The KEA has released the KCET Toppers’ list 2025, as the KCET Results 2025 have been released on 24 May 2025. In KCET 2025, over 3.3 lakh candidates registered for the exam, with 3.11 lakh appearing and 2.75 lakh qualified for admission to courses in Karnataka.
In KCET 2025, Bangalore students have the highest number of toppers in the Engineering category.
- Bhavesh Jayanthi topped the Engineering stream with 99.06%, followed closely by Satwik B Biradar (98.83%) and Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam (98.67%).
- In the Agriculture streams, Akshay M Hegde secured the top spot with 98.08%, while Saish Shravan Pandit and Suchith P Prasad followed by scoring 97.92% each.
- In the Veterinary stream, Harishraj D V and Aathreya Venkatachalam tied at 179 marks, and Saphal S Shetty scored 178 marks.
- Harishraj D V has also topped in the BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) stream with 99.39%, Aathreya Venkatachalam has also scored 99.3%, followed by Saphal S Shetty at 99.28%.

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KCET Topper List 2025
In the KCET Toppers list 2025, the candidates have shown outstanding performances in all streams.
- Bhavesh Jayanthi, a Bengaluru citizen, took first place in engineering with 99.06%, followed by Satwik B Biradar and Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam.
- Top performers in agriculture, led by Akshay M. Hegde, scored higher than 97.9%. Aathreya Venkatachalam and Harishraj D V received a 179 score in veterinary, while Saphal S Shetty came in second with 178 score.
- The same three demonstrated persistent academic brilliance across subjects as they dominated the BNYS stream with scores exceeding 99.28%.
KCET Engineering Toppers 2025
Name of the Candidate | Marks Obtained |
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Bhavesh Jayanthi | 99.06% |
Satwik B Biradar | 98.83% |
Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam | 98.67% |
KCET Agriculture Toppers 2025
Name of the Candidate | Marks Obtained |
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Akshay M Hegde | 98.08% |
Saish Shravan Pandit | 97.92% |
Suchith P Prasad | 97.92% |
KCET Veterinary Toppers 2025
Name of the Candidate | Marks Obtained |
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Harishraj D V | 179 marks |
Aathreya Venkatachalam | 179 marks |
Saphal S Shetty | 178 marks |
KCET BNYS Toppers 2025
Name of the Candidate | Marks Obtained |
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Harishraj D V | 99.39% |
Aathreya Venkatachalam | 99.39% |
Saphal S Shetty | 99.28% |
KCET Result 2025
According to the KCET 2025 results, 2.75 lakh of the 3.3 lakh registered candidates qualified for admission, while 3.11 lakh of them appeared. Although there were fewer eligible applicants than in prior years, the high participation percentage indicates great interest.
Category | 2025 |
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Total Registered Candidates | 3.3 lakh |
Total Appeared Candidates | 3.11 lakh |
Total Qualified for Admission | 2.75 lakh |
KCET Eligibility 2025 (Course-wise)
All main courses showed a decrease in KCET 2025 eligibility. Overall qualification rates decreased this year, with BNYS having 1,98,679 eligible out of 2.19 lakh, B.Sc. (Agri) dropping to 2,14,588, and engineering dropping to 2,62,195 from 2.75 lakh.
Course | Eligible in 2025 | Eligible in 2024 | Change |
Engineering | 2,62,195 | 2.75 lakh | Decreased |
B.Sc (Agriculture) | 2,14,588 | 2.15 lakh | Decreased |
BNYS | 1,98,679 of 2.19 lakh | – | Decreased |
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Previous Year KCET Toppers List with Marks
Here are the previous year’s KCET toppers list with marks obtained by them
KCET 2023 Toppers: Engineering
The following is the list of in KCET 2023 toppers and their marks in Engineering stream:
Candidate Name | Qualifying Marks | CET Marks | Total |
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Vignesh Natraj Kumar | 99.667% | 96.11% | 97.889% |
Arjun Krishnaswami | 100% | 95% | 97.5% |
Samrudh Shetty | 99.33% | 95% | 97.167% |
Sumedh SS | 99.667% | 94.44% | 97.056% |
Madhav Surya | 97% | 96.6% | 96.237% |
KCET 2023 Toppers: B.Sc in Agriculture
The following is the list of BSc in Agriculture toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Percentage | City |
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1 | Byresh SH | 96.7% | Mangalore |
2 | Anurag Ranjan | 95.4% | Raichur |
3 | Kartik Manohar Simhasan | 95.2% | Rajasthan |
KCET 2023 Toppers: B.Veterinary Science
The following is the list of B Veterinary Science toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Marks | City |
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1 | Malavika Kapoor | 97.2% | Bangalore |
2 | Pratheeksha R | 97.2% | Bangalore |
3 | Chandan Gowda CN | 96.6% | Bangalore |
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KCET 2023 Toppers: B.Sc Nursing
The following is the list of BSc Nursing toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Marks | City |
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1 | Malavika Kapoor | 97.2% | Bangalore |
2 | Pratheeksha R | 97.2% | Bangalore |
3 | Chandan Gowda CN | 96.6% | Bangalore |
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KCET 2023 Toppers: B.Pharmacy
The following is the list of B Pharmacy toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Marks | City |
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1 | Pratheeksha R | 97.2% | Bangalore |
2 | Malavika Kapoor | 97.2% | Bangalore |
3 | Madhav Soorya Tadepalli | 96.6% | Bangalore |
KCET 2023 Toppers: Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
The following is the list of Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Marks | City |
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1 | Pratheeksha R | 98.6% | Bangalore |
2 | Byresh HS | 98.1% | Mangalore |
3 | Srijan MH | 97.0% | Hubballi |
Check: KCET 2025 Seat Matrix
KCET 2023 Toppers: D.Pharmacy
The following is the list of D Pharmacy toppers in KCET 2023 exam:
Rank | Name | Marks | City |
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1 | Pratheeksha R | 97.2% | Bangalore |
2 | Malavika Kapoor | 97.2% | Bangalore |
3 | Madhav Soorya Tadepalli | 96.6% | Bangalore |
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KCET 2022 Toppers: Engineering
The following is the list of Engineering toppers in the KCET 2022 exam:
KCET Toppers | Marks Secured |
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Apoorv Tandon | 98.611% |
Siddhartha Singh | 98.334% |
Atmakuri Venkata Madhi | 98.111% |
Shishir RK | 97.945% |
Vishal Bysani | 97.5% |
Saagar | 97.5% |
Mahesh Kumar V | 97.167% |
Siddarth GV | 97.056% |
Sathvik V | 96.834% |
KCET 2022 Toppers: BSc Agriculture
The following is the list of BSc Agriculture toppers in the KCET 2022 exam:
Rank | Topper Name | Marks (Percentage) |
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1 | Arjun | 93% |
2 | Sumeeth | 92% |
3 | Sudeep | 92% |
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KCET 2022 Toppers: B.Veterinary Science
The following is the list of B. Veterinary Science toppers in the KCET 2022 exam:
Rank | Name of the Candidate | Marks (Percentage) |
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1 | Hrishikesh | 98% |
2 | Manish | 97% |
3 | Shubha Kaushik | 96% |
KCET 2021 Toppers: Engineering
The following is the list of Engineering toppers in the KCET 2021 exam:
All India Rank | Name of the Candidate |
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1 | Meghan HK |
2 | Premkumar Chakraborty |
3 | BS Anirudh |
KCET 2020 Toppers: Engineering
The following is the list of Engineering toppers in the KCET 2020 exam:
All India Rank | Name of the Candidate |
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1 | Rakshith M |
2 | Shubhan R |
3 | M. Shashank Balaji |
4 | Shashank P |
5 | Sandeepan Naskar |
6 | Nakul Abhay Bapat |
7 | S. Srivas |
8 | Advaith Prasad Curpod |
9 | Gaureesha Kajampady |
10 | Deepit S. Patil |
KCET 2020 Toppers: BSc Agriculture
The following is the list of BSc Agriculture toppers in the KCET 2020 exam:
All India Rank | Name of the Candidate |
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1 | Varun Gowda |
2 | Sanjana K |
3 | Lokesh B. Jogi |
4 | Arnav Aiyappa P P |
5 | Prajwal Kashyap |
6 | Chinmaya S. Bharadwaj |
7 | Pawan S. Gowda |
8 | Mayur S. Chittaragi |
9 | H C Gourish |
10 | Jathin A L D |
KCET 2020 Toppers: B.Veterinary Science
The following is the list of B. Veterinary Science toppers in the KCET 2020 exam:
All India Rank | Name of the Candidate |
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1 | Sai Vivek P |
2 | Aryan Mahalingappa Channal |
3 | Sanjana K |
4 | Pawan S Gowda |
5 | Arnav Aiyappa P P |
6 | M D Arbaaz Ahmed |
7 | Varun Gowda A B |
8 | Suman K S |
9 | Karthik Reddy |
10 | Tejas Bhat K |
KCET 2020 Toppers: B. Pharma/ D. Pharma
The following is the list of B. Pharma/ D. Pharma toppers in KCET 2020 exam:
All India Rank | Name of the Candidate |
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1 | Sai Vivek P |
2 | Sandeepan Naskar |
3 | Pawan S. Gowda |
4 | Aryan Mahalingappa Channal |
5 | Sanjana K |
6 | M Shashank Balaji |
7 | Arnav Aiyappa P P |
8 | Varun Gowda A B |
9 | M D Arbaz Ahmed |
10 | Gaureesha Kajampady |
How to Check KCET Toppers List?
Candidates must follow the given steps to check KCET 2025 toppers list:
- Visit the KEA official website.
- Click on the KCET 2025 Results link.
- Enter the required login credentials.
- KCET 2025 result and the scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- KCET 2025 toppers list can also be accessed through the official website.
- Download the KCEt results and toppers list for future reference.
KCET Toppers Tips
According to KCET 2023 topper Vignesh Nataraj Kumar, to qualify KCET exam with a good score the following preparation tips can be followed:
- Students must gain a good speed and accuracy beore the exam.
- Try to cover the previous year KCET question paper to get an idea about the type of questions asked and the overall nature of the exam.
- Don’t take stress as it will let you loose confidence during the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Who were the toppers in KCET for BSc in Agriculture course?
Ans. The previous year toppers in KCET for the B.Sc in Agriculture course are Byresh SH with 96.7% from Mangalore, Anurag Ranjan with 95.4% from Raichur, and Kartik Manohar Simhasan with 95.2% from Rajasthan.
Ques. Who are the toppers in KCET 2025 for the BSc Nursing course?
Ans. The toppers in KCET 2025 for the B.Sc Nursing course will be out by the official authority on the official website. Previous years’ toppers in KCET BSc Nursing are Malavika Kapoor with 97.2% from Bangalore, Pratheeksha R with 97.2% from Bangalore, and Chandan Gowda CN with 96.6% from Bangalore.
Ques. Who were the toppers in KCET for the D. Pharmacy course?
Ans. The previous year toppers in KCET for the D.Pharmacy course are Pratheeksha R with 97.2% from Bangalore, Malavika Kapoor with 97.2% from Bangalore, and Madhav Soorya Tadepalli with 96.6% from Bangalore.
Ques. Is there a separate list for the best-performing students in KCET 2025?
Ans. Yes, there is an unofficial list of best-performing students who scored 120+ marks in KCET 2025, however, it has not yet been released. The list includes students from various streams and their respective ranks, marks, and districts.
Ques. How can I access the complete toppers' list for a particular program?
Ans. The complete toppers' list for each program is usually published on the official KCET website or the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website. It can also be available through official announcements or news releases.
Ques. Where can I find the unofficial list of best-performing students?
Ans. The unofficial list of best-performing students in KCET 2025 may be available on educational forums, news websites, or social media platforms. However, it's essential to refer to official sources for accurate and verified information.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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