CTET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet Soon Available at ctet.nic.in; Check Updates

To qualify for the CTET 2026 exam, candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks for the General category and 55% marks for reserved categories. These qualifying benchmarks are pre-defined and do not fluctuate based on paper difficulty or the total number of test-takers.

• General (UR): 60% (90 Marks)
• OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 55% (82 Marks)

If candidates identify any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they have the option to raise an objection. All objections must be submitted online through the official portal before the specified deadline. Each challenge requires a non-refundable processing fee, and candidates must upload valid academic documents to support their claim.

Candidates may need their application number and password to log in. These details help them access their response sheet and answer key.

Once the CTET 2026 provisional answer key is released, candidates can check it online and estimate their expected scores by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official CTET website and click on the “Provisional Answer Key” link available on the homepage.
Step 2: Enter the required login details and select the paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2) for which you appeared in the exam.
Step 3: Download the answer key PDF and compare your responses with the official answers to calculate your probable score.

Candidates can estimate their probable scores using the CTET answer key and response sheet by following the official marking scheme:

• 1 mark for every correct answer.
• No negative marking for wrong answers.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam to determine eligibility for teaching posts. The exam is conducted for two papers:

• Paper 1 (Classes 1–5)
• Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)

The CTET 2026 provisional answer keys will be released on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates should regularly visit the website to stay updated about the latest notifications. It is advised to download the answer key only from the official site to avoid incorrect information.

Past trends show that the CTET answer key is generally released 8 to 9 days after the exam. Based on this pattern, the CTET 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released today or tomorrow.