The provisional answer key for the KMAT Kerala 2026 exam is now available. The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala released the key on February 23, 2026. Candidates can access it on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in.
Objections Window Open
Students who took the KMAT Kerala Session 1 exam on February 22, 2026, can now challenge the provisional answer key. The window for submitting objections opened on February 23, 2026. The deadline to raise objections is February 26, 2026, at 11 AM . A fee of INR 200 is required for each objection submitted online.
Next Steps for Candidates
An expert committee will review all submitted objections. Following this review, CEE Kerala will release a final, revised answer key. This final key will be used by candidates to calculate their estimated scores. The dates for the final answer key and results have not yet been announced.
How to Download the Provisional Answer Key
Candidates should follow these steps to download the KMAT Kerala 2026 provisional answer key:
- Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in/kmat2026 .
- Log in using your Application Number and Password .
- Enter the provided access code.
- Navigate to the dashboard and click the link for the KMAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key .
- The answer key will appear on the screen. Download it for your reference.
How to Raise Objections
To challenge an answer on the key:
- Log in to the KMAT candidate portal with your Application Number and Password .
- Select the ‘Answer Key Challenge’ menu.
- Submit your objection(s) online.
- Pay the required fee of INR 200 per objection.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam | February 22, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | February 23, 2026 |
| Objection Window Open | February 23, 2026 |
| Objection Window Deadline | February 26, 2026, 11 AM |
| Final Answer Key Release | TBA |
| KMAT 2026 Result | TBA |