The KCET 2026 Results have been officially declared by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), bringing relief to thousands of students across the state. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test can now check and download their scorecards from the official KEA website.
The announcement of the KCET 2026 Results marks a key milestone for students seeking admission into engineering, agriculture, veterinary sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and other professional courses in Karnataka.
Over 3.3 Lakh Students Appeared for KCET 2026
This year, a total of 3,30,479 candidates registered for the examination, which was conducted at 745 centres across Karnataka on April 23 and 24. The KCET 2026 Results will determine admission opportunities for top colleges across the state.
Engineering Stream Top Rankers
In the Engineering stream, Tanisha Karthik secured the first rank, followed by Srajan B S in second place and Ninaad Vasisht in third position. Several other candidates also made it to the top 10 list, reflecting strong competition this year.
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The KCET 2026 Results highlight the consistent performance of students across Karnataka in one of the state’s most important entrance examinations.
Farm Sciences and Multi-Stream Toppers
In the Farm Sciences stream, Ninaad Vasisht secured the top rank, followed by Anmol Prabhu and Samay A S. The stream includes agriculture, forestry, sericulture, and allied disciplines.
A standout performer in the KCET 2026 Results is Navana Gopi, who topped three streams—Veterinary Sciences, BSc Nursing, and Yoga & Naturopathy.
How to Check KCET 2026 Results
Candidates can follow these steps to download their scorecards:
- Visit the official KEA website
- Click on the “KCET 2026 Results” link
- Enter login credentials
- Submit details
- Download and save the scorecard
Answer Key and Evaluation Process
KEA had earlier released the provisional answer key and allowed candidates to raise objections before final evaluation. After reviewing all submissions, the final answer key was published on May 10.
The KCET 2026 Results were prepared after careful verification of Class 12 marks from CBSE and CISCE students, ensuring transparency in ranking.
Counselling After Results
KEA has clarified that counselling for medical courses will be conducted separately after NEET results as per MCC guidelines. Students are advised to regularly check updates after the KCET 2026 Results for counselling schedules and admission procedures.