SSB Odisha CPET 2026 Final Answer Key Released: Direct PDF Download Link Inside
The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has officially published the CPET 2026 Final Answer Key on its website. The final answer key covers all subjects of the Combined Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026, conducted across multiple dates in May 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the correct answers for their respective subject and compare them with their attempted responses.
The final answer key PDF, titled "FINAL ANSWER KEYS CPET-2026," was uploaded on 19.06.2026 and is available directly on the official SSB Odisha website.
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What Is the SSB Odisha CPET 2026 Final Answer Key
This section explains what the final answer key is and why it matters for candidates who took the CPET 2026 exam.
The CPET (Combined Post Graduate Entrance Test) is conducted by SSB Odisha for admission to various postgraduate courses. After the exam, the board first releases a provisional answer key, allowing candidates to raise objections. Once objections are reviewed, SSB Odisha releases the final answer key, which is used for actual result preparation and merit list generation. The final answer key released on 19.06.2026 is the conclusive version and supersedes the provisional key for all 39 subjects of CPET 2026.
Direct Download Link for CPET 2026 Final Answer Key
Candidates can access the final answer key directly using the link below.
- Final Answer Key PDF Link: SSB Odisha CPCET Final Answer Key 2026
- Official Website: ssbodisha.ac.in
CPET 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Dates
This section lists the exam dates for each subject as mentioned in the final answer key document, helping candidates quickly locate their relevant subject and verify the correct schedule.
| Exam Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 05.05.2026 | Commerce, Biotechnology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Education, Anthropology (Arts) |
| 06.05.2026 | Geology, Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation, English, Physics |
| 07.05.2026 | Public Health, Marine Science-Oceanography, Odia, Geography, Botany, Material Science |
| 08.05.2026 | Home Science, Law, Computer Science, Food Science and Technology, History, Mathematics |
| 09.05.2026 | Public Administration, Political Science, Microbiology |
| 11.05.2026 | Chemistry, Sanskrit, Economics, Business Administration, Hindi, Atmospheric Science, Marine Science-Marine Biology |
| 12.05.2026 | Journalism & Mass Communication, Electronic Science, Anthropology (Science), Linguistics, Population Studies, Santali, Urdu, Zoology |
| 13.05.2026 | PMIR/IRPM, Philosophy, Psychology |
| 14.05.2026 | Statistics, Women Studies, Library & Information Science |
| 15.05.2026 | Social Work, Tourism & Travel Studies |
| 16.05.2026 | Rural Development, Yoga & Naturopathy |
How to Download the SSB Odisha CPET Final Answer Key 2026
This section provides a step-by-step process for candidates to access and download their subject-specific answer key from the official portal.
- Visit the official website: ssbodisha.ac.in
- Look for the notification titled "Final Answer Keys CPET-2026"
- Click on the link to open the PDF document
- Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to jump directly to your subject name
- Download or save the PDF for future reference
Important Note on Star-Marked (*) Questions
Some subjects in the CPET 2026 final answer key include star-marked (*) questions where no specific answer option has been finalized. According to the official note in the answer key document, full marks will be awarded to all candidates for these star-marked questions, irrespective of whether the question was attempted or left unattempted. Subjects with star-marked questions include Law (Q.61), Mathematics (Q.44), and Chemistry (Q.19, Q.75).
Subjects With Multiple Correct Answers
In a few subjects, more than one option has been marked correct for certain questions. This typically happens when more than one answer choice is found to be valid after review of objections. Examples from the final key include:
- Physics: Question 26 (B, C)
- Mathematics: Questions 5 (A, B, D), 64 (A, C), and 100 (A, D)
- Botany: Questions 54 (A, C) and 65 (B, D), 76 (C, D)
- Geology: Question 30 (C, D)
- Business Administration: Question 79 (B, C)
- Home Science: Question 53 (A, C)
- Odia: Question 16 (A, C)
- Biotechnology: Questions 18 (A, B) and 68 (B, C)
Candidates should refer to the original PDF for the complete and accurate list, as this is not exhaustive.
