Dear future engineers, If you are interested in studying engineering in Karnataka, then knowing the Karnataka engineering counselling is the first thing you have to do. I am Nikhil V Wadhwa, an academic counsellor from Careermudhra. Karnataka has 20+ government engineering colleges and 100+ private and deemed universities. Both government and private engineering college seats are filled by two different counselling. In this article, I will give you the counselling types, dates and the counselling process with eligibility criteria.
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Karnataka Engineering Counselling Overview
There are two major counselling process in Karnataka Engineering. That are
KCET counselling is for filling all the seats in government engineering colleges and some part of seats in private engineering colleges. Karnataka domicile students are only eligible for KCET counselling.
COMEDK counselling is for the students all over India and a partial number of seats in private engineering colleges are filled through COMEDK counselling. Both Karnataka and Non Karnataka people are eligible for COMEDK counselling.
I will give you a differentiation table below for a clear understanding of karnataka engineering counselling.
| Features | KCET Counselling | COMEDK Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted By | KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) | COMEDK Consortium |
| Eligibility | Karnataka Domicile Students | Open to All India Candidates |
| Colleges Covered | Govt, Aided, and Private (Govt Quota) | Private Unaided Colleges |
| Admission Based On | KCET 2026 Score | COMEDK UGET 2026 Score |
| Application Mode | Online/ https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ | Online/ https://www.comedk.org/index |
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Eligibility criteria for Karnataka Engineering Counselling 2026
In this section, I will give you the eligibility criteria for Karnataka engineering counselling for both KCET and COMEDK.
Eligibility criteria for KCET Counselling 2026
- The student must be a Karnataka domicile (Domicile proof required)
- Student must have passed 2nd PUC with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
- The student should secure minimum 45% marks in 2nd PUC. (40% for reserved students)
- Students must appear for the KCET entrance exam conducted by KEA.
- If a non Karnataka student claims Karnataka reservation from the clause, should submit the necessary documents to be eligible for counselling.
Eligibility criteria for COMEDK Counselling 2026
- The student must be an Indian citizen.
- No domicile certificate is required as it is open for all candidates,
- Student must passed +2 with physics, chemistry and maths
- The pass percentage of 45% and 40% for reserved candidates is important to be eligible for COMEDK counselling’.
- Must have appeared for the COMEDK UGCET entrance exam.
Counselling process in Karnataka Engineering Colleges 2026
The engineering seats in Karnataka engineering colleges are filled through two major counselling. Here I will explain to you the counselling process of KCET and COMEDK in step by step below.
KCET Counselling Process
- Registration in KEA online portal
- Upload documents and verify it in help centers.
- Option entry for colleges and courses as per student preference.
- Mock allotment and chance to change their options.
- Seat Allotment
- Fees payment and reporting to college.
COMEDK 2026 Counselling Process
- Registration on COMEDK website
- Uploading the documents for verification
- Option entry for colleges and courses as per student preference.
- Round wise seat allotment
- Accept or reject or update options to change their preferences.
- Pay fees and download allotment letter
- Report to College
Important Dates of Karnataka Engineering Counselling 2026
It is important to know the counselling dates more than anything in the counselling process. Check the table below for tentative dates.
| Counselling | KCET 2026 | COMEDK 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Filling | 8 – 20 July | 2nd – 10th July |
| Mock result | 25th July | 22nd July |
| Change or Update preferences | 26th – 29th July | 22nd – 24th July |
| Round 1 Allotment Result | 2nd – 5th August | 28th July – 1st August |
Documents Required for B.Tech Counselling 2026
Every student should check the document before the counselling and appear for document submission. If a student fails to submit the document, it leads to cancellation of a seat.
- SSLC (10th) and 2nd PUC (12th) Marks Cards
- KCET/COMEDK Scorecard
- Study Certificate (for KCET)
- Caste/Income Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for KCET)
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent Passport Size Photos
KCET and COMEDK Counselling fees
There are no separate counselling fees for both KCET and COMEDK, but students have to pay the application fee online while registration.
For KCET, students have to pay the amount of Rs.500 (for general category) and Rs.250 (for reserved categories). For COMEDK, students have to pay Rs.2000 during the registration. This fee is non refundable and students have to pay part of college fees during the counselling to confirm the seat.
Top Engineering Colleges Participating in Karnataka Counselling 2026
I hope you got all the information about the counselling process for Karnataka engineering counselling 2026. Here are the details of some top colleges in Karnataka categorized by academic curriculum, infrastructure, affordable fees and placement records.
- RV College of Engineering
- RV Institute of Technology and Management
- BMS College of Engineering
- BMS Institute of Technology
- Dayananda Sagar college of Engineering
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology
- National Institute of Engineering
- JSS Science and Technology University
- Alvas Institute of Engineering and Technology
- KLE Technological University
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Wrap Up
Karnataka engineering counselling 2026 provides many opportunities for students through both KCET and COMEDK counselling. Whether you are a Karnataka domicile or a non domicile student, proper planning is able to secure a seat in Karnataka Engineering colleges. Stay updated with KCET and COMEDK websites to get notifications and prepare your documents prior for hassle free counselling process. Feel free to contact me by clicking on the banner or by filling the form for counselling guidance. All the Best!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is COMEDK better or KCET?
KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students, fills seats in government colleges and government quota seats in private colleges. COMEDK is open for all students all over India focusing only on private engineering colleges in Karnataka.
2. Can I participate in both KCET and COMEDK counselling?
If you are a Karnataka domicile, you can participate in both KCET and COMEDK counselling.
3. Are government engineering colleges available in COMEDK counselling?
No, government colleges in Karnataka are not available in COMEDK. Government engineering colleges seats are filled only through KCET counselling.
4. Can I upgrade my seat in further rounds of counselling?
Yes, you can upgrade your seat in the further rounds of counselling in both KCET and COMEDK counselling process.
5. How many rounds of counselling are there in KCET?
There are three rounds of counselling in the KCET counselling process conducted by KEA.
6. Is KCET counselling online started?
No, KCET counselling is not started yet, you can expect the counselling at the end of June. The exact date will be announced after KCET exam results.
7. How much rank for 70 marks in COMEDK?
For this 70 marks, you can expect a range of 12,000 – 18,000 rank in COMEDK.
8. How much KCET rank is required for engineering?
You can get an engineering seat at any KCET rank, but if you are focusing on the top 5 engineering colleges in Karnataka, then your KCET rank should be below 5000.
