The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the CTET Result 2026 on its official portal. Candidates who appeared in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check and download their scorecards using their roll number and date of birth. The result follows completion of the answer key review process and applies to both Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates who took the exam in February 2026.
Result declaration and direct access
CBSE has published the CTET Result 2026 online; candidates may view and download their scorecards from the official result link or the CTET portal.
Direct result link: https://cbseresults.nic.in/CtetFeb26ii/CtetFeb26iix.htm
Official CTET portal: https://ctet.nic.in
Answer key review and objection process
CBSE had uploaded scanned OMR answer sheets and the provisional answer key, and allowed candidates to raise objections within a specified window. The board reviewed submitted challenges with subject experts and prepared a final answer key on the basis of those evaluations.
- Provisional answer key and scanned OMRs uploaded: 12 March 2026
- Last date to raise objections: 15 March 2026
- Objection fee: Rs 1,000 per question
- Final scores calculated based on the revised answer key
Exam dates, re-exam and participation
The CTET 2026 examination was conducted across the country in February and involved a very large number of candidates.
- Examination dates: 7 and 8 February 2026 (conducted across the country)
- Official overview lists Exam Date as 08 February 2026 and Re-Exam Date as 01 March 2026
- More than 2.5 million candidates had registered for the test
- The exam was held in two papers: Paper 1 for Classes 1–5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6–8
CTET 2026 — overview
The table below summarises key particulars of the CTET 2026 exercise as released by the board.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Re-Exam Date | 01 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 12 March 2026 |
| Objection Window Closed | 15 March 2026 |
| Result Status | Released |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
How to check and download CTET Result 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to view and download their CTET scorecard from the official portals.
- Visit the official CTET portal: https://ctet.nic.in or the direct results page: https://cbseresults.nic.in/CtetFeb26ii/CtetFeb26iix.htm.
- Click on the link labelled “CTET 2026 Result”.
- Enter required details such as Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Select the paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2) and submit.
- View, download and save the scorecard for future reference.
Qualifying marks for CTET 2026
CTET qualifying criteria are specified by category. Candidates should verify their scores against these thresholds to determine qualification.
| Category | Minimum Marks (out of 150) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 60% |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 82 | 55% |
What happens after the CTET result
Candidates who qualify CTET become eligible for teacher recruitment processes in central and state educational institutions; the CTET certificate is issued as proof of eligibility.
- Qualified candidates will receive a CTET Eligibility Certificate.
- Certificate validity: lifetime (as per the latest rules).
- Qualified candidates may apply for teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS) and other central/state government schools, subject to separate recruitment processes and criteria.
Important points for candidates
Candidates should note key procedural points and keep their credentials ready when accessing results and certificates.
- Result is released online only; no hard copy will be dispatched.
- Result has been finalised on the basis of the revised answer key and no further changes will be made.
- Keep your roll number and login details ready to download the scorecard.
- Check all details on the downloaded scorecard carefully and retain a copy for future reference.
