About COMEDK

About COMEDK:

COMEDK is the “Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka” – an autonomous institution. This autonomous COMEDK was entrusted the responsibility to organize testing procedures to determine the merit of aspiring students in an effective, fair, transparent and non-exploitative procedure by KPCF (Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation – Medical & Dental) and KUPECA (Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering Colleges Association). By this, COMEDK has been serving 16 Medical, 24 Dental and around 190 Engineering Colleges.

Subsequent to the National Eligibility -cum- Entrance Test (NEET) being mandated as the only acceptable entrance exam for admission to Medical and Dental courses in the country, COMEDK continues the evaluation process for the members of KUPECA i.e. around 190 Engineering colleges. For the current academic year 2020-21, COMEDK would conduct an online examination all over India on Sunday, the 10th May 2020, across 300 centers for Engineering programs which offer around 20000 seats and will be followed by online counseling.

Applicants are required to read brochure thoroughly, so as to familiarize themselves and adhere to the rules strictly. Further, COMEDK’s website www.comedk.org contains information and current updates/alerts. This site is updated regularly. COMEDK suggests all applicants to visit it frequently for relevant information.

COMEDK -2020 Important Dates

COMEDK -2020 Important Dates:

COMEDK -2020 Eligibility Criteria

COMEDK -2020 Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates from all over the country can appear for the UGET 2020 entrance examination. The eligibility criterion for various programs has been as published by COMEDK in its website www.comedk.org which is imitated as under:

I - UG Engineering Courses:

a) The qualifying examinations prescribed for admission for B.E. is second PUC or 10+2 Higher Secondary or equivalent examination recognized by State / Central Government; the last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with English as a compulsory subject.

b) The General Merit candidates should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% in respect of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and should have passed these subjects individually. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Bio Technology or Biology or Computer Science or Electronics as one of the optional subjects. However, changes, if any, in the eligibility criteria by the AICTE will be adopted.

c) An attempt in the COMEDK Entrance Test seeking admission to Engineering courses is considered adequate for figuring in the rank list.

d) Diploma candidates are not eligible to take the Entrance Test as there are no lateral entry admissions.

Note: The candidates shall submit the original marks card of the examination during counseling for proving their eligibility vis-a-vis marks scored as evidenced by the original marks card

II - UG Architecture Courses:

a) The prescribed qualifying examination for admission to B. Arch course is second PUC or 10+2

b) The candidates should have passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (45% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination (45% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) or passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) and should have passed these subjects individually.

c) All the candidates (including SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) seeking admission to B.Arch. shall pass the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) conducted by the Council of Architecture or JEE Paper - 2. Qualification in NATA is subject to the candidate getting at least cut-off marks in two individual components and also getting at least the qualifying marks in aggregate.

d) There shall be no Entrance Test conducted by COMEDK for candidates seeking admission to B. Arch Course.

e) Candidates seeking admission to B. Arch course shall submit separate application form for counseling as per the notification on COMEDK website (which will be made available before counseling). Candidates interested only in Architecture course, need not fill the online application form for engineering entrance exam.

Note:

 Notwithstanding the eligibility criteria mentioned as above, the changes, if any, effected by AICTE, VTU, COA or any other competent Regulatory Authorities before the start of rank generation process of COMEDK shall be adopted mutatis mutandis. After generating the ranks, no changes will be made to the already prescribed eligibility criteria.

 Rank Card will be generated only for those candidates who become eligible for admission to under Graduate Courses as per the regulations of AICTE / VTU.

COMEDK Fee Details

COMEDK Fee Details:

* Convenience charge/fee on Transaction.

• This fee is non-refundable under any circumstance including judicial and other statutory reasons.
• Fee payment for application is only through online mode via Net Banking, Credit Card and Debit Card. Please check *Convenience charges before payment
• You will be directed to Citrus payment portal after clicking on submit button to complete the payment process.
• Please re- login into application after completion of your payment to verify the status of your payment.
• The application fee paid for COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE are independent of each other. For claims/issues, if any, the candidates have to approach the respective agencies for redressal.

COMEDK Member Institutions

COMEDK Member Institutions:

The list of Member Institutions is given below and the information is as per the data furnished by these institutions. Changes, if any, will be updated as and when the information is received by these institutions.

For any other information, candidates can contact the Member Institutions.

Name of Colleges:

COMEDK UGET 2020 Selection Process

COMEDK UGET 2020 Selection Process:

Step 1: COMEDK Registration

The first and foremost step is to register for COMEDK UGET on the official website. The fee for candidates attempting three subjects is Rs 1600 (PCM) and for candidates attempting both COMEDK AND Uni-GAUGE is Rs 2600.

Step 2: COMEDK 2020 Admit card Download

Aspirants can download COMEDK 2020 admit card from the official website. The admit card will have details like candidate's name, address, contact details, test centres etc.

Step 3: Appear for COMEDK 2020

COMEDK UGET will be conducted in online mode. Aspirants were advised to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam.

Step 4: Declaration of COMEDK 2020 exam result

COMEDK result 2020 will be declared online. Only those who are eligible will be able to view the same under the 'applicant login' section of the website. The result will have a candidate's merit position, score-card with total marks, marks obtained in each subject.

Step 5: COMEDK Counselling

Aspirants who clear the exam need to appear for COMEDK 2020 counselling which will begin from June as stated by the official website.

Registration and Procedure for Making Application

Registration and Procedure for Making Application:

The Candidates have to register themselves at www.comedk.org. The candidates may access the general instructions and the explanation for filling the required fields through the link in the website www.comedk.org. However, these instructions are reproduced as under.

General Instruction for Registration:

 All the details asked for in Registration /Application form are Mandatory.

 E-mail ID and mobile number should remain the same till the Admission process is completed

 An Email ID once used for Registration online cannot be used again.

 Details given at the time of registration cannot be edited later on in the application form. Please review all details entered at time of registration before Clicking on the Submit Button and proceeding to application form.

 After successful registration, you will receive the User id and Password on your Mobile Number and Email Id which is unique & system generated. Log in with your unique USER ID and PASSWORD to complete the application process. Click on “Go to Application” button (Right hand top corner) to be directed to Application Form

Instruction for filling the Online Application Form

Instruction for filling the Online Application Form:

Candidates are advised to go through the below instructions carefully before filling up the online Application Form

 Once the application form is submitted online, request for any change in the data entered in the application form will NOT be entertained; hence the candidates are cautioned to be careful while filling the Online Application Form

 Ensure that Online Application Form is filled properly with all complete details. Click on “PREVIEW” button and re- verify all the particulars in application form before clicking on SUBMIT button.

 Incomplete / incorrect applications are liable to be rejected at any stage without prior information to the candidate.

 Multiple application forms from the same candidate will result in confusion leading to disqualification of the candidate.

Note: COMEDK is not responsible for any error that the candidate commits while filling the Online Application Form.

Guidelines for Uploading Images / Documents in Application form:

Follow the guidelines strictly for scanning and uploading of the photograph, signature and other required documents.

Test City Selection and Availability

Test City Selection and Availability:

The cities in which the exam will be conducted is listed below. Please note that the final cities in which the exam will be conducted is subject to discretion of COMEDK.

Note:

a) The test cities are allotted to candidates on first come first serve basis. However, COMEDK reserves the right to allot any other test city other than the city chosen by the candidate.

b) A candidate can choose and select 3 cities in order of preference at the time of applying for the exam from the available list of Test Cities in Online Application form

c) The option to choose the test city will be available before submitting the application form online, subject to availability. Please note that the preference indicated by the candidate will be considered only after receipt of successful online Payment by COMEDK

d) The option of city chosen by the candidate cannot be changed subsequently under any circumstance.

e) In case of non-availability of slots/centers in a city of your choice at the time of completing your application, you may choose to book a slot in an alternative city from the available list in the Online Application form.

f) If for any reason, a test city has to be cancelled or is non-available; applicants who had opted for the cancelled/non-available test city will be allotted a center at another city by COMEDK.

g) COMEDK reserves the right to allot any other Exam City other than the preference indicated by the applicant.

h) Any changes to the stated policy and decision will be communicated on our website.

i) Each city can have one or more centers. The allocation of centers is done through a computer assisted randomization / optimization process.

j) The allocated center will be communicated on the online test admission ticket (online TAT). 

Test Scheme and Related Information

Test Scheme and Related Information:

The Entrance Test COMEDK UGET-2020 will be conducted only in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and is mandatory for all candidates seeking admissions to B.E courses in Member Institutions of COMEDK. A merit / rank is generated based on the candidate's scores in entrance test only.

Test Pattern:

 Medium of Examination will be ENGLISH Only

 Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark

 There will be no negative marking for wrong answers

 However, in the event of a tie in the test score the principle of least negative responses (Number of wrong answers) will be adopted. In addition, if required, other methods may be adopted to break ties.

 Total Marks would be 180

COMEDK 2020 Syllabus

COMEDK 2020 Syllabus:

The entrance test is based on the existing syllabus of 10 + 2 / 11th &12th STD / 1st & 2nd PUC.

COMEDK Physics Syllabus 2020

Going by the past year trends, questions in Physics paper for COMEDK are moderately difficult. Enlisted below are some important topics to study in order to score high in this particular section of the exam.

COMEDK Chemistry Syllabus 2020

The Chemistry section of COMEDK exam will have questions from the below enlisted topics:

COMEDK Mathematics Syllabus 2020

The mathematics section of COMEDK 2020 exam will comprise of questions from the following topics:

MOCK Test:

In order to familiarize the students to the computer-based test, an opportunity in the form of MOCK TEST will be made available in our website as per the calendar of events. As many as 6 different mock tests will be made available to the students before they take the final examination on 10th May 2020.

Guidelines for Computer Based Test

Guidelines for Computer Based Test (CBT):

A CBT requires candidates to sit in front of a computer terminal (node) allocated to them against their TAT number and Admit card. After logging in, the candidate will get detailed instructions for the examination. At the designated time of start of examination, the candidates will be able to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen using the computer mouse. The systems/ mouse have been selected after thoroughly auditing and checking for their good performance.

In case the computer/mouse allotted to any candidate malfunctions anytime during the test, he/she will be immediately allotted another computer system (buffer system). There will be enough buffer systems available in the examination center to take care of such problems and the time lost due to the change of system will be duly taken care as each and every second will be recorded by the server and the same will be adjusted in such a way that the candidate gets the full allotted time to answer the questions in each subject. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to bring this to the notice of the room invigilator. The performance of the candidate until the time of any disruption will automatically be transferred to the new terminal allotted thereby neither the performance nor any time will be lost by any candidate.

 Countdown timer will display the remaining time available to complete the examination

 Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question

 You can easily navigate to any question by clicking on the question number in the Question Palette

 You can mark a question for review and then come back to it for saving the correct option

 You can view the answering status for a Section by placing the mouse over the name of the Section.

 You can view all the questions by clicking on the Question Paper button.

 You can shuffle between different sections and change the optional Sections any number of times in case of all subjects.

 MOCK TEST: In order to familiarize the students to the computer based test, an opportunity in the form of MOCK TEST will be made available in our website as per the calendar of events.

 Each correct answer is awarded one mark

 There will be no negative marking.

 A merit / rank card is generated based on the candidate's score in entrance test only. This rank card is the basis for participation in the seat selection process (counseling) later

Result COMEDK 2020

Result COMEDK 2020:

Provisional Answer Keys, Final Answer Keys (post challenge verification) and Test Scores of the candidates will be made available under the applicant login on www.comedk.org as per the calendar of events. Clarifications, if any, should be sought within the dates stipulated. Subsequently, the final result would be made available which will be binding on all candidates and no further claim would be entertained thereafter. (Please refer to the Calendar of Events for details).

Applicants Seeking any clarifications with regard to Provisional Answer Keys:

a) Applicant to login using his/ her user ID and password and fill the query in the challenge form provided online, clearly indicating the grievance and with all necessary enclosures.

b) Clarification regarding provisional answer key should be submitted online in the format made available with a fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only+ convenience charges as applicable) per clarification to be paid online only.

c) Only if the clarification sought is upheld, the money would be refunded in full after the COMEDK UGET 2020 process is completed.

d) Any request for clarification of provisional answer keys beyond the last date as stipulated in calendar of events will not be entertained.

Note: Seeking clarification as above is only for provisional answer keys. Such clarifications are not entertained in respect of Final answer keys/Test Score and thereafter the Rank.

Any verifications / clarifications sought by the applicants will be put forth to the COMEDK’s Academic Committee for their consideration and the decision given by the Committee shall be final and binding on all.

COMEDK 2020 Final Merit-Rank Publishing:

The final merit / rank is generated based on the performance in the entrance test and the same will be made available on 26th MAY 2020 in applicant’s login ID

Ties - Inter-se Merit:

Ties in the test scores, if any, will be resolved based on the following order specified:

a) The principle of least negative responses (number of wrong answers) in 1) Physics, 2) Mathematics and 3) Chemistry

b) Aggregate marks in Physics and Mathematics in the Entrance Test

c) Marks in Mathematics in the Entrance Test

d) Age of the Candidate, the elder candidate is ranked higher than the younger candidate.

Online Rank Card:

Online Rank Card will be available under applicant login in the COMEDK website from 26/05/2020. Candidates appearing for COMEDK UGET-2020 counseling should download & obtain a printout of the Online Rank card.

No Rank Card will be dispatched either by email/post /courier / in person to the candidates under any circumstances.

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the counseling venue without the print out of Online Rank Card which is one of the mandatory documents.

Reservation COMEDK

Reservation COMEDK:

Status of the Candidates (Category and Reservation):

Candidates are classified as General Merit and Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes (On Karnataka Basis) or those belonging to Tulu /Christian minority communities and those belonging to Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) Region. There is reservation for admissions to educational institutions for candidates who are ‘local persons’ for HK region as per Karnataka Government Order. Though there is no reservation for any other categories permissible as of date, the classification is being followed for eligibility norms only.

a) Declaration once made in the application with regard to the category status like GM / SC / ST / OBC / Minority and H-K Region Will Not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. The candidates are cautioned to fill in the application form with great care about the category status.

b) The candidates who have claimed category such as (SC/ST/OBC) of Karnataka should produce a valid certificate at the time of Counseling. If the certificates are not produced or not valid and if the candidates fall within 40% -45% criteria for lower eligibility, his / her rank will become invalid and he/ she will not be allowed to participate in the counseling process.

c) The candidates who have claimed Minority / Hyderabad- Karnataka status should produce a valid certificate at the time of first appearance in the Counseling. If the certificates are not produced or not valid then such of these candidates will not be entitled to select a seat under the reservation claimed.

d) Certificates for SC/ST/OBC/Minority and H-K Region, if applicable, should have been procured before the submission of Online Application.

e) If the category certificate is different and exclusive, such of the candidates shall submit not only the category certificate but also the caste and Income certificate issued by the competent authority in original at the time of counseling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What do these abbreviations stand for?

a) OAF – Online Application Form

b) TAT –Test Admission Ticket

2. What computer knowledge is required to appear for Computer Based Test mode?

The candidate needs to know how to operate the computer mouse

3. What will be the medium of UGET 2020 Online Computer Based Test?

Medium of Examination will be English Language only

4. What will happen in case there is some problem in computer during the examination?

There will be enough buffer systems available in the examination center to take care of such problems and time lost in change of system will be duly taken care as each and every second will be recorded by the server

5. Will there be a question booklet like in offline examination?

In Online Computer based test, the questions will appear on computer screen along with the answer options. Instruction page will also be displayed before the actual test begins. The time of reading of instructions will not be part of examination duration

6. How will I answer a question in UGET 2020 computer based test?

There will be four options for each question. You have to click one of the options using your computer mouse which can be reviewed or re-answered any time during the duration of the examination.

7. Can I change my answer during the exam?

You can change your answer any number of times before completing the session for the exam online.

8. Is the Entrance Test open only to Karnataka students?

No, this test is open to all the eligible students in the country.

9. Are candidates applying from outside the State of Karnataka eligible to get the benefit of lower eligibility qualifying marks?

SC/ST and OBC candidates belonging to Karnataka are only eligible to get the benefit of lower eligible qualifying marks.

10. I have finished my 2nd PUC /12th STD a few years ago. Am I eligible for these courses?

For B.Tech stream you would be eligible as per the norms of AICTE/VTU

11. Is there an age limit for the course?

For B.Tech stream you would be eligible as per the norms of AICTE/VTU

12. I have completed my diploma course. Can I apply to COMEDK and its Member Institutions for 2nd year / 3rd semester?

No. This notification is only for admissions to the 1st year/semester in B.E; thus you cannot apply for the 2nd Year (lateral entry scheme).

13. I am interested in applying for certain courses, but these are not listed in the course list provided in the website?

The course list provided in the website is limited to only those courses offered by COMEDK Member Institutions.

14. When is the last date to apply?

Last date for filling in the Online Application Form is on or before 17th April 2020

15. What is the procedure of seat selection?

Selection of seats for the Under Graduate course in Member Institutions is based on merit, taking into account the performance of the candidate in COMEDK UGET-2020. COMEDK entrance test, publication of test score and rank list will be followed by Online Counseling. The details of the arrangement made will be published in due course on our website, www.comedk.org.

16. How to apply to COMEDK UGET 2020?

The Candidates have to register themselves at www.comedk.org. On Registration the applicant will be provided with Login ID and Password. The application process requires the candidate to complete the prescribed online application form and submit it along with relevant documents and prescribed fees.

17. How many times can I register for COMEDK UGET 2020 exam?

As many times as you wish; but the E-mail ID once used for making a request cannot be used again. Also, the Application fee is non-refundable and hence each Application has to be accompanied with a fresh Application fee. There is also the danger of multiple Applications being rejected; therefore, the candidates are advised to be extremely careful while applying.

18. Can I send a black & white photograph with the Application Form?

No, the photograph to be provided in the application form has to be identical color photograph. It should not be more than 3 months old. Application with smudged / tampered or hazy photograph will not be accepted.

19. What mode of payment is acceptable for paying the fee?

Candidates can make the application fee payment only online by using the payment gateway provided by using debit card/credit card /net banking facility. COMEDK is not responsible for demand drafts sent to COMEDK office and it does not undertake the responsibility to inform the candidates of the same or to return the demand drafts.

20. I have not received the E-mail post Registration online?

Kindly contact the COMEDK Helpdesk to seek clarification and to know about the way forward.

21. Whether COMEDK sends a hard copy of Test Admission Ticket to the candidates?

No, Test Admission Tickets have to be downloaded and printed from our website and no hard copies would be dispatched.

22. If I have 5 clarifications in the provisional answer key, then do I have to make online payment of Rs. 500 or Rs.2500?

You have to make online payment of Rs.2500. +convenience charges (Rs.500 per clarification) along the relevant details as mentioned in the online form.

23. Would I get a refund for the amount, which I have sent along with my clarification/s?

You would be entitled for a refund only to the extent your clarification/s is/are upheld by the COMEDK academic committee. The refund would be made to the candidate/s account after the COMEDK UGET 2020 process is completed.

24. How will I know my test results?

The results will be uploaded under applicant login in the COMEDK website (www.comedk.org) for all the eligible candidates only.

25. Whether COMEDK sends a hard copy of the Rank Card to the candidates?

No, Rank cards have to be downloaded and printed from our website. Hard copies WOULD NOT be dispatched.

26. I cannot view the “submit” or “Save” button in the online application form

Please check the version of browser that you are currently using. Kindly use Internet Explorer (version 10 and above) or Mozilla Firefox (48 and above) or Google Chrome (50 and above) to fill in the Application Form. Also clear your browsing history and cache and retry.

27. I realized that I made an error while filling the application form. What do I do?

If you have not clicked on the “Submit” Button, you can edit the application form any number of times. However information provided at the time of registration cannot be changed later on. If you have already completed your online application form and have submitted the form online, then no changes can be made. You have the option to fill a new application form with an alternate email id. However please note that fee once paid is non-refundable.

However, we will be providing facility to the candidates, between 18th and 20th April 2020, to rectify any inadvertent mistakes committed in uploading photo and signatures, category details or academic details. Editing option for the critical/unique areas like application name, date of birth, email id, mobile number etc. are not allowed.

Hence candidates are advised to review all information in application form before clicking on “submit” button.

28. How many Exams do I have to attend if I want to apply for both COMEDK UGET and Uni- GAUGE E Exam?

You will be attending one exam only. Previously these exams were being conducted as 2 separate exams. COMEDK UGET was conducted as an offline entrance exam in Karnataka. Uni-GAUGE E was being done as an online entrance across India.

On 10th May 2020, these two exams will be conducted on the "Same Day" during the "Same Session" and as “One Combined Exam". This will reduce the need for students to prepare and attend multiple exams.

29. If I want to attend only COMEDK UGET 2020 or only Uni-GAUGE E 2020, will it be conducted on a separate date OR can I choose the sessions/shifts?

No, COMEDK UGET 2020 and Uni-GAUGE E 2020 will be conducted as a combined exam on 10th May 2020 ONLY

COMEDK 2020 Revised Exam Dates

COMEDK 2020 Revised Exam Dates: