COMEDK (Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka) conducts centralized online counselling for admission to participating engineering colleges.
Engineering admission is based on COMEDK UGET rank and fulfilment of academic eligibility.
The counselling process includes online registration, document verification, choice filling, mock allotment and multiple seat allocation rounds.
Admission is open to eligible candidates from across India.
Participating Institutes
COMEDK counselling includes participating private engineering colleges in Karnataka, such as:
- R.V. College of Engineering
- Ramaiah Institute of Technology
- BMS College of Engineering
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
- Bangalore Institute of Technology
- Other participating COMEDK member colleges
Only colleges and branches included in the official counselling seat matrix are available for allotment.
Opening & Closing Rank (OR–CR)
- Explore previous-year COMEDK cutoffs through the CollegeAlpha College Predictor.
- Filter by college, branch, GM/KKR category and counselling round.
- Separate category-wise cutoffs should be considered where applicable.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
- Candidates must have a valid COMEDK UGET rank card.
- They must satisfy the prescribed Class 12/2nd PUC qualification requirements.
- Candidates must pay the counselling registration fee and upload mandatory documents.
- Only candidates with approved document verification status are eligible for the subsequent counselling process.
- Eligible current-year supplementary-examination candidates must follow the prescribed document-submission conditions.
12th Board Criteria
Under COMEDK 2026:
- Candidates must pass Class 12/2nd PUC or equivalent.
- English must be one of the languages studied.
- Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, along with an eligible optional subject such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Electronics or Computer Science.
- General Merit: Minimum 45% aggregate in the prescribed three subjects.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka: Minimum 40% aggregate.
- Candidates must pass the required subjects individually.
Important Dates & Schedule
COMEDK Counselling 2027 — To Be Announced
- Counselling registration and fee payment
- Document uploading and verification
- Mock allotment
- Round 1 to Round 4, if retained in 2027
- Decision-making and fee payment
- Seat cancellation deadlines and final reporting
Counselling Registration Fee
COMEDK 2026:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Convenience Charges | Additional, as applicable |
- Registration fee was non-refundable.
- After allotment, candidates were required to pay the applicable Total Fee (Tuition Fee + Other Fee) according to counselling rules.
- The academic fee varies by allotted college and programme.
Seat Matrix & Reservation Policy
- Seats are allocated according to the participating college's approved intake.
- GM (General Merit) seats are considered under the applicable merit rules.
- KKR (Kalyana Karnataka Region) and other applicable seat categories follow the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- Category and regional reservation benefits are available only to candidates satisfying the relevant requirements.
- The final seat matrix is published before the allotment process.
Counselling Process
- Register for COMEDK online counselling.
- Pay the ₹2,000 registration fee under 2026 rules.
- Upload mandatory academic and identity documents.
- Check document verification status and resolve any discrepancy.
- Fill college–branch choices in preference order.
- Review mock allotment and modify choices if needed.
- Check the round-wise seat allotment result.
- Select the applicable seat decision and complete fee payment.
- Report to the allotted college after final confirmation.
Seat Allotment & Upgradation Rules
COMEDK provides different seat-decision options depending on the round:
- Accept & Freeze: Accept the allotted seat without participating in further upgradation.
- Accept & Upgrade: Accept the seat while seeking a better choice in the next permitted round.
- Reject & Upgrade: Reject the present allotment and seek a better choice where permitted.
- Reject & Withdraw: Reject the seat and exit the counselling process.
Document List
Documents generally required include:
- COMEDK UGET rank card
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate
- Class 12/2nd PUC marksheet
- Candidate photo identity proof
- Parent/guardian identity proof, where prescribed
- Study certificate and applicable category documents
- KKR eligibility certificate, if applicable
- Supplementary examination documents, where applicable
- Counselling registration and allotment documents
Physical / Online Reporting Process
- Registration, document verification, choice filling and allotment are completed online.
- Candidates must monitor document approval status through their login.
- After seat confirmation and required payment, candidates must complete institutional reporting.
- Original documents are verified by the allotted college before final admission.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
Under COMEDK 2026:
- The ₹2,000 registration fee and convenience charges were non-refundable.
- Eligible seat cancellations within the prescribed Round 1, 2 or 3 cancellation periods could receive a refund of the Total Fee, subject to the applicable rules.
- Round 4 cancellation could result in forfeiture of the entire Total Fee and an additional prescribed penalty.
- Approved refunds are made to the original payment account/card according to COMEDK rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students from outside Karnataka participate in COMEDK?
Yes. COMEDK is open to eligible candidates across India.
Is JEE Main accepted for COMEDK counselling?
No. Regular COMEDK seat allotment is based on COMEDK UGET rank.
Is the counselling registration fee refundable?
No. The ₹2,000 registration fee was non-refundable in 2026.
Can I upgrade my seat?
Yes, through the applicable upgrade option, subject to round-wise restrictions.
Can I cancel my seat in the final round without losing fees?
No. The 2026 final-round rules specified strict fee-forfeiture conditions.
Not sure which colleges you can get?
See your chances with last year's cutoffs, or talk your COMEDK choices through with an expert.