CET/COMEDK frequently asked questions(FAQs).

Hi ,

I saw that many students who are attempting CET/COMEDK this time have a lot of questions/confusions. Here Iam posting some FAQs which I have collected by interviewing a few students . Hope this will be useful to you ppl. Do let us know in case you have more/specific questions. Watch out this space for the updations.

 * What is CET?
CET is the exam conducted by government of karnataka for the students of karnataka
for the purpose of admitting the students to first year courses in Engineering, Medical
Dental courses in karnataka.

* What is COMEDK?
COMEDK stands for consortium for Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka.
It is an association formed by private professional colleges in karnataka state.
Most professional colleges in karnataka are affliated to COMEDK for the coming 2008 entrance exam. More details and the list of colleges can be found at the comedk website comedk.org

* What are the different courses which requires a student to take up CET/COMEDK?
Engineering, Medical, Dental, Architecture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy
and Yoga.

* Where can I get the application forms for CET/COMEDK?
COMEDK aapplications can be downloaded from the comedk website www.comedk.org
CET application can be obtained from the CET brochure.

* Can I fill the COMEDK application online?
Yes, the application can be filled online. The filled application along with necessary documents should be sent to comedk office by post or courier.
The address of the comedk office is as follows:
# 37, First Floor,
Ramanashree Chambers,
Lady Curzon Road,
Bangalore 560001,
Karnataka
In fact there are no printed applications and brochure at all.

* Iam a non-Karnataka student doing +2, what should I do to take up CET/COMEDK?
CET 2008 cannot be attemted by non-karnataka candidates. COMEDK is open to both karnataka
and non-karnataka candidates.
To apply for COMEDk, go through the application procedure from www.comedk.org

* What is OMR answer sheet?
OMR answer sheet is a computer readable sheet on which students are supposed to mark answers in the right space provided. Since there is no human intervention while correcting these sheets, care must be taken to mark the answers without any ambiguity. Please refer to the comedk brochure for a sample mark sheet.

* Where is the CET/COMEDK exam held?
These exams are generally held in big schools/colleges. CET exam location for a candidate will be communicated with the admission ticket.
COMEDK exam location can be obtained on an applicant's login to the comedk website. Test centre name will also be there in the Test Admission Ticket(TAT) dispatched to the candidate through speed post.

* Iam looking for a seat in a college under CET. Is it required for me to  take up COMEDK also?

If you are sure of getting into the college you are eyeing, you need not write COMEDK.
Most students take up both exams just to be on the safer side.

* Where can I get brochures for CET and COMEDK?
COMEDK brochure can be downloaded from the comedk site www.comedk.org
To get the CET brochures, students have to submit a DD drawn in favour of
" The Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore " to the college
principal. The brochure will reach the college. More information specific to 2008-09
can be obtained from http://www.cetinformation.com/cet08.html

* Iam doing my 1st puc, when should I start studying for CET/COMEDK?
Its better to start early. I would suggest you to start preparing for CET/COMEDK while
 you are in 1st PUC itself. Work towards getting your speed and accuracy right. Most students start when 2nd PUC starts.

* What if I make a mistake while writing my registration number on the OMR answer sheet?
Care must be taken not to make mistake while marking anything on the OMR answer
sheet. In case a mistake happens, its better to bring it to the notice of the invigilator.
They may help you with further instructions and try to correct the mistake if possible. Do not panic on making a mistake because being cool during the exam is extremely
important. There are chances that your correct registration number is tracked through
your name and other information.

* Where will be the counselling for seats done for CET and COMEDK?
CET counselling happens in the CET cell which is at the following address:
Karnataka Examinations Authority,
Sampige Road,
18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-560012
For COMEDk, it is yet to be disclosed.

* Me and my friend are attempting CET/COMEDK this time. If both of us want to get into  same college, what should we do? I cannot afford a payment/management quota seat.
Generally its very difficult to plan this. It all depends on the ranking you both
get. Its possible that the person getting a higher rank chooses a comparitively lesser
grade college so that the person getting lower rank can easily get into that college college.

* Are there any chances of questions in the previous year papers appearing in this year too?
Yes. Thats why make it a point to solve as many previous year question papers you can.

 * How can I contact COMEDK in case I have some specific doubts?
Candidates can contact COMEDK only through phone, fax or email. They don't entertain
anybody contacting their office in person.
There is a help desk which can be contacted at +91-80-41132810. Students can call the
help desk from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturdays.
Candidates can also send their queries to the Help desk at uget@comedk.org or can fax the
same to +91-80-25598309.

* Is there a lower and upper cut off in the enginering exam for COMEDK?
For engineering, there is no lower cut off. However, there is a lower cut off marks
for medical and dental courses.

* Can I select the COMEDK/CET test centre near my home?
No, You can't make that choice. However, you can choose the city in which you want to
take up the exam.