KCET Result 2025: Karnataka UGCET Results Announced Today – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The wait is finally over for thousands of aspirants across Karnataka. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced that the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 results will be declared today, May 24, 2025. Dr MC Sudhakar, Karnataka’s Minister for Higher Education, will first unveil the results at 11:30 AM from the KEA office.
Following the formal announcement, individual scorecards will be accessible from 2:00 PM onwards through the official KEA result portals—cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep their registration numbers and other login credentials ready to avoid delays in accessing their results.
KCET 2025: Exam Dates and Purpose
The KCET 2025 examination was successfully conducted on April 15, 16, and 17, 2025, across multiple centres in Karnataka. Officially known as the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET), KCET serves as a crucial gateway for students seeking admission into a wide range of undergraduate professional courses, including:
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Agriculture
- Veterinary sciences
- BSc (Hons) programs and more
Administered by the KEA, this entrance examination plays a pivotal role in determining the academic future of candidates aspiring to enter top government and private colleges across the state.
How to Check KCET 2025 Result Online
To access their scorecards, candidates should:
- Visit either cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or karresults. nic. in
- Click on the ‘UGCET 2025 Result’ link.
- Enter your registration number and other required details.s
- Download and print the scorecard for future reference.ce
Candidates are advised to verify all details on the scorecard, including subject-wise marks, total marks, and rank.
What’s Next After Results? KCET 2025 Counselling Details
Once the KCET 2025 results are published, the next step is counselling, a critical seat allocation process across participating Karnataka institutes. The KEA will release a detailed counselling schedule soon on its official portal.
The process will include the following stages:
- Document verification
- Online registration
- Choice filling
- Mock and final allotment rounds
- Fee payment and college reporting
Although the KEA has not confirmed an exact date, based on last year’s schedule, counselling is expected to begin in the third or fourth week of June 2025.
In 2024, KCET results were declared on June 1, and counselling activities began around mid-June, with the detailed schedule published in the second week of June.
Candidates are advised to start preparing the necessary documents for verification, such as:
- KCET Admit Card
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets
- Caste and Income certificates (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-sized photographs
Only candidates who qualify for the examination will be eligible to participate in counselling.
KCET 2025: Minimum Qualifying Marks for Counselling
To be eligible for counselling, students must secure a minimum percentage in the KCET 2025 exam based on their category:
- General Category: 45%
- Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST): 40%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 40%
These scores are calculated based on the marks obtained in the entrance and qualifying examinations. Candidates who meet or exceed the minimum cut-off marks will receive a rank and be considered for further admission processes.
Essential Tips for KCET 2025 Qualified Candidates
- Download and save multiple copies of your scorecard and counselling call letter.
- Keep a close watch on the KEA portal for updates on the counselling schedule.
- Ensure all category and income documents are current and ready for submission.
- Be prepared with a list of preferred colleges and courses for smooth choice-filling during counselling.
- In case of discrepancies in results or documents, contact KEA authorities immediately.
Final Thoughts
The declaration of KCET 2025 results marks a significant milestone in the academic journey of thousands of Karnataka students aspiring for professional careers. With the counselling process expected to begin by mid-to-late June, candidates must now focus on completing the necessary documentation and planning their preferred course and college options.
Stay tuned to the official KEA websites and trusted education portals for timely updates and instructions.
For quick access to KCET 2025 results, visit:
🔗 karresults. nic. in
🔗 cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
