Kamal Ghorui
The COMEDK UGET 2026 registration deadline has been extended to March 20, 2026, providing engineering aspirants additional time to submit their applications. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in private colleges across Karnataka can complete the application process through the official website of the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka.The entrance exam will be conducted on May 9, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode, and is expected to be held at multiple exam centres across the country.
Application deadline extended
The examination authority announced the extension of the registration window to accommodate candidates who could not complete their applications earlier. With the revised schedule, applicants now have until 12 noon on March 20 to fill out the online application form.The registration process for COMEDK UGET 2026 began on February 3, 2026, and involves creating a login, filling in personal and academic details, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee online.COMEDK UGET exam is designed for admission to B.E. and B.Tech programmes offered by more than 150 private engineering colleges in Karnataka. Thousands of students from across India appear for the entrance examination every year to secure seats in various engineering streams.Direct link to apply for COMEDK UGET 2026.
Important dates for COMEDK UGET 2026
Candidates planning to appear for the examination should keep track of the following key dates:
- Registration start date: February 3, 2026
- Extended last date to apply: March 20, 2026 (12 noon)
- Application correction window: April 10 to April 13, 2026
- Admit card release: April 29, 2026
- Exam date: May 9, 2026
The results of COMEDK UGET 2026 are expected to be announced towards the end of May 2026, after which the counselling process for participating colleges will begin.
Eligibility criteria for engineering aspirants
To apply for COMEDK UGET 2026, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one optional subject such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or Electronics.General category candidates must obtain at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in the qualifying examination, while 40% marks are required for candidates belonging to reserved categories of Karnataka. Students appearing for their Class 12 board exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
COMEDK exam pattern and marking scheme
The COMEDK UGET 2026 examination will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions from three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.Each section will include 60 questions, making a total of 180 questions to be completed in three hours. According to the official exam pattern, candidates will receive one mark for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.The examination will be conducted only in English, and questions will be based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus.
