The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional answer keys and scanned OMR answer sheets for the Tier‑I examination conducted for recruitment to various Teaching and Non‑Teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). Candidates who appeared for the CBT‑I exam on 10th and 11th January 2026 can now access their response sheets and provisional keys through the official portal. This release allows candidates to verify their answers and raise objections, if any, before the final answer keys are published.
How to Download KVS NVS Answer Key & OMR Sheet 2026
Follow these steps to check and download your scanned OMR response sheet and provisional answer key:
- Visit Official Portal
Go to https://cbseit.in/cbse/2026/kvjnvkey/. - Enter Login Credentials
Provide your Roll Number and Date of Birth in the required fields. - Submit & View
Click on the submit/login button to access your scanned OMR answer sheet and the provisional answer key. - Download/Save
Download the files for future reference and calculate your probable score.
How to Raise Objections Against KVS NVS Answer Key 2026
If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can challenge it through the same portal by following the steps below:
- Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Provide the correct answer option with valid supporting evidence (textbook reference, authentic source, etc.).
- Pay the objection fee of ₹1000 per question through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the challenge before the deadline (11:59 PM, 4 February 2026).
Important Notes:
- Only paid challenges submitted through the official portal within the stipulated period will be considered.
- Objections sent via email, post, or any other medium will not be entertained.
- The fee will be refunded for challenges accepted by the subject experts, after the final result declaration.
- The decision of the subject experts on the challenges will be final.
Important Dates & Instructions
- Last Date for Objections: 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Final Answer Key & Result: Will be prepared after scrutiny of challenges. No individual communication will be sent regarding challenge status.
- No Further Window to download OMR sheets will be provided after the objection window closes.
Candidates are advised to thoroughly review their OMR sheets and the provisional keys, and raise well‑supported objections, if required, within the given timeline.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I download the KVS NVS Tier‑I answer key and OMR sheet?
Ans. Visit the official link: https://cbseit.in/cbse/2026/kvjnvkey/ and log in using Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Q2. What is the last date to raise an objection against the answer key?
Ans. 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. Is there a fee for challenging an answer?
Ans. Yes, ₹1000 per question, refundable only if the challenge is accepted.
Q4. Will I be informed individually about my objection status?
Ans. No. The final answer key and result will be published based on expert decisions. No individual updates will be sent.
Q5. Can I submit objections via email or post?
Ans. No. Only paid challenges submitted through the official portal will be considered.
