The provisional answer key for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026 has been officially released by the State Council of Educational Research and Training Punjab (SCERT Punjab). Candidates who appeared for PSTET 2025 examination conducted on 15 March 2026 can now check the PSTET Answer Key 2026 and calculate their tentative scores.
The written examination for Paper 1 and Paper 2 (all subjects) was conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
SCERT Punjab has also opened the objection window from 17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM) for candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key.
PSTET Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | PSTET 2025 |
| Full Form | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Authority | SCERT Punjab |
| Exam Conducted By | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
| Exam Date | 15 March 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional Released |
| Objection Window | 17 March – 19 March 2026 |
| Last Time to Submit Objection | 5:00 PM |
| Mode of Objection | Online via Candidate Login |
PSTET Answer Key 2026 PDF
Candidates can access the PSTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 through the official candidate login portal. The answer key includes correct responses for Paper 1 and Paper 2 across all subjects, allowing candidates to compare their answers and estimate their expected scores.
PSTET Answer Key 2026 Objection Window
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit their objections within the stipulated time period.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PSTET Exam Date | 15 March 2026 |
| Objection Window Starts | 17 March 2026 |
| Objection Window Ends | 19 March 2026 |
| Last Time for Submission | 5:00 PM |
The objection link will be available in the candidate login area on the official portal.
How to Raise Objections Against PSTET Answer Key 2026
Candidates must follow the steps below to submit objections:
- Visit the official PSTET portal.
- Log in to the candidate login area using your credentials.
- Click on the link for Provisional Answer Key Objection.
- Select the question for which you want to raise an objection.
- Clearly mention the grievance regarding the answer key.
- Upload supporting documents or proof.
- Submit the objection within the deadline.
Important Instructions for PSTET Answer Key Objections
Candidates must keep the following points in mind:
- Objections must be submitted only through the online portal.
- Each objection must clearly mention the question number and correct explanation.
- Supporting documentary proof is mandatory while submitting objections.
- No objections will be accepted after 19 March 2026 (5:00 PM).
PSTET Final Answer Key 2026
All objections submitted by candidates will be reviewed by a duly constituted expert committee of the Examination Conducting Authority.
After examining the challenges:
- The committee will release the Final Answer Key.
- The decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on all candidates.
- No further objections will be entertained after the final answer key is published.