COMEDK UGET 2027 is the entrance test for B.E. and B.Tech seats in around 150 private engineering colleges in Karnataka. It is a single computer-based test in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and it is open to eligible students from all over India. The 2027 brochure is not out yet, so this guide uses COMEDK's own 2026 documents to explain dates, eligibility, pattern, fees and counselling.
Key takeaways
- COMEDK UGET 2027 dates are not yet announced. In 2026 the exam was on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
- The 2026 paper had 180 MCQs: 60 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each correct answer earned 1 mark, and there was no negative marking.
- Indian citizens, OCI and PIO candidates can apply. You need at least 45% in PCM in Class 12 (40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka).
- The only official website is comedk.org. COMEDK warns students not to use agents or cafes for any step.
- Ranks come only from your test score. Counselling runs online in up to four rounds, with General Merit and Kalyana Karnataka (KKR) seats.
What is COMEDK UGET 2027?
Quick answer: COMEDK UGET 2027 will be the Under Graduate Entrance Test run by COMEDK for engineering admissions in its member private colleges in Karnataka. It is a computer-based test with 180 questions on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Your rank then lets you join COMEDK's online, single-window counselling for General Merit and KKR seats.
COMEDK stands for the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. KUPECA, the Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering Colleges Association, has asked COMEDK to run the test and the seat selection for its member colleges. COMEDK has run entrance tests since 2004-05.
Since medical and dental admissions moved to NEET, the test is for engineering only. For 2026, COMEDK listed around 20,000+ seats, with tests in 200+ cities and 400+ centres in India.
COMEDK also has a strategic alliance with the ERA Foundation, India, for running the online exam. In 2026, COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE E were one combined exam with one form and one Test Admission Ticket (TAT). COMEDK gives a rank for its Karnataka colleges. Uni-GAUGE gives a score card that member universities across India use for their own admissions.
When is COMEDK UGET 2027? Key dates
COMEDK UGET 2027 dates are not yet announced. On 7 November 2026, comedk.org still shows the 2026 exam and counselling pages. 2026 scores were valid only for 2026-27 admissions, so you must take the 2027 test.
COMEDK says it has held the test on the second Sunday of May since it began, but in 2025 and 2026 it moved to a Saturday because of clashes with other national exams. The 2026 exam-date notice came out on 8 January 2026. The 2025 notice came out on 16 December 2024. So keep an eye on the website from December onward.
Official COMEDK UGET 2026 dates. The 2027 dates are not yet announced.
The table shows the 2026 cycle. Applications opened on 3 February 2026 and, after two extensions, closed on 23 March 2026. The exam was on 9 May 2026. Provisional answer keys came on 16 May 2026, and rank cards went live on 29 May 2026.
Other 2026 dates: the mock test went online on 18 February, the edit window ran from 10 to 13 April, TAT download opened on 30 April, and final answer keys came on 23 May. Counselling was notified on 29 May 2026. COMEDK said its schedule was "subject to change", so use these only as a guide for 2027.
Who is eligible for COMEDK UGET 2027?
The 2027 rules are not out yet. Here are the official 2026 rules from the COMEDK UGET 2026 page and Information Brochure.
- Nationality: Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can appear. OCI and PIO candidates must give a declaration during counselling registration.
- Qualifying exam: 2nd PUC, Class 12 or an equivalent exam recognised by a State or Central Government. Physics, Mathematics and English are compulsory. The fourth subject can be Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science or Electronics.
- Marks: General Merit candidates need at least 45% aggregate in PCM, and must pass each subject. SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka need 40%.
- Pass everything: You must pass all subjects, including optional or additional ones.
- One board only: All subjects must come from a single board. COMEDK's own example: Physics and Chemistry from CBSE plus Mathematics from NIOS is not eligible.
- No diploma lateral entry: Diploma holders cannot take the test for B.E.
- Age and year of passing: These follow AICTE and VTU norms.
Is COMEDK only for Karnataka students?
No. COMEDK says the test is open to all eligible students across India. But only Karnataka candidates can claim KKR seats or the 40% rule for SC, ST and OBC.
COMEDK's 2026 brochure defines a Karnataka candidate in two ways:
- (a) An Indian citizen who belongs to Karnataka by birth or domicile, with at least seven years of schooling between Class 1 and Class 12, and who passed Class 10 or Class 12 in Karnataka; or
- (b) An Indian citizen of Karnataka origin who passed Class 11 and 12 in Karnataka, with one parent who studied in Karnataka for at least seven years.
Everyone else picks "Non-Karnataka". Your category choice cannot be changed later, so fill it with care.
Can NRI and overseas students apply?
Yes, if you fit the nationality rule. An NRI student who is an Indian citizen applies as an Indian citizen. OCI and PIO card holders can also apply. The 2026 documents list no other nationalities. If you hold a different passport, ask COMEDK before you pay.
COMEDK's counselling guide accepts many boards, including the IB Diploma (6 subjects, 3 HL and 3 SL, with 24 points), GCE A level and foreign boards that the Association of Indian Universities treats as equal to Class 12. In 2026, all test centres were in India, so families abroad should plan travel early.
What is the COMEDK UGET exam pattern?
Here is the official 2026 pattern. COMEDK has not released a 2027 pattern yet.
The COMEDK UGET 2026 pattern: 180 MCQs, 180 marks, no negative marking.
The table shows 60 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics: 180 four-option MCQs for 180 marks. A wrong answer costs nothing, because there is no negative marking. The test is computer-based and in English only.
COMEDK's 2026 brochure does not print the test length. Many guides report it as 3 hours. Check the time on your TAT on exam day.
You can change answers, mark questions for review and jump between sections before the session ends.
What is the COMEDK syllabus?
The test follows the CBSE syllabus. In 2026, about one-third came from Class 11 and about two-thirds from Class 12. The Mathematics syllabus PDF lists units such as sets and functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, sequences, coordinate geometry, limits and derivatives, statistics and probability, and, from Class 12, matrices, determinants, integrals and differential equations. Our CBSE board exams 2027 guide helps you plan both together.
A COMEDK-level maths example
Here is the kind of one-mark question to master.
A binomial theorem question solved step by step.
The question is: find the term free of x in (x + 1/x^2)^6. Write the general term as 6Cr times x^(6 - r) times x^(-2r). The power of x is 6 - 3r. Set 6 - 3r = 0, so r = 2. The term is 6C2 = 15.
How is the COMEDK rank decided?
Your rank is based on your entrance test score only. Board marks are used for eligibility, not for rank.
The exam may run in more than one session, so COMEDK normalises scores and turns them into percentiles: the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or lower than you. You cannot pick your session.
If two students tie, COMEDK breaks the tie in this order:
- Higher percentile in Physics and Mathematics
- Higher percentile in Mathematics
- Higher percentile in Chemistry
- Age: the older candidate ranks higher
So Mathematics matters in two of the first three tie-breaks.
What is the COMEDK UGET application fee?
The 2027 fee is not yet announced. In 2026 it was:
| Option | 2026 fee (official) |
|---|---|
| COMEDK UGET only (PCM) | Rs 1,950 + transaction charges |
| Both COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE E | Rs 3,200 + transaction charges |
Payment is online only, by net banking, credit card or debit card. The fee is non-refundable. To challenge a provisional answer key in 2026, you paid Rs 500 per question, refunded only if the challenge was upheld.
How do you apply for COMEDK UGET 2027?
The 2027 form is not open yet. Based on the 2026 process, the steps are:
- Go to www.comedk.org and register. You get a login ID and password.
- Fill in your personal, academic and category details.
- Upload your photo, signature, a parent's signature, ID proof and Class 10 marks card. Karnataka candidates claiming KKR or SC/ST/OBC rules also upload those certificates.
- Choose three test cities in order of preference. Cities go first come, first served.
- Pay the fee online.
- Download your Test Admission Ticket (TAT) from your login when it opens.
After you submit, name, email, mobile number and test city cannot be changed.
How does COMEDK counselling work?
After results, COMEDK runs online counselling through the same login. Here is the 2026 path from the Counselling Process Quick Guide.
COMEDK counselling in four stages, from registration to joining a college.
The flow has four boxes. First, register, pay the non-refundable Rs 2,000 fee and upload documents. Next, your documents must show "Document Approved" before the mock round. Then you fill choices for Rounds 1 to 4. Finally, you decide on your seat, pay the fee and report to the college.
A few rules matter most. If COMEDK asks you to resubmit a document, you get 12 hours. Round 1 choice filling is mandatory to stay in. After each allotment you choose Accept & Freeze, Accept & Upgrade, Reject & Upgrade, or Reject & Withdraw. If you take no action on your first allotment, it counts as Reject & Withdraw. You pay the total fee (tuition plus other fees) to COMEDK.
In 2026, Round 1 covered General Merit and KKR seats. Round 2 was for KKR seats only. Rounds 3 and 4 were for General Merit seats only. There is no seat cancellation in Round 4. If you do not join a Round 4 seat, you lose the fees, and COMEDK says you may pay a penalty of five times the fee.
What seat types and colleges are there?
COMEDK engineering counselling has two seat types: General Merit and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR). The branches offered include Computer Science and Engineering, AI and Data Science, Electronics and Communication, Civil, Aeronautical and Biotechnology, among many others.
For 2026, the official fee cap on annual tuition was Rs 3,02,000 or Rs 2,15,000, depending on what each college opted for. Colleges could also charge up to Rs 20,000 a year in "other fees", plus skill-lab and university fees. The exact total is in the seat matrix COMEDK publishes before counselling.
COMEDK vs KCET: what is the difference?
| Point | COMEDK UGET | KCET (UGCET) |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | COMEDK, for KUPECA member private colleges | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Who can take it | Eligible students from all over India | Check the KEA website |
| Rank based on | Entrance test score only | Check the KEA website |
| Official site | comedk.org | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
For KCET pattern, rank rules and eligibility, read the KEA website directly. If you are also weighing national exams, see our JEE Main 2027 guide, BITSAT 2027 guide and VITEEE 2027 guide.
How should you prepare for COMEDK UGET 2027?
With no negative marking, accuracy and speed decide your rank. Here is a simple plan.
- Now to December 2026: build the base. Finish Class 11 topics again, because they made up about a third of the 2026 paper. Make one short formula sheet per subject.
- January to February 2027: Class 12 depth. Learn each topic for boards, then solve COMEDK-style MCQs straight after.
- March 2027: timed practice. Do mixed sets of 60 questions per subject. Track time per question.
- April 2027: full mocks. Use COMEDK's own mock tests once you have paid. In 2026 there were 11. COMEDK says they help you learn the screen but do not show the real pattern or syllabus.
- Last two weeks: revise and rest. Go through your error log and sleep well.
Give Mathematics extra time, since it counts in the tie-breaks. If you are also aiming for IITs, our guides on how to get into IIT and JEE Main vs JEE Advanced show how COMEDK fits with JEE prep. Not sure engineering is right? Read how to become an engineer.
Want help building this plan around your school timetable? Book a free demo class with an Asymptode mentor, or see our plans and fees.
What are common COMEDK mistakes to avoid?
- Using agents or cafes. COMEDK warns against third parties for every step. Do it yourself on comedk.org.
- Wrong category. You cannot change your category or KKR status later.
- Leaving questions blank. With no negative marking, a blank answer can only lose you marks.
- Missing counselling actions. No decision on your first allotment means you are out.
- Arriving late. COMEDK advised reaching 90 minutes early in 2026.
How Asymptode helps you with COMEDK UGET 2027
COMEDK UGET 2027 is one computer-based paper in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The 2027 dates are not out yet. In 2026, the exam was on 9 May, with 180 MCQs and no negative marking. So every question is worth trying, and speed matters.
At Asymptode, a qualified mentor teaches your child one-to-one, live and online. The mentor follows your child's board syllabus, such as CBSE, ISC, a state board or IB, and the COMEDK pattern. The plan is set around the real COMEDK dates once comedk.org announces them.
Between classes, your child gets practice built for them. Each worksheet comes from what their last attempt showed they had not understood, at their level. It is never a generic sheet. It is Asymptode's AI-assisted practice, written to the mentor's brief and sent only after the mentor approves it.
The mentor marks the work. You see what your child understood and what to practise next, so preparation keeps correcting itself toward COMEDK. For the form and counselling, the mentor helps with planning only; official steps stay on comedk.org. Talk to an advisor to book a free demo class, or see our fees.
Facts checked against official sources on 7 November 2026.
FAQ
Has COMEDK announced the COMEDK UGET 2027 exam date?
Not yet. On 7 November 2026, the official website still shows the 2026 cycle. In 2026, the exam-date notice came out on 8 January, and the exam was on Saturday, 9 May 2026. Check comedk.org for the 2027 notice.
Is there negative marking in COMEDK UGET?
No. In 2026, each correct answer earned 1 mark and there was no negative marking for wrong answers. Check the 2027 brochure for any change.
Can students from outside Karnataka take COMEDK?
Yes. COMEDK says the test is open to eligible students across India. Non-Karnataka students compete for General Merit seats. Only Karnataka candidates can claim KKR seats or the lower 40% marks rule for SC, ST and OBC.
Can NRI or OCI students apply for COMEDK UGET 2027?
The 2026 rules allowed Indian citizens, OCI and PIO candidates. An NRI who holds an Indian passport applies as an Indian citizen. All 2026 test centres were in India, so families abroad should plan travel. Check the 2027 brochure for any change.
Are board marks used for COMEDK rank?
No. The rank is based only on the entrance test score, turned into a normalised percentile. Board marks matter for eligibility: at least 45% in PCM for General Merit, or 40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka.
What is the difference between COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE E?
In 2026 they were one combined exam with one form and one TAT. COMEDK gives a rank and runs counselling for its Karnataka colleges. Uni-GAUGE gives a score card only, and each member university across India runs its own admission.
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