CTET 2026 Answer Key OMR Sheet OUT: CBSE Opens Objection Window for Paper 1 & 2 Till March 15
CTET Answer Key OMR Sheet 2026: The CBSE has released the provisional CTET answer key 2026 for the exam conducted on 07th and 08th February 2026. The candidates who have participated in the CTET examination can download the official CTET answer key 2026 from the website ctet.nic.in. The candidates can also download their digital OMR answer sheets to check for any discrepancies in the answers that they have marked with the answer key provided. If any discrepancies are found, they can raise objections by paying a fee of ₹1000 per question. Check the details such as how to raise objections, how to download answer key and OMR sheets on this page.
Key Points
- CTET 2026 held on Feb 7th & 8th; Provisional answer key released on CBSE website.
- OMR sheets downloadable from ctet.nic.in between March 12-15, 2026.
- Objections to answer key can be raised between March 12-15, 2026; ₹1000 fee per question.
CTET Answer Key 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 on 07th and 08th February. The answer key for CTET 2026 was uploaded on the CBSE website. This is the provisional answer key, meaning if the objections raised were found to be correct then the final CTET answer key will be released with modifications. The candidates can download the scanned images of their OMR Answer Sheet from ctet.nic.in by logging in to their accounts. The candidates can only download the answer sheets between 12-15 March 2026 (till 11:59 pm). The objections can also be raised within the same timeframe.
Steps to Download CTET OMR Answer Sheet
Candidates who have appeared for the CTET 2026 can download their CTET OMR answer sheet by following the steps given below:
STEP 1: Visit the official website of CTET- ctet.nic.in.
STEP 2: Scroll down the homepage, and in the Candidate Activity section, click on the “Apply for CTET Feb-2026 Key Challenge/Download Scanned Images of OMR”.
STEP 3: You will be redirected to another page for submission of Key Challenges.
STEP 4: Enter the login details such as the roll number and date of birth and click on Login.
STEP 4: Answer key and answer sheet download options will be available.
STEP 5: Download both and keep it saved for future reference.
Direct Link to Download CTET OMR Sheet and Raise Objections
Candidates can download their OMR sheets and can raise objections through the link provided below:
| CTET OMR Answer Sheet Download |
How to Raise Objections for CTET Answer Key 2026?
To challenge the provisional CTET answer key, candidates should take the following steps:
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Go to the question where you find an objection.
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Now prepare a suitable reason and submit any relevant supporting solutions and suggestions.
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Pay the fee (₹1000 per question) and click on the submit button. It is advisable to save a copy of the confirmation page for future use.
Those intending to challenge the provisional answer key are required to have credible information and well-reasoned arguments. An expert committee will then evaluate the objections lodged by the candidates. The final CTET answer key will be issued after all the challenges have been reviewed carefully.
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