Karnataka DCET Result 2026: Steps to Check, Direct Link, Details Mentioned, Tie-Breaking Rule

Karnataka DCET Result 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the DCET result 2026 exam date on its official website. To check DCET results, candidates can visit the official KEA website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Tentatively, the results are expected to be released in June 2026.  However, the official date has not been confirmed by the exam-conducting authorities as of now. The direct link to check the DCET results will be provided to the candidates.

Candidates appearing in the exam need to enter their application number to check the DCET result 2026. The results are released in the form of a rank card containing essential information such as the candidate's name, roll number, aggregate marks, and rank obtained in Karnataka DCET 2026. Once the result link is available, candidates can download the rank card by entering their DCET number in the designated field. Upon downloading the rank card, candidates must carefully review the details mentioned on it.The Karnataka DCET 2025 results were announced on June 24, 2025. 

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Karnataka DCET notification is expected to be out in April 2026.

Last Updated 7th October 2025

DCET 2026 Result - Direct Link 

Candidates can visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to download their Karnataka DCET results. The DCET 2026 result link will also be provided on this page, once available. Meawhile, candidates can check the image of last year's result login window below for reference.

DCET 2026 Result - How to check?

Candidates will be able to access their DCET results by following the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘Admissions’ tab and select ‘Diploma CET 2026’.

Step 3: Locate the ‘DCET 2026 Result’ link and click on it.

Step 4: Login using required credentials such as DCET number.

Step 5: Now, click on the ‘Submit’ option.

Step 6: DCET results will be displayed on the screen.

Step 7: Download and take a printout for future reference.

Karnataka DCET Result 2026 - Details Mentioned

Candidates must review the details mentioned in the DCET result upon downloading. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can contact the exam authorities. The rank card consists of important details including: 

• Candidate’s name
• Exam Roll number
• Category
• Subject-wise score 
• Total score
• Rank obtained in DCET 2026

DCET Merit List 2026

Karnataka DCET merit list for admission to B.E/B.Tech Courses will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the final year examination (fifth and sixth semesters) of the Diploma course and marks obtained in the DCET exam taken in equal proportions.

In the case of Architecture Course, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination in all subjects and the valid NATA score taken in equal proportions.

DCET Result 2026 Tie-breaking Rule

In case of a tie between the marks obtained by two candidates, the following tie-breaking procedure will be followed:

• Candidate with higher marks in the DCET entrance test will be given preference
• If a tie still persists, it will be resolved on the basis of marks obtained in the second year (third & fourth semester) 
• If a tie still exists, the candidate with higher marks in the first year (first & second semester) will be given preference
•  In case the marks obtained by the candidates are still the same, then the merit will be determined on the basis of age of the candidates, wherein the older candidate will be given preference.