The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the KEA SDA Admit Card 2026, also called the Hall Ticket, for the Various Departments Recruitment Examination – Group-C (Non-HK).
Candidates who applied for Second Division Assistant (SDA) and other Group-C posts can now download their admit card online from the official KEA website.
📌 KEA SDA Exam 2026 – Overview
- 📝 Exam Name: Various Departments Recruitment Examination (Group-C – Non-HK)
- 🏷️ Post Name: Second Division Assistant (SDA) & other Group-C posts
- 🏛️ Conducting Authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- 🎫 Admit Card Status: Released
- Exam Date: 25 January 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ KEA SDA Exam Date & Time
🧠 Paper-1: General Knowledge (GK)
- ⏱️ 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🖥️ Paper-2: KEC
- ⏱️ 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
📍 Both papers will be conducted on the same day.
📝 Paper-1 GK Marks Distribution
➡️ Total Marks: 100
📝 Paper-2 KEC Marks Distribution
- 🟡 General Kannada: 35 Marks
- 🔵 General English: 35 Marks
- 💻 Computer Knowledge: 30 Marks
➡️ Total Marks: 100
🔽 How to Download KEA SDA Admit Card 2026
Follow these simple steps to download your KEA SDA Admit Card / Hall Ticket:
- 🌐 Visit the official KEA examination portal
- 🖱️ Click on Admit Card / Admission Ticket
- 📂 Select Various Departments Recruitment Exam (Non-HK)
- ✍️ Enter your Application Number / Enrollment ID, Candidate Name, and Captcha
- ✅ Submit the details
- 🖨️ Download and print the admit card
⚠️ Important Instructions for Candidates
- ⏳ Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before exam time
- 🎫 Carry a printed admit card with QR code
- 🆔 Carry one original photo ID proof
- ❌ Without admit card, entry to exam hall is not allowed
- 📜 Follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card strictly
👔 KEA SDA Exam Dress Code (Mandatory)
👨 For Male Candidates
- 👕 Only half-sleeved shirts allowed
- ❌ Full sleeves, jeans, kurta-pyjama not allowed
- 👖 Trousers with no or minimal pockets
- 👟 Shoes not allowed – wear sandals or slippers only
- 💍 No metal jewellery (chain, ring, bracelet, earrings)
👩 For Female Candidates
- ❌ Avoid heavy embroidery, buttons, brooches, flowers
- ❌ Full sleeves and jeans not allowed
- 🩴 Only thin-soled slippers or sandals permitted
- 💍 No metal jewellery
- ✔️ Only Mangalsutra and toe ring allowed
🚫 Prohibited Items Inside Exam Centre
Do NOT carry the following items:
- 📱 Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators
- 🎧 Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones
- 💼 Wallets, goggles, pen drives
- ⌚ Wrist watches (any type)
- 📄 Papers, books, notes, geometry boxes
- 🎩 Caps, hats, face-covering masks
- 🍔 Food items
✔️ Transparent water bottles are allowed
✅ Items Allowed on Exam Day
- 🎫 Printed KEA SDA Admit Card / Hall Ticket
- 🆔 Valid government photo ID proof
- 🖊️ Blue or Black ball point pen only
🔗 KEA SDA 2026 – Useful Important Links
- 🔗 KEA SDA Admit Card 2026 – Official Download Link
https://www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA_EXAM_PORTAL/Forms/Candidates/Login - 📘 KEA SDA Previous Year Question Papers PDF
https://www.shikarat.com/kea-group-c-question-papers-pdf-download/ - 📄 KEA SDA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
https://www.shikarat.com/karnataka-cti-syllabus-and-exam-pattern-pdf-download/ - 📚 Best Books for KEA SDA Exam Preparation
https://www.shikarat.com/best-books-for-karnataka-cti-exam/ - 📝 KEA SDA Notes & Free Study Materials
https://www.shikarat.com/notes/
📢 Important Note
- ⛔ Candidates cannot leave the exam hall until the final bell
- ⚠️ Any violation of KEA rules may lead to disqualification
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