DCET Result 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the DCET 2026 result online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/dcet. The expected date is July 2026. To check result, candidates will have to provide their application number. Students who have qualified DCET 2026 exam will be eligible to attend the counselling round.
The KEA DCET result contains details, such as candidate's name, roll number, applicant's rank, etc. Once the KEA DCET result is announced, the link will be updated here. Candidates must note that KEA does not allow any facility for re-evalution or re-checking. Candidates are advised to keep their rank card safe till the conclusion of admission process. Read to know more about Diploma CET result 2026.
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- How to Check DCET Result 2026?
- DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details Mentioned in DCET Result
- Merit Determination for DCET 2026 Result
- Tie-Breaking Method for DCET Result 2026
- What after DCET 2026 Result?
- DCET Cutoff 2026
How to Check DCET Result 2026?
The authority will release the Karnataka DCET result in online mode. Check how to access the result for DCET 2026 below.
- Visit official website
- Click on DCET 2026 result link.
- Enter DCET application form number along with required log in credentials
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- The result detail will be displayed on screen
- Check all details carefully and download scorecard
Also read: DCET Result 2026 Date
Commonly asked questions
To download DCET result 2026 go to the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Click on the direct link to check the results. Enter your application number and submit. The DCET result will be shown on the screen, check and download the same.
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result online at the official website. Applicants must note that the DCET merit list is prepared keeping weightage of both board and entrance exam marks. While preparing the merit list, 50% weightage will be given to the marks obtained in DCET 2026 and 50% weightage will be given to the marks secured in the final year examination of diploma course.
DCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jul ' 26 | DCET Result 2026 |
| 02 Jun ' 26 | DCET 2026 Final Answer Key |
| 25 May ' 26 | DCET 2026 Answer Key Release Date |
Details Mentioned in DCET Result
DCET rank card 2026 mentions the qualifying status of the candidates. Candidates can check the list of details that are printed on the KEA DCET 2026 scorecard -
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Category
- Obtained scores in DCET 2026
- Obtained rank in DCET
Commonly asked questions
In case two or more candidates scores same marks in DCET then KEA will use tie breaking formula to declare the results. Candidates can check DCET result tie breaking formula from below.
Marks obtained in the entrance test
Marks obtained in the 2nd year
Marks obtained in the 1st year
Age factor will be implemented
A separate merit list is prepared for the following colleges:
Day Engineering College Courses
Evening Engineering College Courses (Bangalore)
Evening Engineering College Courses (Mysore)
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result online at the official website. Applicants can find following details mentioned in the result scorecard.
Roll number
Obtained scores in DCET 2026
Category
Name of the candidate
Obtained rank in DCET 2026
Merit Determination for DCET 2026 Result
The conducting body will prepare the DCET 2026 merit list by evaluating the scores of candidates.When preparing the DCET merit list, two factors are considered for calculation-
- 50% weightage is given to marks obtained in entrance test
- 50% weightage to marks secured in final year examination of diploma course in relevant branch of Engineering (Internal assessment marks).
Based on the above criteria, scores for DCET 2026 will be evaluated.
Commonly asked questions
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.
To check the DCET result, candidates only require their DCET application number. Use this number on the result link at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The result will be displayed on the screen.
Tie-Breaking Method for DCET Result 2026
In case, two or more candidates have the same score and have secured the same rank, then the following guidelines will be followed (as in order) to solve the tie:
- Marks obtained in the entrance test
- Marks obtained in the 2nd year
- Marks obtained in the 1st year
- Age factor will be implemented
- A separate merit list is prepared for the following colleges:
- Day Engineering College Courses
- Evening Engineering College Courses (Bangalore)
- Evening Engineering College Courses (Mysore)
Commonly asked questions
KEA will release the DCET results a few days after the provisional answer key. Candidates will be able to download the DCET result from the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using their login details.
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result online at the official website. KEA will not allow any candidates to request for re-evaluation. The result once released will be considered as final. However, applicants will be allowed to raise objections in the DCET answer key.
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What after DCET 2026 Result?
After the declaration of Karnataka DCET result 2026, the authorities will conduct counselling. DCET counselling will be held in online mode only. The counselling process of DCET 2026 comprises registration, option entry, verification and seat allotment. Only students who have qualified for the exam, can participate in the counselling process.
Diploma CET 2026 Counselling Steps
Candidates can check the process for DCET counselling below -
- After the declaration of result, candidates will have to download verification slip
- The authorities will open KEA DCET option entry window, where students can add their college and course choices. After that, KEA will declare the DCET mock seat allotment result. After the announcement of the mock seat allotment results, 3 days will be allowed to add/delete/modify their submitted choices.
- The actual seat allotment result will be declared after two to three days of result announcement.
DCET Cutoff 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority will release DCET cutoff (round-wise). Students who meet the cutoff mark will be eligible for the counselling. The Diploma CET cutoff rank determines the qualifying status of the candidate. The KEA will publish the cutoff mark for all categories. Candidates can check expected DCET marks vs rank details below -
| DCET Score out of 100 marks | Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 85 to 100 | Under 500 |
| 70 to 84 | 5001 - 2000 |
| 55 to 69 | 2001 - 5000 |
| 40 to 54 | 5001 - 10000 |
| Below 50 marks | 10000+ |
DCET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, Diploma CET admit card was released on May 16. Candidates who have submitted their application form can download their hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The following documents are needed for DCET registration process -
- SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- HSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Any additional qualifying maksheet and passing certificate
- Category certificate
- Character certificate
- Passport photograph
- Government ID poof
- Transfer certifcate (if
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, it is mandatory to upload documents (as mentioned) in DCET application form, otherwise application will not be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 7
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