DCET Exam Date 2026: Result Declared, Counselling Schedule Released

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2026 ( DCET )

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Nov 6, 2026 17:48 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

DCET Exam Date 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority have released DCET round 2 provisional result and cutoff mark on their official website. Candidates who had completed their option entry as per thr scheduled date can now check their DCET second round provisional result 2026 below. Only candidates who have qualified DCET 2026 can appear for the counselling on the official website: cet.online.karnataka.gov.in. 

Also, candidates can check DCET cutoff 2026 for all categories to understand the branch-wise competition. On this page, students can check dates of all events, such as result date, round-wise counselling dates, registration last date, etc. Read below to check more about DCET exam dates 2026. 

 

Table of contents
  • DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • DCET Counselling Date 2026
  • DCET 2026 Result Date
  • DCET Answer Key 2026 Date
  • DCET 2026 Application Form Date
  • DCET Admit Card 2026 Date

DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
05 Sep ' 26

DCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

06 Aug ' 26

DCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Result

21 Jul ' 26 - 24 Jul ' 26

DCET 2026 Web option entry

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DCET Counselling Date 2026

KEA releases DCET counselling 2026 dates online. Applicants declared qualified based on results can participate in the DCET counselling. The counselling process will have registration, option entry, certificate verification and seat allotment. Applicants allotted a seat based on their option entry have to report to the respective colleges after fee payment to confirm their admission. The DCET counselling schedule is now available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can also refer to DCET 2026 cutoff marks for reference. 

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Q:   Where can I check DCET previous years' cutoff scores?
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KEA is responsible for uploading DCET cutoff marks. The authorities releases merit list (round-wise). Candidates can find the previous year's cutoff here or check the official website. With the help of cutoff scores, candidates can get an idea about admission.

Q:   When will the DCET Seat Allotment Result be released?
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The DCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be declared soon on the official website. 

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DCET 2026 Result Date

Karnataka Examinations Authority have announced DCET result 2026 on the official website. Candidates who appeared for Diploma CET 2026 exam can check their result online. The official website to check DCET 2026 result is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

The DCET result scorecard is valid for one year only and it contains important details, such as marks, name, rank, subject, categry-wise marks, etc. Qualified candidates in KEA DCET 2026 results are eligible for the counselling process. 

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Q:   Where can I check DCET result?
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To check the DCET result, candidates have to go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Click on the result link and enter your DCET application number. The scorecard will appear on the screen. Candidates should carefully check every detail mentioned on the results.

Q:   When will DCET results be released?
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KEA released DCET results on its official website. The official website to access the result link is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The credentials include to check result are application numbe and password. 

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DCET Answer Key 2026 Date

The Diploma CET answer key 2026 has been released. Candidates who appeared for DCET exam 2026, can check the answer key. The DCET 2026 answer key, along with the objection link, was released on the official website. The Karnataka Examination Authority released DCET 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates were given a short period of time to raise objections. The OMR response sheet of Diploma CET 2026 was released on May 23. Candidates who wanted to challenge the answer key had to visit the website and challenge it by the due date. The answer key window is now closed. 

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DCET 2026 Application Form Date

Karnataka Examinations Authority released DCET 2026 application form on March 17. The official website to apply is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Registrations are closed now. 

While filling form, registration is mandatory. DCET application form process comprises steps, such as form-filling, document uploading, and fee payment. Candidates must keep a copy of DCET 2026 application form for future reference. Only registered candidates were eligible to appear for the exam. 

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DCET Exam Pattern 2026

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Q:   Is there a negative marking in DCET?
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There is no negative marking in DCET examination for any incorrect and unattempted questions. The maximum marks in DCET are 100 marks and candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer.

Q:   I am a final year Diploma student and waiting for the result. Can I apply for DCET 2026?
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Those who have passed the Diploma or who are waiting for their results are eligible to apply for DCET 2026. A minimum of 45% marks in the 5th and 6th semesters combined is required to apply for the exam. The minimum percentage mark for SC/ST candidates is 40%. 

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DCET Admit Card 2026 Date

Karnataka Examinations Authority released DCET 2026 hall ticket online on official website. Applicants can download the DCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates need to enter their required credentials and OTP for verification to download the DCET admit card. Applicants have to carry their hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. DCET 2026 hall ticket will be available online only. 

Also check: DCET Preparation Tips 2026

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Q:   What details are required to download DCET Admit Card?
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To download the DCET admit card, candidates have to visit the KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Click on the download link and enter your application number and date of birth. After a successful login, students can download the DCET hall ticket.

Q:   When will the DCET admit card be released?
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BCECE released DCET admit card 2026 on its official website. Candidates can download their hall ticket using their login credentials. Link to download admit card remains active till counselling process. 

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