Difference between KCET and COMEDK- Fees, Difficulty level, Exam Pattern

KCET Vs COMDEK – Students looking for admission to KCET and COMDEK often make mistake to understand the difference between the two exams. KCET and COMDEK are the two tests conducted for admission to engineering programs in top colleges in India.

Aspirants who are looking to apply for both COMDEK and KCET to increase their admission opportunities must understand the differences. COMEDK UGET exam is conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka for admission to private engineering institutes. While the KCET exam is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, KEA is for mainly admission to government colleges in Karnataka state. In 2024, KCET will be held on KCET and COMEDK 2024 will be conducted on May 12.

KCET vs COMEDK Main Differences

Conducted by: KCET– Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA. COMDEK– Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka

Fees for college: KCET- INR 36,000(Approximately). COMDEK- INR 1,50,000(Approximately)

Regional background of the student: KCET- Solely for students who have a minimum 7 years study certificate in Karnataka. COMDEK– Non-Karnataka residents can apply

Type of College: KCET- Mainly government colleges. COMDEK– Private colleges

School of Learning: KCET- Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Agriculture. COMDEK– Only Engineering

Admission Criteria: KCET– 50% marks obtained in 10+2 class (PCM/PCB) for Medical/Engineering with 50% from KCET exam. COMDEK– Admission through entrance exam marks only and 12^th class score aren’t considered.

Number of Exam Centers: KCET– Fewer test centers as compared to COMDEK. COMDEK– Many exam centers.

What is KCET and COMEDK?

What is KCET?

Karnataka Common Entrance Test, KCET is a state-level entrance test conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, KEA. The test is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses, such as homoeopathy studies, Ayurveda, pharmacy, and engineering.

What is COMEDK?

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka, is the conducting body of COMDEK. This state-level entrance exam is conducted for the admission of undergraduate candidates in architecture and engineering courses in the best colleges in Karnataka state.

Eligibility Criteria for COMEDK vs KCET Examination

KCET

• KCET eligibility is based on the 7-year study certificate in the Karnataka state, and a child of armed forces will get an exception.
• KCET requires 12^th class from PCM/PCB for engineering and medical streams, with the equal scores of 1:1.

 

COMDEK

• COMDEK eligibility criteria is for all students from India. This test doesn’t consider the marks of 12^th class, or the subjects.
• The admission is based on the COMDEK rank only.

 

COMEDK vs KCET Exam Pattern

• Mode: KCET- Offline. COMDEK- Online
• Type: KCET- MCQ. COMDEK- MCQ
• Number of questions: KCET-. COMDEK- 180 180
• Time Duration: KCET- 180 min. COMDEK- 180 min
• Syllabus: KCET- Same as JEE. COMDEK- Same as JEE
• Difficulty Level: KCET- Slightly difficult. COMDEK- Almost the same as KCET
• Negative Marking: KCET- No. COMDEK- No

 

COMEDK Fees vs KCET Fees

KCET Fees- KCET INR 18,000 to INR 36,000 approximately.  COMEDK fee is higher, it can be INR 1,50,000 and more than that.

KCET

• Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B- INR 500
• SC/ST/CAT-1 candidates of Karnataka- INR 250
• Female candidates of Karnataka- INR 250
• Outside Karnataka candidates- INR 750
• Outside India Candidates- INR 5000

 

COMDEK

• COMEDK Fees- PCM (COMEDK only)- INR 1800 + Convenience Charges as applicable
• PCM (COMEDK and UNI-GAUGE both)- INR 2800 + Convenience Charges as applicable

Admission Process for KCET and COMEDK

KCET admission starts with the verification of required documents. Applicants have to provide 12^th class marks sheets and certificates. Whereas, COMDEK admission procedure starts after the test is conducted. Students are allotted seats based on their ranks.

KCET Admission Process 2024

The official website of KCET is- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

• KCET authorities verify the required documents before the counseling process.
• Based on the scored ranks the seats are allocated to students.
• After admission the students have to pay the fees in their colleges.

COMEDK Admission Process 2024

The official website of COMDEK is comedk.org.

• After the exam is over, students can apply for their desired colleges.
• Based on the ranks the seats are allocated.
• Once the allocation is complete, candidates have to provide their documents and it will be verified.
• Once the required fee is paid candidates can complete the admission.

KCET vs COMEDK Syllabus

There’s not much difference between the syllabuses of KCET and COMDEK. For KCET, students have to study their Karnataka PUC 1st and 2nd year syllabus. On the other hand, for COMDEK, students have to study CBSE class 11 and 12 syllabuses. Although the syllabuses are almost same, KCET is more difficult than COMDEK.

KCET vs COMEDK- Courses Offered

KCET– B.Sc. Agri Biotech, Medical, Ayurveda, Dental, Unani, Engineering, Homeopathy, Architecture, Technology, Naturopathy and Yoga, B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. HSc. (Home Science).

COMEDK– BDS, MBBS, B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering), B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture).

Colleges Accepting KCET and COMEDK Scores

There are various colleges that accept the scores of KCET and COMDEK. Below is the list of accepting colleges.

Colleges Accepting KCET Scores 2024

• Sambhram Institute of Technology
• V.J. College of Engineering
• Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• HKBK College Of Engineering
• Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur
• Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology, Mangalore
• University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
• RV College of Engineering
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
• National Institute of Engineering
• BMS Institute of Technology and Management
• Malnad College of Engineering
• Atria Institute of Technology
• Siddaganga Institute of Technology
• BNM Institute of Technology
• John Institute of Technology
• NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology
• Govt Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute
• Islamiah Institute of Technology
• KLS Gogte Institute of Technology

Colleges Accepting COMEDK Scores 2024

• NMAM Institute of Technology, Karkala Taluk
• KLE Technological University, Hubli
• The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore
• Malnad College of Engineering
• AMC Engineering College, Bangalore
• PES University Electronic City Campus
• MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore
• Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore
• KLS Gogte Institute of Technology
• CMR University, Bangalore
• Brindavan College of Engineering, Bangalore
• Reva University, Bangalore
• DSCE Bangalore – Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
• RVCE Bangalore – RV College of Engineering
• BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore
• MSRIT Bangalore – Ramaiah Institute of Technology
• BIT Bangalore Institute of Technology
• Presidency University, Bangalore
• Ambedkar Institute of Technology
• NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology
• Acharya Institute of Technology
• JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
• CMR University, Bangalore
• MSRUAS Bangalore – MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
• Siddaganga Institute of Technology
• Christ University, Bangalore
• NIE Mysore – The National Institute of Engineering
• Dayananda Sagar University
• BMS Institute of Technology and Management
• Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management

 

 

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