COMEDK 2026 Option Entry Tool — Choice Filling Priority List Builder
COMEDK 2026 — Choice Filling Opens Soon

COMEDK 2026 Option Entry Optimizer

Build your COMEDK choice filling list the smart way. Swipe through ROI-matched colleges, drag-and-drop to reorder, and lock in your best possible seat. Zero sign-up. Total anonymity.

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Counseling Schedule

COMEDK 2026 Option Entry Dates & Choice Filling Calendar

Track every COMEDK counseling milestone so you never miss a critical window.

Stage Expected Date Status Action
COMEDK 2026 Results Late May 2026 Completed Collect your official rank card and verify your category code.
Document Verification (Online) Early June 2026 Upcoming Submit class 10, class 12, and domicile documents on the portal. Dashboard must show 'Approved' before choice filling opens.
Choice Filling (Option Entry) Portal Open June 25 – July 5, 2026 Scheduled Enter all your preferences in priority order. Target 30–50 choices minimum to avoid 'Not Allotted' status.
Mock Seat Allotment July 8, 2026 Scheduled A test run of the allotment. Adjust your list, add backups, and finalize before the lock-in deadline.
Round 1 Final Seat Allotment July 14, 2026 Scheduled Official allocation. Pay full fee within 3-4 days to exercise Choice 2 (Hold & Upgrade). Failure to act forfeits your seat.
Round 2 & Seat Surrender Window Late July – Early August 2026 Scheduled Last chance to upgrade or withdraw with minimal penalties. Post-window forfeiture = full fee loss.
Step-by-Step Flow

How to Fill COMEDK 2026 Choice Entry Correctly

Avoid costly COMEDK fee forfeiture mistakes by following this systematic walkthrough.

1

Verify Document Approval

Log in to the COMEDK portal and confirm your dashboard shows 'Document Approved' status. Unapproved profiles are locked out of choice filling.

2

Research Colleges & ROI

COMEDK annual tuition is ₹2.5L+. Use our optimizer to sort by placement-to-fee ROI so you only spend the fee on genuinely worthwhile institutions.

3

Build Your Priority List

Select at least 30+ choices. Use our Swipe Deck to discover matching colleges, then drag-and-drop to order them strictly by true preference — never put a safe college above a dream college.

4

Review Mock Allotment

Check your mock seat. If unhappy, re-adjust your sequence, add more realistic targets, and add 5+ safe backups at the bottom of the list.

5

Pay & Lock to Upgrade

To exercise Choice 2 (Hold & Upgrade) in COMEDK, you must pay the complete annual tuition fee in advance. Plan your finances accordingly before Round 1 declaration.

Decision Intelligence

COMEDK Post-Allotment Choice Guide

Once Round 1 allotment is declared, you must exercise one of these decisions within 3-4 days or your seat is forfeited.

Allotment Decision What it means Fee Status Next Round
Choice 1: Accept & Freeze Satisfied with allotment. Pay full annual fee, download admission order, report to college. Full Fee Paid No. Exits counseling.
Choice 2: Hold & Upgrade Hold seat + participate in Round 2 for higher preferences. Must pay full fee to hold. Zero risk of losing Round 1 seat. Full Fee Paid | Held Yes — higher options only.
Choice 3: Reject & Upgrade Reject allotted seat, participate in Round 2 for higher options. Seat forfeited, no fee required. No Fee | Forfeited Yes — higher options.
Choice 4: Reject & Exit Reject seat and exit COMEDK counseling entirely. Use this only if going to another exam/stream. No Fee | Forfeited No. Exits counseling.
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Counseling Helpdesk

COMEDK Option Entry FAQs & Counselor Answers

Direct answers to critical COMEDK choice filling questions to protect your ₹2.5L+ fee investment.

When does COMEDK 2026 option entry / choice filling start?
Based on the current COMEDK schedule, choice filling is expected to open around June 25 – July 5, 2026, following document verification approval. Always confirm on the official COMEDK portal.
Can I add new colleges to my COMEDK list in Round 2?
No. Under COMEDK rules, you cannot add fresh college options in Round 2. You can only reorder, modify, or delete existing choices from Round 1. Build a comprehensive list of 30-50+ choices in Round 1 itself.
What is the penalty for surrendering a COMEDK seat after the window?
Surrendering or forfeiting a COMEDK seat after the official withdrawal window carries severe financial penalties. Candidates forfeit their entire seat deposit — typically ₹2.5–2.8 Lakhs — and may be debarred from subsequent rounds.
How does the COMEDK allotment algorithm work?
COMEDK uses a sequential top-down allotment system identical to KCET. Starting from your Choice #1, the system checks if your rank qualifies for each preference in order. The first matching choice gets tentatively locked; all preferences below it are deleted for that round.
What is Choice 2 (Hold & Upgrade) in COMEDK?
If you select Choice 2 after Round 1, COMEDK holds your allotted seat in reserve while you participate in Round 2 for higher-preference options. You must pay the full annual fee to hold the seat. If nothing better is allotted in Round 2, you retain your Round 1 seat.
Does COMEDK have a domicile or state reservation quota?
No. COMEDK is a General Merit (GM) examination open to all Indian nationals. There are no Karnataka domicile reservations. Seats are allocated purely by COMEDK rank across all applicants. COMEDK fee is higher than KCET government-quota seats for this reason.
Should I do both KCET and COMEDK option entry?
Yes, if you have both rank cards. KCET (KEA) and COMEDK run on completely parallel timelines and separate portals. Participating in both maximizes your chance of getting into a top Karnataka engineering college. Use StepVista's separate KCET and COMEDK optimizers to build independent priority lists.
What is the StepVista COMEDK optimizer?
Our optimizer uses calibrated 2025 COMEDK cutoff data to match colleges to your rank. You can swipe through matched options, drag-and-drop to build a priority list, and auto-sort by our algorithm. No phone number or email required — 100% anonymous.