KCET Result 2026: Out on 6 June at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Marks Vs Rank

The KCET 2026 result was declared by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on June 6, 2026, and the scorecard and rank card are now available for download at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Out of 3,09,014 candidates who appeared across 745 exam centres on April 23 and 24, 2,92,782 received a valid CET rank. Round 1 counselling is underway — the option entry window is open through June 30, 2026, and Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

To download your rank card, log in at the official KEA portal using your application number and the first four characters of your name. Print copies of both the scorecard and rank card — you will need them at document verification and when you report to your allotted college after seat allotment.

• KCET 2026 result is out — declared June 6, 2026; scorecard and rank card are live on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• 2,92,782 candidates received a valid CET rank out of 3,09,014 who appeared for the exam
• Overall pass rate: 73.6%; PCB stream: 76.8%, PCM stream: 72.1%
• Chemistry was the highest-scoring subject (83.1% pass rate); Mathematics had the lowest (65.7%)
• Round 1 option entry is currently open — log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and submit your college-course preferences before June 30, 2026
• Round 1 seat allotment result will be published on July 15, 2026
• Top scorer in KCET 2026 secured 178 out of 180 marks; Nayana Gopi was the standout topper

KCET Result Previous Year Statistics

KCET participation has grown steadily over the past five years, crossing 3 lakh appeared candidates consistently since 2024. The year-wise table below tracks registration, appearance, and pass rate trends — giving you a benchmark for how competitive the exam has become and how 2026 compares to recent cycles.

Figures for 2022–2024 are approximate. The KCET 2024 result date is confirmed from the official KEA portal; exact statistics for those years are in KEA’s official press releases.

The 2026 pass rate of 73.6% is noticeably lower than 2025’s 88.36%. The main reason is Mathematics — at 65.7%, it was the toughest subject this year, pulling the PCM stream qualifying rate down to 72.1%. In 2025, no single subject created such a drag, resulting in a much higher overall qualifying rate. For counselling, this matters: fewer qualified PCM candidates means slightly less competition for engineering seats compared to 2025, which could keep closing ranks somewhat more accessible for mid-rank holders.

The table below gives you a practical guide to how scores map to ranks in the engineering (PCM) stream, based on historical KCET rank distributions:

These are approximate ranges based on historical KCET rank distributions. Actual closing ranks vary by college, branch, category, and counselling round. Official 2026 cutoff ranks will be published by KEA after each allotment round — the first set will be available after July 15, 2026.

How to Check KCET Result 2026

Your KCET 2026 result — both the scorecard and rank card — is available online at the official KEA portal. You need your application number and the first four characters of your name to access it. Follow these steps:

• Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Click on the "UGCET 2026 Result / Rank Card" link on the homepage
• Enter your CET application number in the first field
• Enter the first four characters of your name in the second field
• Click "Submit" to view your result
• Your scorecard (subject-wise marks) and rank card (CET rank and category) will appear on screen
• Download and print both documents — you will need printed copies at document verification and college reporting

If the official portal is slow due to high traffic, wait a few minutes and try again. Avoid third-party sites or apps that claim to show KCET results — use only cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to avoid errors in your rank or marks. You can also check your result on karresults.nic.in, the Karnataka government’s official results portal.

KCET 2026 Rank Card: What It Contains

The KCET 2026 rank card is the most important document for the counselling process — your CET rank on it determines which college and branch you can access during seat allotment. Keep a printed copy safe throughout the entire admission cycle, from document verification right up to college reporting.

Check every detail on both the scorecard and rank card as soon as you download them. If you notice any mismatch in your name, date of birth, category, or marks, report it to the KEA helpline right away. Errors left uncorrected before document verification can create problems during counselling and seat allotment.

KCET 2026 Result Statistics

KEA released the KCET 2026 result statistics at the June 6, 2026 press conference. The data covers stream-wise, subject-wise, and category-wise performance — and shows a clear dip in the PCM qualifying rate compared to 2025, driven by a difficult Mathematics paper.

Stream-wise Pass Percentage

Subject-wise Pass Percentage

Category-wise Pass Percentage

Source: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — Official Press Release, June 6, 2026

Mathematics was the hardest subject this year — a 65.7% pass rate means roughly 1 in 3 PCM candidates did not score qualifying marks in that paper. Chemistry remained the strongest subject at 83.1%, and PCB students fared better overall (76.8%) because Biology (76.2%) was more accessible than Mathematics. The gap between GM (77.2%) and ST (61.3%) categories is consistent with patterns seen across previous KCET cycles.

What to Do After KCET Result 2026 — Counselling

The KCET result is the starting point for KEA’s centralised seat allotment process. Round 1 counselling is underway right now — the option entry window is open until June 30, 2026. If you have not yet filled your college-course preferences, log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in now and do so before the deadline closes. Every day without filled choices is a day closer to missing Round 1.

The full KCET 2026 counselling process works in these steps:

• Document Verification at KEA Centres — This mandatory offline step must happen before you can participate in option entry. Carry original documents (Class 10 and 12 marks cards, KCET rank card, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate) to a designated KEA document verification centre. If you have already completed verification, move directly to option entry.
• Option Entry (Choice Filling) — Closes June 30, 2026 — Log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and list your preferred college-course combinations in priority order. There is no upper limit on the number of choices. You can add, delete, or re-order them any time before the final lock deadline of June 30, 2026.
• Mock Allotment and Modification (July 6–9, 2026) — KEA releases a provisional mock allotment to show where you are likely to be allotted based on your current choices. Use this window to review and re-order your preferences before options are locked for the real allotment.
• Round 1 Seat Allotment (July 15, 2026) — The first real allotment result is published on July 15. Once allotted a seat, you choose: Freeze (confirm the seat and exit counselling), Float (accept and remain in the pool for a better seat in Round 2), or Slide (accept and try for a higher-preference branch in the same college).
• Fee Payment and College Reporting — After accepting a seat, pay the seat acceptance fee online within the prescribed deadline and report to your allotted college with all original documents.
• Round 2 and Mop-Up Rounds — Unallotted or vacated seats go into subsequent rounds, expected in August and September 2026.