The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has officially set the date for one of the country's significant engineering entrance tests. Aspiring engineers across India can now mark their calendars, as the COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026 will be conducted on May 9, 2026.
Exam Mode and Participating Institutes
The examination will be administered in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various test centres spread nationwide. This annual gateway is crucial for students seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes, specifically BTech and other related courses, offered by private unaided engineering institutions in Karnataka. The COMEDK UGET score is accepted by over 150 member colleges of the consortium, making it a pivotal step for thousands of aspirants.
Eligibility Criteria for Aspirants
Students who have either passed or are appearing for their Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible to apply. The mandatory subjects include Physics and Mathematics. For the third subject, candidates can present Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or Electronics. The official information brochure, expected soon, will detail the minimum marks requirement and other specific conditions.
Awaiting Official Notification and Application Process
COMEDK has stated that the comprehensive notification for UGET 2026 will be released shortly on its official portal, comedk.org. This document is vital as it will contain all critical information, including:
- Start and end dates for the online application process.
- Detailed exam pattern and syllabus.
- Application fee structure.
- List of city-wise test centres.
The application process will be exclusively online. Authorities have advised candidates to depend solely on updates from the official website and steer clear of unverified information from other sources.
Centralised Counselling and Seat Allotment
Admissions to the participating engineering colleges will not be based on the exam score alone. COMEDK will conduct a centralised counselling process after the results are declared. Eligible candidates must register for counselling, complete document verification, and submit their preferences for colleges and courses.
Seat allotment will occur in multiple rounds, considering the candidate's rank, submitted preferences, and seat availability. The detailed counselling schedule will be announced post the result declaration, guiding students through the final admission steps.
With the exam date now fixed, engineering aspirants aiming for Karnataka's premier private institutions should begin their preparations and stay alert for the official notification on the COMEDK website to ensure they don't miss any crucial deadlines.
