COMEDK UGET 2026 – Complete Guide for Engineering & Architecture Admissions
COMEDK UGET 2026 (Undergraduate Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) for merit determination and centralized admissions to undergraduate professional programmes offered by participating private unaided colleges across Karnataka.
COMEDK functions as an autonomous merit determination authority and has been entrusted by Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering Colleges Association (KUPECA) and Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation (KPCF) to conduct a transparent, fair and non-exploitative admission process through a single-window counseling mechanism.
For the Academic Year 2026–27, COMEDK will conduct a nationwide computer-based entrance test across 200+ cities and 400+ test centers for Engineering admissions, followed by centralized online seat selection.
Admissions through COMEDK UGET 2026 apply to the following undergraduate programmes offered by participating institutions:
Candidates qualifying COMEDK UGET 2026 Computer Based Test are eligible for:
These programmes are offered by approximately 150+ COMEDK-affiliated private engineering colleges in Karnataka.
Admission to Architecture is handled differently under COMEDK:
Architecture candidates must apply separately for COMEDK counseling as per notification released before seat selection.
Candidates interested only in Architecture do not need to apply for the COMEDK Engineering entrance exam.
COMEDK UGET 2026 is conducted exclusively for admissions to:
COMEDK follows a centralized, merit-driven admission model:
There is no offline or direct institutional admission through COMEDK quota.
Candidates applying for COMEDK UGET 2026 must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) and the concerned regulatory authorities such as AICTE, VTU and Council of Architecture. Eligibility is verified during counseling and admission.
Candidates eligible to apply include:
OCI and PIO candidates must submit the prescribed declaration during counseling.
Candidates must have passed:
The last two years of study must include:
All subjects must be studied and passed from a single board only. Marks cards from multiple boards are not accepted.
For eligibility into Engineering programmes:
General Merit Candidates
SC / ST / OBC Candidates of Karnataka
Candidates must:
Architecture admissions follow a separate admission pathway under COMEDK.
Candidates must have passed:
OR
Candidates must have studied:
Plus any one of the following:
General Merit Candidates
SC / ST / OBC Candidates of Karnataka
All B.Arch applicants must qualify one of the following:
OR
Important rules:
COMEDK follows regulatory authority directions:
Any eligibility changes notified by:
will be adopted before rank generation.
After rank publication, eligibility rules will not be changed.
Rank cards are issued only to candidates who:
The official calendar for COMEDK UGET 2026 has been released by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates, as the schedule is subject to change.
Only limited fields such as photo, signature, category and academic details can be edited. Critical details like name, mobile number and test city cannot be changed.
Candidates must download and print the admit card from their login portal. No hard copies will be sent.
Engineering Entrance Examination Date: 09 May 2026 (Saturday)
The exam will be conducted across 200+ cities and 400+ test centers in computer-based mode.
Candidates can challenge provisional answer keys through the official portal by paying the prescribed objection fee.
Availability of online scorecards: 26 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Rank cards will be generated only for eligible candidates who score above zero marks.
The online application process for COMEDK UGET 2026 is conducted exclusively through the official portal of Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). No offline or postal applications are accepted.
Candidates must carefully complete all steps, as incomplete or incorrect submissions can lead to rejection.
The application fee for COMEDK UGET 2026 must be paid online only through the official portal of Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). Fee payment is mandatory to complete the registration process. Applications without successful payment are treated as incomplete.
Candidates applying for Engineering programmes must select one of the following options:
(The combined option allows candidates to use a single exam score for both COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE participating institutions.)
The Test Admission Ticket (TAT) is a mandatory document required to appear for COMEDK UGET 2026. It must be downloaded online by all registered candidates from the official portal of Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). No admit card will be sent by post, courier, or email.
Candidates must download and print the admit card before the exam date.
Candidates must follow these steps:
Candidates must bring the following to the test center:
Failure to produce any of the above documents will result in denial of entry to the examination hall.
Candidates must strictly follow reporting rules:
COMEDK does not conduct re-examinations for absent candidates.
The result processing and merit preparation for COMEDK UGET 2026 is conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) using a transparent evaluation and normalization system.
The rank obtained in COMEDK UGET 2026 is the sole basis for participation in centralized seat selection (counselling).
The centralized counselling and seat allotment process for COMEDK UGET 2026 is conducted online by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) for admission into participating engineering and architecture institutions in Karnataka.
Seat allocation is based entirely on COMEDK UGET 2026 rank, candidate preferences and seat availability.
Candidates must satisfy all of the following:
Candidates must:
Registration is mandatory even if candidate only wants to view options.
Candidates must upload scanned copies of:
Incomplete document submission results in counselling disqualification.
Before counselling begins, COMEDK publishes:
Candidates must refer to seat matrix before choice filling.
Candidates can:
Higher preference choices are always considered first during allotment.
COMEDK conducts multiple rounds:
Seat allotment is done using:
After seat allotment:
Important Policy Notice: Once a seat is accepted in final round, cancellation is NOT permitted and fee is non-refundable.
Candidates who accept seat must:
Failure to pay within deadline results in seat cancellation.
After payment confirmation:
Candidates must:
Non-reporting results in seat forfeiture.
For B.Arch admissions:
These colleges appear in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025 making them the strongest COMEDK options in terms of academics, affordability, and career outcomes.
₹2.2 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh
Higher slab applicable for CSE, AI & Data Science, Information Science.
₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh
Premium pricing for Computer Science and allied branches.
₹1.9 lakh – ₹2.3 lakh
Moderate pricing due to government-aided legacy.
₹1.8 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh
Lower compared to Bengaluru private colleges.
₹2.0 lakh – ₹2.4 lakh
IT-focused programs fall in higher slab.
₹1.7 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh
Competitive pricing among Bengaluru campuses.
₹2.2 lakh – ₹2.7 lakh
University programs and specialized tracks priced higher.
₹1.8 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh
₹1.7 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh
Former SJCE campus with legacy reputation.
₹2.0 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh
These colleges are the strongest B.Arch options through COMEDK counselling
(COMEDK Code: E189 | NIRF Architecture Rank 20)
₹2.3 lakh – ₹2.7 lakh
Studio-intensive semesters and professional software training influence the higher slab.
(COMEDK Code: E029 | NIRF Architecture Rank 37)
₹2.1 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh
Slightly lower than flagship BMS Architecture campus.
(COMEDK Code: E077 | NIRF Architecture Rank 31)
₹2.2 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh
Fee varies slightly by academic year and studio component.
Although COMEDK UGET 2026 and Uni-GAUGE E 2026 are conducted on the same examination day using a common application form and Test Admission Ticket (TAT), the admission process, score usage, counselling method, and participating institutions differ significantly. Understanding these differences helps candidates plan college applications more effectively.
Students targeting:
Should prioritize COMEDK UGET 2026.
Students targeting:
Should utilize Uni-GAUGE E 2026 score cards.
Many students use the same exam attempt to apply for both COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE institutions, maximizing admission opportunities.
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