• Updated on 24 Jul, 2026 by Ankita Banerjee
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The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the COMEDK UGET 2026 choice filling for round 1. Candidates who missed the earlier window to edit their preferences between July 14 and 16 can now use the opportunity to submit their choices. The COMEDK choice editing for round 1 is available from July 17 to 24. Students can log in to the candidate portal at comedk.org and submit their preferences. This year, a total of 24,576 engineering seats are available across 150 participating colleges in Karnataka. Candidates are advised to review their college preferences carefully before the Round 1 seat allotment to maximise their chances of securing admission to their preferred institution.
Students should check the COMEDK UGET 2026 College Predictor to estimate their chances of getting admission to participating colleges based on their rank.
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COMEDK Counselling 2026: Overview
Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka conducts a fully online, multi-round counselling for COMEDK UGET 2026 qualifiers. COMEDK UGET Counselling Registration began on June 8, 2026, and the fee is INR 2,000. Candidates will have to submit their documents for online verification by June 2026, before participating in mock and live choice-filling sessions. Provisional and final COMEDK Seat Allotment 2026 will then be distributed around 20,000 seats across more than 150 engineering colleges based on COMEDK UGET and NATA 2026 ranks. Finally, allotted candidates will have to pay the fee and physically report to their colleges by the deadlines specified in the official schedule.
COMEDK Counselling Dates 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 counselling has started, and the Round 1 seat allotment will be released soon. The complete counselling schedule for COMEDK UGET 2026 is provided below:
COMEDK Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to join COMEDK Counselling 2026, candidates need to fulfil specific eligibility requirements, such as passing the respective entrance test, a minimum educational qualification with specified marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, regardless of domicile. These conditions are as per the norms of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Council of Architecture (COA).
| Eligibitiy Criteria | Details |
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| Educational Qualification: | Passed Class 12 (2nd PUC or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as the mandatory subjects and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Electronics as one of the optional subjects. |
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| Domicile Requirement: | Karnataka domicile is not required to appear for COMEDK UGET counselling. Candidates from all over India are eligible. |
COMEDK Counselling Process 2026
The COMEDK Counselling 2026 is an online admission process for Architecture and Engineering courses in the member colleges. Qualified students must complete all steps of the procedure within the specified schedule to secure a seat.
1. Registration and Document Upload: Candidates must visit comedk.org, log in with their credentials, and submit personal and educational details. Required documents like Class 10 & 12 marksheets, photo ID, and COMEDK Scorecard 2026/ NATA scorecards must be uploaded in specified formats.
2. Document Verification: The uploaded documents are verified online by the COMEDK authorities. Only verified candidates become eligible for choice filling. Any discrepancies must be resolved within the deadline.
3. Choice Filling (Mock & Final): Verified candidates are required to complete their course and college order of preference. Mock allotment is done first to help make choices. Choices should be finalised before the deadline. If not finalised, last saved choices are auto-submitted.
4. Seat Allotment: COMEDK releases allotment outcomes after every round. The allotment will be made based on rank, preference, seat availability, and category. The candidates can accept, upgrade, or relinquish the allotted seat according to available choices.
5. Fee Payment and Seat Acceptance: Candidates who have accepted a seat are required to pay the prescribed fee online via net banking, UPI, or card. Non-payment within the specified timeframe will result in seat cancellation.
6. Reporting to Allotted College: Selected candidates are required to report to the assigned college with original documents for verification and undergo institute-level admission processes.
7. Surrender/Withdrawal: Applicants who are willing to relinquish their seat are allowed to do so during the notified period. Refunds, when due, will be processed in accordance with COMEDK policy.
Also Check: COMEDK UGET 2026 Results
COMEDK Counselling 2026: Documents Required
Applicants who appear in the COMEDK Counselling 2026 are required to upload and subsequently submit the following documents for verification. They are necessary for both Engineering and Architecture admissions.
COMEDK Counselling Seat Matrix 2026
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka has released the COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 1 provisional seat matrix on June 29, 2026. The seat matrix includes the number of seats available in each COMEDK UGET Participating College and branch under different categories such as General Merit (GM) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) before the start of Round 1. For more details, refer to the table below:
Students can download the provisional seat availability and fee structure before the start of Round 1, provided in a PDF format:
COMEDK Counselling Fee Structure 2026
Candidates must complete fee payments through the COMEDK online portal. The fees include a non‑refundable registration charge and institute‑level tuition, with a clear refund policy for seat cancellations.
Counselling Registration Fee: INR 2,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable) payable at registration via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
Tuition Fee Range: Determined by each institute; generally:
- Engineering: INR 1.2 – 3.2 lakhs per annum
- Architecture: INR 1.5 – 3.5 lakhs per annum
Refund Rules:
- Registration Fee: Not refundable under any circumstances.
- Total Fee Paid at COMEDK Level: Fully refunded (minus convenience charges) if the seat is cancelled within the designated cancellation window of any counselling round.
- After Final Round: No refunds allowed once final admission (final round/freeze) is confirmed.
Online Payment Portal: All fee transactions must be processed through the official COMEDK portal at comedk.org.
Also Read: COMEDK UGET 2026 Cutoff
COMEDK Counselling 2026 FAQs
What is COMEDK Counselling 2026, and who conducts it?
COMEDK Counselling 2026 is the online seat‑allocation process for undergraduate engineering and architecture courses offered in Karnataka. The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka conducts it.
When did COMEDK Counselling 2026 begin?
The COMEDK Counselling 2026 is expected to begin with registration and document upload in June 2026, followed by Round 1 in July 2026, and subsequent rounds from August to September 2026.
How many rounds are there in COMEDK UGET Counselling 2026?
Three main rounds of counselling are conducted. If seats remain vacant after Round 3, additional mop‑up rounds may be scheduled.
What documents are required for COMEDK Counselling 2026?
Mandatory documents include the COMEDK UGET 2026 rank card, hall ticket, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), transfer certificate, and NATA 2026 scorecard for B.Arch.
Can a seat be cancelled after Round 1 of COMEDK 2026 Counselling?
Seat cancellation is allowed within the Round 1 window. The total fee paid at the COMEDK level is refunded, minus any convenience charges.
How are seats allotted in COMEDK Counselling 2026?
Allotment is based on COMEDK/NATA rank, candidate preferences, seat availability, and reservation category. Counselling results are published online after each round, with options to accept, upgrade, or surrender.
Is COMEDK Counselling 2026 conducted online or offline?
The entire counselling process—from registration and document upload to choice filling, allotment, and fee payment is conducted online via the official COMEDK portal.
Are NATA scores accepted for B.Arch admissions in COMEDK 2026 Counselling?
Yes. B.Arch admissions through COMEDK Counselling 2026 require a valid NATA 2026 score. Engineering admissions use the COMEDK UGET 2026 rank.
What is a safe rank for securing admission through COMEDK 2026?
A rank within the top 5,000 typically secures admission to most premier private engineering colleges; a rank up to 15,000 is generally sufficient for tier‑2 institutes.
What happens if a candidate takes no action on an allotted seat?
The seat may be treated as rejected, and the candidate may lose eligibility for further rounds depending on the counselling rules.
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