstances.” The rescheduled examination for these affected candidates was conducted on March 1.
A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels - Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8 - were able to appear in both the papers - paper I and paper II.
As per the CTET 2026 marking scheme, all questions are multiple-choice (MCQs) with four options, out of which only one answer is correct. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- February 7
- February 8
- March 1
Once declared, the results will be accessible on the official website: ctet.nic.in.
The CTET 2026 exam was held for two papers – paper 1 (for Class 1 to 5) and paper 2 (for Class 6 to 8)
The CTET scores will be used to apply to schools of the central government including KVS, NVS, central Tibetan schools and schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi. CTET scores can also be used to apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET, a statement on the information brochure said.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will issue CTET mark sheets to all candidates and eligibility certificates to those who qualify, in digital format through their DigiLocker accounts. These documents will be digitally signed, ensuring legal validity under the IT Act, and will feature an encrypted QR code for added security.
Candidates can scan and verify the QR code using the DigiLocker mobile application. CBSE will create DigiLocker accounts for all test-takers, with login credentials shared via the mobile numbers registered during the application process. Using these credentials, candidates will be able to access and download their digital mark sheets and eligibility certificates directly from DigiLocker
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 was conducted on February 7 and 8. On March 1 again, CTET was held for two exam centres in Bihar.
On March 12, CBSE released the provisional CTET 2026 answer keys along with the scanned images of candidates’ OMR sheets. Candidates were permitted to submit objections to the answer key until March 15.
--A total of 2,78,277 candidates qualified in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CTET December 2024 examination.
--For Paper 1, 6,86,197 candidates registered, of which 5,72,489 appeared. Out of them, 1,38,389 candidates qualified.
--For Paper 2, 13,62,884 candidates registered, with 11,36,087 appearing. Among these, 1,39,888 candidates qualified
CTET serves as a qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to secure teaching positions in central government schools and other institutions that recognise CTET scores.
No, the CBSE has not announced any CTET result for the February 2026 exam date. But, analysing by past trends, candidates can expect the CTET 2026 February result anytime soon.
CBSE will likely announce the CTET 2026 results soon on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test are keenly awaiting confirmation of their qualifying status. The results will be released online and will include key information such as the marks secured by candidates and the prescribed qualifying criteria.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will issue CTET mark sheets to all candidates and eligibility certificates to those who qualify, in digital format through their DigiLocker accounts. These documents will be digitally signed, ensuring legal validity under the IT Act, and will feature an encrypted QR code for added security.
Candidates can scan and verify the QR code using the DigiLocker mobile application. CBSE will create DigiLocker accounts for all test-takers, with login credentials shared via the mobile numbers registered during the application process. Using these credentials, candidates will be able to access and download their digital mark sheets and eligibility certificates directly from DigiLocker
- CTET Exam Dates: February 7, February 8, and March 1, 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: March 12, 2026
- Answer Key Objection Window: March 12 to March 15, 2026
The CBSE on March 12 released the provisional CTET 2026 answer keys and the scanned images of the OMR answer sheets of the candidates. Candidates were given time till March 15 to raise objections against the CTET 2026 answer key.
CTET, which is held for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2, is aimed at shortlisting candidates for recruitment to Class 1 to 5 and Class 6 to 8 teachers. While paper 1 is held for Classes 1 to 5, paper 2 is conducted for Classes 6 to 8.
No, the CTET result for the February 2026 exam is not confirmed yet. However, going by past trends, candidates can expect the announcement of the result anytime soon.
CTET February 2026 was conducted on February 7 and 8. On March 1, CTET was held for two exam centres in Bihar. The exams on those two centres were cancelled citing ‘unavoidable reasons’. Vaishali (Hajipur) (125016 – St. John’s Academy, Basmati Nagar) and 125014 – Lakshya International Academy were the two centres.
CTET 2026 official website is ctet.nic.in.
The CBSE had conducted the CTET 2026 exam in February. The test was held for two papers – paper 1 (for Class 1 to 5) and paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8).
The CBSE is expected to announce the results for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 February session results soon.
Along with the result, CBSE will release the CTET scorecard containing the candidate’s name, marks obtained, and qualifying status. Mark sheets and certificates for qualified candidates will be made available through DigiLocker, accessible via login credentials sent to registered mobile numbers. CTET certificates now carry lifetime validity, meaning candidates who qualify need not reappear to renew their eligibility for teaching appointments.
