KAS Answer Key 2020 Kerala – Check here the final answer key of Kerala Administrative Services (KAS) 2020 prelims examination. Use this answer key to calculate the probable scores for KAS 2020. Candidates can now download KAS answer key releases at KPSC official website, keralapsc.gov.in. Kerala PSC releases answer key for four sets – Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D. For further information related to KAS answer key 2020 Kerala including the process to download answer key, the importance of answer key, check the article below.
Latest: KAS 2020 final answer key is now available. Check below. Also, the main exam is scheduled to be conducted in the month of July 2020.
KAS Answer Key 2020 Kerala
To challenge KAS 2020 answer key, candidates have to login to their One Time Registration (OTR) profiles using user ID and password. Know the important dates related to KAS Answer Key 2020 from the table provided below:
| Important Events | Important dates |
| KAS 2019 exam date prelims | 22 Feb 2020 |
| Release of the unofficial answer key | 22 Feb 2020 (after exam) |
| Release of the official answer key | 24 Feb 2020 |
| KAS 2019 exam date mains | 15 and 16 Jan 2021 |
Download answer key here:
- Click here to download KAS final answer key 2020 Kerala English.
Candidates can download KAS answer key 2020 Kerala from below links:
- Click here to download KAS 2020 Kerala Answer Key English/Tamil.
- Click here to download KAS 2020 Kerala Answer Key English/Malayalam
- Click here to download KAS 2020 Kerala Answer Key English.
How to calculate KAS 2020 score?
Once the KAS answer key 2020 is available on the website, candidates can estimate their scores for KAS Exam. To calculate the scores for KAS 2020, follow the steps mentioned below.
1st step: Download the answer script from the website, keralapsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Cross check number of correct and incorrect answers using the answer key.
3rd step: Calculate the probable scores with the help of marking scheme and the formula provided below.
KAS 2020 score = (No. of correct answers X marks for correct answers) – (No. of incorrect answers X marks deducted for incorrect answers)
KAS 2020 Exam Pattern
Check the examination pattern for KAS 2020 below.
- Mode of examination: OMR sheet based examination.
- Duration of examination: A preliminary examination is conducted for 90 minutes (each section). Mains examination is conducted for 2 hours (per paper).
- Type of questions: The preliminary exam is asked in MCQ format. Descriptive type paper is prepared for main exam.
- Maximum marks: The preliminary examination is for 200 marks. Main examination is for 300 marks.
- Language of the question paper: Each section of the paper will have a different choice of language.
| Paper | Language |
| Paper I – General studies | English |
| Paper II – General studies | English |
| Paper II – Language proficiency Tamil/Proficiency | Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada |
| Paper II – Language proficiency English | English |
| Mains exam (all paper) | English/Malayalam |
- Distribution of question:
For preliminary examination
| Subject ( Pre Exam) | Marks |
| Paper I – General studies | 100 |
| Paper II – General studies | 50 |
| Paper II – Language proficiency Tamil/Proficiency | 30 |
| Paper II – Language proficiency English | 20 |
For Mains examination
| Subject (Mains exam) | Marks |
| Paper I | 100 |
| Paper II | 100 |
| Paper III | 100 |
How to Download KAS Answer Key 2020?
KAS answer key 2020 is available online at the official KPSC website. Candidate can use the direct link provided above to download the answer key easily. To download the answer key, follow the steps below.
1st step: Go to the KPSC website, keralapsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Click on the download link present on the top of the screen.
3rd step: A drop down list is displayed on the screen. Candidates have to click on ‘answer key’ tab. Further, click on ‘Answer key – OMR Exam’.
4th step: Against the KAS Officer trainee, click on ‘download’ button.
5th step: KAS answer key displays on the screen. Candidates have to click on the ‘download’ button to save it.
Objections Against KAS Answer Key 2020
Kerala PSC provides candidates with an oppurtunity to raise objections against the provisional answer key. Know more about the process of raising objections from the points given below:
- Candidates can submit the objections against the provisional KAS answer key 2020 through online mode.
- Keep the OTR login credential ready to raise objections.
- Applicants can raise objections within 05 days from the date of publication of KAS answer key.
- The final answer key is released by Kerala PSC on the official website and in the bulletin.
Importance of KAS Answer Key 2020
KAS answer key 2020 is an important document for a candidate who wants to qualify for the examination. After the issuance of admit card for KAS 2020, candidates start preparing for KAS 2020. Once qualifies the preliminary examination (Stage 1), the answer key or answer script is released. It will have answers to your question paper of KAS.
Candidates can check their score, their possible rank, whether selected for the second stage (main examination) or not. KPSC provides candidates to apply for re-checking of their answer scripts as well. If a candidate is not satisfied with the scores, then the candidates can apply for re-checking.
KAS Result 2020
KAS 2020 result declares on the official website of KPSC, keralapsc.gov.in. Candidates can check result for KAS 2020 directly from the website. KAS result 2020 is declared in the rank list format. A PDF is released having the names of those candidates who are selected for the post of Junior Time Scale.
Before the release of the rank list, certificate verification is done. Those who qualify the first stage of examination (preliminary exam) have to provide original documents at the time of verification. After verification, a list is released having the name of candidates appearing in main examination. Final rank list is released based on candidates’ performance in the main exam and interview round.
About KAS
Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) will conduct the examination for Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) for the first time. KAS is for the post of Junior Time Scale. Examination for KAS is conducted for 3 streams. Eligibility criteria to apply for KAS 2020 is have a professional degree as well as a graduate degree. The minimum age required to apply for KAS 2020 is 21 years. KAS selection procedure includes three stages – preliminary examination, main examination, and interview rounds. After the interview round, the rank list is prepared on the basis of the second and third stages of the selection procedure.
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