The Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka for admission to undergraduate B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch programs in over 190 private engineering and architecture colleges in Karnataka. Established in 2004 under the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation, COMEDK UGET assesses candidates' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics through a 3-hour CBT.
Annually, over 2 lakh candidates appear, competing for approximately 20,000 engineering seats and 1,000 architecture seats (via NATA scores). Students take COMEDK UGET to secure merit-based admissions in top private colleges like RV College of Engineering, PES University, and BMS College, benefiting from strong placements (average 7–10 LPA in IT/engineering sectors) and no state domicile restriction—making it accessible to All India candidates without JEE Main's national competition. It is particularly attractive for Karnataka and neighbouring state residents seeking affordable education (fees ₹1–3 lakh/year) and industry exposure in Bengaluru's tech hub.
COMEDK UGET 2026 Highlights
COMEDK UGET 2026 will be a 3-hour CBT with 180 MCQs based on the Class 11–12 syllabus, conducted in multiple sessions for engineering admissions.
Particular
Details
Exam Name
COMEDK Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET)
Conducting Body
COMEDK Consortium
Exam Level
State Level
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Mode of Exam
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Seats (Approx.)
20,000+ B.E./B.Tech + 1,000 B.Arch
Duration
3 hours
Total Questions
180 MCQs (60 each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Total Marks
180
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, 0 for incorrect/unattempted (no negative marking)
Language
English only
Official Website
comedk.org
COMEDK UGET 2026 Important Dates
The official notification for COMEDK UGET 2026 is expected in January 2026. Based on previous trends and tentative schedules, the timeline is as follows:
Event
Tentative Date
Notification Release
First week of January 2026
Online Registration Starts
Early February 2026
Last Date to Submit Application
Mid-March 2026
Application Correction Window
Late March 2026
Admit Card Download
Late April 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam Date
Second week of May 2026
Provisional Answer Key
Late May 2026
Objection Window
Last week of May 2026
Result Declaration
Early June 2026
Counselling Registration
Mid-June 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the Consortium's criteria for B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch admissions. No domicile restriction—open to all India candidates.
Nationality: Indian citizens; OCIs/PIOs/NRIs under NRI quota (15% seats).
Educational Qualification (B.E./B.Tech): Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Electronics/Technical Vocational subject.
Educational Qualification (B.Arch): Passed 10+2 with Mathematics as compulsory; valid NATA score required.
Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in Physics + Mathematics + Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026; no upper limit.
Attempts: No restriction.
Eligibility for Karnataka Local Candidates
Local candidates are eligible for 50% state quota seats and reservations.
Local Status: Studied in Karnataka for 7 years (Class 1–12); or parent domiciled in Karnataka; or studied in Karnataka for 2 years in 10+2.
Eligibility for Non-Karnataka (All India) Candidates
Non-local candidates compete for 50% All India seats without state quota/reservation.
Access: Open to all Indians; no Karnataka domicile required.
Reason for Taking COMEDK UGET: Non-Karnataka students take it for affordable private engineering colleges in Bengaluru (fees ₹1–3 lakh/year) without JEE Main competition, accessing IT hub's placements in companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Accenture.
The entire registration process for COMEDK UGET 2026 is conducted exclusively online through the official portal comedk.org. Candidates must complete all steps in one session, including document upload and fee payment. No offline or physical forms are accepted.
Visit comedk.org → Click “UGET 2026 Registration”
Click “New Registration” → Enter name, mobile, email, DOB → Verify OTP → Generate User ID & Password
Log in → Fill personal details, academic qualifications (10th & 12th), category, Karnataka/non-Karnataka status
Choose preferred exam cities (3 options)
Upload recent passport-size photograph (white background), signature, and category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD if applicable)
Correction Window: Usually 3–5 days in March 2026. Editable fields: photo, signature, academic details, category, test city. Name, mobile, email cannot be changed.
Special Note: No centre change allowed after final submission.
The application process is designed to be user-friendly, with 24/7 helpline support (1800 103 3636) and email assistance (studenthelpdesk@comedk.org). Over 2 lakh candidates register annually, making early submission advisable to avoid last-minute server issues. The portal also provides mock tests and FAQs for first-time users. Successful submission generates a unique Application Sequence Number (TAT) essential for all future correspondence.
COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam Pattern
COMEDK UGET 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test conducted in a single session with 180 MCQs and no negative marking. The paper is divided equally among Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Physics
60
60
Chemistry
60
60
Mathematics
60
60
Total
180
180
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, 0 for incorrect/unattempted (no negative marking)
Duration: 180 minutes (no sectional time limit)
Medium: English only
Difficulty Level: Moderate (easier than JEE Main, similar to KCET/MHT CET)
COMEDK UGET 2026 Detailed Syllabus
The syllabus is 100% based on Karnataka PUC I & II (Class 11 & 12) and is identical to JEE Main reduced syllabus:
Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EMI & AC, Optics, Modern Physics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves, Semiconductors
Yes, significantly. No negative marking, 180 questions in 3 hours, moderate difficulty, and syllabus limited to Class 11–12 basics. Toppers score 170–178/180 in COMEDK vs 250–300 in JEE Main.
Yes. 100% seats are open to All India candidates. No domicile required. Over 60% of students in top colleges (RVCE, PES, BMSCE) are from outside Karnataka.
General category: Rank under 500 (165+ marks) is safe for CSE. Rank under 1,200 gets ECE/IT.
No. +1 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted. Attempt all questions.
For CSE/IT: RVCE (avg package 18–20 LPA, highest 50+ LPA) is preferred by most students over NIT Surathkal's core branches. For core (Mechanical/Civil): NIT is better.
RVCE: ₹3–4 lakh/year. PES University: ₹4–4.5 lakh/year. Total 4-year cost ≈ ₹15–20 lakh.
Yes. All seats are in private/self-financed colleges. Government colleges (UVCE, etc.) are through KCET.
RV College of Engineering (avg 18 LPA, highest 50+ LPA), followed by PES University and BMS College of Engineering.
No, but most outstation students prefer hostel (₹1–1.8 lakh/year including mess).
No. All seats through COMEDK merit only. Management quota exists in some colleges (20–30% seats, higher fees).
COMEDK is easier (no negative marking, moderate difficulty). BITSAT has negative marking and English/LR section.
Yes. 150+ marks (Rank <5,000) gets CSE/ECE in BMSCE, Ramaiah, BIT, DSCE.
KCET has more seats (including government colleges). COMEDK has only private college seats but better quality in top tier.
No. Manipal accepts MET, VIT accepts VITEEE. COMEDK is only for Karnataka private colleges.
NIE Mysuru, Siddaganga Tumakuru, SDM Dharwad.
Not compulsory. Self-study with NCERT + previous papers is sufficient for 150+ marks.
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