The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 provisional answer key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the answer key from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. The answer key is available for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and veterinary programmes across Karnataka.
KCET 2026 Answer Key Details
KEA has published the answer key for 16 different versions of the question paper, covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The answer key is provisional, and candidates can raise objections if they find any discrepancies.
Objection Window
Candidates can submit objections through the official KEA portal. The last date to submit objections is April 30, 2026, until 5 PM. While submitting objections, candidates must provide the subject paper, exam date, version code, question number, and supporting documents in PDF format. The authority has clearly stated that objections without the correct question number, version code, or proper proof will not be accepted.
Final Answer Key
After reviewing all objections submitted by candidates, a subject expert committee will prepare and release the final answer key. This final key will be used for result preparation.
How to Download KCET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to check the answer key:
- Visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the link that says “Objection link for provisional key answers.”
- A new page named KEA Provisional Answer Key Objection Portal will open.
- Enter your KCET 2026 application number or registration number.
- Enter the first four characters of your name and date of birth.
- Select the exam type as Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026.
- Enter the captcha code.
- Click on the login button.
- The KCET 2026 answer key will appear on the screen.
- Check your answers and download it for future use.
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET), also known as KCET, was conducted for admission to various undergraduate programmes in government, private, and deemed universities across the state.
