The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, is all set to release the PSTET Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) on 15th March 2026 can download the final response sheets for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from the official website, pstet2025.org. The final answer key is published following the closure of the objection window and a thorough review by an expert committee. This final key is a crucial document, as the official PSTET results are entirely prepared based on the finalized responses.
PSTET Final Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | SCERT Punjab |
| Exam Date | 15th March 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) & Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks per Paper |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Official Website | pstet2025.org |
PSTET 2026 Exam Details
The PSTET 2026 was conducted smoothly across various centers in Punjab in two shifts. Paper 1 is designed for candidates seeking to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Level), while Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Level). Both papers comprised 150 multiple-choice questions, totaling 150 marks. Candidates were allocated 2.5 hours to complete their respective tests. The marking scheme awards +1 mark for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
Important Dates
- PSTET Exam Date: 15th March 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 16th March 2026
- Objection Window: 17th March to 21st March 2026
- Final Answer Key Release Date: Expected by 2nd/3rd April 2026
- PSTET Result 2026 Declaration: 3rd April 2026 (Expected)
Cutoff Marks
To clear the PSTET 2026 exam, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks mandated by the examination authority. The category-wise qualifying thresholds are outlined below:
General/EWS Category: 60% (90 marks out of 150)
OBC/SC/ST/PH Category: 55% (82 marks out of 150)
Objection Process
Following the examination, SCERT Punjab released the provisional answer key on 16th March 2026. An objection window was activated from 17th March to 21st March 2026, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies. Aspirants were required to submit valid documented proof (such as NCERT textbook references) along with the prescribed fee for every contested question. An expert panel has reviewed all representations to prepare the final, binding answer key.
How to Check the PSTET Final Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow this step-by-step process to download the final answer key:
Visit the official PSTET portal at pstet2025.org.
On the homepage, navigate to the “Final Answer Keys for PSTET-2025” notification link.
Choose your respective paper: “Paper 1” or “Paper 2”.
Select your specific question booklet series (Set A, B, C, or D).
The Final Answer Key PDF will appear on the screen.
Download the PDF and cross-check your OMR responses to calculate your exact score.
Official Links
Official Website: pstet2025.org
Final Answer Key & Results Portal: Available directly on the official website homepage.
