About COMEDK UGET
COMEDK UGET is the Undergraduate Entrance Test for admission to private engineering, medical and dental colleges in Karnataka. It covers 150+ engineering colleges including some of India's best private institutes like RV College, BMS College, and PES University. Good option for JEE-level students who want Karnataka private colleges.
150+ Colleges
Karnataka private engineering colleges
COMEDK UGET
Own entrance test + JEE Main score optional
₹1.5–3L/yr
Private college fees — moderately affordable
Good Colleges
RV College, BMS, PES University, MS Ramaiah
Bengaluru Hub
Most top colleges in Bengaluru — IT job proximity
Annual Test
Typically conducted in May after JEE exams
COMEDK Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 60 MCQ | 60 min | + 1/0 (No negative) | Similar level to JEE Main |
| Chemistry | 60 MCQ | 60 min | + 1/0 (No negative) | NCERT + standard level |
| Mathematics | 60 MCQ | 60 min | + 1/0 (No negative) | Slightly easier than JEE Main |
No Negative Marking! COMEDK has no negative marking — unlike JEE Main. This changes the strategy: attempt all questions, even if unsure.
COMEDK score is used for Karnataka counselling. Additionally, students can use JEE Main score for some COMEDK colleges (Merit+ option). Both exams are independent.
Top COMEDK Colleges
| College | Location | NIRF / Rank | CS Cutoff (COMEDK) | Annual Fee | Placement Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering | Bengaluru | Top 50 | Rank ~500 | ₹2.10L | ₹8–18 LPA |
| BMS College of Engineering | Bengaluru | Top 50 | Rank ~700 | ₹2.10L | ₹7–15 LPA |
| PES University | Bengaluru | Private | Rank ~1,000 | ₹3.00L | ₹8–20 LPA |
| MS Ramaiah Inst. of Tech. | Bengaluru | Top 60 | Rank ~900 | ₹2.30L | ₹7–14 LPA |
| Dayananda Sagar College | Bengaluru | Ranked | Rank ~3,000 | ₹1.80L | ₹5–10 LPA |
| BMSCE | Bengaluru | Top 75 | Rank ~1,200 | ₹2.00L | ₹6–12 LPA |
Who Should Apply for COMEDK
COMEDK is ideal for students with JEE Main rank between 50,000–5,00,000 who want a decent private engineering college in one of India's best tech cities (Bengaluru).
Bengaluru is India's IT capital — studying here gives direct access to internships and campus placements at top IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and top startups.
Home State: Karnataka students get 85% seats in COMEDK colleges. Other state (like Haryana) students compete for 15% seats — cutoffs may be slightly different.