COMEDK UGET 2027
COMEDK Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET)
COMEDK UGET is the common entrance test for engineering seats in around 150 private colleges in Karnataka, followed by COMEDK's online centralised counselling. The 2026 test had 180 MCQs with no negative marking and was open to candidates from all states.
- Conducted by
- Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)
- Mode
- Computer based test (CBT) at 200+ cities and 400+ centres across India
- Frequency
- Once a year (second Sunday of May traditionally; Saturday 9 May in 2026)
- Duration
- 3 hours as reported by secondary sources (not stated in the 2026 brochure)
COMEDK UGET 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka notices
Eligibility below follows the COMEDK UGET 2026 Information Brochure, subject to AICTE and VTU rules.
Academic qualification
- Class 12 or second PUC or equivalent recognised by the state or central government.
- Physics, Mathematics and English compulsory, plus one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science or Electronics.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for General Merit.
- 40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka.
- All subjects must be passed individually and from a single board; mixing boards is not accepted.
Nationality, age and attempts
Indian citizens, OCI and PIO candidates can appear. OCI and PIO candidates must submit a declaration at counselling.
COMEDK follows AICTE and VTU norms for age and gap years. Candidates under 17 years as on 31 December 2026 must submit a declaration at counselling. There is no stated cap on attempts, and an attempt in the entrance test is enough to appear in the rank list. A score of zero gets no rank.
Karnataka candidate definition
To claim Karnataka status a candidate must either have studied seven years in Karnataka from Class 1 to Class 12 and passed SSLC or Class 12 from Karnataka, or have studied and passed both 11th and 12th in Karnataka with a parent who studied seven years in the state.
Special cases
- Diploma holders are not eligible for B.E. or B.Tech because there is no lateral entry in this process.
- Supplementary candidates can register in the initial window and upload the passed marks sheet before Round 3.
- B.Arch needs NATA or JEE Paper 2A scores and a separate counselling application.
- NIOS candidates are eligible if they meet the subject rules and keep all subjects with one board.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an age limit?
COMEDK follows AICTE and VTU norms rather than setting its own limit.
I passed Class 12 a few years ago. Can I apply?
Yes, as per AICTE and VTU norms, subject to the academic rules above.