KEA AO & AAO Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket

1. Written Examination — Consists of two papers: Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (Specified Subject.
2. Negative Marking — 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every wrong answer in the objective-type evaluation.

KEA AO & AAO Admit Card 2026 Released

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How to Download KEA AO & AAO Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official KEA Exam Portal login page at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA_EXAM_PORTAL/Forms/Candidates/Login.
2. Look for the link related to "Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre."
3. Click on the admit card or admission ticket download link for the KK cadre.
4. Enter your login credentials, which typically include your Application Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth, or the first four letters of your name, as prompted by the portal.
5. Submit the details to view your admit card on the screen.
6. Carefully verify all the information on the admit card, then download and print a copy for your records and for the examination day.

Details Mentioned on Your Admit Card

• Your name, roll number, and photograph.
• The exact exam date, shift timings, and reporting time.
• The full name and address of your assigned exam centre.
• The specific post you applied for (Agricultural Officer or Assistant Agricultural Officer) and the cadre (Kalyana Karnataka).
• Important exam-day guidelines and instructions issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

KEA AO & AAO Exam Pattern (KK Cadre)

• The examination consists of two papers, both conducted on the same day in separate shifts.
• Paper 1 focuses on General Knowledge, while Paper 2 covers the Specified Subject relevant to the posts.
• Each paper is for a maximum of 300 marks.
• Negative marking is applicable: 0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective-type questions.
• In case of any discrepancy between a question and its options, if resolved in the candidate's favor after the answer key release, marks will be adjusted. However, the negative marking rule still applies if no correct option is found.

Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre

• A clear, printed copy of your admit card.
• A valid original photo identification proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport.
• If specified on your admit card, a recent passport-size photograph.

Important Exam Day Instructions

• Arrive at the exam centre at least two hours before the scheduled reporting time to allow for frisking and other necessary entry procedures.
• Entry into the examination hall will be strictly prohibited after the gates close, regardless of the reason. Plan your travel accordingly.
• It is mandatory to carry both your printed admit card and a valid original photo ID. Failure to produce either document may result in denial of entry.
• Candidates must report separately for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 shifts as per the timings indicated on their admit card.
• If you find any discrepancies on your admit card, such as an incorrect name, photograph, or exam centre details, contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.

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