The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the HSC Science stream examinations to be held in February/March 2026. Answer keys cover major subjects including Mathematics (050), Chemistry (052), Physics (054), and Biology (056), and are available for Question Paper Set Nos. 1 to 20. Gujarati, Hindi and English medium students can access the answer keys on the official website — gseb.org. The board has also opened an objection window, allowing candidates to challenge discrepancies in the answer key within a specified time. Candidates are advised to verify their answers carefully and submit the objections, if any, in the prescribed format before the due date, as no representation will be entertained after the last date.
GSEB Answer Key 2026: How to Raise Objections
Candidates who wish to raise objections against the provisional answer key can do so in the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from the official website. The board has clearly said that objections should be raised separately for each subject, medium and question.All representations should be submitted by email to gshsebsciencekey@gmail.com only. Submissions through any other mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Last date for submission of objections is 4th April 2026 till 6 PM.Direct Link to Download GSEB Science Answer Key 2026
Fees and Submission Guidelines
GSEB has fixed a fee of ₹500 per question for raising objections. Payment should be made through SBI Bank Challan, the format of which is available on the Board’s website. Candidates need to attach a copy of paid challan with their email submission.The Board has clearly stated that objections submitted without payment of challan or fee will not be considered. Additionally, submissions sent after the deadline will be rejected without review.
Refund policy for valid challenges
According to the board, if the objection is found to be genuine after checking the answer key of a particular question, then the fee for that particular question will be refunded. This will ensure that only genuine discrepancies are picked up while maintaining transparency in the vetting process.Students are advised to use the provisional answer key carefully and complete the object process within the stipulated time.
