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CTET 2026 Feb Answer Key Released – Check Correct Answers
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 Answer Key. Candidates who appeared in the CTET February 2026 examination can now download the answer key and check their responses.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official CTET 2026 information brochure for complete details related to the exam, including the syllabus, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and information regarding Primary Level (Class I–V) and Junior Level (Class VI–VIII). Candidates should review all instructions and details before proceeding with the next steps related to the examination.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET February 2026
CTET February 2026 Exam : Short Details
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Begin: 27/11/2025
Last Date for Registration: 18/12/2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 18/12/2025
Exam Date: 07–08 February 2026
Exam City Available: 23/01/2026
Re-Exam Date: 01 March 2026
Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Answer Key Available: 12/03/2026
Result Declared: Notified Soon
BSEB 10th & 12th Exam 2025
For Single Paper (Paper I or Paper II):
General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹500/-
For Both Papers (Primary & Junior Level):
General / OBC / EWS: ₹1200/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹600/-
Payment Mode:
Candidates can pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 – Eligibility Code Details
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Primary Level (Class I to V) – Eligibility with Code (February 2026)
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (by whatever name known).
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
👉 For more detailed eligibility criteria, candidates should read the official notification carefully.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Junior Level (Class VI to VIII) – Eligibility with Code (February 2026)
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (by whatever name known).
OR
At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
OR
Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time.
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 4-Year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed or B.A / B.Sc.Ed.
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed (Special Education).
OR
Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in 3-Year Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed Program.
Note:
Any candidate who has qualified a B.Ed program recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in CTET. Candidates who are currently pursuing any teacher education course recognized by NCTE or RCI, as specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23 August 2010, are also eligible to appear in the exam.
👉 For complete eligibility details, candidates should read the official notification carefully.
How to Fill Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 Online Form
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET February 2026 notification for Paper I (Class I–V) and Paper II (Class VI–VIII). Candidates can apply online from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025.
Important Note: This year, exam centers are limited in each city. While filling the form, candidates will see the available exam cities in real time. Applicants who want their preferred exam city or nearest center should apply as early as possible because the exam city slots are limited.
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before filling out the CTET February 2026 online application form.
Check and collect all required documents before applying, such as eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic personal information.
Prepare scanned copies of the necessary documents, including photograph, signature, and ID proof, as required for the application form.
Before submitting the application form, carefully review the preview and all entered details to avoid mistakes.
If the application fee is required, pay the fee through the available payment methods. Without successful payment, the application form will not be considered complete.
Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
How To Check & Download Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 Answer Key
Visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
On the homepage, go to the Answer Key / Candidate Response Sheet section.
Find and click on the link “CTET February 2026 Answer Key.”
Enter your Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth / Password to log in.
After logging in, the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet will appear on the screen.
Download the Answer Key PDF and save it to your device for future reference.
You can also print a copy of the answer key to calculate your expected score offline.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 – Selection Process
CTET selection process conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mainly consists of the following stage:
1. Written Examination
Candidates must appear in the CTET written exam.
Paper I: For candidates who want to teach Class I to V (Primary Level).
Paper II: For candidates who want to teach Class VI to VIII (Junior Level).
Candidates who wish to teach both levels must appear in both papers.
2. Qualifying Marks / CTET Certificate
Candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks in the exam will be declared CTET qualified.
After qualifying, candidates receive a CTET Eligibility Certificate.
Note:
Qualifying CTET does not guarantee a teaching job. It only makes candidates eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in Central Government Schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and other schools that accept CTET scores.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
Download Answer Key
Download Admit Card
Download re-exam admit card
check re-exam notice
check exam City notice
check schedule notice
check schedule notice
apply online
apply correction
Download Notification
CTET Official Website
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 – FAQ
Q1. When was the CTET February 2026 Answer Key released?
CTET February 2026 provisional answer key was released on 12 March 2026 by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Q2. How can I download the CTET February 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can download the answer key by visiting the official CTET website, logging in with their Application Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth / Password, and downloading the Answer Key PDF.
Q3. Can I raise objections to the CTET 2026 Answer Key?
Yes, candidates can submit online objections against the provisional answer key within the specified time period by paying the required objection fee.
Q4. What are the qualifying marks for CTET 2026?
General Category: 60% marks (90 out of 150)
SC / ST / OBC / PwD: 55% marks (82 out of 150) (as per applicable rules)
Q5. Is CTET certificate valid for lifetime?
Yes, the CTET eligibility certificate is valid for a lifetime as per the rules of the CBSE.
Q6. Does qualifying CTET guarantee a teaching job?
No, qualifying CTET only makes candidates eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in central government schools, state government schools, and private schools.
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