The COMEDK UGET 2026 choice-filing for round 3 has concluded. The details for the next round will be announced soon. Check this page for the details on COMEDK choice filling, including, step-by-step process. The choice filling strategy will directly impact your admission chances.
COMEDK UGET 2026 Choice Filling: The Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has concluded the COMEDK 2026 choice filling for round 3. The COMEDK choice filling link was available on the website, comedk.org. Candidates had to use their application sequence number and password to log in and select their preferences. Only those who chose their branch and college preferences for round 3 will be considered for admission. The preferences selected by the candidates along with factors such as performance in COMEDK UGET and availability of seats will be the basis for allotment.
The authorities conducted the choice filling for COMEDK 2026 round 3 from August 14 to 16. The COMEDK seat allotment has been announced. The rounds 3 & 4 of counselling is conducted for the GM candidates.
- What is COMEDK 2026 Choice Filling?
- COMEDK Choice Filling 2026 Dates
- How to Complete COMEDK Option Entry 2026?
- How Many Choices Can Candidates Fill?
- How to Arrange COMEDK Choices?
- Common Mistakes to Avoid During COMEDK Choice Filling
- What Happens After COMEDK Option Entry?
What is COMEDK 2026 Choice Filling?
The COMEDK option entry 2026 is one of the most important stages of the counselling process. COMEDK option entry is the online process through which candidates select their preferred engineering colleges and courses participating in COMEDK counselling. The choices entered by candidates play a major role in determining their seat allotment. During the choice filling process, candidates should arrange colleges and branches according to their actual preference. The counselling authority considers:
- COMEDK rank
- Category
- College and branch preferences filled by the candidate
- COMEDK UGET seat matrix
COMEDK Choice Filling 2026 Dates
The COMEDK counselling dates for round 3 have been updated in the table below following the official announcement. Candidates can refer to the schedule to avoid missing event deadlines.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Option entry start date | July 11 to 13, 2026 |
| Mock allotment | July 14, 2026 |
| Option editing window |
|
| Round 1 Allotment | July 28, 2026 |
| Round 2 | |
| COMEDK UGET round 2 Choice Filling (KKR Only) | August 5 to 6, 2026 |
| COMEDK 2026 round 2 seat allotment | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 3 | |
| COMEDK round 3 choice filling | August 14 to 16, 2026 |
| COMEDK 2026 seat allotment for round 3 | August 18, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
The COMEDK UGET score is valid for only 1 year.
Since the COMEDK exam is conducted in multiple sessions, the authorities use a normalisation method to ensure no candidate is at a disadvantage because of varying difficulty levels. Normalisation in COMEDK UGET signifies the percentage of candidates who have received a score equal to or lower than the candidate.
In case of ties in the total percentile scores, if any, the same will be resolved using
the following revised tie-breaking rules, in the order specified:
1) Higher Percentile score of Physics and Mathematics marks taken together.
2) Higher Percentile score in Mathematics.
3) Higher Percentile score in Chemistry.
4) Age of the Candidate, the elder candidate is ranked higher than the younger
candidate.
There is no COMEDK UGET passing marks. Candidates who appear for the test will be considered for the rank list. Admission to particiapting institutes will be done based on the candidate's rank in the COMEDK exam.
The Consortium has released the complete state-wise list of COMEDK UGET 2026 exam centres in its notification. This year, there are 181 exam cities for COMEDK 2026 compared to 199 last year.
How to Complete COMEDK Option Entry 2026?
Candidates can complete the COMEDK choice filling process by following these steps:
- Visit the official counselling portal.
- Log in using the Application Number/User ID and Password.
- Open the 'Choice Filling' section.
- Search for colleges or courses using filters such as institute name, branch or location.
- Add preferred colleges and engineering branches.
- Arrange all selected options in the desired order.
- Save the choices regularly.
- Review every option carefully.
- Submit and lock the choices before the deadline.
How Many Choices Can Candidates Fill?
There is no restriction on filling college and branch preferences. Candidates are advised to enter as many realistic choices as possible. Filling more options improves the chances of getting a seat during counselling rounds.
How to Arrange COMEDK Choices?
Candidates should prepare their preference list before starting the option entry process. The preference order should be based on:
- Preferred colleges
- Preferred branch
- Previous years’ closing ranks
- Tuition fee
- College location
- Placement record
- Infrastructure
- Hostel availability
Common Mistakes to Avoid During COMEDK Choice Filling
Many candidates lose better seats because of incorrect option entry. Avoid these mistakes:
- Filling very few options
- Ranking colleges randomly
- Ignoring branch preference
- Not checking seat matrix
- Missing the option editing window
- Forgetting to save changes
- Waiting till last moment to submit choices
Commonly asked questions
The authority will announce the COMEDK UGET 2026 topper along with the declaration of results. The candidate who obtains the highest marks in the test becomes the COMEDK topper.
What Happens After COMEDK Option Entry?
After candidates complete the choice filling process, the counselling authority conducts the following stages:
- Mock allotment
- Option editing window
- Final Round seat allotment
- Seat acceptance and fee payment
- Reporting to the allotted college within the specified deadline
- Candidates who are not satisfied with their allotment may be eligible to participate in subsequent counselling rounds according to the counselling rules.
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