The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the revised answer keys for Karnataka PGCET 2026 on its official website. Candidates can now download the revised answer key for the MBA and MCA programmes. This revised answer key is final and will be used to prepare the Karnataka PGCET 2026 results.
The provisional answer key was released on June 15, 2026 and candidates were allowed to raise objections until June 17. After examining all objections with the help of subject experts, the KEA has revised the answers to certain questions and in some cases, awarded grace marks.
Karnataka PGCET 2026: Exam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Name | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses | MBA and MCA programmes |
| Exam Date | June 14, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | June 15, 2026 |
| Objection Submission Date | June 15 to 17, 2026 |
| Revised Answer Key Release | June 18, 2026 |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Revised Answer Key: Key Highlights
KEA has released the revised answer key for Karnataka PGCET 2026, informing candidates of the final answers. Some important changes have been made to it:
MBA PGCET 2026 Paper mein Changes
KEA has made changes to a total of 10 questions in the PGCET 2026 paper:
| Question Number | Final Answer |
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Grace Marks |
| 5 | 1 or 2 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 1 |
- For one question, either of the two options (1 or 2) will be the correct answer.
- Grace marks have been awarded for one question.
Changes to the MCA PGCET 2026 paper
For the MCA 2026 paper, KEA has revised the answers for a total of 5 questions and awarded grace marks for 3 questions:
| Question Number | Final Answer |
| 1 | Grace |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Grace |
| 5 | Grace |
How to Download Karnataka PGCET 2026 Revised Answer Key
Follow these steps to download the Karnataka PGCET revised answer key:
- Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Go to the “Latest Announcements” section on the homepage
- Look for the “Karnataka PGCET-2026 Answer Key” link
- Select the link corresponding to your course (MBA or MCA)
- The revised answer key PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference
Note: No other login credentials are required a direct download of the answer key is available.
Karnataka PGCET 2026: Grace Marks Details
Grace marks for PGET 2026 have been awarded for certain specific questions:
Grace marks in the MBA paper:
- Grace marks have been awarded for Question No. 4.
Grace marks in the MCA paper:
- Grace marks have been awarded for question numbers 1, 4 and 5.
Awarding grace marks means that candidates have been given extra points for those questions, regardless of whether their original answers were correct.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Final Answer Key: This is final.
KEA has clarified that the Karnataka PGCET final answer key is indeed the revised answer key:
- The revised answers are final.
- They will be used to prepare the Karnataka PGCET 2026 results.
- No further objections or challenges will be accepted.
Karnataka PGCET Result 2026: Expected Dates
Information about the Karnataka PGCET Result 2026:
| Course | Expected Result Date |
| MBA/MCA | Late July 2026 |
| ME/MTech/MArch | July 2026 |
MBA/MCA results are expected 45–60 days after the exam, likely arriving in late July 2026.
KEA MBA MCA Admissions: Counselling Process
The counseling process following MBA/MCA admissions will be as follows:
Counselling Timeline 2026:
| Event | Expected Date |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) | July 2026 |
| Mock Allotment Results | July 2026 |
| Edit Options Facility | August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
The option entry process will begin after the results and candidates will have to participate with the claim slip.