KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 Out: Last Date to Raise Objection is Today

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the provisional answer keys and scanned OMR sheets for the KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) and NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) recruitment exams.

If you appeared for the Tier-1 Teaching or Non-Teaching exam held on January 10 and 11, 2026, you can now check your responses. Important Warning: Today, February 4, 2026, is the last date to raise objections against the answer key.

Here is everything you need to know about the download process, direct links, and how to challenge a wrong answer before the window closes tonight.

KVS NVS Answer Key 2026: Key Highlights

The recruitment drive covers thousands of posts including PGT, TGT, PRT, Librarian, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). CBSE conducted this special combined recruitment test for both KVS and NVS.

Read more: EMRS Result 2026 Out

Event	Details
Exam Authority	CBSE
Exam Date	January 10 & 11, 2026
Answer Key Status	Released (Jan 31, 2026)
Last Date to Object	February 4, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Website	kvsangathan.nic.in / navodaya.gov.in

How to Download KVS NVS Answer Key & OMR Sheet

Candidates do not need to visit multiple websites. The answer key and your specific OMR response sheet are available on the official portal managed by CBSE. Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to kvsangathan.nic.in or cbseit.in.
2. Find the Link: Look for the notification titled “Link for download Answer Key for Computer Based Test / OMR for Direct Recruitment”.
3. Login: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on your admit card.
4. Download PDF: You will see two options—one for the Provisional Answer Key and one for your Scanned OMR Sheet. Download both.
5. Match Answers: Compare your OMR responses with the official key to calculate your estimated score.

Last Chance to Raise Objections (Deadline Today)

If you find any error in the official answer key, you have the right to challenge it. However, the window to raise objections closes tonight, February 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

• Fee: You must pay Rs. 1,000 per question to submit a challenge.
• Refund Policy: This fee is non-refundable unless the subject experts accept your objection as valid.
• Procedure: Login to the same portal, select the question ID you want to challenge, upload valid proof (like a screenshot from a standard textbook), and pay the fee online.

Note: No objections will be accepted through email or post. You must use the online link before the deadline.

Marking Scheme for KVS NVS Tier-1

According to the provisional key documents, the marking scheme for this specific Tier-1 exam is slightly different from previous years. Please check the instructions on your question paper, but the general formula observed is:

• Correct Answer: +3 Marks
• Wrong Answer: -0.1 Marks (Negative Marking)
• Unattempted: 0 Marks

Disclaimer: Always verify the marking scheme mentioned on your specific question paper set.

What Happens Next?

Once the objection window closes tonight, subject experts will review all the challenges.

1. Final Answer Key: A revised and final answer key will be released (likely in mid-February).
2. Result Declaration: The KVS NVS Tier-1 Result 2026 is expected to be announced by late February 2026.
3. Tier-2 / Interview: Qualified candidates will be called for the next stage (Skill Test or Interview) based on the merit list.

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