The CTET February Exam Question Paper-I & II and Answer Key 2026 have been released following the successful completion of the examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session was held on 7 and 8 February 2026 at exam centres spread across more than 140 cities with participation exceeding 25 lakh candidates nationwide.

The test was organised in two shifts each day. Paper II for Classes 6 to 8 was conducted in the morning shift from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM while Paper I for Classes 1 to 5 took place in the afternoon shift from 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM. Reporting time was scheduled two hours before each session. Candidates can now access the official question papers provisional answer keys and scanned OMR sheets from ctet.nic.in. With no negative marking score estimation is straightforward. The CTET 2026 result is expected in March 2026 and qualified candidates will receive a lifetime-valid eligibility certificate.

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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Question Paper-I & II and Answer Key 2026

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Important Dates

Application Fees

• Exam Dates: 7 & 8 February 2026

• Admit Card Status: 5 February 2026

• Answer Key Release: After Exam

• CTET Result Declared Date: March 2026

• All Candidate Fee: Rs.0/-

CTET February Exam 206: Score Calculation

• Results are prepared strictly using the official final answer key only.
• Score Formula: Total Score = Number of Correct Answers (no negative marking).
• No OMR re-evaluation or re-checking is allowed after result declaration.
• OMR sheets are automatically evaluated ensuring high accuracy.
• All objections are reviewed by subject experts before the final key is approved.

CTET February Exam Question II and Answer Key 2026: Elementary Stage

Subject Section	Key Topics & Themes Asked	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)	Piaget (Disequilibrium) Vygotsky (ZPD) Inclusive Education Gender-Responsive Pedagogy.	Easy to Moderate	20 - 24
Mathematics & Science	Math: Algebraic thinking Patterns. Science: Experimental processes Anecdotal records.	Moderate	35 - 40
Social Studies	History: Kushana Empire. Geography: Sahyadri Range. Polity: Union List Motion of Thanks.	Moderate	36 - 42
Overall Paper II	Conceptual & Application based.	Easy to Moderate	105 - 115

CTET February Exam Question I and Answer Key 2026: Elementary Stage

Section (Paper I)	Number of Questions	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	22–26	Easy to Moderate
Language I	30	23–27	Easy
Language II	30	23–27	Easy
Mathematics	30	18–22	Moderate
Environmental Studies	30	17–21	Easy to Moderate
Total	150	115–130	Easy to Moderate

CTET February Exam 2026: Year Wise Comparative Statistical

Examination Year	Total Candidates Applied	Total Candidates Appeared	Qualified Candidates
February 2026	2530581	~23 Lakh (Expected)	TBD
December 2022 (P-I)	1704282	1422959	579844
December 2022 (P-II)	1539464	1276071	376025
2020 Cycle	3058974	NA	654299
December 2019	2832120	2405145	542285
July 2019	2922227	2405145	542285

Note: Historical data indicates Paper I pass rates are generally around 15-25% while Paper II is significantly lower highlighting the need for rigorous preparation.

CTET February Exam Question II and Answer Key 2026: Marking Scheme & Qualifying Marks

Category	Maximum Marks	Minimum Qualifying Marks	Minimum Percentage
UR	150	90	60%
OBC	150	82	55%
SC	150	82	55%
ST	150	82	55%
(PwD)	150	82	55%

CTET Answer Key 2026: Challenge

· Release: The key is typically released 10-15 days after the exam.

· Challenge Fee: A non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000 per question is charged.

· Refund Policy: If the challenge is accepted by subject experts the fee is refunded.

· Process: Challenges must be submitted online with valid evidence (e.g. NCERT references).

Also Read >> Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET Admit Card 2026

How to Download CTET February Exam Question II and Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.

2. Click on the link "Download Provisional Answer Key CTET Feb-2026".

3. Login using Roll Number and Date of Birth.

4. Download the Provisional Answer Key PDF and your Scanned OMR Sheet.

5. Compare responses to calculate Sarkari Exam estimated score.

6. Use the formula: Total Score = Total Correct Answers (No Negative Marking).

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FAQs

Q. When was the CTET February 2026 exam conducted?
A. CTET February 2026 exam was held on 7 and 8 February 2026 in multiple shifts.

Q. Where can I download the CTET February 2026 answer key?
A. Official CTET answer key and OMR sheet from ctet.nic.in.

Q. What were the exam timings for CTET Paper I and Paper II?
A. Paper II was conducted from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper I from 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.

Q. Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2026 exam?
A. No there is no negative marking in CTET Paper I and Paper II.

Q. How can I calculate my CTET score using the answer key?
A. score equals the total number of correct answers as each correct response carries one mark.

Q. Can candidates challenge the CTET answer key?
A. Yes candidates can raise objections online by paying Rs.1000 per question with valid proof.

Q. When is the CTET 2026 result expected?
A. The CTET February 2026 result is expected to be declared in March 2026.

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