COMEDK

COMEDK is a state-level entrance exam for admission to engineering and architecture courses in Karnataka.

• Over 60,000 students apply for this exam every year.
• Over 150 engineering colleges in Karnataka are affiliated with COMEDK.

Particulars	Details
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Type of questions	Objective MCQs
Exam duration	3 hours (2 hours for Physics and Chemistry and 1 hour for Mathematics)
Number of questions	180 questions (60 questions from each subject)
Marking scheme	1 mark awarded for each correct answer
Negative marking	No negative marking
Tiebreaker	Student with the least negative marks are likely to get a higher rank

Subject	Time	Number of Questions
Physics and Chemistry	2 hours	60 each
Mathematics	1 hour	60
Total	3 hours	180

• Age:

  There is no age limit for this exam.

• Subjects:

  You must have taken up Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in your 12th board or equivalent exam.You must have had one optional subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a Technical Vocational subject.

• Score in 10+2 or equivalent exam:

  As a General category candidate, you must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45%.

  If you are an SC or ST category candidate, the minimum aggregate is 40%.

  Here is the list of equivalent exams.

• Year of passing 10+2 or equivalent exam:

  There is no year limit for applying to this exam.You are also eligible for this exam if you’ve applied to a qualifying exam.

• Aadhaar card requirement:
  You need a registered Aadhaar Card Number to be eligible to apply for JEE Main.
• Number of attempts:

  There is no limit to the number of attempts in this exam.

  Ineligible candidates:

  If you’re a diploma candidate, you won’t be eligible as there are no lateral admissions.

• Age:

  There is no age limit for this exam.

• Subjects:

  You must have taken up Mathematics as a compulsory subject in your 12th board or diploma recognized by the state or central government.

• Score in 10+2 or diploma:

  As a General category candidate, you must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50%.

  If you are an SC or ST category candidate, the minimum aggregate is 45%.

• Other exams:

  You must have cleared the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) with a minimum score of 80 out of 200.

• Aadhaar card requirement:

  You need a registered Aadhaar Card Number to be eligible to apply.

• Number of attempts:

  There is no limit to the number of attempts in this exam.

• Your photograph
• Your signature
• Father’s or guardian’s signature
• Your unique ID proof

1. Log in with your User ID and Password
2. Click ‘Edit’
3. Fill in the following details like address, category, academic information, preference of exam centre
4. Upload the scanned copies of your documents

The application fee is Rs. 1200

Note down the transaction ID for future reference purposes. Make sure you keep a printout of the application form as well.

• Your name
• Your photograph and digital signature
• Your postal address and contact details
• Your unique photo ID proof details
• Exam registration number
• Test Admission Ticket number (TAT)
• Exam application number
• Test centre details
• Test timings
• A provision for sticking your passport-sized photograph
• General instructions

Registration Deadlines
COMEDK Application form will be released	13th January 2019*	12:01 AM
COMEDK Mock tests available online	5th February 2019*	12:01 AM
Last date for applications	20th April 2019*	12:00 AM
COMEDK Admit cards available for download	4th May to 08th May 2019*	12:01 AM
Exam Dates
Engineering exam	8th May 2019*	10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Results Dates
Publication of provisional COMEDK answer keys	15th May 2019*	-
Last date to receive challenges to the answer keys	19th May 2019*	-
Publishing of final answer keys	24th May 2019*	-
Scorecards are released	27th May 2019*	-
Counselling	Third week of July 2019*	-

* Dates are tentative and subject to change.

The computer based test is held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You need to report 2 hours before the exam.

The exam hall is opened 60 minutes before the exam. You are not allowed to enter the hall after 9:30.

If you don’t appear on the scheduled date, a reexamination will not be conducted by COMEDK.

Toppr has made it easy for you to check the answers after giving the exam. To see the answer keys for this year’s exam, click here.

The official answer key will be available on the official COMEDK website. If you want to challenge it, just follow the below steps:

If the clarification is upheld, the fee is refunded after the COMEDK application process is complete. However, please read the conditions before you challenge the answer key.

You can use the COMEDK Rank Predictor to predict your probable rank before the results are declared. The below table will give you a better idea.

Range of Marks	Expected Rank
160 – 179	1 – 10
150 – 159	11 – 50
140 – 149	51 – 150
130 – 139	151 – 400
120 – 129	401 – 900
110 – 119	901 – 1800
100 – 109	1801 – 3300
90 – 99	3301 – 5700
80 – 89	5701 – 9200
70 – 79	9201 – 14700
60 – 69	14701 – 23200
50 – 59	23201 – 35500
40 – 49	35501 – 43500
30 – 39	43501 – 45200
20 – 29	45201 – 49800

The COMEDK results are declared online at the end of May. No hard copy of the COMEDK scorecard is given out.

Based on your rank in the list, you can then attend the counselling session.

To check your COMEDK result, you need to:

Over 150 institutes will grant you admission if you qualify. Cutoffs vary according to the branch, the college and the category you apply in. They also depend on the below factors:

• Number of applicants
• Availability of seats
• Difficulty of the question paper

The COMEDK rank list is generated at the end of May. In case of a tiebreaker, the following method is applied to break the tie:

Counselling is conducted by COMEDK - at Bangalore - on the basis of the merit list. If you place higher in the list, yodiv will be called first.

For your benefit, the counselling procedure has been explained below:

Please refer the list of documents you need to carry.

• Make a Timetable: Before you start preparing for COMEDK 2019, make sure you’re familiar with the syllabus and the pattern of the examination. Now, make a study schedule in a way that lets you allocate equal time to all subjects. Put more emphasis on areas you’re weak at and try to improve on them.
• Strengthen Fundamental Concepts: Start from the basics and get the fundamentals right. Once you’re thorough at this, any problem can be solved by applying them. If you directly attempt advanced questions and fail, it will affect your confidence and morale.
• Practice Diligently: To do well in COMEDK, regular practice is a must. Subjects like Mathematics need it and you may not be able to solve the same problem if you take regular breaks. Regular practice will also increase your speed and accuracy which are essential for succeeding in competitive exams. Toppr provides you the perfect solution to your need for new practice questions. Check out our question bank, where questions will be put forward to you in a logical sequence of concepts.
• Solve Previous Years’ Papers: Make sure you take enough mock tests and practice previous years’ papers as much as you can. This will help you understand the type of questions asked and the time you need to solve them. Simulating the exam environment will also make you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. If you’re taking more time in a particular section, then you can strengthen that section for a better score in the examination.
• Use e-learning apps: It’s a good idea to use e-learning apps to prepare for COMEDK. These apps will provide you the proper guidance, and the tips and tricks to succeed at COMEDK. You can fast track your learning by completing all the topics in time and clearing your doubts with online teachers. They also provide an objective assessment of your progress.

Here are some preparation tips for COMEDK.

Here are some of the books you should refer while preparing for COMEDK:

• Physics for CET & COMEDK by S. Dashrathi
• BASE (2nd Edition) Physics for Karnataka CET & COMEDK
• NCERT Textbooks for Class 11 and 12

• BASE Chemistry for Karnataka CET & COMEDK
• Chemistry for Karnataka CET & COMEDK by Dr. Somar Maruti H.
• O.P. Agarwal’s IIT Chemistry
• NCERT Textbooks for Class 11 and 12

• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• R.D. Sharma’s Maths XI and XII
• BASE Mathematics for Karnataka CET & COMEDK
• NCERT Textbooks for Class 11 and 12

You no longer need to go looking for information on various websites. Toppr gives you the latest collection of both sample papers and previous years’ papers in the form of a timed test. Just start your time and take the test to see how you fare in the real exam.