The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) published the key answers for the Kannada Language exam held on 8 October 2026 for recruitment to various Group posts in government departments and institutions. The key covers 100 questions across versions A1, B1, C1, and D1 and was published on the official KEA portal on the same day as the exam. The objection window closed on 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. The final answer key will be released after KEA’s expert committee reviews all objections received.
Important Note:
- The objection window for this answer key has now closed – the deadline was 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. No further objections can be submitted.
- Download the key answers from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and compare your responses against your question paper version (A1, B1, C1, or D1) to estimate your probable score.
- Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and kea.kar.nic.in for the final answer key and result announcements.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam | Kannada Language Exam for various Group posts in government departments and institutions |
| Notice Reference Number | ED/KEA/32/Recruitment/2026 (RPC), dated 8 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Published | 8 October 2026 |
| Question Paper Versions | A1, B1, C1 and D1 |
| Total Questions in Key | 100 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional (objection period now closed) |
| Objection Mode | Online portal |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 25 per objection (non-refundable) |
| Objection Deadline | 9 October 2026, 4:00 PM (now closed) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Exam Held | 8 October 2026 |
| Key Answers Published on KEA Website | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections Online | 9 October 2026, 4:00 PM (now closed) |
| Final Answer Key | To be released after objection review |
About the KEA Kannada Language Exam 2026 Answer Key
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducted the Kannada Language exam on 8 October 2026 as part of recruitment to various Group posts in government departments and institutions of Karnataka. The key answers were published on the KEA portal on the same date, giving candidates a very short window – up to 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM – to raise objections online at Rs. 25 per question.
The objection window has now closed. An expert committee appointed by KEA will review all objections received before the deadline and the final answer key will be published accordingly. The result will be based on the final answer key.
How to Download the KEA Kannada Language Exam Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Answer Key section or the relevant recruitment page for the Kannada Language Exam 2026.
- Look for the key answers notice for the exam held on 8 October 2026 (Notice Ref: ED/KEA/32/Recruitment/2026 (RPC)).
- Click to open and download the key answers PDF.
- Note your question paper version (A1, B1, C1, or D1) and compare your marked answers with the corresponding version column in the key.
How to Check Your Answers Using the Key
- Note the version code printed on your question paper (A1, B1, C1, or D1).
- Open the key answers PDF from the official KEA portal.
- Go to the column for your version code.
- For each question number, compare the correct answer listed in the key with the option you marked during the exam.
- Count your correct and incorrect responses.
- Apply the marking scheme from the official KEA notification for the Kannada Language exam to estimate your probable score.
The marking scheme and any negative marking details are not mentioned in the key answers notice. Candidates must refer to the original official KEA notification for these details.
Objection Process – Now Closed
The objection window for this answer key closed on 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. Objections were to be submitted online through the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ with the following requirements:
- Paper details, exam date (8 October 2026), version code, and question number for each challenged answer
- Supporting documents uploaded in PDF format
- Payment of Rs. 25 per objection (non-refundable) at the time of submission
An expert committee will now review all valid objections received before the deadline. The final answer key will be published after this review. Any answers revised on the basis of valid objections will be reflected in the final key, which will be the basis for the result.
Important Instructions
- The objection window is now closed. No further objections can be submitted.
- The current key is provisional. The final key will be released after KEA reviews all objections.
- Your estimated score based on the provisional key may change once the final key is published.
- Download the key only from the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- The marking scheme must be verified from the original official KEA notification before calculating any estimated score.
- Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and kea.kar.nic.in for the final answer key and result.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| KEA Answer Key Portal – Kannada Language Exam 2026 | Click Here |
| KEA Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Has KEA released the Kannada Language Exam Answer Key 2026?
Yes. KEA published the key answers for the Kannada Language exam on 8 October 2026, on the same day as the examination.
Is this the provisional or the final answer key?
This is the provisional key answers. The final key will be released after KEA’s expert committee reviews all objections received within the deadline.
Is the objection window still open?
No. The objection window closed on 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. No further objections can be submitted.
What was the objection fee for the KEA Kannada Language Exam Answer Key 2026?
The objection fee was Rs. 25 per question challenged, payable online and non-refundable.
Which question paper versions are covered in the key answers?
The key answers cover four versions: A1, B1, C1, and D1, each with 100 questions.
What happens next after the objection window closes?
An expert committee appointed by KEA will review all valid objections received before the deadline. The final answer key will then be published, and the result will be prepared on the basis of the final key.
Where can I download the KEA Kannada Language Exam Answer Key 2026?
Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and navigate to the Answer Key section or the Kannada Language Exam 2026 recruitment page to download the key answers PDF.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official KEA Kannada Language Exam key answers notice (Ref: ED/KEA/32/Recruitment/2026 (RPC)) published on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in on 8 October 2026. The objection window closed on 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. The marking scheme is not mentioned in the key answers notice and must be verified from the original official KEA notification for the Kannada Language exam. The final answer key and result will be published on the official KEA portal after the expert committee reviews all objections. JobShouter is not associated with KEA or the Government of Karnataka. This article is for informational purposes only.
