PSTET Answer Key 2026 Out For Paper 1 Paper 2

The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) Answer Key 2026 has been officially released today, on 16th March 2026, by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). Candidates who appeared in the PSTET 2026 examination can now download the provisional answer key from the official website. Along with the answer key, the board has also opened the objection window, giving candidates a limited period to challenge any incorrect answers.

PSTET Answer Key 2026 Out — Key Highlights

Details	Information
Exam Name	Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026
Conducting Body	Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
Answer Key Release Date	16th March 2026
PSTET Answer Key Download Link	Click to Download
Objection Window	Available (Check Official Notice)

How to Download PSTET Answer Key 2026?

Downloading the PSTET 2026 Answer Key is a simple and straightforward process. Candidates just need to follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of PSEB at pseb.ac.in
2. On the homepage, look for the link — “PSTET Answer Key 2026”
3. Click on the link — it will redirect to the answer key PDF page
4. Select your paper — Paper I (for Classes I–V) or Paper II (for Classes VI–VIII)
5. The answer key PDF will appear on your screen
6. Download and save it for future reference and cross-checking

Candidates are advised to compare their marked responses carefully against the official answer key to get an estimated idea of their score.

How to Raise Objections Against PSTET Answer Key 2026?

If any candidate finds a discrepancy or believes a particular answer in the official key is incorrect, they have the right to raise an objection. The Punjab School Education Board has provided a formal objection mechanism for this purpose. Here is how candidates can challenge the answer key:

1. Go to pseb.ac.in and find the objection link related to PSTET 2026 Answer Key
2. Log in using your registration number and date of birth or password
3. Select the question number against which you want to raise an objection
4. Fill in the required details and attach supporting documentary proof/reference
5. Pay the objection fee (if applicable) as per the board’s notification
6. Submit the objection before the last date

It is important to note that objections submitted without valid proof or after the deadline will not be entertained. Candidates should act quickly and not wait till the last day.

What After PSTET Answer Key 2026?

Once the objection window closes, PSEB will review all the valid objections received from candidates. Based on the expert panel’s review, the board will release the Final Answer Key 2026. After the final answer key is published, the PSTET 2026 Result will be prepared accordingly. Candidates qualifying the exam will receive their PSTET Eligibility Certificate, which remains valid for a lifetime as per the revised NEP guidelines

PSTET 2026 — Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to be declared eligible. The category-wise qualifying criteria is as follows:

• General Category — 60% marks (90 out of 150)
• SC/ST/OBC/PWD — 55% marks (82–83 out of 150)

Candidates falling short of these marks will not receive the eligibility certificate, regardless of their overall performance.