DCET Answer Key 2025: Download Karnataka Diploma CET Answer Key PDF Here

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2025 ( DCET )

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Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Sep 8, 2025 22:27 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

DCET Answer Key 2025: Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 answer key online at the official website. Applicants can download DCET answer key at kea.kar.nic.in. KEA will release DCET answer key PDF separately for all the streams. The answer key of DCET 2025 comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Applicants can use DCET answer key 2025 to calculate their estimated score before the declaration of the results.  

The exam authority will allow candidates to raise objections in the DCET 2025 answer key till a specified period. Applicants can raise objections in DCET answer key through email facility. Candidates need to attach the supporting document along with the answer key objection mail. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the DCET final answer key 2025. KEA wilk release the DCET result 2025 based on the final answer key. For more details about DCET answer key 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below 

Q:   When will DCET results be released?
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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.

Q:   How can I download DCET answer key?
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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.

Table of content
  • How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2025?
  • DCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key 2025
  • Steps to Raise Objections Against DCET Answer Key 2025
  • Previous Years' DCET answer key
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How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can follow the given steps to check the DCET answer key 2025:

  • Go to the official website of DCET 2025
  • Click on the DCET 2025 answer key link
  • Candidates will not have to log in with any credentials since the answer key will be available in PDFs.
  • Candidates will have to download the DCET answer key for future use.
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Q:   Can I raise objections in DCET answer key?
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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.

Q:   How to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET answer key 2025 online at the official website. Applicants can check steps provided below to raise objections in answer key.  

  • Visit the DCET official website at kea.kar.nic.in.  

  • Click on the DCET answer key link. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the answer key. 

  • Email the required objections along with the proof to exam authorities.  

  • Preview all details and send the mail for future reference.  

DCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Final Seat Allotment

20 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Provisional Seat Allotment

12 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Document Verification (Only for leftover candidates)

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Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key 2025

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores using the DCET answer key 2025 by following the given steps:

  • Download the DCET 2025 answer key
  • The answer key has to be compared with the candidate's responses.
  • Candidates will have to follow the official marking scheme
  • The total calculated score will be the probable scores secured by the candidates
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Q:   What is the last date to raise objections in DCET 2025 answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 answer key online at the official website. Applicants will be allowed to raise objections in the DCET answer key till a specified date. The last date to raise objections in DCET answer key 2025 will be notified along with the official schedule. KEA will not accept any objections against the answer key of DCET 2025 after the last date.  

Q:   How do I calculate my estimated score using DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 answer key online at the official website. Candidates can calculate their estimated score with the help of DCET answer key. Applicants are advised to keep the DCET marking scheme with them at the time of calculating their estimated score using the answer key. As there is no negative marking, applicants can use below mentioned formula to calculate their estimated score.  

Estimated Score: Number of correct answers* one(1) 

 

Q:   Is there any fee to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 answer key online at the official website. Applicants raising objections in DECT 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 DCET answer key 2025 without proof.  

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Steps to Raise Objections Against DCET Answer Key 2025

Candidates will be able to object against the provisional DCET 2025 for some time. The objections have to be sent with the justification through email to keauthority-ka@nic.in. It should be noted that the email should be titled 'DCET-2023 - Objection - Subject Name, Version with attachment'. Objections without justification will not be accepted by the authorities.

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Previous Years' DCET answer key

DCET 2024 Answer Key 

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DCET 2023 Answer Key 

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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
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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
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Aeronautical Engineering Click Here
Mining Engineering Click Here
Ceramics Engineering Click Here

DCET 2019 Answer Key

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering / Polymer Technology

Computer Science and Engg / Information Science Engg

Environmental Engg. / Public Health Engg. / Water Tech / Health Sciences

Textile Technology

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Ceramics Technology

 

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