KCET 2026 Results LIVE: KEA UGCET rank card soon for BTech, BPharm; qualifying marks, counselling process
Suviral Shukla | May 29, 2026 | 11:01 AM IST | 10 mins read
KCET scorecard 2026 will contain candidate's name, registration number, roll number, subject-wise marks, other details. Updates on direct link, qualifying marks, toppers, cut-offs.
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Try NowThe Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare the KCET 2026 results after June 1 on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Over 3.3 lakh candidates will be able to download their KCET 2026 scorecard using their application number and first four characters of their name.
KEA will announce Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results on or after June 1 for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other programmes. The KCET scorecard 2026 will contain candidate’s name, registration number, roll number subject-wise marks, total marks, rank obtained, qualification status, category details, and remarks.
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The authority has issued a statement asking students who appeared for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026 to upload their marks at the KEA portal for the result process.
The pen-and-paper based KCET exams were held from April 22 to 24. The question paper had multiple choice questions with each carrying one mark. Notably, there is no negative marking in the UGCET.
KCET Result 2026: How to download scorecard
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the KCET result 2026.
- Go to the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the UGCET result or KCET result on the homepage.
- A new window will open.
- Enter application number and first four characters of your name.
- Press the submit icon.
- KCET scorecard 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Check your marks and download the scorecard.
The authority will also release the rank list after the KCET 2026 results are declared. Candidates whose names will be included in KCET rank list will have to submit their documents for verification.
Then the authority will open an option entry window for candidates to submit their choice of college and choice. The admission process will then include seat allotment round, fee payment, and college reporting.
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May 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
KCET 2026: Important documents for counselling
Students appearing for KCET counselling must undergo the document verification process before filling in their web options. Applicants should arrange all required documents in advance, including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, valid photo ID proof, caste or category certificates, and any other necessary records. Errors or mismatches in documents could lead to issues during the admission process, so candidates should carry both original certificates and photocopies for verification.
May 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
KCET 2026: Mock allotment details
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is currently organising mock seat allotment rounds for students seeking admission to engineering and medical courses. These practice allotments help candidates understand the counselling procedure, including option entry and seat allocation. Based on the expected cut-offs, students can revise or reorder their preferred colleges and courses until May 30.
May 29, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
KCET 2026: List of collges accepting scores
KCET scores are accepted for admission to a wide range of undergraduate courses, including engineering, pharmacy, architecture, agriculture, veterinary sciences, and agricultural science programmes offered by institutions across Karnataka.
|
Type of Institution |
Number of Colleges |
|
Government Engineering Colleges |
16 |
|
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) |
1 |
|
Regional Engineering College |
1 |
|
Private Aided Engineering Colleges |
13 |
|
Private Unaided Engineering Colleges |
150+ |
|
BPharm Colleges |
100+ |
|
Farm Science Colleges |
60+ |
May 29, 2026 | 08:02 AM IST
KCET Result 2026: Steps to check scorecard
To access the KCET result 2026 follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- On the homepage, select the KCET/UGCET 2026 result link
- You will be redirected to the result login page
- Enter your application number and the first four letters of your name
- Click on the “Submit” button to continue
- Your KCET 2026 scorecard will be displayed on the screen
- Verify the details and download the scorecard for future reference
May 28, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
What details will be mentioned in the KCET result 2026?
The KEA will announce the official KCET result 2026 release date and time soon. The KCET 2026 result will inlcude details such as subject-wise scores, total scores and ranks obtained by the candidates.
May 28, 2026 | 09:45 PM IST
KCET Engineering Toppers 2024
Check the KCET Engineering Toppers 2024 below:
|
Rank
|
Karnataka CET Toppers
|
School
|
| 1 | Harsha Karthikeya | Narayana Olympiad School Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore |
| 2 |
Manoj Sohan
|
Sri Chaitanya Techno School in Marathahalli, Bangalore
|
| 3 | PJ Abhinav |
Nehru Smarak Vidyalaya Jayanagar
|
May 28, 2026 | 09:00 PM IST
KCET Merit List 2026
The KEA will prepare the KCET 2026 merit list of the candidates on the basis of scores secured by the candidates in the entrance test. The merit list is expected to be published in the first week of June 2026, likely after June 1, 2026.
May 28, 2026 | 08:15 PM IST
How is KCET Rank Calculated?
The authority will calculate the KCET 2026 rank based on marks obtained by candidates in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects in KCET 2026 and Class 12th, using a 50:50 composite score formula.
May 28, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST
KCET Marks vs Rank
Check the expected KCET Marks vs Rank 2026 below:
|
Rank Range
|
Marks Range (out of 180)
|
| 1 | 175 |
| 2 | 174 |
| 3 | 173 |
| 4 | 172 |
| 5 | 171 |
| 6 | 170 |
| 7 | 169 |
| 8 | 168 |
| 9 | 168/167 |
| 10 - 20 | 166 - 168 |
| 21 - 30 | 164 - 166 |
| 31 - 40 | 161 - 164 |
| 41 - 50 | 158 - 161 |
| 51 - 60 | 156 - 160 |
| 61 - 70 | 154 - 156 |
May 28, 2026 | 06:45 PM IST
KEA CET Result Date 2026 Karnataka
Check the KEA CET Result Date 2026 Karnataka timeline below:
|
Paarticulars
|
Dates
|
| KCET exam 2026 | April 22, 23 and 24, 2026 |
| KCET result date 2026 |
On or after June 1, 2026
|
| KCET 2026 sport rank | June 2026 |
May 28, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
KCET 2026 Results: Negative Marking
The KCET 2026 ranks are calculated based on correct answers. The authority doesn't deduct any points for incorrect attempts.
May 28, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
KEA CET Result Date 2026 Karnataka: Official Website
Check the list of official websites to check the KEA CET Result 2026 below:
- cetonline karnataka gov in 2026 results
- karresults.nic.in 2026
- www.kea.kar.nic.in 2026
May 28, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST
Previous Year’s KCET 2026 Result Date
Check the Previous Year’s KCET 2026 Result Date below:
|
Year
|
Dates
|
| 2026 |
May 28, 2026 (Expected)
|
| 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| 2024 |
June 1, 2026
|
| 2023 |
June 15, 2023 |
| 2022 | July 30, 2022 |
May 28, 2026 | 03:41 PM IST
KCET 2026 exam date
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted the KCET 2026 examination on April 22, 23, and 24, 2026.
May 28, 2026 | 03:04 PM IST
KCET Result 2026 Details Mentioned
Candidates can chekc the details mentioned in the result of KCET 2026 below:
- Name of the candidate
- Subject-wise scores
- Total obtained score
- Rank secured by the candidate
May 28, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
KCET 2026 results: Seat allotment details
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is likely to release category-wise opening and closing ranks after each round of seat allotment. Until then, candidates can refer to previous years’ cut-off trends to get an idea about their admission chances. Separate cut-off lists are usually prepared for engineering, pharmacy and agricultural science courses.
May 28, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
KCET 2026 results: Counselling schedule soon
Following the declaration of the KCET 2026 results, KEA will announce the complete counselling schedule, which will include document verification, option entry, mock allotment, seat allotment and reporting at allotted colleges. Candidates will be required to carefully select and lock their preferred choices during the counselling process. The authority is expected to conduct the admission process in multiple rounds.
May 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
KCET Result: Who are top 10 engineering rank holders 2025
The top 10 engineering rank holders in KCET 2025 were Bhavesh Jayanthi, Satwik B Biradar, Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam, Shishir H Shetty, Divyansh Agrawal, Tharun A Surana, Karan Koder, Rishabh Pandey, Chaithanya Parama Shivam and Sarath Chandar M.
May 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
KCET 2026 exam dates
The Karnataka Examination Authority conducted the KCET 2026 examination from April 22 to April 24, 2026.
May 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
KCET 2026 result: Where to check?
Once released, candidates will be able to access their results through the official websites: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and karresults.nic.in.
May 28, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
KCET 2026: Last three years result date
In 2025, the result was conducted on May 24, while in 2024 it was out on June 1. Earlier, in 2023, the examination result declared on June 15.
May 28, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
KCET result: Details mentioned
The KCET 2026 result will include important details such as the candidate’s name, subject-wise marks obtained in the examination, total score secured, and the rank achieved by the candidate.
May 28, 2026 | 07:16 AM IST
KCET results 2026: List of collges accepting scores
KCET scores are used for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by engineering, pharmacy, architecture, agriculture, veterinary, and agricultural science institutions across Karnataka.
| Type of Institution |
Number of Colleges |
| Government Engineering Colleges | 16 |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) | 1 |
| Regional Engineering College | 1 |
| Private Aided Engineering Colleges | 13 |
| Private Unaided Engineering Colleges | 150+ |
| BPharm Colleges | 100+ |
| Farm Science Colleges | 60+ |
May 27, 2026 | 11:29 PM IST
KCET Results 2026: Document verification
Candidates participating in KCET counselling will have to complete document verification before option entry. Students must keep their Class 10 and 12 marksheets, identity proof, category certificates, and other supporting documents ready. Any discrepancy in certificates may affect eligibility during counselling. Students are advised to keep both originals and photocopies ready.
May 27, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
KCET Counselling schedule soon
Soon after releasing KCET 2026 results, KEA will release the detailed counselling schedule. The process includes document verification, option entry, mock allotment, first-round allotment, and reporting to colleges. Candidates will have to carefully fill and lock their preferred choices during counselling. The authority is expected to conduct counselling in multiple rounds. Students are advised to regularly check KEA’s official website for updates.
May 27, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST
KCET 2026 seat allotment details
Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA is expected to publish category-wise opening and closing ranks after every seat allotment round. Till then, students can go through previous year cut-offs to estimate their chances of admission. Engineering, pharmacy, and farm science courses generally witness separate cut-off trends.
May 27, 2026 | 09:15 PM IST
KCET scores accepted by over 180 colleges
KCET scores are accepted by government, aided, and private colleges across Karnataka for admissions in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary sciences, and architecture courses. Top institutes accepting KCET ranks include RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and UVCE.
May 27, 2026 | 08:22 PM IST
KCET 2026 mock allotment underway
Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA is conducting mock seat allotment rounds for engineering and medical aspirants. The mock rounds are conducted so that students can understand how option entry and seat allotment work. Candidates can use these rounds to modify their college and branch preferences based on expected cut-offs till May 30.
May 27, 2026 | 07:55 PM IST
Colleges accepting KCET results 2026
KCET scores are accepted by engineering, pharmacy, architecture, agriculture, veterinary, and farm science colleges across Karnataka.
| Type of Institution | Number of Colleges |
| Government Engineering Colleges | 16 |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) | 1 |
| Regional Engineering College | 1 |
| Private Aided Engineering Colleges | 13 |
| Private Unaided Engineering Colleges | 150+ |
| BPharm Colleges | 100+ |
| Farm Science Colleges | 60+ |
May 27, 2026 | 07:15 PM IST
KCET 2026 Result: Past-year result trends
The Karnataka Examinations Authority will announce the rank list and merit list of KCET 2026 on its official website.
| Year | Result Date |
| 2026 | On or after June 1, 2026 |
| 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
May 27, 2026 | 06:50 PM IST
KCET result 2026 date and time announced
The KCET 2026 results will be declared in online mode on or after June 1, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their scores through the official websites — cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and karresults.nic.in/slindfirst. To access the KCET marksheet, students will need to enter their application number and the first four characters of their name.
May 27, 2026 | 06:20 PM IST
KEA asks students to understand counselling process before CET results
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Executive Director H. Prasanna IAS advised candidates and parents to familiarise themselves with the counselling and option-entry process before the announcement of results. He also urged students to participate in the CET mock seat allotment rounds being conducted for government engineering and medical colleges till May 30
May 27, 2026 | 05:54 PM IST
KEA's latest update on KCET results
The decision to announce KCET results on or after June 1 comes because the University of Agricultural Sciences has rescheduled the agriculture practical exam for candidates at the Hiriyur Centre. A total of 24,250 candidates had applied for the agriculture practical exam, and the CET results will be announced only after the university provides the marks of those who appeared for the exam to KEA.
May 27, 2026 | 05:33 PM IST
KCET result 2026 after June 1
In a latest update, Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA has announced to declare results on or after June 1. The latest post on platform X reads, "The Agriculture and Veterinary Practical Exam will be conducted at the Hiriyur Centre on June 1, and only after that will the CET - 2026 results be announced."
May 27, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
KCET Result 2026: Details Mentioned
The following details will be mentioned in the results of KCET 2026:
- Name of the candidate
- Subject-wise scores
- Total obtained score
- Rank secured by the candidate
May 27, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST
Can KCET Final Answer Key Be Challenged?
No, candidates can not challenge the final answer key of KCET 2026. Only the provisional KCET 2026 answer key can be challenged.
May 27, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST
Will the KCET result 2026 be declared today?
The authority has not confirmed the KCET 2026 result date and time. The KCET result 2026 will be announced soon on the official website.
May 27, 2026 | 03:36 PM IST
Login Details Required for KCET 2026 Scorecard
To access the KCET 2026 scorecard, candidates will require their credentials such as application number (or registration number) with the first four characters of their name as a password.
May 27, 2026 | 02:58 PM IST
KCET 2025 Top 10 Engineering Rank List
Candidates can check the KCET 2025 Top 10 Engineering Rank List below:
- Bhavesh Jayanthi
- Satwik B Biradar
- Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam
- Shishir H Shetty
- Divyansh Agrawal
- Tharun A Surana
- Karan Koder
- Rishabh Pandey
- Chaithanya Parama Shivam
- Sarath Chandar M
May 27, 2026 | 02:28 PM IST
Who obtained KCET 1st rank in 2023?
As per the previous year's data, the KCET 2023 1st rank was secured by Bengaluru's Vignesh Nataraj Kumar with 97.8%
May 27, 2026 | 01:58 PM IST
Candidates ask "What rank is 120 in KCET?"
Candidates can expect a rank between 351 and 360 with 120 marks in the KCET examination 2026.
May 27, 2026 | 01:28 PM IST
KCET exam date 2026
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted the KCET 2026 exam on April 22 to 24, 2026.
May 27, 2026 | 12:58 PM IST
Who was the topper of KCET 2025?
The topper of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 was Bhavesh Jayanthi, who scored 99.6% in the exam.
May 27, 2026 | 12:28 PM IST
KCET 2026 Results Date and Time
Check the KCET 2026 result details below:
| Particulars | Details |
| KCET Results mode | Online |
| KCET results link |
|
|
KCET 2026 result requires credentials
|
Application number & first four characters of your name |
|
KCET result 2026 date and time
|
May 2026, around 11:00 AM
|
May 27, 2026 | 11:58 AM IST
KCET results 2026 link
Check the KCET results 2026 link given below to access the result once it is out:
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- karresults.nic.in/slindfirst
May 27, 2026 | 11:38 AM IST
KCET Results 2026 Release Date
Check the KCET results 2026 important dates below:
|
Event
|
KCET 2026 Result Date
|
| KCET Exam Date |
April 22 to 24, 2026
|
| KCET 2026 Agriculture Results Date | May 2026 |
| KEA KCET 2026 Result Date and Time | May 2026 (11:00 AM) |
May 27, 2026 | 11:18 AM IST
KEA KCET 2026 Result 2026 Date and Time
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has not confirmed the KEA KCET 2026 Result 2026 date and time. The authority will release the KCET 2026 results soon on the official website.
May 27, 2026 | 10:58 AM IST
Previous Year’s KCET 2026 Result Trends
Check the previous year’s KCET 2026 result trends below:
|
Year
|
Dates
|
| 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| 2023 |
June 15, 2023
|
May 27, 2026 | 10:38 AM IST
KCET Rank List and Merit List 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority will announce the rank list and merit list of KCET 2026 on its official website. The KCET 2026 results will be issued soon.
May 27, 2026 | 10:18 AM IST
KCET 2026 Counselling Release Date
Candidates who pass the KCET 2026 exam will be eligible to be part of the counselling. The counselling dates of KCET 2026 will be available on the official site.
May 27, 2026 | 09:58 AM IST
Is KCET result 2026 released?
No, the KCET 2026 result is expected to be declared soon on the official website. The authority has not released any official update regarding the KCET result 2026.
May 27, 2026 | 09:24 AM IST
When KCET result will be announced 2026?
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare the KCET 2026 results soon on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for admission to engineering, agriculture and pharmacy courses.
May 27, 2026 | 09:10 AM IST
What is KCET results 2026 date
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has not announced the release date for the KCET result 2026, however, as per the media reports, the KCET results 2026 will be declared soon.
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