KEA SWD Answer Key 2026 Out, Download Residential School Teacher Key

KEA SWD Answer Key 2026 Out — Residential School Teacher (RPC)

Important Dates — KEA SWD Residential School Teacher 2026

• Notifications Released (RPC and KK): 20 August 2026
• Online Application: 21 August to 18 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 September 2026
• Written Exam: October 2026 (exact date not confirmed in the sources we reviewed)
• Provisional Answer Key Released: 28 October 2026
• Objection Last Date: Please check the official KEA notice
• Final Answer Key and Result: To be announced

Vacancy and Eligibility — Quick Facts (As Per Reports)

• Total vacancies: 140 — 100 (RPC) and 40 (Kalyana Karnataka)
• Notification numbers: ED/KEA/38/… (RPC) and ED/KEA/39/… (KK), as per reports
• Qualification (as per a report): B.El.Ed or D.El.Ed and other conditions given in the notification
• Salary (as per a report): starting around ₹41,300 per month. Please verify the exact pay scale in the notification
• Age was counted as on the last date of application (18 September 2026), as per a report
• Please read the official notification for eligibility, reservation and other details

How to Download KEA SWD Answer Key 2026 (Step by Step)

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Open the latest recruitment notifications / announcements section
3. Find the notice for the Social Welfare Department Residential School Teacher Answer Key 2026
4. Click on the provisional answer key link
5. Open the PDF for your exam paper and booklet series
6. Compare the published answers with your own marked answers
7. Download the PDF and keep a copy on your phone or laptop

How to Check Your Answers and Estimate Your Marks

1. Take your question paper and OMR / response copy and the answer key together
2. Note your question booklet series (for example A, B, C or D) and use the key for the same series
3. Match each question number with the correct option in the key
4. Count the correct answers, wrong answers and unattempted questions
5. Read the marking scheme in the recruitment notification and your exam instructions — marks for each correct answer and any negative marking
6. Use the formula: Estimated Marks = (Correct answers × marks per question) − (Wrong answers × negative marks, if any)
7. Remember that this is only an estimate. The final marks can change after the objection review

Raising an Objection — What to Do

• KEA publishes a separate notice about objections. Read it fully and follow the exact steps, dates and proof rules
• The reference page says that candidates should correctly mention the exam paper, question number and booklet version while submitting an objection
• Keep supporting evidence ready, such as textbook pages (for example, from NCERT or Karnataka state textbooks) or other official sources, as per the notice
• Raise an objection only if you are sure the key is wrong
• Write the question number, the answer you believe is correct and a short reason in simple words
• Submit it before the last date and time. Late objections are normally not accepted
• Keep a copy of your objection and any receipt. We have not written any date or fee here because they are not confirmed in the sources we reviewed

Provisional vs Final Answer Key — Simple Difference

• Provisional key: The first key. It can change after experts check the objections
• Final key: The corrected key used to prepare the result
• Some answers may change, and a few questions may be dropped or revised, as per KEA’s rules
• Your estimated score from the provisional key may go up, stay the same or go down
• The result is made from the final key, so wait for it before you make big decisions
• KEA’s decision on objections is normally final

What Happens After the Answer Key?

• KEA reviews objections within the given period and prepares the final answer key
• KEA then publishes the result or provisional selection list as per the recruitment rules and the reservation
• Candidates in the list are called for document verification
• Documents usually include educational certificates (such as D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed), teacher eligibility test certificate (if required), category and Kalyana Karnataka (371J) certificate if applicable, ID proof and photographs. Please check the notification for the exact list
• After verification, the Social Welfare Department issues appointment orders to selected candidates
• Keep checking the KEA website for each step

Documents to Keep Ready for the Next Stage

• Admit card and application form printout of the Residential School Teacher exam
• Class 10 certificate (date of birth) and Class 12 marksheet
• D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. certificate and marksheets, and graduation marksheets if required
• TET / CTET certificate, if the notification asks for it
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS etc.) in the Karnataka government format
• 371J (Kalyana Karnataka) certificate, if you applied under the KK cadre
• Study certificates and any rural / Kannada-medium or other certificates asked in the notification
• Photo ID such as Aadhaar and recent passport-size photographs
• Self-attested photocopies of all documents

RPC vs KK Cadre — Why It Matters

• RPC (Residual Parent Cadre): Posts for the rest of Karnataka, outside the Kalyana Karnataka region. 100 posts
• KK (Kalyana Karnataka): Posts in the Kalyana Karnataka region (the old Hyderabad-Karnataka area), with special reservation rules. 40 posts
• KEA issued separate notifications for each cadre, and the answer key files can be separate too
• If you applied under the KK cadre, look for the file or code that shows KK on the KEA website
• Always check your own admit card to know your cadre before comparing answers

Smart Tips for Candidates

• Check the answer key for your own series. Using the wrong series gives a wrong score
• List your doubtful questions first and check them in standard textbooks before deciding to object
• Do not trust unofficial answer keys on social media. Compare with the official KEA PDF
• Keep your admit card and registration details ready, since the objection portal may ask for them
• Do not wait for the last day to submit objections. The portal can be slow near the deadline
• Keep preparing for other teacher exams as a backup, such as the Karnataka TET and other KEA and state teacher recruitments

Common Problems and Easy Solutions

• PDF not opening: Try Chrome on a laptop or another network
• Answer key is only in Kannada: Check the KEA site for an English file. You can also match option numbers or letters, which are the same in all languages
• Not sure about my booklet series: The series is printed on your question booklet and your OMR sheet copy
• Website slow: Try early morning or late at night
• Cannot find the objection link: Read the KEA objection notice and check the “View Here” link from the KEA announcements page
• My answers do not match the key: It is provisional. If you have proof, consider an objection within the deadline

Important Warnings

• Use only the official KEA website for the answer key and objection details
• Do not share your login details, registration number or OTP with anyone
• Do not believe messages that promise a teacher job for money or “sure selection”. KEA does not take money for selection
• Dates and procedures can change. Follow only the official KEA notices
• This article is based on the reference page and public reports reviewed on 29 October 2026. If any detail differs, the official KEA notice is final

KEA SWD Answer Key 2026 — FAQs

important links