DCET Result 2026: Provisional Link OUT, Download Scorecard

The authority have released 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

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

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. 

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)

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. 

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 -