State CET Answer Key and Result: What to Do After the Exam
After every state CET, the conducting authority releases a provisional answer key. This gives you the first look at how your paper is likely to be scored. Most exams then open an objection window where you can formally challenge answers you believe are wrong. The authority reviews objections and releases a final answer key — the scores derived from the final key are used in the official result and rank list.
What to do after the exam
- Download the provisional answer key — Check the official portal a few days after the exam. For WBJEE, the key was released on May 27, 2026; for KEAM, the provisional key was available in April. Always use the official portal — not third-party sites.
- Compare with your responses — Go through your remembered answers against the provisional key. Note any answers you believe are incorrect.
- Raise objections within the window — Most exams have a formal objection portal where you submit your challenge with evidence (usually the question number and your proposed correct answer). Objections typically cost a fee per question (refundable if upheld). KEAM 2026 saw over 20 questions deleted or modified after objections.
- Wait for the final answer key — The authority reviews objections and releases a final answer key. This final key is what determines your marks. Do not act on the provisional key alone.
- Check your result and rank — Results are published on the official portal. Download and save your marksheet and rank card. Confirm on that state's official CET portal.
Final key can delete or modify questions: In some cycles, the final key differs significantly from the provisional key — questions can be deleted (giving marks to all candidates) or the accepted answer can change. KEAM 2026 deleted over 20 questions after the objection process. Always wait for the final key before estimating your score.
Frequently asked questions
Can raising an objection lower my marks?
No. Objection processes are designed to review potential errors in the answer key. If your objection is upheld and the question is deleted, all candidates typically receive full marks for that question. Your marks cannot decrease from raising a valid objection.