The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) plans to release the KCET 2026 results between May 20 and May 25, 2026 . Nearly 3.3 lakh students who took the exam for engineering and professional programs will be able to check their ranks online.
Result Calculation
The KEA is finalizing the results after releasing the final answer key on May 10, 2026 . The merit list will use a 50:50 weightage. This combines marks from the Karnataka CET exam and 2nd PUC (12th grade) theory exams.
Data validation for students from OOS, CBSE, and ICSE boards is also complete. The results will be available on the official KEA websites.
How to Check Your Score
Candidates can access their KCET 2026 rank cards by following these steps:
- Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or the alternative site karresults.nic.in .
- Navigate to the 'Latest Announcements' section.
- Click on the 'UGCET-2026 Engineering & Professional Ranks Link'.
- Enter your KCET Application Number.
- Enter the first four letters of your name, as seen on your hall ticket, in capital letters.
- Click 'Submit'.
The scorecard will display sectional scores, aggregate percentages, and your rank. Candidates should download and print a high-resolution PDF version for future admission rounds.
KCET 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date/Timing |
| KCET 2026 Exam | April 18 – 19, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | May 10, 2026 |
| Document Verification Deadline | May 21, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result Declaration | Expected May 20 – 25, 2026 |
| Result Link Activation | Press Conference: ~11:30 AM | Portal Link: ~2:00 PM |
| Official Websites | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or karresults.nic.in |
