The wait for lakhs of teaching aspirants across India is almost over. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is in the final stages of preparing the CTET Result 2026 for the 21st edition of the exam. Following the successful conduct of the exam on February 7 and 8, and the recent conclusion of the answer key objection window, candidates are now eagerly searching for the official result link.
In this article, we provide the most recent updates on the result date, qualifying marks, and the step-by-step process to download your marksheet.
CTET Result 2026
| Exam Event | Dates / Details |
| Exam Date | February 7 & 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Released on March 12, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closed | March 15, 2026 |
| Expected Result Date | Last week of March or 1st week of April 2026 |
| Official Website | |
| Result Mode | Online (Scorecard format) |
When will the CTET February 2026 Result be declared?
Historically, CBSE releases the CTET results within 15–20 days after the challenge window closes. Since the objection period ended on March 15, the final result is expected to be live by the end of March 2026.
While there is no official confirmation on the exact hour, sources suggest that the final answer key and the results will be uploaded simultaneously. Candidates are advised to keep their Roll Number ready to access the portal as soon as the link is activated.
How to Check CTET Result 2026 at ctet.nic.in
Once the link is live, follow these simple steps to avoid the "server busy" errors:
Visit the Official Portal: Go to
ctet.nic.in Find the Link: Look for the section labeled "Candidate Activity" or the scrolling link "CTET Feb 2026 Result."
Enter Credentials: A new login window will appear. Enter your Roll Number.
View Scorecard: Click on the 'Submit' button. Your subject-wise marks and qualifying status will be displayed on the screen.
Download & Print: Save a PDF copy and take a printout for your future teacher recruitment applications.
CTET Feb Result 2026: Qualifying Marks & Pass Percentage
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) follows a strict qualifying criteria for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Since CTET is a qualifying exam and not a competitive merit-based test, candidates only need to secure the minimum "Cut-off" marks designated for their specific category.
Once the CTET Feb 2026 Results are declared, your marksheet will indicate whether you have "Qualified" based on the following benchmarks:
Category-Wise Qualifying Criteria 2026:
| Candidate Category | Passing Percentage (%) | Required Marks (Out of 150) |
| General (Unreserved) | 60% | 90 Marks |
| OBC / SC / ST / PwD | 55% | 82 Marks |
Note: Clearing CTET does not guarantee a job. It makes you eligible to apply for teaching positions in KVS, NVS, Central Schools, and schools under the administrative control of UTs.
DigiLocker and Certificate Validity
Starting from this session, CBSE will not send physical marksheets. All qualified candidates will receive their CTET Eligibility Certificate in their DigiLocker account.
Lifetime Validity: Once you qualify CTET, your certificate is valid for a lifetime. You do not need to appear for the exam again unless you wish to improve your score.
Security: The digital certificate is encrypted and contains a QR code for instant verification by employers.
What’s Next After CTET Result?
Once you have your scorecard, you are officially eligible to apply for various government teacher vacancies. With many states, including Bihar, now adopting CTET scores instead of conducting separate state TETs, the value of this certificate has never been higher. Keep an eye on upcoming recruitment notifications from DSSSB, KVS, and EMRS.
Stay Tuned to Sanchar Express: We are monitoring the official CBSE portal 24/7. As soon as the result link is active, we will update the direct download link here.