Following the declaration of KCET 2026 results on June 6, 2026, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the board marks data submission window for students from non-KSEAB boards. As per the June 8, 2026 live update from KEA at @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, candidates who studied under boards other than the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEAB) — such as CBSE students from outside Karnataka, ICSE students, students from other state boards, or students from international boards — must submit their Class 12 qualifying examination marks to KEA for their KCET rank to be calculated.
Without board marks submission, these students will not receive a KCET rank and will be ineligible for counselling.
Who Must Submit Board Marks
| Category | Need to Submit Marks? |
|---|---|
| Karnataka KSEAB (2nd PUC) students | No — marks auto-collected by KEA |
| CBSE students within Karnataka | No — marks auto-collected by KEA |
| ICSE students within Karnataka | No — marks auto-collected by KEA |
| CBSE students from outside Karnataka | Yes — must submit |
| Students from other state boards | Yes — must submit |
| International board students | Yes — must submit with AIU equivalence |
How to Submit Board Marks at KEA Portal
- Visit @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password
- Navigate to the Board Marks Entry or Qualifying Exam Marks Entry section
- Enter subject-wise marks for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (and Biology where applicable)
- Upload scanned copy of your Class 12 marksheet as proof
- Submit and download the confirmation
KCET 2026 Rank Calculation Formula
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| KCET Entrance Exam Marks | 50 percent |
| Class 12 (PUC/Board) Qualifying Marks in relevant subjects | 50 percent |
Students who have not yet received their KCET rank should first check whether they appear in the results at @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. If no rank is shown, it typically means the qualifying exam marks are yet to be submitted or verified by KEA.
