The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially declared the KCET 2026 result on June 6, 2026, following a press conference by Medical Education Minister and KEA Chairman Dr Sharan Prakash Patil at 12:00 Noon. The result link was activated for candidates on the official KEA portals at 2:00 PM. Over 3,30,479 candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test conducted on April 22, 23, and 24, 2026 can now download their rank cards using their login credentials.
The result covers all streams: Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and other allied professional undergraduate programmes at government and private colleges across Karnataka.
KCET 2026 Result Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Result Declared | June 6, 2026 at 12 Noon (Press Conference) |
| Result Link Active | 2:00 PM at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 3,30,479 |
| Female Candidates | 1,86,099 |
| Male Candidates | 1,44,380 |
| Exam Centres | 745 centres across Karnataka |
How the KCET Rank Is Calculated
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| KCET Entrance Exam Score | 50 percent |
| Class 12 (2nd PUC) Board Marks | 50 percent |
Special Note: Marks from CBSE and ICSE board students who studied in Karnataka were also directly collected online this year and factored into rank calculation by KEA.
How to Download KCET 2026 Rank Card
- Visit @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or @karresults.nic.in or @kea.kar.nic.in
- Click on the KCET 2026 Result or UGCET 2026 Rank Card link
- Enter your Application Number and the first four characters of your name
- Download the rank card PDF containing subject-wise marks, general rank, and category-wise rank
Objection Window: KEA allows candidates to challenge results within three days of declaration. After the objection window closes, the result is final.
