KCET Result 2026 Highlights: Karnataka UGCET results announced

Step 1: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: Click on KCET 2026 Result link

Step 3: Enter application number and first 4 letters of name

Step 4: Submit and download scorecard

Step 5: Take a printout for counselling use

1. Nayana Gopi
2. Amulya S
3. Rithvik Kumar
4. Basavaraj Avati
5. Suchita M

• Tanisha Karthik

• Srajan B S

• Ninaad Vasisht

• Ira Jain

• Rishon Fernandes

Total Candidates Applied

3,30,646

Total Candidates Appeared

3,09,014

Physics Attendance

3,09,014

Chemistry Attendance

3,08,946

Mathematics Attendance

3,02,384

Biology Attendance

2,31,023

The CET examination was successfully conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026.

For support regarding results and subsequent option entry, candidates can contact the KEA helpline at 080-23460460 or visit the KEA headquarters in Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Furthermore, Kannada medium and rural-claimed candidates demonstrated strong competitive excellence; Kannada medium students secured 9 positions in the top 1,000 and 226 in the top 10,000 for Engineering, while rural candidates earned 4 spots in the top 1,000 and 108 within the top 10,000.

The examination also highlighted exceptional performances from institutional and special category students. Out of 7,620 students from Government PU Colleges who appeared, 12 qualified in the top 1,000 for Engineering, 15 for BNYS, and 13 for B.Sc. Agriculture, with hundreds more placing within the top 5,000 and 10,000 ranks.

In the Farm Sciences category, Ninaad Vasisht secured the first rank with a merit score of 98.75, leading a top cohort that included Anmol Prabhu, Samay A S, Rishika K S, and Ritul S Reddy

The Veterinary Science and B.Pharm/Pharm.D streams featured perfect merit scores of 100, jointly achieved by Nayana Gopi of BASE PU College and Amulya S of Sir MV PU College. Rounding out the top five for Veterinary Science were Rithvik Kumar, Basavaraj Avati, and Suchita M.

The 2026 results highlighted outstanding individual academic excellence across multiple disciplines. In the Engineering stream, Tanisha Karthik from RV PU College, Bangalore, clinched the top position with a merit score of 99.44444445, closely followed by Srajan B S, Ninaad Vasisht, Ira Jain, and Rishon Fernandes.

Large numbers of students also qualified for B.Sc. Nursing, Veterinary Science, Yoga & Naturopathy (BNYS), and various Agricultural disciplines, alongside thousands who participated in the practical tests for Agriculture and BVSc streams.

Out of the testing pool, 2,92,782 candidates achieved eligibility across various professional streams. The Engineering stream saw 2,82,603 eligible candidates, while Pharma-D and B.Pharm recorded 286,965 and 286,609 eligible students respectively.

High attendance was recorded across core subjects, with Physics drawing the maximum turnout of 309,014 students, followed closely by Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. O

A total of 309,014 candidates appeared for the examination out of 330,646 who applied, continuing a steady multi-year participation trend where female candidates (172,943) outnumbered male candidates (136,071).

Following the publication of the revised answer key on May 10, 2026, grace marks were awarded for one question each in Physics and Chemistry, while one Biology question was recognized as having two correct options.

To ensure absolute transparency and curb malpractice, KEA deployed advanced security measures, including a face recognition mobile app for candidate verification, live CCTV webcasting monitored directly from district headquarters, and network jammers at select examination centers.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially declared the UGCET 2026 results on June 6, 2026, making them accessible to candidates via its dedicated online portals, including keaonline.karnataka.gov.in and cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Medical Education Minister and KEA Chairman Dr Sharan Prakash Patil has started the press conference at 12 noon that day and will soon announce the details of the results.

Press conference will begin at 12 noon. Stay tuned to the live blog for all updates related to results and press conference

Across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru and districts across Karnataka, families of over 3.3 lakh KCET candidates are gathered around their phones and laptops. This is one of the most consequential days for students seeking admission to Karnataka's professional colleges

Step 1: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: Click on KCET 2026 Result link

Step 3: Enter application number and first 4 letters of name

Step 4: Submit and download scorecard

Step 5: Take a printout for counselling use

The formal KCET 2026 result announcement is minutes away. KEA officials have confirmed the press conference is on schedule. Cameras are set up at the KEA press conference venue in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will today announce the results of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET).

This year, 3,30,479 candidates registered for the KCET. The examination was conducted from April 22 to 24 at 745 centres across the state, with over 3 lakh candidates appearing for the test.

To check their results, candidates need to visit the official website, click on the KCET/UGCET 2026 result link, enter their login credentials, and submit the details. The scorecard will be displayed on the screen and can be downloaded for future reference.

According to to an update shared by the KEA, on Saturday, Medical Education Minister and KEA Chairman Dr Sharan Prakash Patil will announce the results and related details such as candidates’ merit list, at a press conference scheduled for 12 noon. Subsequently, after the announcement, scorecards for candidates will be made available on the official result portals from 2 pm.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will announce the KCET 2026 results on June 6. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) or the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) will be able to access their result on the official website at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in, and cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, once announced.

Typically, the counselling process for the Common Entrance Test (CET) is conducted simultaneously with the NEET admissions. However, following the leak of the NEET question paper, KEA has decided to proceed with the KCET results and counselling process independently. Karnataka Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar made this announcement after a meeting with representatives from private colleges and officials from the higher education and medical education departments.

KEA ranks candidates based on merit in KCET 2026 as well as performance in the qualifying examination, with 50-50 weightage given to marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in both exams while determining the final result.

KEA was scheduled to announce results on June 1; however, it was not, due to the rescheduling of the agriculture practical exam by the University of Agricultural Sciences, with KEA awaiting marks of over 24,250 candidates before declaring the result.

KEA has yet to release results for KCET. The KCET exam was conducted from April 22 to 24, with 3.3 lakh candidates registered for the examination. The Kannada Language Test was held on April 22, Physics and Chemistry on April 23, and Mathematics and Biology on April 24.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), responsible for conducting KCET, has adopted advanced digital tools to strengthen its examination framework. A recent video shared on its YouTube account highlights how KEA is using technology to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency in the exam process. The video comes in the wake of recent controversy surrounding the National Testing Agency (NTA) and its handling of the NEET UG 2026 exam, which led to a paper leak.

As per official information, this year 3,30,479 candidates had registered for the exam. Out of which, 3.1 to 3.2 lakh students had appeared for the exam. The KCET exam was held at 745 centres across the state.

To check the KCTE results, go to the official website mentioned earlier. Then click on the ‘UGCET Results 2026’ link on the homepage. Then enter the login credentails and and click submit. The results will be available on a new tab. Download and save it for later use.

The KCET exam was conducted between April 22 and April 24 in two shifts. The first shift took place between 10:30 am and likely 11:50 pm, and the second shift was conducted between 2:30 pm and 11:50 pm.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar confirmed that they will proceed with engineering, agriculture, and other non-medical admissions independently, without waiting for the delayed NEET UG results.

Along with the results, the authority will publish the merit list of students.

Students can check their results at the official websites, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.

The Karnataka Exam Authority (KEA) will likely declare the results for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) this week; however, no official date has been announced by the Authority.