The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) closes the window for challenging the provisional answer keys for the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) and Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) today, May 27, 2026 . Candidates who appeared for the exams can submit objections online.
The PGCET and DCET 2026 exams were conducted on May 23, 2026 . The authority provides this opportunity for candidates to raise concerns about specific questions or answers.
How to Submit Objections
Candidates must visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to submit their objections. Accessing the objection portal requires login credentials. These typically include the candidate's application number, name, and date of birth.
The online objection process involves several steps. Candidates select the specific question they wish to challenge. They must upload supporting documents in PDF format to validate their claim. An online fee payment is also required to submit the objection.
Required Information for Objections
For an objection to be considered valid, candidates must provide precise details. This includes the exam paper, exam date, version code of the question paper, and the exact question number. Objections submitted without these specifics, or lacking supporting evidence, will be rejected.
The KEA recommends candidates download a confirmation page after submission for their records. This serves as proof of their objection filing. Direct links for submitting objections are available on the KEA website for both DCET and PGCET.
Next Steps
After the objection window closes, the KEA will form an expert committee. This committee will review all submitted objections. Based on the committee's suggestions, the final answer keys will be prepared. These revised keys will then be used for the evaluation of exam papers and the subsequent declaration of results.
