The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) exam to recruit 1000 candidates across different districts in Karnataka. In two shifts, the exam was conducted offline, using a pen-and-paper mode. The compulsory Kannada Test was held earlier on 29 September 2024, and the written examination on 27 October 2024. Thousands of aspirants appeared for the exam.
With the exam now completed, KEA is preparing to release the KEA VAO Answer Key on its official portal. The provisional answer key allows candidates to check their answers, assess their performance, and estimate their scores before the final result declaration. The answer key will be available in pdf format.
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KEA VAO Answer Key 2024
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,000 |
| Date of Examination | 27 October 2024 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Answer Key Status | To be released |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Exam Overview
- The exam consisted of two papers conducted on the same day in two shifts.
- Each paper tested candidates in General Knowledge, Computer Skills, General English, and Kannada Language.
- Both papers had 100 multiple-choice questions each.
- One mark was awarded for every correct answer.
- There was a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- Candidates obtained 02 hours for each paper.
Answer Key Objection Process
The examination authority will release the provisional answer key on its official website shortly after completing the exam. The provisional key allows candidates to cross-check their responses with the official answers. This step helps candidates estimate their potential scores even before the final results are announced. Additionally, it ensures transparency in the recruitment process by giving candidates a chance to verify the accuracy of the answer key.
After reviewing the provisional answer key, candidates can raise objections if they believe any of the answers provided are incorrect. This objection process plays a crucial role in ensuring the exam’s fairness. If a candidate identifies any discrepancy, they must submit an objection and valid proof or supporting documents to justify the correction. Only objections with proper justification will be considered by KEA for further review.
Instructions to download KEA VAO Answer Key 2024?
Candidates can follow the steps below to download the KEA VAO Answer Key from the official website once it is released:
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Look for the “VAO Answer Key 2024” link on the homepage under the latest announcements section.
- Click on the link to open the answer key page.
- Select the exam shift (Shift 1 or Shift 2) for which you want to download the answer key.
- The provisional answer key will be displayed in PDF format.
- Download the PDF and match your responses with the answers provided in the key.
- If any discrepancies are found, note the question number and prepare supporting documents to raise objections.
