KCET 2026 Scorecard Soon: Over 3.3 Lakh Candidates Await their Ranks

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to declare the KCET 2026 results soon. Over 3.3 lakh registered candidates await their Engineering and Pharmacy ranks at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Ranks will follow a 50:50 weightage system combining KCET scores and Class 12 board marks.

KCET 2026 Scorecard Soon: Over 3.3 Lakh Candidates Await their Ranks

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to declare the highly anticipated KCET 2026 results soon. As per KEA, close to 3,30,479 candidates are eagerly waiting to download their official scorecards. Out of the total registered pool, 1,86,099 girls and 1,44,380 boys took the exam across 745 state-wide test centres. 

The exam body will release the KCET 2026 ranks directly through the official portals, including cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, kea.kar.nic.in, and karresults.nic.in. Based on tentative dates, we can expect the KCET results to be out between May 20 and May 25, 2026. 

To check the KCET results, students will have to visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority Website or Karresults Portal by logging in using their credentials such as unique application number and date of birth. The final ranks use a strict 50:50 weightage combining KCET exam scores and 2nd PUC (Class 12) board marks. 

Steps to Download KCET 2026 Scorecard

1. Visit the Official Site and on the homepage click on “UGCET 2026” or Navigate to the KEA Results Portal.

2. Click on "UGCET 2026 Rank Card".

3. Enter credentials such as application number and date of birth.

4. Click on submit after entering the security captcha code.

5. Download displayed rank cards and print a copy for upcoming web-option entry counselling phases.

About the KCET exam

KCET is an annual test conducted by KEA to shortlist candidates for engineering and pharmacy courses across participating colleges in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the most sought after engineering exams from the south of India.