COMEDK Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026 (UGET): Dates, Process, College List
If you are aiming for BE or BTech admission in private engineering colleges in Karnataka, COMEDK UGET is one of the practical routes because it opens seats across a large group of institutions through a single entrance test and centralized counselling. COMEDK describes centralized seat selection in its information brochure.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
This page is a student-friendly admission guide by Collegesinfo for 2026, covering important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, counselling steps, and participating COMEDK engineering colleges in Karnataka. If your target city is Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Belagavi, Davangere, Kalaburagi, Tumakuru, Udupi and more, this guide helps you plan properly.
- COMEDK UGET 2026 exam date: Saturday, 09 May 2026. Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
- Total questions: 180 (Physics 60, Chemistry 60, Maths 60). Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
- Negative marking: No negative marking. Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
- Scorecard date (as per schedule): 26 May 2026. Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
- Official participating colleges list: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
What is COMEDK UGET and who should apply?
COMEDK UGET is a computer-based entrance test used to prepare the merit list for admissions into participating engineering colleges in Karnataka, followed by centralized counselling.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
You should apply if:
- You want engineering admission in Karnataka private colleges through one exam route.
- You are open to multiple cities in Karnataka (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Belagavi and more).
- You want a predictable counselling process after the exam.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
COMEDK UGET 2026 important dates (official schedule)
Note: Dates can change. Verify on the official COMEDK website before acting.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
- Mock test available: 18 February 2026
- Last date to submit application + online payment: 16 March 2026
- Edit window (select fields): 10 April 2026 to 13 April 2026
- TAT (admit card) download starts: 29 April 2026
- Last date to download TAT: 09 May 2026
- COMEDK UGET 2026 exam: 09 May 2026
- Provisional answer key + objections start: 13 May 2026
- Last date to submit objections: 15 May 2026
- Final answer key: 20 May 2026
- Scorecard available online: 26 May 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 exam pattern (PCM) and marking scheme
Pattern:
- Physics: 60 MCQ
- Chemistry: 60 MCQ
- Mathematics: 60 MCQ
- Total: 180 questions, 180 marks
- Medium: English only
- Marking: +1 for correct answer
- Negative marking: No negative marking (official).
Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
Eligibility for COMEDK engineering (2026)
From the official brochure:
- Qualifying exam: 2nd PUC / 10+2 / equivalent recognized by State or Central Government.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry (or Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Electronics), Mathematics, and English.
- Minimum marks (General Merit): 45% aggregate in Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics.
- For SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka state: 40% aggregate in PCM.
- Important: All subjects should be passed from a single board (marks cards from two boards are not accepted).
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
COMEDK counselling process
1) Write COMEDK UGET and download scorecard.
2) Counselling registration on COMEDK portal (when opened).
3) Document upload and verification steps as per counselling instructions.
4) Choice filling (college + branch preferences).
5) Seat allotment rounds (based on merit, availability, preferences).
6) Fee payment and seat confirmation within deadlines.
7) Reporting to college with originals as required.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
Tip from Collegesinfo:
- Lock your target branch first (CSE, ISE, AI-ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil).
- Then lock city preferences (Bengaluru usually has stronger internship ecosystem).
- Make 3 buckets: Dream (5-8), Target (10-15), Safe (8-12).
Participating COMEDK engineering colleges in Karnataka (2026)
The official list is published by COMEDK and may change. Always verify using the official list page.
Sources: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges and https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
A) High-demand COMEDK colleges students commonly target (Karnataka)
- R V College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- B.N.M. Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru
- The National Institute of Engineering (North Campus), Mysuru
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru
- KLE Technological University, Hubballi
- KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi
- Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru
(Verify via official list: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges)
B) Bengaluru and Bengaluru Rural (COMEDK participating colleges - selection list)
- Acharya Institute of Technology
- A.C.S. College of Engineering
- Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology
- AMC Engineering College
- APS College of Engineering
- Atria Institute of Technology
- B.N.M. Institute of Technology
- BMS College of Engineering
- BMS Institute of Technology and Management
- Brindavan College of Engineering
- C.M.R. Institute of Technology
- Cambridge Institute of Technology
- City Engineering College
- Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
- Don Bosco Institute of Technology
- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
- East Point College of Engineering and Technology
- East West Institute of Technology
- Global Academy of Technology
- Gopalan College of Engineering and Management
- JSS Academy of Technical Education
- K.N.S. Institute of Technology
- K.S. Institute of Technology
- M.S. Engineering College
- M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
- Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology
- R V College of Engineering
- R.R. Institute of Technology
- Raja Rajeswari College of Engineering
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
- RNS Institute of Technology
- Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
- Sambhram Institute of Technology
- Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
- Sri Krishna Institute of Technology
- T John Institute of Technology
- Vemana Institute of Technology
Source: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
C) Mysuru region (COMEDK participating colleges - selection list)
- GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women
- JSS Science and Technology University
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE)
- The National Institute of Engineering (North Campus)
- The National Institute of Engineering (South Campus)
Source: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
D) Mangaluru and Coastal Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada, Udupi)
- Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodbidri
- Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodbidri
- Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru
- KVG College of Engineering, Sullia
- Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal (Udupi)
Source: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
E) Hubballi, Belagavi, Davangere and other Karnataka cities (examples)
- KLE Technological University, Hubballi
- KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi
- Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi
- Angadi Institute of Technology and Management, Belagavi
- Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere
Source: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
How to choose a college through COMEDK
When you fill choices, do not shortlist only by brand name. Use these filters:
- Branch strength (CSE, ISE, AI-ML, ECE, Mechanical and more).
- City advantage (internships and events are often stronger in Bengaluru).
- Realistic rank fit (avoid only top colleges; add safe options).
- Hostel, commute and safety.
- Total cost (fees + hostel + food + travel).
Collegesinfo suggestion: Build your preference list like this:
- Dream colleges: 5-8 options
- Target colleges: 10-15 options
- Safe colleges: 8-12 options
- Engineering colleges in Bangalore
FAQs
Q. When is COMEDK UGET 2026 exam?
A. COMEDK UGET 2026 engineering exam is scheduled on 09 May 2026 (Saturday).
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
Q. Is there negative marking in COMEDK UGET?
A. No. COMEDK states there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
Q. How many questions are there in COMEDK UGET (Engineering)?
A. There are 180 MCQs: Physics 60, Chemistry 60, Mathematics 60.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/about-uget-and-notification-2026
Q. What is the last date to apply for COMEDK UGET 2026?
A. As per the schedule, last date for submission and online payment is 16 March 2026.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
Q. What is the minimum eligibility marks for COMEDK engineering?
A. General Merit needs 45% aggregate in PCM; SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka state need 40% aggregate in PCM.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
Q. When will COMEDK UGET 2026 scorecard be available?
A. The schedule mentions scorecards available online on 26 May 2026.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
A. Yes, the schedule shows an edit window (select fields) from 10 April to 13 April 2026.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/uploads/Information-brochure-2026-version-1.0.pdf
Q. Where can I check the official participating colleges list?
A. COMEDK publishes the participating engineering colleges list on its official Engineering Colleges page.
Source: https://www.comedk.org/be-colleges
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