KEA KCET 2026 result shortly at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: Here's how to download your scorecards

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to announce the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results today, June 6 at 2 pm. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination will be able to check and download their scorecards from the official websites, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in, once the result link is activated.

The KCET examination is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses, including engineering, agriculture and pharmacy programmes offered by colleges across Karnataka.

Over 3.3 lakh candidates registered

According to official data, a total of 3,30,479 candidates registered for KCET 2026. Out of these, nearly 3.1 lakh to 3.2 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, which was conducted at 745 centres across the state.

The entrance test was held on April 23 and April 24, 2026, in two shifts each day. The morning shift was conducted from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, while the afternoon shift took place from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.

How to check KCET 2026 result

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their KCET 2026 scorecards:

• Visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Click on the “KCET Result 2026” link available on the homepage.
• Enter the required login credentials.
• The KCET 2026 result will appear on the screen.
• Download and save the scorecard for future reference.

What happens after the result?

Based on the performance of candidates, KEA will prepare merit lists and assign ranks for various courses. Separate merit lists will be released for different categories as part of the admission process.

The ranks secured in KCET 2026 will be used for admission to engineering, agriculture, pharmacy and other professional courses offered by participating institutions in Karnataka.

Candidates seeking further information regarding the result or admission process can visit the official website of KEA or contact the authority through its official email support.

Answer key and objection process

KEA released the provisional answer key in April and invited objections from candidates who found discrepancies in the answers, after the examination. Students were allowed to submit challenges by paying a non-refundable fee.

The objection window remained open until April 30. After reviewing the challenges received, the authority published the final answer key on May 10, 2026.