KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026. The KCET rank is calculated with 50% weightage to KCET marks and 50% to 2nd PUC board marks. Option entry (choice filling) opens June 22, 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KCET 2026 Key Dates — Results to Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Result Declared | June 6, 2026 |
| Document Verification | June 2026 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Opens | June 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 Mock Allotment | After choice filling closes |
| Round 1 Final Allotment | July 2026 |
| Round 1 College Reporting | July 2026 |
How KCET 2026 Rank is Calculated
Your KCET rank is NOT based solely on KCET exam marks. Karnataka uses a combined rank formula:
- 50% weightage: Your KCET marks (out of 180 total — Physics 60 + Chemistry 60 + Maths/Biology 60)
- 50% weightage: Your 2nd PUC board exam marks in the relevant subjects
This means a student with 140/180 in KCET but 95% in boards can rank higher than a student with 160/180 in KCET but only 75% in boards. The board marks matter as much as the KCET exam score.
KCET 2026 Marks vs Expected Rank (Engineering Stream)
| KCET Score (out of 180) | Expected Rank Range (approx) | Colleges Likely Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| 170–180 | 1–500 | RVCE CSE, BMSCE CSE |
| 155–170 | 500–2,000 | MSRIT CSE, UVCE CSE, BMSCE ECE |
| 140–155 | 2,000–6,000 | BIT CSE, DSCE CSE, PES branches |
| 120–140 | 6,000–15,000 | NHCE, RNSIT, SIT, NIE branches |
| 100–120 | 15,000–35,000 | Mid-tier private colleges, government colleges in districts |
| 80–100 | 35,000–60,000 | Tier-3 private colleges, district engineering colleges |
| Below 80 | 60,000+ | Remaining private colleges, management quota |
Ranks are approximate and vary based on total candidates, paper difficulty, and PUC board weightage. Use as planning guide only.
KCET 2026 Cutoff — What to Expect
KCET cutoff refers to the closing rank for a specific college-branch in counselling. KEA releases the official cutoff after each counselling round. For 2026 planning, use 2025 closing ranks as the baseline — typically ±10% variation year to year unless there's a major change in seat matrix.
Expected 2026 Cutoff — Top Engineering Colleges (CSE, GM Category)
| College | 2025 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore — CSE | ~500 | ~450–550 |
| BMSCE Bangalore — CSE | ~800 | ~750–900 |
| MSRIT Bangalore — CSE | ~1,200 | ~1,100–1,400 |
| UVCE Bangalore — CSE | ~2,500 | ~2,300–2,800 |
| BIT Bangalore — CSE | ~5,036 | ~4,800–5,500 |
| SJCE Mysuru — CSE | ~5,500 | ~5,200–6,000 |
| NHCE Bangalore — CSE | ~11,000 | ~10,000–12,000 |
KCET 2026 College List — Rank-Wise (Top Options by Rank Range)
| Rank Range | Best Options | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 1–1,000 | RVCE, BMSCE, MSRIT — CSE/IS | Engineering |
| 1,001–3,000 | UVCE, MSRIT ECE, BMSCE ECE, PES CSE | Engineering |
| 3,001–7,000 | BIT CSE, DSCE CSE, SJCE Mysuru CSE | Engineering |
| 7,001–15,000 | NIE Mysuru CSE, NMIT CSE, CMRIT CSE | Engineering |
| 15,001–30,000 | RNSIT, Acharya, Dayananda Sagar | Engineering |
| 1–600 | Veterinary College Bangalore (BVSc) | Veterinary |
| 1–1,000 | College of Agriculture GKVK (BSc Agri) | Agriculture |
| Any rank | BSc Nursing — most colleges open | Nursing |
What to Do After KCET 2026 Results
- Check your rank on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in
- Check all category ranks — GM rank, OBC rank, SC/ST rank if applicable. Your OBC/SC/ST rank may give you better options.
- Research college-branch cutoffs using KEA's previous year data
- Use our KCET Rank Predictor to get a personalised list of accessible colleges
- Register for KCET counselling on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in when registration opens
- Attend document verification — mandatory before choice filling
- Choice filling opens June 22, 2026 — fill maximum 100 choices, lock before deadline
KCET 2026 Result — How to Check
- Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in
- Click on "KCET 2026 Result" or "Rank Card"
- Enter your KCET application number and date of birth
- Download and print your rank card — you'll need it for counselling
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KCET 2026 result declared?
KCET 2026 result was declared on June 6, 2026. Download your rank card from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using your application number and date of birth.
When does KCET 2026 choice filling start?
KCET 2026 option entry (choice filling) opens June 22, 2026. Log in to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to begin filling your college and branch preferences.
How is KCET 2026 rank calculated?
KCET rank uses 50% weightage to KCET exam marks and 50% to 2nd PUC board exam marks. Your rank is generated by combining these two scores and ranking you among all candidates in your category.
Can I get RVCE with KCET rank 1,000?
RVCE CSE closes around rank 500 for GM category — rank 1,000 doesn't qualify for CSE but can get IS (Information Science, closes ~1,000) or ECE (closes ~2,000). Use our KCET Predictor for branch-level accuracy.
What is the KCET 2026 cutoff for OBC students?
OBC closing ranks are more relaxed than GM. At RVCE, OBC CSE closes around rank 1,200 compared to GM's 500. Check KEA's official counselling data after Round 1 for exact 2026 OBC category cutoffs.
