The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, successfully conducted the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) on March 15, 2026. With the exam now concluded, candidates can check the official PSTET answer key 2026 to evaluate their performance and estimate their final scores.
According to the official schedule released by the board, the provisional answer keys for both Paper 1 (Primary Teachers) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Teachers) will be officially published on March 16, 2026. Candidates will be able to download their respective booklet solutions directly from the official portal (pstet2025.org). Check the complete dates, objection window details, and direct download links below.
Official pstet exam answer key 2026
| Answer Keys for PSTET-2025 | ||||
| Paper 1 | ||||
| Ans. Key for Paper 1 (Series A) | Ans. Key for Paper 1 (Series B) | Ans. Key for Paper 1 (Series C) | Ans. Key for Paper 1 (Series D) | |
| Paper 2 | ||||
| Subject : Art & Craft | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Home Science | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Music | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Phy. Edu. | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Sanskrit | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Science & Maths | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Urdu | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| Subject : Social Science | Ans. Key Series A | Ans. Key Series B | Ans. Key Series C | Ans. Key Series D |
| PSTET 2026 SET B CDPO Answer Key (Unofficial) | ||
| Q1- C | Q11- B | Q21- B |
| Q2- C | Q12- C | Q22- B |
| Q3- C | Q13- B | Q23- C |
| Q4- A | Q14- B | Q24- B |
| Q5- C | Q15- C | Q25- C |
| Q6- C | Q16- C | Q26- B |
| Q7- B | Q17- B | Q27- B |
| Q8- C | Q18- B | Q28- C |
| Q9- C | Q19- A | Q29- C |
| Q10- C | Q20- C | Q30- C |
| PSTET 2026 SET B Science Answer Key (Unofficial) | ||
| Q124- C | Q134- A | Q144- C |
| Q125- C | Q135- A | Q145- B |
| Q126- C | Q136- C | Q146- C |
| Q127- A | Q137- C | Q147- A |
| Q128- C | Q138- D | Q148- D |
| Q129- A | Q139- C | Q149- D |
| Q130- A | Q140- C | Q150- D |
| Q131- C | Q141- B | |
| Q132- D | Q142- B | |
| Q133- B | Q143- B | |
| Important Events & Official Dates | Exam & Answer Key Details |
| • PSTET Exam Date : 15 March 2026 • Provisional Answer Key Release : 16 March 2026 • Objection Window Opens : 17 March 2026 • Last Date to Raise Objections : 21 March 2026 • Final Answer Key Release : 28 March 2026 • Final PSTET Result Date : 02 April 2026 | • Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based) • Total Marks: 150 Marks per paper • Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking. • Qualifying Marks: 90 Marks (General) / 82 Marks (Reserved Categories). |
| PSTET Answer Key 2026 Download Links (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
Export to Sheets
| Paper Type | Subject / Level | Official Answer Key PDF |
| Paper 1 | Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) | [Link Activating on March 16] |
| Paper 2 | Maths & Science (Classes 6 to 8) | [Link Activating on March 16] |
| Paper 2 | Social Studies / SST (Classes 6 to 8) | [Link Activating on March 16] |
| Paper 2 | Art & Craft / Physical Ed / Others | [Link Activating on March 16] |
How to Challenge the PSTET Provisional Answer Key 2026
SCERT Punjab provides candidates with a transparent mechanism to challenge the provisional answers. If you find a discrepancy or an incorrect answer in the official key, you can file an objection by following these rules:
- The objection window will be active strictly from March 17 to March 21, 2026.
- You must log into the official candidate portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Select the question ID you wish to challenge and upload valid, authentic documentary proof supporting your claim.
- Pay the nominal objection fee per question.
- The board’s subject experts will review all challenges, and the Final Answer Key will be published on March 28, 2026, which will be used to prepare the final results.
Steps to Download the PSTET Answer Key 2026
Once the links go live tomorrow, follow these steps to download your PDFs without facing server timeouts:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official PSTET 2026 portal at
pstet2025.org. - Find the Answer Key Link: On the homepage, look for the blinking notification that says “Download PSTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 for Paper 1 & 2”.
- Log In: Enter your Registration Number and Password in the candidate dashboard.
- Download the PDF: Select your respective Paper and Booklet Set (A, B, C, or D) to download the PDF file.
- Cross-Check: Open the PDF and compare the official answers against your marked OMR sheet responses to calculate your expected score.
