Karnataka KCET 2026 Results Declared: Tanisha Karthik Tops Engineering

BENGALURU, June 6, 2026 — The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced the results of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 today, bringing relief to over three lakh candidates. The results were officially declared during a press conference by Medical Education Minister and KEA Chairman Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, alongside Higher Education Minister Dr. M. C. Sudhakar.

Candidates who appeared for the UGCET can now access their scorecards and rank details on the official KEA portals.

Key Highlights from KCET 2026

This year, the state-level entrance examination witnessed massive participation, highlighting its continued importance as the primary gateway for professional undergraduate courses—including engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and veterinary sciences—in Karnataka:

• Total Participation: Approximately 3,30,479 students registered and appeared for the exams held between April 22 and April 24, 2026, across 745 centers.
• Qualifying Rate: Over 2.92 lakh candidates have successfully qualified, with the engineering stream drawing the highest number of eligible students.

The 2026 Toppers Board

Along with the results, the KEA released the merit list across various disciplines. Here are the top rankers for the prominent streams:

Engineering Stream:

1. Tanisha Karthik (Rank 1)
2. Srajan B. S. (Rank 2)
3. Ninaad Vasisht (Rank 3)

Farm Sciences Stream:

1. Ninaad Vasisht (Rank 1)
2. Anmol Prabhu (Rank 2)
3. Samay A. S. (Rank 3)

How to Check Your KCET 2026 Scorecard

Candidates can access their individual scorecards, subject-wise marks, and overall ranks via the official websites: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, keaonline.karnataka.gov.in, and karresults.nic.in.

1.Visit the Official Website:

Navigate to KEA’s official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

2.Access the Result Link:

On the homepage, locate and click on the active “UGCET 2026 Results” or “KCET 2026 Result” link.

3.Enter Login Credentials:Keep your hall ticket handy.

Input your KCET application/registration number and the first four characters of your name as requested on the login page.

4.Download the Scorecard:

Submit the details to view your result. Download the rank card as a PDF and take a printout, as it will be mandatory for the upcoming document verification and counseling rounds.

What Happens Next: The Counselling Process

With the results now public, the focus shifts to the admission and seat allocation phase. KEA is expected to release the detailed counseling schedule in the coming days. The expected sequence of events includes:

• Document Verification: Qualified candidates must participate in the verification of their original academic and category documents. KEA has previously advised students to fetch their Class 12 marks via DigiLocker on the KEA portal.
• Option Entry: Students will submit their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
• Mock Allotment: A trial phase that allows students to gauge how their choices may influence actual seat allocation, giving them a chance to adjust their options.
• Final Seat Allotment: Final admissions will be granted based on merit, rank, submitted preferences, and reservation categories.

Students are advised to regularly monitor the KEA website for the official counseling notification and dates.