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🔥 CTET February 2026 Answer Key Out: Check OMR Sheet & Raise Objections Before March 15

Hello friends, welcome back to Sathya-jobAlerts The suspense is finally over for all our teaching aspirants. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key and scanned OMR Answer Sheets for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session.

If you appeared for Paper 1 or Paper 2 on February 7th and 8th (or the March 1st re-exam), it is time to check your performance. In this comprehensive guide, I will share how to download the answer key PDF, explain the exact qualifying marks, and detail the steps to challenge any incorrect answers.

My Personal Take: Evaluating Scores & The Objection Challenge

I know how anxious we all get while matching answers with the official key! But checking your exact score right now is crucial. By downloading your digital OMR sheet along with the answer key, you can calculate exactly where you stand. Remember, there is no negative marking, so count every correct response.

If you are scoring comfortably above the cutoff, congratulations! You are one step closer to applying for KVS, NVS, and state teaching jobs. If you are on the borderline, do not lose hope—this is a provisional key. If you find a wrong answer given by CBSE, we have exactly until March 15th, 2026, to raise an objection. Let’s break down the details.

1. CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key: Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Feb 2026
Exam Dates	07.02.2026 & 08.02.2026 (Re-exam on 01.03.2026)
Answer Key Release Date	12.03.2026
Objection Window	12th March to 15th March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Mode of Answer Key	Strictly Online (PDF & Digital OMR format)
Official Website	ctet.nic.in

2. Important Dates You Must Remember

Events	Dates
CTET Examination Dates	7th & 8th February 2026
Provisional Answer Key Out	12th March 2026
Last Date to Raise Objections	15th March 2026 (Upto 11:59 PM)
Final Answer Key & Result	To be announced later

3. CTET Qualifying Marks & Marking Scheme

While there are no Mains exams here, understanding the qualifying criteria is vital. You must score a minimum percentage to get your lifetime validity CTET certificate.

Here is the exact requirement:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Marks Required (Out of 150)
General Category	60%	90 Marks
OBC / SC / ST / PwD	55%	82 Marks

🚨 Crucial Note on Marking: There is NO negative marking in CTET. You get 1 mark for every correct answer. Make sure you compare your OMR sheet properly with the corresponding Paper code (Set A, B, C, or D).

4. Next Steps: How to Calculate Your CTET Score

With limited time before the objection window closes, you cannot afford to wait. Here is exactly what you should do today:

• Download Both Files: Get your official Answer Key PDF and the scanned copy of your specific OMR sheet from the login portal.
• Match the Sets: Ensure you are matching the correct booklet code (e.g., if you had Set B, only check the Set B answer key).
• Calculate: Award yourself 1 mark for every matching answer. Do not deduct anything for wrong answers.
• Identify Errors: If you are 100% sure the CBSE answer is wrong and you have proof from NCERT textbooks, mark that question for a challenge.

5. Complete Process: What Happens Next?

CTET follows a strict post-exam process. Here is exactly where we stand:

• Step 1: Provisional Answer Key: Successfully released today for candidates to review.
• Step 2: Objection Window: Candidates can challenge wrong answers until March 15, 2026.
• Step 3: Final Answer Key & Result: Subject experts will review challenges and release the final CTET Result, awarding the eligibility certificate to qualified candidates.

6. How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key?

If you find a discrepancy, the board allows you to challenge it online.

• Fee: There is a non-refundable fee of ₹1000 per question challenged. (If your challenge is accepted by the experts, the fee will be refunded to your account).
• Proof: You must provide a valid source (like NCERT books) to back up your claim.
• Deadline: Challenges must be submitted strictly before 11:59 PM on March 15, 2026. No offline requests will be accepted.

7. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Your Answer Key & OMR Online?

Follow these exact steps to download your files:

• Step 1: Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
• Step 2: Scroll to the "Candidate Activity" section on the homepage.
• Step 3: Click on the link that says "CTET Feb-2026 Key Challenge / Scanned Images of OMR".
• Step 4: A login page will appear. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
• Step 5: Your CTET Answer Key and scanned OMR Response Sheet will be displayed. Download and save them for calculating your score.

8. My Personal Advice: Please Don't Make This Silly Mistake!

• Friends, listen to me carefully here. I have seen so many hardworking students make one major mistake out of pure nervousness. In the rush to check their scores, they match their OMR sheet with the wrong Question Paper Set.

  If you wrote the exam with Set B, please, please double-check that you are looking at the Set B Answer Key! It sounds so simple, but when your heart is beating fast, it is incredibly easy to mix them up. Suddenly, you might think you scored a 50 when you actually scored a 100.

  Also, pay special attention to the Language 1 and Language 2 sections. This is where maximum confusion happens every single year.

  Here is my simple trick for you:

  1. Download the PDF and your OMR.

  2. Take a deep breath and drink a glass of water—seriously, do not rush!

  3. Look at the top of your OMR and say your Set Code out loud.

  4. Open that exact page in the PDF.

  5. Match the questions block by block (CDP first, then Math/EVS, etc.), rather than jumping around.

  Do not panic if the first few answers are wrong. Keep calculating calmly. Every single mark counts since there is no negative marking.

9. Important Links

Important Links	Click Here
Official Login Link (OMR & Key)	[CTET Official Login Page]
Official CTET Website	ctet.nic.in
Join Telegram	[Click here to join]

10. Common Mistakes to Avoid Right Now

• Checking the Wrong Set: Many candidates lose hope because they match their OMR with the wrong question paper set. Always double-check!
• Missing the Objection Deadline: The portal will strictly close on March 15th at 11:59 PM. Do not wait for the last minute if you plan to challenge.
• Paying for Unverified Challenges: At ₹1000 per question, only challenge answers if you have solid, authentic textbook proof.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When was the CTET Feb 2026 Answer Key released?

Ans: The provisional answer key and OMR sheets were officially released on 12th March 2026.

Q2. Is there negative marking in CTET?

Ans: No, there is no penalty for wrong answers. Your total score is simply the number of correct responses.

Q3. How much do I need to score to clear CTET?

Ans: General category candidates need 90 marks (60%), and reserved category candidates need 82 marks (55%) out of 150.

Q4. How much is the fee to challenge a question?

Ans: You have to pay ₹1000 per question through a credit/debit card. It is refunded if the board accepts your challenge.

Q5. Will the CTET Result be based on this answer key?

Ans: No, the final results will be based on the Final Answer Key, which is published after experts review all student objections.

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