The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the key answers for the Assistant Horticulture Director recruitment competitive exam (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) on 06/10/2026, the same day the exam was held. The key covers Paper-1 (General Knowledge) and Paper-2 (Specific Paper). Candidates who want to challenge any answer can submit objections online until 10:30 AM on 08/10/2026, with a fee of Rs. 25 per objection.
Direct Link to Check KEA Assistant Horticulture Director Answer Key 2026
KEA Assistant Horticulture Director Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Recruitment | Assistant Horticulture Director (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) |
| Notice Reference No. | ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/33/ನೇ.ವಿ/2026(ಕ.ಕ) (as printed in the notice) |
| Notice Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Exam Type | Competitive Exam |
| Exam Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Papers Covered by the Key | Paper-1 (General Knowledge) and Paper-2 (Specific Paper) |
| Question Versions in the Key | A1, B1, C1 and D1 |
| Questions Listed per Paper | 100 |
| Objection Mode | Online, through the KEA portal |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 25 per objection (not refundable) |
| Last Date and Time for Objections | 08/10/2026, 10:30 AM |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Competitive Exam Held | 06/10/2026 |
| Key Answers Published (Paper-1 and Paper-2) | 06/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | 08/10/2026 by 10:30 AM |
What Does the KEA Key Answer Document Contain?
The official key is a PDF titled "Key answer for Asst. Horticulture Director recruitment Competitive Exam - Held on 06.10.2026", issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. It has two sections, one for each paper.
| Paper | Subject Heading in the Key | Questions | Versions Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge (KK) | 1 to 100 | A1, B1, C1, D1 |
| Paper-2 | Specific Paper (Paper-2) (KK) | 1 to 100 | A1, B1, C1, D1 |
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How to Check the KEA Assistant Horticulture Director Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in and open the notice for the Assistant Horticulture Director key answers.
- Download the PDF for Paper-1 (General Knowledge) and Paper-2 (Specific Paper).
- Note the version code of your question booklet.
- Find your version column (A1, B1, C1 or D1) in the key.
- Compare the correct option for each question with the answer you marked.
- Count the correct answers separately for each paper.
KEA Answer Key Objection 2026: How to Raise an Objection
If you believe a key answer is wrong, you can challenge it through the KEA online portal before the deadline.
- Open the KEA online portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Submit your objection online. The notice does not describe the login or form steps in detail, so follow the instructions shown on the portal.
- Mention the paper details, exam date, version code and question number for every objection.
- Attach the supporting documents in PDF format.
- Pay Rs. 25 for each objection.
- Submit before 10:30 AM on 08/10/2026.
Objections That Will Not Be Considered
- Objections that do not mention the question number or the version code
- Incomplete objections
- Objections without a basis or supporting documents
- Objections for which the fee has not been paid
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Objection Fee for KEA Key Answers
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee per Objection | Rs. 25 |
| Refund | Not refunded |
| Supporting Documents | Required, in PDF format |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Match the answers only with the version code of your own question booklet.
- Submit objections only through the official online portal, within the deadline.
- Include the question number and version code in every objection. Without them, the objection will not be considered.
- Keep supporting documents ready in PDF format before you start the submission.
- The objection fee is not refunded, so raise only objections you can support with documents.
- Treat the final key, published after the expert committee's review, as the deciding version.
KEA Assistant Horticulture Director Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| KEA Objection Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| KEA Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
| Direct Key Answer PDF Link | Download Here |
