KCET Results 2026 (Soon) Live Updates on KEA CET Scorecard; KEA Karnataka UGCET results here

Round 2 saw higher closing ranks: UVCE 2929, SKS J T Institute 15261, Dr Ambedkar Institute 9059, RV College 310, MS Ramaiah Institute 1171, BIT 5509, PES University 1124. Check these for trend analysis.

In Round 1, General Category closing ranks were: UVCE Bangalore 2381, SKS J T Institute 11659, Dr Ambedkar Institute 7369, RV College 242, MS Ramaiah Institute 1045, BIT 4368, PES University 1006.

Based on 2025 data, expected KCET 2026 ranks are: Dayanand Sagar CSE 8500, PES Institute CSE 2450, BIT CSE 8200, SVIT CSE 12500, MS Ramaiah EE 9500, ME 4500. These ar just tenttive data based on past year cut off trends.

KCET 2026 cutoff will be released separately for General and Karnataka regions, and for Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Engineering streams. Both opening and closing ranks will be displayed for each category. We will share here the cut off details as and when it is released.

Once the results are declared candidates will have to log in to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, navigate to the “Cutoff” section, and view rank lists for each counseling round. Ensure you select the correct stream and category.

Candidates can review past cutoffs (2016-2023) for General and HK categories from the official website of KEA. These historic ranks will help gauge expected opening and closing ranks for 2026.

Few days after the results are declared, the exam body will start the KCET 2026 counselling, to register, candidates must log in to the portal, report to counselling centre for document verification, fill college and course preferences. The seat allotment will follow based on rank and seat availability.

The qualify in the KCET exam, the minimum eligibility requirement is minimum aggregate marks for BE/BTech - 45% (40% for reserved), BArch - 50% (45% reserved), BPharma - 45% (40% reserved), BVSc & AH - 50% (40% reserved). Check specific course tables for details.

After the results are declared, the exam body will start the cuonselling process. Qualified candidates will have to register by entering their college options. A window to add, delete, reorder or modify preferences will open later (dates to be announced). Prepare your priority list in advance.

Candidates belonging to special categories such as PH, NCC, Sports, Defence, Ex Defence, CAPF, Ex CAPF, Scouts & Guides, and Anglo Indian can download their respective eligibility lists from the KCET seat matrix page before counselling.

KCET result will be declared on 2026-05-28. Candidates can check the result online.

With over 3.11 lakh students awaiting for the result this year, experts hint that cutoffs for CS and AI branches at top institutions like RVCE and PESU might see stiffer competition. 

Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials such as their UGCET application number and first 4 letters of their name ready to log in as soon as result portal opens.

Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar confirmed that a re-examination held in Hiriyur on May 24 caused a minor shift in schedules. 

The ongoing KEA Manthan 2026 offline program is seeing unparalleled footfall at KEA headquarters. Over 10,000 students and parents gathered to learn how KCET marks and 2nd PUC marks normalization impact final ranks.

Welcome to the KCET 2026 live blog, where we will cover all result related updates in real time. With KCET results expected in a couple of days, it becomes imperative for candidates to keep checking the official website as well as save this page so that they don't miss on any information.

Sources suggest backend technical checks are underway at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to host massive traffic surge for upcoming KCET result 2026 scorecard download link.