DCET Answer Key 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority, KEA released KEA DCET answer key 2026 along with objection link. The last date to challenge was May 27. The DCET 2026 OMR response sheet was released on May 23.
Candidates who want to challenge against DCET provisional answer key can do it before deadline. The official website for to view and download Diploma DCET 2026 answer key is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Students who attempted DCET exam can access answer key.
The facility to raise objection is now available along with official key. To object to the answer key, the aspirant needs to attach the document to the email containing the objection. The final DCET answer key will be released by KEA after checking all the objections. The result of DCET 2026 is declared as per the final answer key. Read below for more.
- How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2026?
- DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Raise Objections Against DCET 2026 Answer Key
- Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key
- Previous Years' DCET answer key
- DCET 2026 Answer Key FAQs
How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2026?
The DCET 2026 answer key is published by the concerned authority in online mode. However, students can now view their responses. To know the correct answers to the questions in the exam, candidates need to download the DCET 2026 answer key PDF. Follow the instructions below to learn how to download the DCET 2026 admit card.
- Visit the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on answer key link
- Login using credentials
- Check details here.
Download DCET 2026 Answer Key (Provisional) PDF
Steps to use DCET 2026 Response Sheet
Candidates can check their response sheet (OMR data) by clicking on the link below. Candidates have to enter their subject, district and subject details to view their responses.
DIRECT LINK: Click Here
Commonly asked questions
The process to raise objections can be checked below-
Visit the DCET website
Click on provisional answer key objection link
Enter login details
Email the required objections along with the proof to exam authorities.
Preview all details and send the mail for future reference.
Yes, candidates can raise objections to the DCET answer key on the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Note that the objections will be received only to the provisional answer key and will be accepted with the fees and supporting documents.
DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 May ' 26 | DCET 2026 Answer Key Release Date |
| 25 May ' 26 - 27 May ' 26 | DCET 2026 Objection Window |
How to Raise Objections Against DCET 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can object to the provisional DCET 2026 for a limited time. The last date to submit has been updated on the website. The objections have to be sent with the justification through email. It should be noted that the email should be titled 'DCET-2026 - Objection - Subject Name, Version with attachment'. Objections without justification will not be accepted by the authorities.
DIRECT LINK: DCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Objection Link
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can download the DCET answer key simply by going to the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. There are no credentials required to download the DCET answer key.
KEA will release the DCET results a few days after the provisional answer key. Candidates will be able to download the DCET result from the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using their login details.
Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key
DCET answer key 2026 is available online only. Students who appeared for the exam can access the answer key from the official website. The process to download the DCET 2026 answer key can be checked below -
- Go to official website and click on the answer key link
- Now select the option to download DCET answer key PDF file
- Check your responses and oficial answers provided by authority.
- Follow the DCET marking scheme to evaluate scores obtained.
- Calculate and check your probbale scores.
However, these are only indicative marks; the final marks will be available in the results.
Commonly asked questions
The answer key for the DCET 2026 exam will be published online by the KEA. Candidates can determine their estimated marks using the DCET answer key. Since there is no negative marking, the estimated marks can be calculated by multiplying the right answers by 1.
Karnataka Examination Authority released DCET answer key online at the official website. The last date to raise objection was May 27.
Previous Years' DCET answer key
DCET 2024 Answer Key
| Particulars | Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Answer Key | Click Here |
DCET 2023 Answer Key
| Particulars | Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Answer Key | Click Here |
DCET 2021 Answer Key (Final)
| Particulars | Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Final Answer Key | Click Here |
DCET Answer Key 2021 (Provisional)
| Papers | Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Click Here |
| Chemical Engineering/Polymer Technology | Click Here |
| Computer Science and Engg/Information Science Engg | Click Here |
| Environmental Engg/Public Health Engg/Water Tech/Health Sciences | Click Here |
| Textile Technology | Click Here |
| Electrical and Electronics Technology | Click Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Click Here |
| Mechanical Engineering | Click Here |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Click Here |
| Mining Engineering | Click Here |
| Ceramics Engineering | Click Here |
DCET 2019 Answer Key
| Environmental Engg. / Public Health Engg. / Water Tech / Health Sciences |
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Commonly asked questions
There is no negative marking in DCET examination for any incorrect and unattempted questions. The maximum marks in DCET are 100 marks and candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer.
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET answer key online at the official website. Applicants raising objections in the DCET answer key are not required to pay any fee. However, candidates have to provide proof to support their objection. KEA will not accept any objections against the DCET answer key without proof.
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DCET 2026 Answer Key FAQs
Candidates can check the DCET faqs below.
The Diploma Common Entrance Test is conducted in offline mode. Students have to mark their answers on an OMR sheet with a black or a blue ink bluepoint pen only.
The DCET question paper will have a total of 100 questions. It will include questions from engineering mathematics, statistics & analytics, IT skills, fundamentals of electrical & electronics engineering and project management skills.
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result online at the official website. KEA will not allow any candidates to request for re-evaluation. The result once released will be considered as final. However, applicants will be allowed to raise objections in the DCET answer key.
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The following documents are needed for DCET registration process -
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- Category certificate
- Character certificate
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- Government ID poof
- Transfer certifcate (if
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Yes, it is mandatory to upload documents (as mentioned) in DCET application form, otherwise application will not be accepted.
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