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COMEDK UGET Exam Guide (Karnataka)

How COMEDK UGET works — the consortium of private colleges in Karnataka, the computer-based engineering entrance to member institutions, and how medical and dental admission now go through NEET.

Key facts

Conducting body: COMEDK (Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges of Karnataka)
UGET used for: UG engineering admission to COMEDK member institutions
Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Official site: comedk.org

What COMEDK UGET is

COMEDK UGET (the Under Graduate Entrance Test) is conducted by COMEDK — the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka, set up by the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation — for admission to undergraduate engineering courses at its member private institutions in Karnataka.

Although the consortium's name includes medical and dental, the UGET is now for engineering admission; medical (MBBS/BDS) admission is through NEET.

Who can apply

Candidates who have passed, or are appearing in, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and the minimum marks COMEDK sets, can apply. Confirm the exact eligibility on the official site each year.

Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
For UG engineering admission to COMEDK member institutions
Medical and dental admission is through NEET, not the UGET
Confirm current eligibility on the official site

Exam pattern and syllabus

COMEDK UGET is a computer-based test of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus. The number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme are published by COMEDK each year — confirm the current pattern on the official site.

Admission and counselling

A COMEDK rank is used in the consortium's centralised, single-window online counselling, where seats at member institutions are allotted by rank, preference and availability. The counselling process and schedule are released each cycle.

Where to confirm the rules

The official COMEDK website (comedk.org) is the authoritative source for eligibility, pattern, syllabus, counselling and dates. Use this guide as an overview and verify every specific there.

Frequently asked questions

Is COMEDK for medical admission?

No. Although COMEDK stands for the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka, the UGET is now for engineering admission to member institutions. Medical and dental (MBBS/BDS) admission is through NEET.

What colleges accept COMEDK UGET?

COMEDK UGET is used for admission to the consortium's member private engineering institutions in Karnataka. The list of member institutions is published on the official COMEDK site.

Is COMEDK different from KCET?

Yes. KCET (by the KEA) is the state government test for government and government-quota seats, while COMEDK UGET is the consortium's own test for seats at its member private institutions. Many candidates take both; check each official site for details.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: COMEDK — official site.

Last verified: 2026-06-06.