KCET Result 2026 out at kea.kar.nic.in: Direct link, how and where to check Karnataka CET Rank card

The wait for KCET Result 2026 has ended today. KEA has announced the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results today. Medical Education Minister and KEA Chairman Dr Sharan Prakash Patil announced the KCET 2026 results at 12 noon today June 6. Students can now access their scorecards and rank details through the official portals. Along with the result, KEA is also expected to publish the merit list of candidates who appeared for the entrance examination.

Where to check KCET 2026 result: Check direct link

Candidates can check their KCET 2026 scorecards on the following official websites:

• kea.kar.nic.in
• cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• karresults.nic.in

Students should keep their hall ticket number and login credentials handy to avoid last-minute issues while accessing the result.

How to download KCET 2026 rank card

Candidates can follow these simple steps to check and download their result:

1. Visit the official KCET website.
2. Click on the “UGCET Results 2026” link available on the homepage.
3. Enter the required login credentials.
4. Click on the submit button.
5. The KCET result will appear on the screen.
6. Download the scorecard and save a copy for future admission-related processes.

KCET 2026 admissions process to move ahead without NEET delay

In a significant update for students seeking professional courses, the Karnataka Examinations Authority and Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar have confirmed that admissions for engineering, agriculture and other non-medical programmes will proceed independently without waiting for the delayed NEET UG results.

The decision is expected to help colleges begin the admission process on time and reduce uncertainty for candidates seeking seats through KCET.

More than 3 lakh students appeared

According to official information, a total of 3,30,479 candidates registered for KCET 2026. Of these, around 3.1 lakh to 3.2 lakh students appeared for the examination conducted across Karnataka.

The entrance test was held at 745 examination centres spread across the state, making it one of the largest academic assessments conducted by the authority this year.

KCET 2026 exam schedule

The Karnataka CET examination was conducted between April 22 and April 24 in two sessions each day.

• Morning shift: 10:30 am to 11:50 am
• Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm

Thousands of students appeared for the examination to compete for seats in professional courses offered by colleges and universities across Karnataka.

Why KCET Result 2026 matters

KCET remains one of Karnataka’s most important entrance examinations for tech students. The test serves as a gateway for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science and several other professional programmes offered by institutions across the state.

With the result announcement now around the corner, students are eagerly watching the KEA websites for the activation of the scorecard link that will determine the next stage of their admission journey.