The eligibility criteria for COMEDK UGET 2024 has been established by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. Detailed eligibility requirements for B.E./B.Tech. are accessible on the official website, COMEDK UGET.org. Candidates must possess a second PUC or 10+2 Higher Secondary or equivalent examination qualification for both B.E./B.Tech. and B.Arch. For B.E./B.Tech. admission, the minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories, while for B.Arch. courses, the minimum COMEDK UGET 2024 qualifying marks are 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC students. However, there is no specified age limit for COMEDK UGET 2024 eligibility.

COMEDK UGET 2024 serves as an entrance examination for admission to over 190 prestigious private engineering colleges in Karnataka. The exam pattern consists of an online computer-based test covering questions from three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section comprises 60 MCQ questions, with a total allotted time of 3 hours for completion. Candidates receive a score of +1 for each correct response, and there is no negative marking scheme for incorrect attempts.

For students pursuing the B.Arch. course, there is no COMEDK UGET 2024 entrance test. Instead, candidates seeking admission to the B.Arch. course must submit a separate application form for counseling, as indicated in the notification on the COMEDK UGET.org website. Students solely interested in the Architecture course are not required to fill out the COMEDK UGET 2024 application form.

COMEDK UGET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech/B.E Courses

• Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have cleared the second PUC or 10+2 Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination recognized by the state/central government.
• Mandatory Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English should be included in the candidate’s curriculum during the last two years.
• Minimum Marks Requirement: General Merit candidates need a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• No Lateral Entry: There are no provisions for lateral entry admissions; therefore, diploma students are ineligible to appear for the exam.

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech/B.E. programs in Biotechnology for COMEDK UGET 2024 are as follows:

• Qualification Requirement: Candidates seeking admission to this course must have passed the 10+2 examination (or its equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Optional Subject: Additionally, candidates must have studied one optional subject from the following list:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics

The eligibility criteria for B.Arch courses in COMEDK UGET 2024 are outlined as follows:

• Qualifying Examination: Candidates applying for B.Arch should have passed the second PUC or 10+2 higher secondary (or equivalent) examination. Additionally, candidates with 10+3 Diploma holders are also eligible to apply for the exam.

• Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics is a mandatory subject for all candidates seeking admission to the Architecture course.

• Minimum Marks Requirement: General Merit candidates are required to attain a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Diploma degree holders need to have at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Karnataka) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

• Other Entrance Tests: B.Arch. aspirants are not required to appear for COMEDK UGET 2024. Instead, they must have appeared for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) in 2024 or JEE Paper-2. Qualification in NATA depends on the candidate achieving at least cut-off marks in two individual components and also attaining at least the qualifying marks in aggregate.

• Note: Candidates applying for B.Arch. must submit a separate application form for counseling.

To verify their compliance with the eligibility criteria for COMEDK UGET 2024, candidates must provide a set of documents. The following list outlines the required documents:

• Class 10th High School Certificate/Roll Number
• Class 10th Mark sheet
• Class 12th Mark sheet or equivalent qualifying examination mark sheet
• Self-identity proof such as Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, or Aadhaar Card /E-Aadhaar
• Category Certificate issued by the competent authority for reserved seats
• Medical Certificate/PwD certificate for Persons with Disability, as authorized by the Medical board of the state or central government

COMEDK UGET 2024 incorporates reservation criteria to allocate seats among different categories of candidates. The classification includes General Merit, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes (On Karnataka Basis), candidates from Tulu/Christian minority communities, and those from the Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) Region. During the counseling process, candidates seeking reservation must provide valid documents.

The reservation criteria for COMEDK UGET 2024 across various courses are as follows:

• B.E./B.Tech.:

  • General Category: Minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • SC/ST/OBC: Minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

• B.Arch.:

  • General Category: Minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • SC/ST/OBC: Minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Nationality

Students who are Indian citizens are eligible to sit for this exam. Despite the fact that the exams are only for Karnataka colleges, students from other states are welcome to take them. This has made it popular among students from all over the country to take this exam.

Age Limit and Number of Attempts

According to the official notification, there is no age limit for this exam. However, the age limit established by the AICTE/VTU will apply to this exam. Because the official notification did not specify a maximum number of attempts, candidates are free to make as many as they want. So, if you missed out on an opportunity to gain admission in one attempt, you can easily try again. However, you must put forth your best effort each time you take this exam.

Admissions via Reserved Category

Below are the specifics regarding the reserved seats offered based on category and institution.