KCET result 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the results for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 in the first week of June at its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Over 3.3 lakh students are awaiting results for the exams, which were conducted from April 22 to 24, beginning with the Kannada language paper on April 22, followed by Physics and Chemistry on April 23, and concluding with Mathematics and Biology on April 24.

On May 19, the KEA requested that students who have completed Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE, and other state boards upload their marks on the KEA portal for the result processing. The students were asked to provide access to their DigiLocker accounts so that their marks could be retrieved automatically.

KCET result 2026: Expected result date

According to the Indian Express, the Karnataka Examinations Authority is likely to announce the results in the first week of June 2026.

The KCET counselling process typically begins simultaneously with the NEET admissions. However, because of the NEET question paper leak, KEA has decided to proceed with the KCET results and counselling process independently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar announced.

KCET result 2026: Details to check on scorecard

Once your result is displayed, verify the following information for accuracy:

• Candidate name
• Registration number
• Category
• Subject-wise marks
• Total aggregate
• Rank as calculated by KEA
• Qualification status

KCET result 2026: How is the rank calculated?

The final rank list will be prepared according to the performance of students in KCET 2026 and in the qualifying examination.

50-50 weightage will be given to marks scored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in both the exams while calculating the result.

KCET result 2026: What comes next?

The declaration of results marks the beginning of the admission season. Following the release of the rank list, KEA will initiate the Document Verification process.

Candidates who qualify will be required to participate in the Option Entry process, where you will select your preferred colleges and courses.

In the days leading up to the results, ensure you have your Class 12th marks uploaded to the KEA portal, especially if you belong to CBSE or CISCE boards, as this is a prerequisite for your rank to be processed.

Stay updated via the official KEA website to avoid missing any critical counselling notifications.