The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has released the schedule for Round 2 counselling of the COMEDK UGET 2026 engineering admissions specifically for candidates under the Hyderabad-Karnataka Reservation (HKR) and Kalyana Karnataka Reservation (KKR) categories. This update outlines key dates for choice editing, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting to allotted colleges.
Understanding COMEDK UGET Counselling and Reservation Categories
COMEDK UGET is an entrance test used for admission into engineering colleges across Karnataka. The counselling process allocates seats to candidates based on their ranks and preferences. The HKR and KKR categories are reservation quotas designed to provide educational opportunities to students from specific regions within Karnataka, aiming to promote equitable access to higher education.
These reserved categories have a dedicated counselling process to ensure candidates from these areas receive their allotted seats fairly. The counselling rounds allow candidates to select and modify their preferred colleges and courses based on availability and merit.
Key Dates and Procedures for Round 2 Counselling
- Choice Editing: Candidates can modify their college and course preferences from August 5, 12 noon, to August 6, 12 noon, 2026.
- Seat Allotment Results: The results for Round 2 seat allotment for HKR and KKR candidates will be announced between August 7 and August 10, 2026.
- Seat Confirmation: Candidates must confirm their allotted seats by paying the required counselling fee online during the seat allotment result period.
- Reporting to Colleges: Those who select the "Accept and Freeze" option are required to report to their allotted colleges from August 7 to August 11, 12 noon. They must carry the online printout of their seat allotment letter and fee payment receipt.
- Seat Cancellation: Candidates who accept a seat in Round 2 can cancel it between August 7, 4 pm, and August 11, 3 pm. This option is also available to candidates who secured seats in Round 1 under the HKR and KKR categories.
Why This Round 2 Counselling Matters for Reserved Category Candidates
Round 2 counselling offers a crucial opportunity for candidates in the HKR and KKR categories to refine their choices and secure seats in preferred engineering colleges. The ability to edit preferences allows candidates to respond to the availability of seats and improve their chances of admission to better programs or institutions.
Confirming seats promptly and reporting within the stipulated timeframe ensures candidates do not lose their allotted seats. The cancellation window provides flexibility for candidates to reconsider their options if they receive better opportunities in subsequent rounds or other admission processes.
For candidates from the Hyderabad-Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka regions, this counselling round is a vital step toward accessing quality engineering education under reserved quotas designed to support regional development and educational equity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can HKR and KKR candidates edit their choices for COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 2?
A: Choice editing is open from August 5, 12 noon, to August 6, 12 noon, 2026.
Q: What is the deadline to confirm the allotted seat in Round 2?
A: Candidates must confirm their seats by paying the counselling fee online between August 7 and August 10, 2026.
Q: Can candidates cancel their allotted seats after Round 2 seat acceptance?
A: Yes, seat cancellation is allowed from August 7, 4 pm, to August 11, 3 pm, for candidates who accepted seats in Round 2, including those who had seats from Round 1 under HKR/KKR categories.
