KCET Result 2026 Out: Tanisha Karthik Tops Engineering, Navana Gopi Leads Three Streams

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially declared the KCET Result 2026 on June 6, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test can now check and download their scorecards from the official websites, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in.

KCET Result 2026 Declared

This year, nearly 3 lakh candidates registered for KCET 2026, making it one of the largest entrance examinations in Karnataka. The examination was conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, across 745 examination centres throughout the state. KCET serves as the primary gateway for admission to undergraduate professional courses such as Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, BSc Nursing, Yoga & Naturopathy, and other allied programmes offered by colleges across Karnataka.

KCET 2026 Engineering Topper

In the Engineering stream, Tanisha Karthik emerged as the state topper by securing Rank 1.

Top 10 Engineering Rank Holders

Tanisha Karthik
Srajan B S
Ninaad Vasisht
Ira Jain
Rishon Fernandes
Advik Ganapathy M B
Chinnmay G K
Abhil Sannayya
Abigail Varghese
Anirudh S

The Engineering stream witnessed intense competition among candidates seeking admission to top engineering colleges across Karnataka.

Farm Sciences Stream Toppers

The Farm Sciences category includes courses such as:

Agriculture
Sericulture
Forestry
Agricultural Engineering
Allied Agricultural Sciences

Top Rank Holders

Ninaad Vasisht
Anmol Prabhu
Samay A S

Other candidates in the top 10 include:

Rishika K S
Ritul S Reddy
Ankit Ashok Dodawad
Arale Virupakshi
Rutika Mallikarjun Patil
Shreya Ballal Nidamboor
Amulya S

Navana Gopi Dominates Three Streams

One of the biggest highlights of KCET 2026 is the exceptional performance of Navana Gopi, who secured Rank 1 in three major streams:

Veterinary Sciences
BSc Nursing
Yoga & Naturopathy

This remarkable achievement has made Navana Gopi one of the most successful candidates in this year's KCET examination.

Veterinary Sciences Top Rank Holders

Navana Gopi
Amulya S
Rithvik Kumar

Other top-ranked candidates include:

Basavaraj Avati
Suchita M
Johan Job
Hrishikesh Kulkarni
Rishab M Shetty
Vaishnavi Das
Anmol Prabhu

BSc Nursing Rankings

The BSc Nursing rankings were led by:

Navana Gopi
Amulya S
Rithvik Kumar

Several candidates featured prominently across multiple professional streams, reflecting outstanding academic performance.

Yoga & Naturopathy Toppers

In Yoga & Naturopathy, the top ranks were:

Navana Gopi
Amulya S
Suchita M

The top 10 list also included:

Rithvik Kumar
Johan Job
Deeksha Shenoy
Sampreeth J
Vaishnavi Das
Anmol Prabhu
Basavaraj Avati

How to Check KCET Result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to download their scorecards:

Step 1: Visit the official website:cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, karresults.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the "KCET Result 2026" link available on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter:

Registration Number
Required Login Credentials

Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button.

Step 5: View the result and rank details displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Download and print the scorecard for future reference.

Details Mentioned on the KCET Scorecard

The scorecard contains:

Candidate Name
Registration Number
Subject-wise Marks
Total Marks
KCET Rank
Category
Qualifying Status

Candidates should carefully verify all information and contact KEA in case of discrepancies.

What Happens After KCET Results?

Following the declaration of results, KEA will begin the counselling process, which includes:

Document Verification
Release of Final Seat Matrix
Option Entry
Mock Allotment
Seat Allotment Rounds
Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation

Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and regularly check official KEA notifications.

Conclusion

The declaration of the KCET Result 2026 marks a significant milestone for thousands of students aspiring to secure admission to professional courses in Karnataka. While Tanisha Karthik topped the Engineering stream, Navana Gopi delivered an extraordinary performance by securing Rank 1 in Veterinary Sciences, BSc Nursing, and Yoga & Naturopathy. With results now available online, candidates can begin preparing for the counselling and seat allotment process that will determine their academic future in Karnataka's leading institutions.