Candidates participating in
the COMEDK UGET 2026 counselling process can now check the college-wise
seat availability, branch-wise intake and tuition fee details before
exercising their web options. The release of the provisional seat matrix is a
significant step in the counselling process as it enables students to make
informed decisions regarding college and branch preferences.
The seat matrix provides detailed information about the total number of seats available across participating engineering colleges and specifies the seat distribution separately for General Merit (GM) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR)categories.
COMEDK UGET 2026 Seat Matrix Highlights
The provisional seat matrix reveals that a total of 24,626 engineering seats are available for admission through COMEDK UGET 2026.
Category-Wise Seat Distribution
| Particulars | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Total Engineering Seats | 24,626 |
| General Merit (GM) Seats | 20,814 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) Seats | 3,812 |
The seat matrix serves as an essential document for candidates as it provides a clear picture of seat availability across engineering disciplines and institutions participating in the counselling process.
New Engineering Colleges Added to COMEDK Counselling 2026
The 2026 counselling process has witnessed the addition of new participating institutions, thereby expanding the choices available to engineering aspirants.
The newly added colleges include:
- Future Forge Engineering Academy
- Koshys Institute of Technology
Despite the inclusion of new institutions, the overall number of engineering seats available this year is reported to be lower compared to the previous admission cycle.
Branch-Wise Seat Availability Released
The official seat matrix provides detailed branch-wise intake across participating institutions. Candidates can check the availability of seats in several popular engineering programmes, including:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Data Science
- Other emerging engineering specialisations
The official PDF also enables candidates to compare colleges based on both seat availability and fee structures, helping them make better counselling choices.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates are advised to download the official COMEDK UGET 2026 Provisional Seat Matrix PDF and carefully analyse:
- Participating colleges
- Branch-wise seat intake
- Tuition fee details
- Previous years' closing ranks
- Category-wise seat distribution
Experts recommend that students fill their web options strategically by considering both seat availability and historical cut-off trends to improve their chances of securing admission during the initial rounds of counselling.
Document Verification to Conclude on June 30
The authorities will complete the document verification process by June 30, 2026. Candidates can check their verification status through the candidate login portal.
Only candidates whose documents are successfully verified will be eligible to participate in the online counselling and choice-filling process available at:
Official Website:www.comedk.org
How Many Seats Are Available Through COMEDK Counselling?
The Consortium releases the seat matrix at the beginning of the counselling process every year. For the 2026 admission cycle, there are 24,626 engineering seats available, with20,814 seats under General Merit and 3,812 seats reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka Region category.
What Is the Schedule for COMEDK Counselling?
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka conducts the counselling process for admission to BE and BTech programmes offered by participating institutions.
The counselling process includes multiple rounds:
- Round 1: Conducted for General Merit, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD categories.
- Round 2: Conducted exclusively for candidates belonging to the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) Region.
Round 3: Conducted for General Merit candidates.
The detailed counselling schedule for subsequent stages is expected to be announced shortly.
Steps Involved in COMEDK UGET Counselling 2026
The counselling process
generally comprises the following stages:
1. Online Registration
2. Document Verification
3. Choice Filling and Preference Submission
4. Seat Allotment
5. Decision Making (Accept, Upgrade or Withdraw)
6. Reporting to the Allotted College
7. Completion of Admission Formalities
Important Highlights
- COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Matrix has been released.
- A total of 24,626 engineering seats are available for admissions.
- 20,814 seats are earmarked for General Merit candidates, while 3,812 seats are available under the Kalyana Karnataka Region category.
- New colleges including Future Forge Engineering Academy and Koshys Institute of Technology have been added this year.
- Document verification will conclude on June 30, 2026.
- Verified candidates can participate in online counselling through www.comedk.org.
The release of the provisional seat matrix marks the beginning of a crucial stage in the COMEDK UGET 2026 admission process, enabling candidates to carefully evaluate their options and prepare strategically for seat allotment.