KCET 2026 Results Likely This Week; Scorecards on Official KEA Portal
KEA is expected to declare KCET 2026 results this week on its official portal. Over 3.3 lakh candidates appeared for the KCET exam and they might be awaiting their results. Candidates can download scorecards using registration details. Ranks are based on a 50:50 weightage of the KCET entrance exam scores and 2nd PUC board marks. For more details follow below.
Scorecards on Official KEA Portal Soon
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to declare KCET 2026 results this week. As per the tentative dates we can expect the results between May 20 and May 25, 2026. Following the official release of final answer keys on May 10, over 3.3 lakh anxious candidates are awaiting their qualification scores.
Once declared, the KCET scorecards will be made available for download on the official KEA website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, or kea.kar.nic.in, and karresults.nic.in.
Also read: KEA Extends UGCET 2026 Document Verification Deadline to May 21
KCET 2026 Timelines & Release
KEA adheres to a specific format on result day. Based on previous trends, the evaluation process indicates the following schedule. First the Press Conference Announcement will be done where KEA will announce final ranks, pass percentages, and toppers list around 11:30 AM. Followed by the direct portal link to view individual scorecards will go active later in the day.
How the KCET 2026 Ranks Calculated?
The final rank is compiled using a 50:50 weightage system:
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50% weightage is taken from the candidate's core subject scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology) in the KCET 2026 entrance exam.
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50% weightage is evaluated from the standardized 2nd PUC (Class 12) board exam marks.
Steps to Check KCET 2026 Results Online
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Visit official website.
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Click on active link labeled "KCET Result 2026" on homepage.
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Enter login credentials such as Application Number and first four characters of name.
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View, download, and take printout of rank card for upcoming seat-allotment counselling process.
For the latest information related to the KCET results 2026, candidates are advised to reach out to shiksha.com.
Commonly asked questions
For 70 marks in KCET, your expected rank will generally be around 50,000 and 85,000.
The expected KCET cutoff course-wise of RV College of Engineering as per the last year is as follows -
| RV College of Engineering courses | Cutoff (closing rank) |
| Aerospace engineering | 3824 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) | 888 |
| Biotechnology | 8563 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13853 |
| Civil Engineering | 16279 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 501 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | 1017 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 745 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4202 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1354 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 2347 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | 21255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8395 |
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