The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the results of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026, marking a significant milestone for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate courses in various professional fields across the state. The examination, conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, saw a substantial participation of candidates vying for admissions into engineering, agriculture, veterinary sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and other allied programs.
**KCET 2026 Examination Overview**
This year, the KCET attracted a total of 3,30,479 registered candidates, with the examination conducted across 745 centers in Karnataka. The test serves as a crucial gateway for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, veterinary sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and other professional programs offered by institutions throughout the state. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/kcet-result-2026-declared-tanisha-karthik-tops-engineering-navana-gopi-leads-three-streams-heres-how-to-check-scorecard/articleshow/131546466.cms?utm_source=openai))
**Top Performers in Engineering Stream**
In the highly competitive engineering stream, Tanisha Karthik emerged as the top scorer, securing the first rank. Srajan B S followed closely in second place, while Ninaad Vasisht claimed the third position. The top 10 candidates in the engineering category are as follows:
1. Tanisha Karthik
2. Srajan B S
3. Ninaad Vasisht
4. Ira Jain
5. Rishon Fernandes
6. Advik Ganapathy M B
7. Chinnmay G K
8. Abhii Sannayya
9. Abigail Varghese
10. Anirudh S
These exceptional performances highlight the rigorous preparation and dedication of the candidates. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/kcet-result-2026-declared-tanisha-karthik-tops-engineering-navana-gopi-leads-three-streams-heres-how-to-check-scorecard/articleshow/131546466.cms?utm_source=openai))
**Outstanding Achievements in Farm Sciences**
In the Farm Sciences category, encompassing disciplines such as Agriculture, Sericulture, Forestry, and related courses, Ninaad Vasisht secured the top rank. He was followed by Anmol Prabhu and Samay A S, who claimed the second and third positions, respectively. The top 10 candidates in this stream are:
1. Ninaad Vasisht
2. Anmol Prabhu
3. Samay A S
4. Rishika K S
5. Ritul S Reddy
6. Ankit Ashok Dodawad
7. Arale Virupakshi
8. Rutika Mallikarjun Patil
9. Shreya Ballal Nidamboor
10. Amulya S
These results underscore the growing interest and excellence in agricultural sciences among students. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/kcet-result-2026-declared-tanisha-karthik-tops-engineering-navana-gopi-leads-three-streams-heres-how-to-check-scorecard/articleshow/131546466.cms?utm_source=openai))
**Navana Gopi’s Exceptional Performance Across Multiple Streams**
A remarkable highlight of the KCET 2026 results is the outstanding performance of Navana Gopi, who secured the first rank in four distinct streams: Veterinary Sciences, BSc Nursing, Yoga & Naturopathy, and B Pharma. In the Veterinary Sciences stream, she was followed by Amulya S and Rithvik Kumar, who secured the second and third positions, respectively. The top 10 candidates in this category are:
1. Navana Gopi
2. Amulya S
3. Rithvik Kumar
4. Basavaraj Avati
5. Suchita M
6. Johan Job
7. Hrishikesh Kulkarni
8. Rishab M Shetty
9. Vaishnavi Das
10. Anmol Prabhu
In the BSc Nursing stream, the top three positions were secured by Navana Gopi, Amulya S, and Rithvik Kumar. The top 10 candidates in this category are:
1. Navana Gopi
2. Amulya S
3. Rithvik Kumar
4. Basavaraj Avati
5. Suchita M
6. Johan Job
7. Hrishikesh Kulkarni
8. Rishab M Shetty
9. Vaishnavi Das
10. Anmol Prabhu
In the Yoga & Naturopathy stream, the top three positions were claimed by Navana Gopi, Amulya S, and Suchita M. The top 10 candidates in this category are:
1. Navana Gopi
2. Amulya S
3. Suchita M
4. Rithvik Kumar
5. Johan Job
6. Deeksha Shenoy
7. Sampreeth J
8. Vaishnavi Das
9. Anmol Prabhu
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