KCET Results 2026: Official Websites to Access Karnataka UGCET Scorecards Released

The Karnataka Examination Authority has activated the portal for students to download their rank cards following the state's flagship engineering and pharmacy entrance test.

The wait is finally over for thousands of students across the state. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially activated the result link for the 2026 Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), allowing candidates to view their performance. With the link now live, students can access their scorecards via the official portals at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in. This year’s examination cycle saw a massive turnout, with approximately 3.1 to 3.2 lakh candidates appearing for the test out of the 3,30,479 who had registered, spanning 745 examination centres across Karnataka.

Performance and Exam Background

Tanisha Karthik has emerged as the topper for the engineering stream this year, setting the benchmark for the 2026 cohort. The examination, which serves as the primary gateway for admission into professional courses like BTech and BPharm, was conducted smoothly between April 22 and April 24. Following the exam, the KEA maintained a transparent evaluation process, releasing the provisional answer key on April 27. Students were given a window until April 30 to raise objections, and a final answer key was subsequently published on May 10 to ensure the accuracy of the merit list.

Essential Steps for Accessing Results

To download their scorecards, candidates must navigate to the official KEA website and select the KCET Results 2026 link. Users will be required to input their specific login credentials to view their results. It is strongly advised that candidates download and save a digital copy of their scorecard for future reference. A critical component of this year's process involved the mandatory retrieval of Class 12 marks via DigiLocker. The KEA had instructed candidates to log in to the CET portal and enable permission for mark retrieval, warning that results for those who failed to complete this data-linking process would be withheld.

What Happens Next: The Counselling Process

With the results now declared, the focus shifts to the online counselling phase. This stage is pivotal for seat allocation and requires candidates to complete document verification before proceeding to registration and college selection. The KEA will conduct a mock allotment round to help students gauge their chances based on their rank, followed by the final allotment. Once a seat is secured, candidates must complete the formal admission process by paying the designated fees. As students begin this transition, they are encouraged to track official updates regarding cut-offs and seat availability to ensure a smooth transition into their preferred engineering or pharmacy programs.