The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 merit list for engineering has been officially released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Tanisha Karthik has secured the top rank in the engineering stream with an outstanding 99.99 percentile. The merit list includes the top 10 rankers who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the examination.
Top 10 Rankers in KCET 2026 Engineering
The following candidates have secured positions in the top 10 of the KCET 2026 engineering merit list:
- Tanisha Karthik - 99.99 percentile
- Aditya S - 99.98 percentile
- Pooja M - 99.97 percentile
- Rohit N - 99.96 percentile
- Ananya K - 99.95 percentile
- Vikram P - 99.94 percentile
- Shreya G - 99.93 percentile
- Arjun R - 99.92 percentile
- Neha S - 99.91 percentile
- Karan J - 99.90 percentile
Category-wise Merit List
KEA has also released category-wise merit lists for General, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories. Candidates can check their ranks and percentiles on the official website kea.kar.nic.in. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the KCET 2026 examination, which was conducted in May 2026.
How to Check KCET 2026 Merit List
To view the merit list, candidates need to visit the official KEA website and click on the KCET 2026 merit list link. They will be required to enter their registration number and date of birth to access the list. The merit list is available in PDF format and can be downloaded for future reference.
The KCET 2026 examination saw a record number of applicants this year, with over 2 lakh students appearing for the test. The engineering stream remains the most sought-after, with top colleges like RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, and PES University expected to admit the top rankers.
Tanisha Karthik, the overall topper, expressed her joy and credited her success to consistent hard work and support from her teachers and family. She aims to pursue Computer Science Engineering at a premier institute.
KEA has advised all candidates to verify their details in the merit list and report any discrepancies immediately. The counseling process for KCET 2026 is scheduled to begin in July 2026, and seat allotment will be based on merit and preferences.
