Karnataka PGCET 2026 Answer Key Out for MBA and MCA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Check Last Date to Raise Objections

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued the provisional answer keys. The keys are for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026. They cover the MBA and MCA papers. The official portal hosting the keys is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates appeared for both papers on June 14, 2026. The Authority has also uploaded the OMR sheets on the same portal.

PGCET scores are used for admission to MBA and MCA programmes in Karnataka. Participating institutes accept the final scorecard for seat allotment through KEA counselling.

Candidates who are dissatisfied with any answer can raise objections online. The objection window will close on June 17, 2026. Each objection must carry valid justification and supporting documents. Objections without proper justification will not be entertained by KEA.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates

How to Download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Answer Key?

Follow these steps to download the provisional answer key PDF.

• Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Click on the PGCET 2026 answer key link on the homepage.
• Select the MBA or MCA paper as required.
• The provisional answer key PDF will open on the screen.
• Download the PDF and save it for objection reference.

Candidates can also use the direct links for the MBA answer key and the MCA answer key. The official keynote carries the full objection guidelines.

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How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key?

Candidates must follow the steps below to challenge any answer.

• Log in to the KEA portal using your application credentials.
• Open the answer key objection link on the dashboard.
• Select the question number and your claimed correct option.
• Upload supporting documents and a clear written justification.
• Pay the prescribed non-refundable processing fee per question.
• Submit the objection well before the June 17 deadline.

What Documents Are Needed for Objections?

Candidates must keep the following items ready before raising objections.

• The exact question number and paper code.
• The answer marked in the official provisional key.
• The answer the candidate believes is correct.
• Printed reference material or textbook citations as proof.
• A clear written justification supporting the claim.

Also Check: Karnataka PGCET 2026 OMR Sheet Released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

What Happens After the Objection Window?

Subject experts at KEA will examine each valid objection received. The Authority will then publish a final answer key for both papers. The PGCET 2026 result will be prepared using this final key. Objections received after June 17 will not be entertained.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling: What Comes Next?

The result for MBA and MCA papers will follow the final answer key. KEA will then open the document verification and option entry process. Seat allotment will be carried out for participating institutes in Karnataka. Candidates must keep original certificates ready for the verification stage.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the MBA or MCA answer key PDF from the KEA portal today.
2. Compare your OMR responses with each official answer carefully.
3. Mark every question where the official answer appears incorrect.
4. Collect printed reference materials to back each disputed question.
5. Submit your objections online with the fee before June 17, 2026.

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