COMEDK – Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental College of Karnataka or, COMEDK, is an autonomous institution that conducts state-level entrance exams called COMEDK UGET for admission to undergraduate engineering courses in Karnataka. The institution mainly consists of senior academicians and reputed administrative officers who organise the exam to choose aspiring candidates in a fair and transparent manner. Since the establishment of COMEDK in 2004-05, it has gained a lot of popularity, and today, the institution conducts the entrance examination for admission to several engineering, medical and dental colleges.
Talking about the COMEDK UGET, the exam provides admissions to eligible candidates for various UG engineering programmes. For the academic year 2023-24, COMEDK will conduct an online examination all over India on Sunday, 28 May 2023, across 400 centres for engineering programmes which offer around 20,000 seats and will be followed by online counselling. The exam is open to all candidates who are a citizen of India. We will talk about the exam in detail below.
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Overview of the COMEDK UGET
Examination | COMEDK UGET |
Exam Conducting Authority | A consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental College of Karnataka |
Exam Category | Undergraduate (UG) |
Purpose | B.Tech., B.Arch., etc. |
The Frequency of the Exam | Annually |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Participating Institutes | 16 Medical, 24 Dental and around 150 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka. |
Official Website | www.comedk.org |
COMEDK Important Dates 2023
Below, students will find all the important dates for COMEDK 2023.
Events | COMEDK Exam Dates |
Registration and application form for COMEDK UGET 2023 | 15 February 2023
(Wednesday) |
Availability of mock test | 23 March 2023
(Thursday) |
Last date for online payments and for submission of the completed application form | 24 April 2023
(Monday) |
Start date to edit select fields in the application form | 26 April 2023
(Wednesday) |
The last date to edit select fields in the application form | 29 April 2023
(Saturday) |
Start date for downloading the Test Admission Ticket (TAT) on the website | 18 May 2023
(Thursday) |
Last date for downloading the Online Test Admission Ticket (TAT) | 28 May 2023
(Sunday) |
COMEDK UGET engineering entrance exam 2023 | 28 May 2023
(Sunday) (Morning Session/slot: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Afternoon Session/slot: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) |
Publishing of Provisional Answer Keys and start date for online submission of objections/challenge of Provisional Answer Keys | 30 May 2023
(Tuesday) |
Last date for receiving challenges/objections pertaining to Provisional Answer Keys | 01 June 2023
(Thursday) |
Final Answer Keys | 06 June 2023
(Tuesday) |
Test score cards made available online to the candidates | 10 June 2023
(Saturday) |
COMEDK UGET Admissions
The admissions to colleges are based on the score or rank the candidates achieved in the exam. However, there are also centralised counselling sessions held for candidates, during which aspirants can understand the colleges and finalise their choice.
Click here to download the COMEDK 2023 information brochure to know the complete details about the examination.
COMEDK 2023 Information Brochure PDF
COMEDK UGET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the COMEDK UGET, the eligibility criteria are different for each programme. It totally depends on whether the candidate is seeking admission to B.Tech. (B.E) or B.Arch. courses. The conducting body prescribes the eligibility criteria, and the details are made available on the official website. Candidates should go through the details carefully.
The key eligibility criteria are the qualifying exam (QE), minimum marks and the subjects combination. To get detailed information about the COMEDK UGET 2023 eligibility criteria, students can click on the given link.
COMEDK UGET Application Form and Process
Candidates who are planning to write the exam must first visit the official website and register themselves. During registration, candidates have to provide details like name, DOB and contact details, like email ID and mobile number, and they also have to submit any valid ID proof number. After completing the registration successfully, candidates are granted COMEDK login credentials (user ID and password) via email. They can use the credentials to log in and fill out the COMEDK application form. The whole process is done in online mode.
For COMEDK – 2023, the application form was released on 15th Feb 2023. Candidates also have to pay some amount of application fee for the UGET exam, which is Rs. 1800. Candidates who apply for both COMEDK UGET and UNI-GAUGE (Under-Graduate Engineering Entrance Exam), have to pay an amount of Rs. 2950. The last date for submission of forms is 24 April 2023. The application fee must be paid online through debit, credit card or net banking.
For detailed information on the various steps involved in filling out the COMEDK 2023 application form, students can click on the given link.
COMEDK Exam Pattern 2023
Students who are planning to appear for the exam should clearly understand the COMEDK exam pattern. By learning the pattern, they will get valuable insights into the type and nature of questions, marking scheme and time allotment, amongst others. Knowing all these things will help students develop a good preparation strategy.
The medium of examination is English. |
1 mark is awarded for each correct answer. |
No negative marking is given. |
The total mark is 180. |
The exam duration is 3 hours. |
Questions are mostly Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) type. |
There are three sections, which include Physics, Maths and Chemistry.
Physics – 60 MCQs Chemistry – 60 MCQs Maths – 60 MCQs |
COMEDK Syllabus 2023
The entrance test is mainly based on the existing syllabus of 11 and 12th standards or 1st and 2nd PUC. However, candidates should go through the syllabus, as it will help them get a complete overview of the important chapters, topics and other details. This exercise will help them develop an effective exam preparation strategy.
Students can follow the link to learn more about the latest COMEDK syllabus.
COMEDK Admit Card
The admit card is an important piece of document for candidates, without which they will not be allowed to write the exam. The COMEDK 2023 admit card, as per the notification released by the exam conducting body, is said to be made available from 18th May 2023 to 28th May 2023. The admit card will be released on the official website, and candidates must download it there. It has to be noted that the hall tickets will be available only through the online channel. No hard copies will be sent through the post.
To know the complete process of downloading the COMEDK 2023 admit card, students can visit the given link.
COMEDK Results
The COMEDK 2023 results will be announced online on 10 June 2023 by the exam conducting authority. When the results are announced, candidates can go to the official website, fill in the credentials and check the result.
COMEDK Cutoff
When we talk about the cutoffs, it generally means the minimum score that is required for admission. Therefore, candidates have to score higher or equal to the COMEDK UGET 2023 cutoff. The cutoff marks are usually determined branch-wise, where participating institutions are likely to set their own cutoffs, which will be further based on several criteria like seat slots, applications received, candidates’ category, etc.
COMEDK Counselling
Counselling is another important process after the results and merit list is generated. All eligible candidates have to attend the COMEDK counselling session, during which they will have to finalise the college and course of their choice. Based on their rank, preferred seats will be allocated to them. Candidates are usually assigned different venues for reporting, and they should also carry their documents which will be verified at the venue.
COMEDK Question Papers
Question papers are important and effective study materials that will help candidates not only practise and prepare well but also get valuable insights about the types of questions, the exam pattern and more. They can visit the links given below to access the study materials and practise efficiently.
COMEDK Books |
COMEDK Sample Papers |
COMEDK Previous Year Question Papers |
COMEDK Exam Centres
As per the details provided, the exam is conducted in 400 centres (150+ cities) across India. The COMEDK centres are assigned on a “first come, first serve” basis. Details regarding the exam centre will be given on the admit cards. The centre cannot be changed.
Frequently Asked Questions on COMEDK
What level of computer knowledge is required for the COMEDK online exam?
A basic level of computer knowledge is required. Students have to use the mouse often.
How to answer the question in the COMEDK 2023 online test?
There are usually 4 options provided for each question. Candidates have to click on one option using the mouse. They can change their answer as well.
Is there any limit to registering for the COMEDK UGET 2023 exam?
There is no limit as such. However, the email ID used for registration cannot be used again.
Is the entrance exam conducted only for Karnataka students?
No, the exam is open to all students who are a citizen of India.
What is the fee for the COMEDK exam 2023?
Candidates who apply for only COMEDK must pay Rs 1800+ * Convenience charge/fee as applicable. And candidates who apply for both COMEDK and Uni GAUGE have to pay Rs 2950+ * Convenience charge/fee as applicable.
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