The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially declared the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET / UGCET) 2026 results on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a press conference in Bengaluru. The result link was made live for all candidates at 2:00 PM on the official portals keaonline.karnataka.gov.in and cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
This year's Karnataka UGCET was conducted in pen-and-paper mode on April 22, 23, and 24, 2026, with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and the Kannada Language test spread across the three days. The results conclude the aspirations of over three lakh students seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science, BSc Nursing, and BNYS programmes across Karnataka.
KCET 2026 Counselling; Dates & Schedule
With results now out, the admission process moves quickly. KCET 2026 counselling is officially set to begin on June 10, 2026. Here is the expected timeline based on official announcements and previous year patterns:
- June 6, 2026
- KCET 2026 Result declared. Rank cards activated at 2 PM on official portals.
- June 10, 2026
- KCET 2026 Counselling begins. Mock allotment results expected within 4 days of rank list publication.
- Late June – Early July 2026
- Document verification process expected to begin. Candidates should gather all required certificates in advance.
- July 8 – July 29, 2026 (Expected)
- Option entry window: Candidates submit college and branch preferences online.
- September – October 2026
- Final rounds of counselling and seat allotment conclude. Admission confirmation with fee payment.
The official portal for all counselling activities is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates are advised to check the portal regularly for updated schedule notifications.
Important: KEA has not released the full official counselling schedule yet. The dates above are based on official announcements and previous year trends. Check keaonline.karnataka.gov.in regularly for the latest confirmed dates.
How to Check KCET 2026 Result Online
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download their KCET 2026 scorecard:
- Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the link “KCET / UGCET 2026 Result”
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Click on Submit
- Your KCET 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download and save a copy for counselling and admission purposes
KCET 2026 Merit List & Rank Details
Along with the result, KEA has also released the KCET 2026 merit list, which includes:
- Candidate’s subject-wise marks
- Total score
- State rank
- Stream-wise ranking (Engineering, Pharmacy, Farm Sciences, etc.)
The ranks will be used for KEA counselling and seat allotment in government and private colleges across Karnataka.
KCET 2026 Counselling: What’s Next?
Candidates who qualify in the KCET 2026 exam will be eligible to participate in the KEA counselling process, which includes:
- Online registration and option entry
- Mock allotment
- Final seat allotment rounds
- Document verification
- Reporting to allotted colleges
KEA is expected to announce the KCET 2026 counselling schedule soon on its official website.
What's Next for KCET 2026 Qualified Candidates?
With the KCET 2026 result now declared, the next major milestone for qualified students is the counselling process. Candidates are advised to download and safeguard their rank card, gather necessary documents (Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificates, domicile proof, passport-size photographs, etc.), and monitor the official KEA website daily for counselling schedule updates.
Students who qualified in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, BSc Nursing, BNYS, and related courses are eligible to participate in the KCET 2026 counselling process. The final seat allotment will be based on KCET rank, category, and the college/branch preferences submitted during option entry.