KCET & COMEDK are two of the popular state-level entrance exams that are conducted for admissions in the Institutes of Karnataka, India. Both of these exams are held once a year.

Out of these, KCET is governed by the Karnataka Govt. & Indian and NRI can get admissions in Govt. (funded & managed) Institutes of Karnataka through this exam.

Whereas the COMEDK is Private Autonomous Body wherein various Private Institutes of Karnataka have formed a centralized system for Entrance Tests, Counseling & Seat Allotment of eligible students into member Colleges (Private Institutions) of COMEDK.

Abbreviation for Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges of Karnataka, ComedK is responsible for screening of Indian and NRI students for admissions into Engineering, Medical & Dental UG Programs in various Institutes of Karnataka, India.

ComedK was formed by KPCF (Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation). For engineering, there exists an association under ComedK which is KUPECA (Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering College Association) of which 190 private Engg.

Institutes are a part of, making a total of 20,000 seats.

This article is focused on all the details an Indian and NRI student would need to know about Engineering Admissions based on the results of Entrance Tests under COMEDK.

Every year COMEDK conducts Entrance Tests named-

• ComedK UGET (Under Graduate Entrance Tests)
• ComedK Uni-GAUGE

Both of these are the same exams but the only difference is that they have different scorecards & their Counselling Bodies & Participating Colleges are different as well.

Based on the results of these 2 tests, merit / qualified students is allotted seat institutes under KUPECA (Engg. Colleges under ComedK). NRI Students can also appear for these tests to take engineering admissions.

After the Results of COMEDK Tests are released, Counseling & Seat Allotment is conducted for admissions of qualified candidates. Students can also take admissions in B.Arch Courses through their NATA Score or their JEE Paper 2 Score.

Now let’s take you through its Important Dates/ Deadlines, Eligibility Criteria & more.