The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional results for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 on July 17, 2026 . Candidates who took the exam can now check their scorecards online.
How to Check Provisional Results
To access the provisional results, candidates must visit the official KEA website. The address is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in . Applicants will need their application number and password. These credentials will allow them to log in and view their individual marksheets. The provisional result is a key document for the upcoming counselling process.
Counselling and Eligibility
Candidates meeting the DCET 2026 cutoff score will be eligible for the counselling sessions. The KEA has also published a list detailing special category candidates. This list specifies which candidates are eligible and ineligible for counselling. The DCET exam allows diploma holders direct entry into the third semester or second year of engineering courses.
Official Announcement
The KEA confirmed the result release via its official X account. The tweet stated, "#DCET-26: #KEA today announced the results of the DCET-26 exam conducted for diploma candidates for direct admission to the 3rd semester or second year of engineering. Candidates can click on the link below to check their Rank." The link provided directs users to the results portal.
Next Steps
Candidates are advised to download and review their provisional rank cards. Checking for any discrepancies is crucial. Further information regarding the counselling schedule and seat allotment will be released by KEA on the official website.
