CTET February 2026 Answer Key and OMR Image Release

The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially opened the window for candidates to view their scanned OMR sheets and challenge the provisional answer keys for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session. This notice confirms that the link for image downloading and key verification is now active on the official website. Candidates can access their specific shift documents using their roll number and date of birth.

The challenge window is strictly time-bound, with the closing date set for March 15, 2026. During this period, candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional keys may submit an online objection. Each challenged question requires a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 1,000, which will only be refunded if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts. The final result will be prepared based on the moderated answer keys following this challenge process.

To proceed, applicants must login to the CTET portal, navigate to the "View/Challenge Answer Key" section, and download their OMR response sheet. It is recommended to compare the OMR responses with the provisional key immediately to identify any potential grading errors before the deadline. This verification ensures that any technical or clerical errors in the scanning of the OMR are addressed prior to the declaration of qualifying status.

Refer to the official CTET notification for technical instructions regarding the objection portal.