DCET Answer Key 2026: Download Karnataka Diploma CET Answer Key PDF

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2026 ( DCET )

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DCET Answer Key 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority, KEA, will place the DCET 2026 Answer Key on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KEA will also provide a subject-wise answer key. The candidates are able to find out the correct answers to the DCET exam from the answer key. The candidates are able to calculate their DCET marks using the DCET answer key even before the declaration of the results.

The authority will also allow students to raise objections to the answer key for DCET 2026. 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. Moreover, the result of DCET 2026 will be declared as per the final answer key. To know more about the answer key of DCET, check the article below.

Table of contents
  • How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2026?
  • DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key
  • How to Raise Objections Against DCET 2026 Answer Key
  • Previous Years' DCET answer key
  • DCET 2026 Answer Key FAQs
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How to Check the DCET Answer Key 2026?

The DCET 2026 answer key shall be published by the concerned authority in online mode. 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
  • Just click on the link to download the DCET 2026 answer key
  • Log in with your details to access the answer key.
  • Download the answer key of DCET.
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Q:   How to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET answer key 2026 online on the official website. Applicants can check how to raise objections to the answer key.  

  • Visit the DCET 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.  

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.

DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
23 May ' 26

DCET 2026 Exam Date

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Steps to Calculate Probable Score Using DCET Answer Key

Candidates can use the DCET answer key to check their marks in the exam. But to do so, there is a whole process to be followed. The procedure to calculate your expected scores is given below.

  • Download the DCET 2026 answer key PDF file.
  • Compare your responses with the answers in the key.
  • Use the exam pattern for DCET to check the marking scheme and calculate your scores.
  • The total calculated scores are your expected marks.

However, these are only indicative marks; the final marks will be available in the results.

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Q:   What is the last date to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 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 the DCET answer key will be notified along with the official schedule.

Q:   How do I calculate my estimated score using DCET answer key?
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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.

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How to Raise Objections Against DCET 2026 Answer Key

Candidates will be able to object to the provisional DCET 2026 for a limited 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-2026 - Objection - Subject Name, Version with attachment'. Objections without justification will not be accepted by the authorities.

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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.

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Previous Years' DCET answer key

DCET 2024 Answer Key 

Particulars 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
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

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any fee to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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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.  

Q:   Is there a negative marking in DCET?
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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.

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DCET 2026 Answer Key FAQs

Candidates can check the DCET faqs below.

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Q:   Can I request for re-evaluation of DCET result?
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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.  

Q:   What is the mode of exam for DCET?
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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.

Q:   What is the total number of questions in DCET?
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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.

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