Karnataka PGCET 2026 Final Answer Key Released for MTech at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Check Direct Download Link

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 final answer key for MTech on its official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the MTech entrance can now download the stream-wise PDFs from the KEA website.

The final answer key has been published after considering objections raised during the challenge window. It is the basis on which the merit list and ranks will be prepared.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 MTech Answer Key Highlights

The final answer key has been issued separately for four engineering specialisations. Each PDF is hosted on the KEA portal and can be opened or saved by candidates.

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates

The MTech answer key cycle moved from provisional release to final publication within about a week. The table below captures the full timeline.

How to Download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 MTech Final Answer Key?

The KEA portal hosts the answer keys as separate PDF files for each engineering stream. Candidates should keep their stream name handy before downloading.

1. Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Open the PGCET 2026 section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for the MTech final answer key.
4. Select your engineering stream from the list.
5. Open the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

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What Happens After the Final Answer Key?

The final answer key locks the correct responses for each question. KEA will use it to compute scores and prepare the rank list.

Candidates can match their responses with the final key and estimate their probable score. The official scorecard and rank list will follow on the KEA portal.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and open the PGCET 2026 page.
2. Download the final answer key PDF for your engineering stream.
3. Match your responses against the final key in detail.
4. Calculate an estimated score using the official marking scheme.
5. Keep an eye on the KEA portal for the scorecard and rank list.

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