The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the provisional answer key for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. The answer key is now available on the official portal, allowing candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores.
KCET 2026 Examination Overview
The KCET 2026 was conducted between April 22 and April 24, witnessing a participation of nearly 3.3 lakh registered candidates. The examination pattern covered three days: on April 22, the Kannada language paper was held; on April 23, Physics and Chemistry; and on April 24, Mathematics and Biology.
The provisional answer key has been released for all 16 paper sets across the core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
How to Download the KCET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can log in to the official KEA website to download the provisional answer key. The process requires basic credentials, including application or registration number, the initial characters of the candidate's name, and date of birth.
Objection Process
Students can raise objections until 5 pm on April 30. Each objection must be supported with valid academic references, such as textbooks or authoritative sources. The authority has made it clear that incomplete or unsupported claims will be rejected.
Steps to Raise Objections
- Go to the official website of KEA: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the 'Objection link for provisional key answers'.
- Log in using required credentials.
- Select UGCET 2026 and enter captcha details.
- Review the answer key and submit objections, if any.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for complete details of the KCET exam 2026.
