KEA DCET 2026 — Written Test (OMR)
3 Written Test (OMR) papers from the 2026 KEA DCET examination, conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Each paper links to its official source. Written Test (OMR): One 100-mark objective paper, 180 minutes.
Written Test (OMR) pattern
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Common paper (Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics, IT Skills, Electrical & Electronics fundamentals, Project Management Skills)one mark per question | 100 | 180 minutes |
| Kannada language test (Horanadu/Gadinadu candidates only) | 50 | — |
- No negative marking
DCET-2026 Information Bulletin · official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEA DCET 2026 – Common paper (engineering diploma holders) Common paper (engineering diploma holders) · 23 May 2026 · 5.5 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Written Test (OMR) | English | Official Paper | |
| KEA DCET 2026 – Revised Key Answers (changes notice) General Paper · 23 May 2026 · 67 KB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Written Test (OMR) | English | Answer Key | |
| KEA DCET 2026 – Provisional Key Answers (General Paper, 23-05-2026) General Paper · 23 May 2026 · 94 KB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Written Test (OMR) | English | Answer Key |
- KEA DCET 2026 – Common paper (engineering diploma holders)2026Written Test (OMR)EnglishOfficial Paper
Common paper (engineering diploma holders) · 5.5 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KEA DCET 2026 – Revised Key Answers (changes notice)2026Written Test (OMR)EnglishAnswer Key
General Paper · 67 KB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KEA DCET 2026 – Provisional Key Answers (General Paper, 23-05-2026)2026Written Test (OMR)EnglishAnswer Key
General Paper · 94 KB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in