KCET 2021 Answer Key – From this page candidates can download KCET answer key for Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology. After the exam n the same day, unofficial KCET answer key 2021 will be available on this page. However, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), will release the official answer key for KCET 2021 on the official website kea.kar.nic.in. The answers keys are released subject-wise and in PDF format. The answers keys are also open for challenge. After the challenges are scrutinised, the changes are made in the answer keys and the final answer key is released. Check more details on KCET 2021 answer key like how to download, how to challenge, how to calculate score using it, and more on this page below.
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KCET 2021 Answer Key
KCET answer key acts as a resource for the candidates who appeared for the examination. The candidates can predict the scores with the help of the answer key before the declaration of result. Check the important dates regarding KCET 2021 answer key.
KCET 2021 Answer Key | Dates |
KCET 2021 exam date | 4th week of Apr 2021 |
Unofficial key released on | On the exam day |
Official answer key of KCET released on | to be announced |
Last date to submit objections against the KCET answer key | to be announced |
Download answer key: The candidates can download KCET 2021 answer key as per the schedule given above at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Last year, KCET was conducted on July 30 & 31 and August 01. KCET answer keys were released on August 04. Last year the exam got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the year before, the KCET answer key was released on April 23 and the exam was held on April 18 and 19.
KCET 2021 Unofficial Answer Key
Few after the exam is over, various coaching centres release the unofficial KCET answer key. These answer keys are prepared according to the question papers shared by the candidates with the subject experts and coaching centres. Some of the coaching institutes that publish KCET answer key are:
- BASE
- DR Academy
- Allen Career Institute
- Santosh Faculty
Steps to Calculate Score Using KCET 2021 Answer Key
Follow the steps given below to calculate the scores using KCET 2021 answer key.
Step 1: First of all, download the answer key according to the respective subject.
Step 2: Next, use the marking scheme specified by the official authority to calculate the scores.
Step 3: Next the candidates have to use the marking scheme of the exam which is as follows:
- Award 01 marks in case of each correct answer
- There is no negative marking in case of incorrect answers
Step 4: Lastly, use the formula given below to calculate the scores.
Formula to calculate raw score = 1 X (total no. of correct answer)
How to Download KCET 2021 Answer Key?
KCET answer key releases online. The candidates can follow the steps given below to download KCET 2021 answer key.
Step 1: First of all, click on the subject wise answer key link given above on this page.
Step 2: Next, download the answer key.

Step 3: Now, the answer key appears on the screen.

Step 4: Finally, check the answer key and download it for future reference.
Objections Against KCET 2021 Answer Key
The candidates can submit the objections against the provisional KCET answer key if there are any errors in it. To challenge the answer key, the candidates have to enter the objections by selecting the subject, version code, and question paper number.
Also, the candidates have to submit the proper justification in regards to the challenges raised. The supporting documents have to be submitted in the PDF format. The candidates can submit the objections via speed post or by e-mail to:
- Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore.

KCET 2021 Final Answer Key
After reviewing the errors, the final answer keys for KCET are released. The candidates can download it from the official website only. The final answer keys cannot be further challenged.
KCET 2021 Result
According to the answers indicated in KCET final answer key, the result is compiled. KCET result is announced in the form of a scorecard. It can be downloaded by entering the registration number and date of birth.
According to the marks of the candidates, the merit list is prepared. The candidates whose names appear in the merit list are then, required to appear for counselling.
About KCET 2021
Karnataka CET is a state-level entrance test. It is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority. The exam is held in the pen-paper mode. It consists of the questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology. The candidates who qualify KCET are granted admission in the UG courses of Engineering, Architecture, Farm Science, Veterinary, Yoga & Naturopathy, and B.Pharma.
KCET Answer Key Archives
Candidates can check the subject wise previous years’ official answer keys of KCET the table from below:
Subjects | KCET Answer Key |
Physics | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Chemistry | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Mathematics | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Biology | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
FAQs for KCET 2021 Answer Key
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