The KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026. Following successfull completion of the re-exam at Hiriyur exam centre for Agriculture stream and the formation of new cabinet in Karnataka, the result was announced via a press conference in Bengaluru on June 6, 2026. Students could access their scorecards on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using their login credentials such as registration number.
KCET 2026 Result Date and Time
KCET 2026 Result Date and Time: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) declared the KCET 2026 results on June 6, 2026. The result of KCET 2026 was released around 12 PM via a press conference, with the online link becoming active for students to view their scorecards using their login credentials.
To view results of KCET 2026, candidates had to visit the KCET 2026 Result Link, through its official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea . In this article on KCET 2026 Result Date and Time, we have shared all details about KCET results, including expected dates, how to check results online, merit list, rank list, and what after results are declared etc.
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- KCET Results 2026 Date
- How to Check KCET 2026 Result?
- Official Websites to Check KCET Results
- KCET Rank Calculation and Weightage
- Details mentioned on the KCET Result
- KCET 2026 Rank List
KCET Results 2026 Date
The KCET Results 2026 date out. The result was declared on June 6, 2026. KEA notified result release date on its websites and X social media platform.
Read More: What is a Good Score and Rank in KCET?
How to Check KCET 2026 Result?
Candidates can check their rank card by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit official KEA result portal: karresults.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on "UGCET 2026 Result" link on homepage.
- Enter Registration Number and first four characters of name as per KCET admit card.
- View and download scorecard, which will consist of the subject-wise marks final merit rank.
Also read: KCET Marks vs Rank 2026: A Complete Analysis
Official Websites to Check KCET Results
The KCET result will not be sent to candidates by post or email. All candidates must check it using the official website by logging in their credentials. To access the KCET result and scorecard, students must visit one of the official platforms as mentioned below -
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keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcet_2026_results/
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https://keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcet_2026_result/
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https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
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keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcet_2026_results/
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https://keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcet_2026_result/
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https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
KCET Rank Calculation and Weightage
For Engineering courses, the rank is determined using a 50:50 weightage formula. KEA combines:
- 50% weightage from marks obtained by candidates in the KCET entrance exam.
- 50% weightage from 2nd PUC (Class 12) theory marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
- If 12th-grade marks (for CBSE/ICSE students) is not available during initial processing, the rank may be marked as "Withheld". Students will have to upload their marksheet on official KEA portal once the link for mark entry is activated.
Details mentioned on the KCET Result
The KCET 2026 result scorecard includes the following details mentioned on it. Candidates must check these details carefully and in case of any discrepancy, they must contact the KEA authorities prior to the counselling starts -
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number / Application Number
- Subject-wise Marks (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology)
- Total Marks Secured
- KCET Rank / Merit Position
- Qualifying Status
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Commonly asked questions
The KCET result will be declared in May on KCET official website : cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
The stages includes registering, generation of admit card, appearing for exam, results announcement, counselling, seat allotment and final admission.
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release KCET result online on its official portal. Students will be able to check the KCET results from kea.kar.nic.in by logging in to the portal.
The exam authority will start the KCET counselling process at the official website. Applicants declared qualified will be eligible to participate in KCET counseling process. Candidates first need to complete KCET counselling registration followed by choice filling and locking. After the conclusion of the choice filling process, the exam authority will release the KCET seat allotment result. Applicants for allotted seats have to report to the institute for complete fee payment and document verification.
Commonly asked questions
The KCET exam results for the 2026 session were declared on June 6, 2026.
The details mentioned in KCET result will be namely -
Candidate’s name
Total marks secured
Subject wise marks
Rank secured
Qualifying status
The KCET result 2025 was announced on May 24. The KCET topper's list have also been announced. Candidates can check the KCET toppers in engineering stream below -
Candidates name | Marks obtained |
|---|---|
| Bhavesh Jayanthi | 99.06% |
| Satwik B Biradar | 98.83% |
| Dinesh Gomati | 98.67% |
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Commonly asked questions
The KCET 2025 final answer key will be released soon along with the KEA CET results. Candidates must note that the final key is the revised answer key after raising the objections. The KCET final answer key cannot be challenged.
To download the KCET admit card candidates need to visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in, and they will have to enter their login credentials such as their application number and date of birth post which take the print.
KCET 2026 Rank List
The KCT rank list is prepared by giving 50% marks of KCET entrance test and 50% weightage to 2nd PUC for Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The KCET rank list 2026 has names of all qualified candidates. The allotment of seats during counselling will be done basis candidates position in the rank list of KCET 2026.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
R
Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Round 1 KCET home state cutoff 2026 for Chanakya University BTech CSE was 42,968. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branch closed closely at 43,211. These numbers show high competitive demand among local engineering aspirants. Candidates need strong rank percentiles to secure thes
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, Chanakya University, Bangalore offers separate reserved seats for KCET candidates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Out of its total intake (which varies between 60 to 120 seats per specialization), a specific percentage is allotted for KEA/KCET counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 |
Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka | INR 250 |
Outside Karnataka GM | INR 750 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Ramaiah Institute of Technology accepts admission in BE programme based on KCET scores via KEA Counselling. Aspirants who are allotted seat have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. In 2026, KCET cutoff ranges between 900-12,000 with CSE being the most competitive branc
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Guide-Level 15
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