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COMEDK 2026 Seat Matrix

College & branch-wise seats — 20,000+ seats across 170+ Karnataka private colleges. No reservation, pure merit.

Note on Seat Data

Official COMEDK 2026 seat matrix will be published on comedk.org before counselling begins. Data below is based on COMEDK 2025 seat matrix and is indicative.

20,000+

Total COMEDK Seats

Approximate, varies yearly

170+

Participating Colleges

Private engineering colleges in KA

None

Reservation

Pure merit-based, open to all India

COMEDK is Reservation-Free

  • No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS — all seats are open merit.
  • No Karnataka domicile preference — candidates from all states compete equally.
  • No NRI/Management quota in COMEDK counselling seats (those are separate institute-level quotas).
  • 100% of COMEDK seats allocated purely on COMEDK UGET rank.
  • This makes COMEDK highly competitive but completely fair for all candidates.

Top COMEDK Colleges – Seats & Fees

CollegeCityCOMEDK SeatsAnnual Fee
RV College of Engineering (RVCE)Bangalore~540₹1.8–2.2 lakh
MS Ramaiah Institute of TechnologyBangalore~900₹1.5–2 lakh
BMS College of EngineeringBangalore~780₹1.5–2 lakh
PES UniversityBangalore~600₹2.5–3.5 lakh
NIE MysoreMysore~720₹1–1.5 lakh
Manipal Institute of TechnologyManipal~1,200₹2–3 lakh
DSCE BangaloreBangalore~600₹1.2–1.8 lakh
BMSCE BangaloreBangalore~720₹1.5–2 lakh

* Approximate seat counts based on COMEDK 2025. Fees are indicative and include tuition only.

Branch-wise Approximate Seat Distribution (COMEDK 2026)

BranchApprox. Total SeatsCompetitiveness
CSE / CSE (AI&ML/DS)~5,500Very High
ECE (Electronics & Comm.)~3,800High
ISE (Information Science)~2,200High
ME (Mechanical)~2,500Moderate
CE (Civil)~1,500Low
EEE (Electrical)~1,200Low-Moderate
Biotechnology / Chemical~800Low
Other Branches~2,500Varies
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Frequently Asked Questions – COMEDK 2026 Seat Matrix

Common questions about COMEDK 2026 total seats, reservations and fees

1
How many total seats are available through COMEDK 2026?
COMEDK 2026 has approximately 20,000–22,000 engineering seats across 170+ private engineering colleges in Karnataka. These include seats in B.E. (4-year) programmes across all branches such as CSE, ECE, ME, CE, ISE, EEE, and more. The exact seat count varies slightly each year as colleges may add or reduce seats.
2
Is there any reservation in COMEDK seat matrix?
No. COMEDK is unique in that there is absolutely no reservation in seat allotment. All 20,000+ seats are filled purely on merit based on COMEDK UGET rank. There is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC, no domicile preference for Karnataka students, and no management quota in COMEDK counselling seats. This makes COMEDK a level playing field for all candidates.
3
What is the approximate annual fee at top COMEDK colleges?
Annual tuition fees at top COMEDK colleges range from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh per year. Tier-1 colleges like RV, MSRIT, and BMS charge approximately ₹1.5–2.5 lakh per year. PES University charges higher (₹2.5–3.5 lakh). Colleges in smaller cities like Mysore and Mangalore typically charge ₹1–1.5 lakh per year. Hostel and other fees are additional.
4
How many seats does RV College of Engineering have through COMEDK?
RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore, has approximately 540 seats per year across all branches through COMEDK counselling. The CSE branch at RVCE typically has 60 COMEDK seats. Note that RVCE also has a separate KCET quota — the COMEDK seats are a subset of total intake.
5
What branches are available through COMEDK 2026 counselling?
COMEDK 2026 offers seats in a wide range of branches including: CSE (Computer Science and Engineering), ECE (Electronics & Communication), ME/Mechanical, CE (Civil), ISE (Information Science), EEE (Electrical), AI & ML, Data Science, Robotics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and more. Branch availability varies by college.