COMEDK 2026 Counselling: Process, Dates and Step-by-Step Guide

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COMEDK UGET 2026 results are expected in late May 2026 and COMEDK counselling typically runs through June and July. Unlike KCET (administered by the Karnataka government), COMEDK is conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka — a consortium of approximately 200 private engineering colleges. This guide walks through the COMEDK counselling steps and timing.

Step 1 — UGET Score Verification: Within 7 days of result, COMEDK opens a document scrutiny window. Upload scanned copies of: COMEDK UGET admit card, score card, Class 10 and 12 marks cards, photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport), recent photograph and signature. COMEDK verifies your candidature and confirms your rank-zone for option entry.

Step 2 — Mock Allotment: COMEDK runs a mock allotment using preliminary option data. This is informational only — no seat is locked at this stage. Use the mock to recalibrate your option list before final entry.

Step 3 — Option Entry: After mock allotment COMEDK opens the final option entry window of approximately 5 days. You enter your preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. There is no limit on the number of options — fill as many as relevant to your rank zone.

Step 4 — Round 1 Allotment: Round 1 results announce within 5 days of option entry closing. You receive an allotment to a college and branch (or a not-allotted notice). For allotted candidates, COMEDK provides three choices: Choice 1 (accept and freeze), Choice 2 (accept and float to Round 2), Choice 3 (reject and re-enter for Round 2).

Step 5 — Fee Payment and College Reporting: For Choice 1 candidates, pay the first-year tuition fee online via the COMEDK portal (typically 2 lakhs to 4 lakhs depending on college and branch). Generate the admission order and report physically to the allotted college within 7 days with all original documents. The college issues your admission letter.

Step 6 — Round 2 and Mop-Up: For Choice 2 and Choice 3 candidates, Round 2 opens with vacant seats. Option entry, allotment and fee payment follow the same pattern. After Round 2 closes, COMEDK conducts a mop-up round to fill any remaining vacancies.

Step 7 — Direct Quota at College Level: After all COMEDK rounds close, residual seats convert to college-level management quota and direct admission. These are filled by individual colleges according to their internal admission policy. COMEDK candidates who exited central counselling can pursue this route directly with the college.

Round 1 typically fills approximately 65 percent of COMEDK-allocated seats. Round 2 fills another 25 percent. Mop-up closes the rest. Total COMEDK cycle takes approximately 6 weeks from results to final reporting.

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FAQs

When does COMEDK 2026 counselling start?
COMEDK 2026 counselling is expected to start in late May or early June 2026, approximately 7 days after the UGET result announcement. The exact schedule is published on comedk.org after the result.
How many rounds of COMEDK counselling are conducted?
COMEDK typically conducts 2 main rounds plus a mop-up round. Round 1 fills approximately 65 percent of seats, Round 2 fills 25 percent, mop-up closes the rest. After mop-up, residual seats move to college-level management quota.
What is the COMEDK counselling fee?
COMEDK charges a counselling registration fee of approximately 1,500 to 3,000 depending on the seat type. The first-year tuition fee at the allotted college is paid separately after Round 1 — typically 2 to 4 lakhs depending on the college tier and branch.
Can I appear for both KCET and COMEDK?
Yes — most Karnataka students appear for both KCET and COMEDK. KCET is mandatory for the Karnataka government quota (45 percent of seats at private colleges plus 100 percent at government colleges). COMEDK is for the private quota at consortium member colleges (approximately 30 percent of seats). The two counsellings run in parallel and a candidate can hold a seat in only one.
What if I am not allotted a seat in COMEDK?
If COMEDK does not allot you a seat in any round, you can pursue direct management quota admission at the college of your choice. The agency can help you secure direct admission at top Bangalore colleges via WhatsApp counsellor.

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