COMEDK UGET 2021 Exam Date (Out), Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka has announced the exam date of COMEDK UGET 2021. The entrance examination will be held as a computer-based test on June 20. COMEDK UGET 2021 application form is expected to be available soon at the official website. Candidates will have to fill and submit the online application form before the final date to participate in the entrance examination. Before filling out the application form, the candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria of COMEDK UGET 2021. Candidates who secure valid COMEDK UGET 2021 scores will be eligible for BTech admissions through the counselling process. 

What is COMEDK UGET?

COMEDK UGET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. The exam is a gateway for admissions to engineering and architecture courses offered by more than 120 colleges/institutes that accept COMEDK scores. Through COMEDK exam, candidates become eligible for admissions to over 20000 BTech and BArch seats that are on offer. Every year, more than 70,000 candidates appear for COMEDK exam.

Please note that candidates interested in seeking admission to BArch courses through COMEDK 2021 will first have to appear for NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) and then participate in COMEDK counselling for the allocation of seats.

COMEDK UGET 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admissions at engineering, medical and dental colleges in the state of Karnataka have to satisfy multiple eligibility criteria of COMEDK UGET. The course-wise COMEDK UGET 2021 eligibility criteria are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria for Engineering courses

Candidates are eligible to apply for COMEDK 2021 if they fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• The qualifying examinations prescribed for admission for B.E. is second PUC or Class 12 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.
• 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 any other technical vocational courses as one of the optional subjects. However, changes, if any, in the eligibility criteria by the AICTE will be adopted.
• Diploma candidates are not eligible to take the Entrance Test as there are no lateral entry admissions.

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

Eligibility Criteria for Architectural courses

Candidates are eligible to apply for COMEDK UGET 2021 if they:

• The prescribed qualifying examination for admission to B. Arch course is second PUC or Class 12 Higher Secondary or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects along with other subjects or a 10+3 Diploma recognized by Central / State Government and having obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka.
• The candidates should have appeared for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture with a minimum score of 80 out of 200 marks for both General Merit and Category students.

Important:

• Architecture aspirants don’t need to take COMEDK 2021. To seek admissions they have to fill a separate application form for COMEDK UGET 2021.

COMEDK 2021 Exam Dates

Colleges Accepting COMEDK UGET Score

More than 190 colleges (including state, deemed and private institutes) in Karnataka accept COMEDK scores. Take a look at some of the popular colleges accepting COMEDK scores. 

COMEDK UGET 2021 Selection Process

Step 1: Register for COMEDK

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 UniGAUGE is Rs 2600.

Step 2: Download COMEDK 2021 Admit card

Aspirants can download COMEDK 2021 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 2021

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

Step 4: Check COMEDK 2021 exam result

COMEDK result 2021 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: Appear for COMEDK Counselling

Aspirants who clear the exam need to appear for COMEDK 2021 counselling which will begin from June as stated by the official website. 

COMEDK 2021 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates appearing for COMEDK 2021 must report at their respective test centres 60 minutes before the exam begins to avoid the last-minute hassle. Here’s what you need to remember on the exam day.

Read here detailed COMEDK 2021 Exam Day Guidelines and COVID-19 safety measures

What to Carry on Exam Day?

COMEDK exam is held online, candidates are advised to carry a pencil and a sheet of paper for rough work. Besides knowing the things that should be carried inside the exam hall, it is also important to know what must not be carried to the test centre. Candidates are not allowed to carry any text material, log table, calculator, electronic watches mobile phones etc. to the exam centre. 

Documents Required for COMEDK UGET exam

1. A printout of COMEDK admit card 
2. The original, as well as a scanned copy of the identity proof
3. Two recent passport size colour photographs
4. Scanned copy of the school/college photo ID attested by the principal of the institution (2^nd  PUC/12th STD)
5. A scanned copy of the COMEDK application form

Important FAQs regarding COMEDK 2021

Q. Is COMEDK UGET 2021 counselling announced?

A. No, COMEDK UGET 2021 counselling has not been announced.

Q. When will the rank card COMEDK UGET 2021 release?

A. The authority will publish COMEDK UGET rank card 2021 on its official website after the examination

Q. Are all COMEDK UGET 2021 dates announced by the authority?

A. COMEDK UGET 2021 will be held on June 20. Other dates will be announced soon.

Q. When will COMEDK release final COMEDK UGET 2021 answer keys?

A. COMEDK 2021 final answer keys will be released soon.

Q. How can I practice for COMEDK 2021?

A. COMEDK mock test will be available on the official website of the Consortium. Candidates appearing for the exam can take the online mock test for more idea about COMEDK question paper. Before the exam was held, COMEDK will release six mock tests for UGET 2021 exam. To take the COMEDK mock test candidates had to visit the official website of the exam and log in using their registered credentials.

Q. Is there an age limit to appear for COMEDK 2021?

A. The eligibility criteria for candidates seeking admission to BTech courses offered through COMEDK would be as per the norms of AICTE.

Q. Will admissions to BArch courses be based on COMEDK written exam?

A. No. Candidates interested to seek admission to BArch courses in the state must have appeared for NATA. However, the allocation of seats in COMEDK colleges will be done through COMEDK counselling.