COMEDK UGET on May 8 : Apply by April 4

Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) will conduct Under Graduate Entrance Test 2016 (UGET-2016) for admission to Undergraduate Medical, Dental and Engineering courses on 8th May, 2016 (Sunday) at centers across the country.

The UGET 2016 will be an online computer based test. The Entrance Test is mandatory for all candidates seeking admissions to MBBS/BDS/B.E courses in Member Institutions of COMEDK. A merit / rank is generated based on the candidate's scores in entrance test only. 

Those desirous of appearing for Engineering Courses have to take the test in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, for Medical and Dental Courses the test in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Those appearing for Engineering and Medical/Dental courses have to take the tests in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Biology and English. 

The test for Physics and Chemistry will be from 10 am to 12 noon and that for Mathematics from 12 noon to 1 pm. The test for Biology and English will be from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

There will be 60 questions from each subject for the test. Questions will be of the Multiple Choice Type. Each MCQ will carry 1 mark. There will not be any negative marking. However, in the event of a tie in the test score the principle of least negative responses (Number of wrong answers) will be adopted. In addition, if required, other methods may be adopted to break ties. 

The entrance test is based on the existing syllabus of 10 + 2 / 12th STD / 2nd PUC. Mock Test will be available online from 20th February 2016 (Saturday).  Anyone from any place in the country can appear for the UGET 2016 entrance examination. 

For UG Medical and Dental Courses, applicant should have qualified in second PUC or 10+2 or equivalent examination recognized by State / Central Government, with the last two years of study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) with English as a compulsory subject. General Merit candidates must have passed these subjects (PCB) individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in PCB (40% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State). Those appearing for the prescribed qualifying examination are also eligible to apply. 

General Merit candidates must also secure not less than 50% marks (40% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) in aggregate in PCB subjects in the COMEDK UG entrance test 2016. Questions will be there from English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. General Merit candidates should secure not less than 50% marks in English (40% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) in the entrance test. However, the marks so secured in English will not be added for the determination of rank which shall be decided exclusively based on the marks secured by the candidates in PCB subjects. Further, a candidate is not entitled for a rank if he/she fails to secure 50% or 40% of the marks as the case may be in English. The paper on English language will be normally of second PUC or 10+2 standard and will test the candidate’s comprehension of the language, the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. 

Applicant shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December, 2016. Those who have passed the qualifying examination prior to 2014, those having qualified earlier and selected an MBBS seat through COMEDK but failed to join the college so selected or failed to surrender the said seat at the COMEDK level for valid reasons or having joined the college so selected failed to pursue the course, those already pursuing Medical UG course anywhere in India, those who were caught attempting to impersonate or found following / adopting any of the malpractices earlier including entertaining touts or agents etc; are not eligible.

For UG Engineering Courses, applicant should have passed the second PUC or 10+2 Higher Secondary or equivalent examination recognized by State / Central Government; the last two years of study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with English as a compulsory subject. 

General Merit candidates should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% in respect of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and should have passed these subjects individually. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Bio Technology or Biology or Computer Science or Electronics as one of the optional subjects. However, changes, if any, in the eligibility criteria by the AICTE will be adopted. 

An attempt in the COMEDK Entrance Test seeking admission to Engineering courses is considered adequate for figuring in the rank. Diploma candidates are not eligible to take the Entrance Test as there are no lateral entry admissions. 

For UG Architecture Courses, applicant should have passed second PUC or 10+2 Higher Secondary or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects along with other subjects or a 10+3 Diploma recognized by Central / State Government and having obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka).

The candidates should have appeared for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture with a minimum score of 80 out of 200 marks for both General Merit and Category students. There shall be no Entrance Test conducted by COMEDK for candidates seeking admission to B. Arch Course.  Those seeking B. Arch course shall submit separate application form. 

The Candidates have to register themselves at www.comedk.org. The candidates may access the ‘How to Apply’ Document, general instructions and the explanation for filling the required fields through the link in the website www.comedk.org. Information Bulletin is available at https://www.comedk.org/. The fee for COMEDK UGET 2016 is Rs. 1200/- (For PCM / PCB) and Rs. 1500 (For PCMB). Applicant should select the payment mode (Online/ Offline). 

Applicants choosing online payment can pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card and Debit Card. Last date for offline payment of fee is 31st March 2016 (Thursday). Offline Payment can be made through Bank Challan at any branch of Axis Bank. List of branches of the bank is given at www.axisbank.com/. Applicant should select Offline (Challan based) Payment option and follow the procedure prescribed to download the Pre-printed Challan. Applicant should take Print out of the Challan and pay the Application fees at an Axis bank branch. They should then re-log in to the Application Portal, upload the Signed/Sealed Challan scanned copy, enter the Signed/Sealed Challan details, select the test city preference and submit the Application.

Online Registration for COMEDK can be done up to 23.50 hrs on 4th April 2016. Online Test Admission Ticket will be available under applicant login of the COMEDK website from 30/04/2016. Candidates appearing for the Test should download & obtain printout of the Online Test Admission Ticket (Online TAT). No Test Admission Ticket (TAT) will be dispatched either by email or post or courier or in person to the candidates under any circumstances. Applicants have to retain the TAT for counseling and until the completion of the Admission process. Last date for downloading of Online Test Admission Ticket (TAT) is 7th May 2016 (Saturday). 

Provisional Answer Keys will be published on 11th May 2016 (Wednesday).  Objections/challenges of Provisional Answer keys can be made from this date up to 16th May, 2016. Clarification regarding provisional answer key should be submitted online in the format made available with a fee of Rs.500/- per clarification to be paid online only. Only if the clarification sought is upheld, the money would be refunded in full after the COMEDK UGET 2016 process is completed. Final Answer key will be published on 26th May, 2016. Results will be declared by 28th May 2016.

For more details, visit https://www.comedk.org/