The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key 2026 for the MBA and MCA entrance examinations. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 can now download the revised answer key PDF from the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The revised keys are considered final and will be used directly for preparing the PGCET 2026 results and merit list.
Key Highlights:
- Exam Date: June 14, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: June 15, 2026
- Objection Window Closed: June 17, 2026 (10:30 AM)
- Revised Answer Key Released: June 19, 2026
- Official Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Changes in MBA Paper: 10 questions revised (including 1 grace mark, 1 dual-answer question)
- Changes in MCA Paper: 5 questions revised (including 3 grace marks awarded)
What is the Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key 2026?
The Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key 2026 is the updated, final version of the official answer key released by KEA after reviewing candidate objections submitted against the provisional answer key. This section explains the entire answer key process from exam day to the release of final answers.
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA admissions was conducted on June 14, 2026. KEA released the provisional answer key on June 15, 2026, giving candidates a short window to raise objections. The deadline to submit objections was 10:30 AM on June 17, 2026.
Following the objection period, KEA handed over the disputed questions to subject matter experts for a thorough review. Based on their evaluation, the authority revised answers for several questions and awarded grace marks in specific cases. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 revised answer key is now final and no further changes will be made.
Karnataka PGCET MBA Revised Answer Key 2026 - Changes in 10 Questions
This section provides the complete list of questions where answers were revised in the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 paper. KEA revised the responses for 10 questions in total. For one question, candidates selecting either Option 1 or Option 2 will be awarded marks, and one question has been awarded grace marks to all candidates.
| Question Number | Final Revised Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Grace Marks (awarded to all) |
| 5 | 1 or 2 (both options accepted) |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 1 |
Important: For Question 5, candidates who marked either Option 1 or Option 2 will be awarded full marks. For Question 4, grace marks will be given to all candidates regardless of the answer marked.
Karnataka PGCET MCA Revised Answer Key 2026 - Changes in 5 Questions
The Karnataka PGCET MCA 2026 revised answer key contains changes in 5 questions, with 3 of them carrying grace marks. This means candidates who attempted those 3 questions will receive full marks irrespective of the answer they selected.
| Question Number | Final Revised Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Marks (awarded to all) |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Grace Marks (awarded to all) |
| 5 | Grace Marks (awarded to all) |
Note: Grace marks for Questions 1, 4, and 5 will be credited to all MCA candidates who appeared for the exam, which is likely to improve scores across the board.
How to Download Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key 2026 PDF
Candidates can easily download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 revised answer key PDF directly from the official KEA website. Follow the step-by-step process below to access and save the answer key for MBA and MCA exams.
Step-by-step download process:
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- On the homepage, look for the "PGCET 2026" section or notification
- Click on the link for "Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key 2026"
- Select the relevant course - MBA or MCA
- The revised answer key PDF will open on your screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
The revised answer keys are available as PDF documents for both the MBA and MCA courses. Candidates should cross-check their responses against the revised key to estimate their probable scores before the official result declaration.
What Happens After the Revised Answer Key? - PGCET 2026 Result & Counselling
Now that the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Revised Answer Key has been officially published, the next important milestone is the declaration of the PGCET 2026 result and the subsequent counselling rounds for MBA and MCA admissions.
- The PGCET 2026 result will be prepared based on the final revised answer keys
- KEA will publish the merit list and rank card for both MBA and MCA aspirants
- Based on ranks, candidates will be called for PGCET 2026 counselling for seat allotment in Karnataka's government, aided, and private unaided colleges
- Candidates should keep their registration credentials ready and regularly check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for result and counselling schedule updates
Karnataka PGCET 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PGCET 2026 Exam (MBA & MCA) | June 14, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | June 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | June 17, 2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Revised Answer Key Released | June 19, 2026 |
| PGCET 2026 Result | To be announced |
| Counselling | To be announced |
