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Sl. No. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX XX XXI XXII XXIII XXIV XXV XXVI XXVII XXVIII XXIX XXX COMEDK Under-Graduate Medical, Dental and Engineering Courses The Hyderabad - Karnataka Region Development Board Order 2013 Eligibility Criteria Member Institutions List of COMEDK Member Institutions Courses Offered in COMEDK Member Institutions Sanctioned Intake and Fee Structure COMEDK Under-Graduate Entrance Test-2014 Applicant Login Online Test Admission Tickets and Related Information Test Scheme and Related Information Test Pattern Test Syllabi Test Locations Instructions for Test Takers Note to Parents/Guardians Grounds for Dismissal Result Publishing Final Merit/Rank List Publishing Online Rank Card Centralized Counseling (Single Window) Biometric Verification Assistance / Facilities to candidates Legal Disputes Instructions for filling the Online Application Form Rejected Applications Criteria for Rejection of your Application Form Change Request Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S) Annexure Annexure-I (List of Nationalized Banks) Annexure-II (Format for seeking clarifications pertaining to Provisional Answer Keys) Annexure-III (Residential / Domicile Certificate) Annexure-IV (Proforma for Religion and Mother Tongue Certificate) 38 39 40 41 Contents Page No. 4 5 5 5 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 12 13 13 13 13 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 23 23 32 32 33 33

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Calendar of Events
Date
12/03/2014

Day
Wednesday

Event
Start date for Issue of Online Application Form for MBBS/BDS & B.E Last Date for Receipt of Completed online Application Forms for MBBS/BDS & B.E Uploading of Online Test Admission Tickets COMEDK UGET-2014 Test Day Publishing of Provisional Answer Keys Last Date for receiving objection pertaining to Provisional Answer Keys Publishing of Final Answer keys Publishing of Test Scores Publishing of Rank List and uploading of Online Rank Card

12/04/2014 25/04/2014 11/05/2014 11/05/2014 14/05/2014 24/05/2014 30/05/2014 04/06/2014

Saturday Friday Sunday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Friday Wednesday

B. Arch - Centralized Counseling only

23/05/2014 Friday Start Date for Issue of Online Application form for B. Arch Last Date for Receipt of Completed online Application Forms for B. Arch Publishing of Rank List B. Arch

09/06/2014 13/06/2014

Monday Friday

Note: In tune with timelines issued by AICTE / MCI / DCI

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I. About COMEDK
1. COMEDK is the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka to determine the merit of students seeking admissions to the undergraduate courses in the Member Institutions of the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation Trust (KPCF) in its endeavor to offer an effective, fair, transparent and non-exploitative testing procedure. There are 14 Medical, 25 Dental and more than 150 engineering colleges who make available almost 20,000 seats for admission. 2. COMEDK has been assigned the task of organizing a Common Entrance Test for the academic year 2014-2015. The COMEDK Entrance Test being considered as an exercise to shortlist an inter-se merit of candidates for grant of admission in a fair and transparent manner. The publication of test score and rank list will be followed by centralized counseling (Single window system) in so far as Member Institutions are concerned. The details will be published in due course on our website, www.comedk.org. 3. As stated above, COMEDK being an Agency to conduct entrance test followed by centralized counseling, all admissions in respect of candidates who have selected the seats would be at the level of colleges concerned. The admissions to be made by the colleges after receiving the final list of candidates will have to be approved by the Regulating Agencies like concerned Universities etc. set up by the State Government. 4. COMEDK responsibility is only to ensure fair and transparent evaluation of merit followed by single window counseling. Issues and grievances if any subsequent to the selection of seats is the responsibility of the concerned college to which the candidate is allotted and the Regulatory Agencies. 5. COMEDK having thus become functus officio after seat selection process does not take responsibility with regard to admission, refund of fees etc. when once it forwards the list of selected candidates based on entrance test followed by single window centralized counseling and as such the candidates and others cannot subsequently set up any grievance against COMEDK. To this effect, a declaration is required to be made both by the candidate and/or his / her parents / guardians at the time of counseling. 6. Applicants are advised to read this brochure thoroughly and familiarise themselves with the test procedures. COMEDKs website www.comedk.org contains information and current updates/alerts. This site is updated regularly. COMEDK suggests all applicants to visit it frequently for relevant information.

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II. Under-Graduate Medical, Dental and Engineering Courses

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Course M.B.B.S. B.D.S. B.E. B. Arch Duration in Years 4 years 4 4 5 Internship in Years One 01/08/2014 One Not Applicable 01/08/2014 Not Applicable Commencement of the Academic Year

III. The Hyderabad - Karnataka Region Development Board Order - 2013

7. The 98th amendment to article 371 (J) of the constitution of India aims at providing reservations for the residents of six districts of the HyderabadKarnataka in the State namely Gulbarga, Yadgir, Bellary, Bidar, Raichur and Koppal. Consequently the Governor of Karnataka by virtue of powers vested in him has issued the Karnataka Education Institutions (Regulations of Admission in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region) Order 2013, vide notification number DPAR06 PLX2012 dated 06th November 2013 is available on our website (www.comedk.org) separately. Consequently, in respect of Medical, Dental, Engineering and Architecture Colleges located in the above six districts of the area and in respect of other colleges located across the State appropriate reservations will be made available to the candidates of Local Area as per the clauses 3, 6 and 7 of the said order. Note: Necessary certificates required to claim Local Area reservation would be notified shortly and the candidates desire of claiming the said reservation shall produce these certificates before the counseling process commence.

IV. Eligibility Criteria

(A). MBBS / BDS
8. As per the Regulations of Medical/Dental Council of India, the qualifying examination prescribed for admission to MBBS/BDS is 2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent examination, recognized by State / Central Government. The last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) with English as a compulsory subject. Page 5 of 41

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9. The General Merit candidates must have passed these subjects (PCB) individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% of marks taken together in PCB (40% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State); they must also secure not less than 50% marks (40 % in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) in aggregate in PCB in the Common Entrance Test of COMEDK UGET-2014. 10. English is one of the subjects to be tested along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology during COMEDK UGET-2014 and the General Merit candidates should secure not less than 50% marks in English, (40 % in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State). However, the marks so secured in English will not be added for the determination of rank list as the rank list will be drawn exclusively based on the minimum required marks secured by the candidates in PCB; further, a candidate is not entitled for a rank if he/she fails to secure 50% or 40% (in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) of marks in English. The paper on English language will be normally of 2nd PUC or 10+2 standard and will test the candidates comprehension of the language, the structure of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. 11. The candidates shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December (31/12/2014) of the year of admission to the MBBS/BDS course. 12. Similarly, the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination i.e. 2nd PUC or 10+2 prior to 2012 NEED NOT APPLY. 13. If a candidate/s on being qualified earlier, and had selected a MBBS seat in an earlier COMEDK UG entrance test and has failed to join the college selected without surrendering the seat at the COMEDK level or if the said candidate having joined the college failed to pursue his / her education such candidates are NOT PERMITTED to apply for COMEDK UGET-2014.

(B). B.E:
14. As per the existing norms of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), the qualifying examination prescribed for admission to B.E. is 2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent Examination recognized by State / Central Government. The last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with English as a compulsory subject. 15. The General Merit Candidates should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% in respect of SC, ST and OBC Candidates of Karnataka State) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and should have passed these subjects individually. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or any other Technical vocational Page 6 of 41

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courses as one of the optional subjects. However, if there are any changes in the eligibility criteria by the AICTE, the same will be adopted. 16. An attempt in the Entrance Test seeking admission to Engineering courses is considered adequate for figuring in the Rank list. NOTE: Diploma Candidates are not eligible to take COMEDK UGET-2014 entrance test.

(C). B. Arch:
17. The qualifying examination prescribed for admission to B. Arch is 2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent Examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects along with other subjects or a 10+3 Diploma recognized by Central / State Government and having obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in case of SC, ST and OBC Candidates of Karnataka). 18. The candidate should have appeared for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture with a minimum score of 80 out of 200 for both General Merit and Category Candidates. Note: i) COMEDK will not be conducting any Common Entrance Test for candidates seeking admission to B. Arch (Architecture Course) as per its existing rules. ii) Candidates seeking B. Arch seats should submit separate application form along with a DD of Rs. 1,000/- in favour of COMEDK.

V. About Member Institutions

19. There are in all 14 medical, 25 dental and more than 150 unaided, private engineering colleges which are members of COMEDK, across the State of Karnataka and which offer various courses in Medical, Dental or Engineering studies at Under-Graduate level. The courses offered at the Under-Graduate level include MBBS, BDS or B.E programs. Colleges have indicated their willingness to make admission to their Under Graduate courses based on merit in the Common Entrance Test organized by COMEDK (COMEDK UGET-2014). Note: Minority status is applicable to candidates for admission to respective minority status colleges only. a) (*) Declaration once made in the application with regard to the category status like GM, (SC / ST / OBC of Karnataka) and Minority etc., will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. The candidates are

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cautioned to fill in the application form with great care about the category status. b) (*) Application forms without duly attested SC/ST/OBC (of Karnataka) and Minority Certificates shall be rejected. c) (*) If the category status (SC/ST/OBC of Karnataka and Minority) if any, is not mentioned in the application form but the certificates for the same is attached the changes of the category based on the certificates will not be done. d) If the category certificate is different and exclusive, such of the candidate shall submit not only the category certificate but also the caste and Income certificate issued by competent authority. (*) Note: i) The candidates whose application are rejected but who wish to reapply can fill up a fresh application with all the required documents along with the new Demand Draft and submit the same on or before the last date for making the application. The earlier sent Demand Draft (if any) will be returned to the candidate/s by speed post after the last date of the application receipt (i.e. 12/04/2014). ii) All the completed applications have to reach COMEDK office on or before 12/04/2014 before 5:00 PM any applications received after the last date WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AT ALL.

VI. List of COMEDK Member Institutions

20. List of Member Institutions for Medical, Dental, Engineering and Architecture is available on our website separately. www.comedk.org.

VII. Courses Offered in COMEDK Member Institutions

21. Courses Mentioned below are offered in the Member Institutions. M.B.B.S (Medical) B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) B.D.S (Dental) B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)

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22. Branches offered for B.E in various Engineering Colleges If any new courses are approved to the Member Institutions the same will be notified in the website.

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Branch Name Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Automation & Robotics Engineering Automobiles Engineering Bio-Medical Engineering Biotechnology Ceramic & Cement Technology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering (*) Computer Science Engineering (*) Construction Tech & Management Electrical & Electronics Engineering (*) Electronics & Communications Engineering (*) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Environmental Engineering

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Branch Name Industrial Engineering and Management Industrial Engineering and Production Information Science Information Technology & Engineering Instrumentation Technology also known as Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Manufacturing Science & Engineering Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering (*) Mechatronics Engineering Medical Electronics Mining Engineering Nano Technology Telecommunication Engineering Textile Engineering

(*) Branches have shift courses

VIII. Sanctioned Intake and Fee Structure

23. Number of seats available and fee structure in the Member Institution will be notified before counseling.

IX. COMEDK Under-Graduate Entrance Test 2014 (COMEDK UGET-2014)

24. The entrance test is being conducted for merit determination for use by COMEDK Member Institutions only. The COMEDK entrance test is mandatory for candidates seeking admissions for the Under-Graduate courses in these Institutions. The COMEDK UGET-2014 test scores are valid only for admissions during the academic year 2014-2015. Page 9 of 41

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The COMEDK UGET-2014 will be conducted in Bangalore, Mysore and Tumkur districts of Karnataka State on Sunday the 11th May 2014.

X. Applicant Login
25. Applicant login gets activated only after the first stage of application processing is completed at COMEDK Office. 26. In addition, candidates have been provided with a facility to check the status of their application at various stages. The candidate will have to click on the link indicating Applicant Login in the COMEDK website under UGET-2014 link. 27. Candidates can login to the system by entering their Application Number and Date of Birth as mentioned in their application form. After the login is successful, the candidates will be provided with various information such as, ones application details, latest status of their application, provision to print Online Test Admission Ticket (Online TAT), Online Rank Card and other alerts / information as specific to the candidate. Note: The candidate is hereby cautioned to enter his/her date of birth as per the 10th Standard Marks card only.

XI. Online Test Admission Tickets and Related Information

28. Online Test Admission Ticket will be available under applicant login of the COMEDK website from 25/04/2014. Candidates appearing for COMEDK UGET2014 should download & obtain printout of the Online Test Admission Ticket (Online TAT) for taking the COMEDK UGET-2014 scheduled to be held on 11/05/2014. 29. No Test Admission Ticket will be dispatched either by post or courier or in person to the candidates under any circumstances. 30. Candidates will not be allowed to write the COMEDK UGET-2014 without the print out of Online Test Admission Ticket which is a mandatory document. 31. The Online Test Admission Ticket gives the details of test centre assigned to the candidate. The candidates are assigned a test centre which is system generated during the application processing itself, hence no requests for change in test centre would be considered. Page 10 of 41

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32. Candidates are advised to go through the below mentioned instructions carefully before printing the Online Test Admission Ticket (TAT).

** Candidates have to use only Internet Explorer for downloading the Online
Test Admission Ticket. After taking the printout of Online Test Admission Ticket the candidates are cautioned to check the below mentioned details: (Online TAT without any of the below mentioned details will not be Valid to write COMEDK UGET 2014 Entrance Test.) 1. Test Admission Ticket number (TAT number). 2. Candidates Name (as mentioned in the application form). 3. Candidates Postal address and contact details (as mentioned in the application form). 4. Candidates photo (as given in the application form) which is digitally attested by COMEDK Authority. 5. Test centre details. 6. Test Timings # An additional photo has to be affixed in the Online TAT printout. *** If the candidates photo has not been printed on the TAT the candidates have to follow the below mentioned instructions: Open Internet Explorer Click on Advance Tab Click on Tools Menu Select Internet options

Under printing option make sure the print

background colour and images option has to be checked.

&
Open Internet Explorer Click on Advance Tab Click on Tools Menu Select Internet options

Under multimedia make sure the show

pictures option has to be checked. In the event of any of the above details missing in the Online TAT printout, the candidates have to necessarily contact COMEDK immediately. a) The candidates have to stick the recent passport size colour photograph on the TAT printout in the space provided before appearing for the test. b) The candidates are advised to read the instructions printed in the Online TAT carefully before appearing for the TEST. 33. After the Entrance test is completed the provision for printing Online Test Admission Ticket will be disabled. Hence the candidates must preserve the Online TAT until the admission process is completed. Page 11 of 41

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Note: Please re check the website for any changes / updates before leaving your hometown for the test.

XII. Test Scheme and Related Information

34. The Entrance Test COMEDK UGET-2014 is mandatory for all candidates seeking admissions to MBBS/BDS/B.E courses in Member Institutions of COMEDK. A merit / rank list is generated based on the candidate's scores in entrance test only. 35. COMEDK UGET-2014 will have the following papers: (i). For Engineering Course: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as one paper for three hours duration. (ii). For Medical and Dental Courses: Physics and Chemistry as one paper for two hours duration besides Biology and English as another paper for two hours duration. (iii). For Medical/Dental and Engineering courses (Both) : Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as one paper for three hours duration besides Biology and English as another paper for two hours duration. 36. COMEDK UGET-2014 Test Timings: Course Paper & Timings Morning Session
B.E Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (From 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM) Physics and Chemistry (From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (From 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM)

Afternoon Session
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MBBS / BDS Both (B.E and MBBS/BDS)

Biology and English (From 2:30 PM to 04:30 PM) Biology and English (From 2:30 PM to 04:30 PM)

37. Candidates are required to mark their answers on an OMR Answer sheet (Optical Mark Reader). 38. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. 39. No Mark/s will be awarded for multiple marking (marking multiple responses) of any question. 40. There will be no negative marking. 41. However, in the event of a tie in the test score the principle of least negative responses (Number of wrong answers) will be adopted. In addition, if required, other methods may be adopted to break ties vide para 56. Page 12 of 41

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XIII. Test Pattern

Subjects Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology English Total B.E 60 Questions 60 Questions 60 Questions NA NA 180 Questions MBBS/BDS 60 Questions 60 Questions NA 60 Questions 60 Questions 240 Questions Both (B.E & MBBS/BDS) 60 Questions 60 Questions 60 Questions 60 Questions 60 Questions 300 Questions

Note: Candidates seeking admission for Medical / Dental courses will have to satisfy the eligibility norms prescribed by MCI/DCI, besides eligibility in English viz.50% securing for General Merit candidates & 40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka is mandatory for allocation of Rank. However only scores in Physics, Chemistry and Biology of the Entrance Test will be the basis for Ranking.

XIV. Test Syllabi

42. The entrance test is based on the existing syllabus of either 10+2 or 2nd PUC.

XV. Test Locations

43. The COMEDK Entrance Test, COMEDK UGET-2014, will be held in Bangalore, Mysore and Tumkur districts of Karnataka State only. The test will be held on the mentioned time and date in all the test centres simultaneously. The details of all the test centres will be published online. The location details and the City Code are as under: City Code 01 02 03 Location Bangalore Mysore Tumkur

XVI. Instructions for Test Takers

44. Candidates to please note: a) Report 60 minutes before the commencement of the test (9:00 AM). b) The Examination Hall will be opened 30 minutes before the commencement of the test. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately. If the candidates do not report in time, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions. Page 13 of 41

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c) The candidate must show, on demand, the Online TAT for admission in the Examination Hall. A candidate who does not possess the Online TAT of COMEDK shall not be allowed to write the Entrance Test. d) During the examination time, the invigilator will check the Online TAT of the candidates to satisfy himself / herself about the identity of each candidate. The invigilator will also put his/her signature in the place provided in the Online TAT and OMR Answer Sheet. e) In the Examination Hall the candidate must find and occupy his / her specific place checking for the TAT number which is pasted on the desk. If a candidate is found writing the test from a place which is not assigned to him/her, his/her candidature shall be cancelled. f) Test commences at 10:00 AM (Morning Session)

g) Fifteen minutes after the commencement of the test either during morning or afternoon sessions no candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall to take the test. h) COMEDK is not responsible for any delay by any means of transportation to the city and reaching the test centre beyond the given time and also the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination hall and take the test in the event of delay. It is advisable to reach the Test Location a day prior to the examination. i) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to carry any of the personal computational devices, Bluetooth devices, cell phones, any electronic gadgets etc; to the venue of the examination as arrangement for safe keeping of the same cannot be assured. j) Candidates must not carry any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers, any electronic gadgets except the Online Test Admission Ticket, and a blue/black ball-point pen inside the Examination Hall. k) For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the examination for any reason, re-examination shall not be held by COMEDK under any circumstances. l) It is mandatory for the candidate to bring his/her recent not older than 6 months passport size colour photograph during the conduct of COMEDK UGET2014. At the back of the photograph, candidate must mention his/her name, and TAT number.

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45. Test Timings No Candidate is allowed to Enter the Examination Hall after 10:15 AM No Candidate is allowed to exit the Examination Hall before 01:00 PM

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Paper

Test Time

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Physics and Chemistry

10:00 AM to 01:00 PM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM

10:15 AM

12:00 PM

Biology and English

02:45 PM

04:30 PM

46. OMR Answer sheet: All answers need to be registered on an Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet, which is machine read and evaluated. Candidates must use only black or blue ballpoint pen for marking their answers on the OMR Answer sheet. Use of pencils or erasers or whiteners is not permitted. a) OMR answer sheets will be supplied only at the examination hall. After the test is over, the answer sheet should be given back, before leaving the room. Candidates are allowed to take the candidates copy of the OMR answer sheet and the question booklet only on completion of the test duration time. b) Kindly note that the candidates must sign on their Online TAT and OMR answer sheets in the presence of the invigilator, after the invigilator has verified their TAT. Invigilators will also sign on the column indicating Invigilators Signature on the Online TAT and OMR answer sheets otherwise; the answer sheets will be invalid and not be considered for processing. c) The OMR Answer sheet contains the following fields which have to be filled neatly and accurately by the candidate with blue/black ball point pen only. Use of pencil on the OMR answer sheet is not allowed. OMR answer sheet filled in with pencil would be rejected for evaluation. Name of the Candidate Question Booklet Version Code Question Booklet Serial Number Test Admission Ticket Number (TAT) Candidates Signature with date Page 15 of 41

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d) The OMR answer sheet is machine assessed and therefore it should be handled with care. If there is any doubt, please contact the test invigilator immediately. e) The COMEDK UGET-2014 test administration is timed. The test session is designed to be completed within the specified time as indicated in this brochure and no compromise will be made on the set time limits. The Chief Superintendent of the test centre is the official timekeeper. Candidates (Test Takers) will not be permitted to continue the test beyond the established time limit. f) It is planned to use biometric verification during the test session (at the discretion of COMEDK). g) Candidates are not allowed to go out of the room even temporarily for any reason during the test duration.

XVII. Note to Parents / Guardians

47. Parents/Guardians are advised to ensure that their ward should not indulge in unfair means activities/malpractices which breach the examination rules. If any candidate is found to be indulging in any such activity he/she shall be debarred from taking this examination permanently in future and shall also be liable for criminal action and/or any other action deem fit by the COMEDK.

XVIII. Grounds for Dismissal

48. The COMEDK UGET-2014 test administrator is authorised to dismiss a candidate from a test session for: a) Attempting to take the test for someone else (Impersonation). b) Failing to provide acceptable identification proof when asked for c) Creating disturbance at the test venue. d) Giving or receiving unauthorised help. e) Using any forbidden/unauthorised testing aids, such as personal computational devices, Bluetooth devices, cell phones, any electronic gadgets etc., f) Leaving the test centre before the stipulated time.

g) Refusing to follow directions as stipulated by the invigilators etc., h) Photographic mismatch / photographs older than six months / smudged / hazy photograph will result in disqualification of the candidates. i) If the candidate have a past history of criminal records or having involved in ragging as defined by the concerned Regulatory Authorities are not allowed to Page 16 of 41

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take the entrance test and at the same time if it is established of the above offences subsequently, such candidates even if selected finally would be debarred from further pursuing a course. j) The UGC regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions issued in April 2009 is available on the COMEDK website (www.comedk.org) separately. Requests for use of toilet during the test are not entertained. 49. Failure to comply with the test procedures and regulations or with the test administrator's directions can result in COMEDK taking action/s that include, but are not limited to, barring candidates from future testing and or cancelling the test scores. candidates. No results would be announced in respect of dismissed

XIX. Result Publishing

50. Provisional Answer Keys, Final Answer Keys (post challenge verification) and Test Scores of all the candidates will be published on the website, www.comedk.org as per the calendar of events. Clarifications, if any, should be sought within the dates stipulated. Subsequently the final result along with the Merit List will be published which will be binding on all candidates and no further claim would be entertained thereafter. (Please refer to the Calendar of Events for details). a) Provisional Answer Keys of COMEDK UGET-2014 will be published on the website only late in the evening, on 11/05/2014. b) Clarifications to the provisional answer keys, if any, should be sought between 12/05/2014 to 14/05/2014 (Communications received after 14/05/2014 will not be entertained). c) Final Answer Keys will be published on 24/05/2014. d) Test scores of COMEDK UGET-2014 will be published on 30/05/2014. e) Final Rank list will be published on 04/06/2014. 51. Applicants seeking any clarifications with regard to Provisional Answer Keys: a) Have to write to COMEDK (Ref: Annexure - II for format), clearly indicating the grievance and with all necessary enclosures in a prescribed format which can be downloaded from our website. b) Clarification regarding provisional answer key should reach to COMEDK office by speed post / courier along with a Demand Draft of Rs.300/- (Rupees Three Hundred) per clarification, drawn in favour of COMEDK, payable at Bangalore. Page 17 of 41

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c) Only if the clarification sought is upheld, the money would be refunded in total after the COMEDK UGET 2014 process is completed. d) Any request for clarification of provisional answer keys beyond the last date as stipulated in calendar of events will not be entertained. Note: Seeking clarification as above is only for provisional answer keys. Such clarifications are not entertained in respect of Final Answer Keys and subsequent Final Scores and the Rank list. 52. Any verifications / clarifications sought by the applicants will be put forth to the COMEDKs Academic Committee for their consideration and the decision given by the committee shall be final and binding on all. No further claims will be considered by COMEDK after the last date, as indicated above. 53. The test results will be published in two stages: a) Test Score Publication b) Final Merit / Rank List Publication

XX. Final Merit/Rank List Publishing

54. The final merit / rank list is generated based on the scores in the entrance test and the same will be published on 04/06/2014. 55. Candidates who have applied for Medical /Dental stream will not be eligible for a rank if they have not secured 50% marks in English paper in the COMEDK Entrance Examination (40% in case of SC/ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka)

INTER-SE MERIT
56. Ties in the test scores, if any, will be resolved based on the following order specified: For Medical/Dental candidates: i) The principle of least negative responses (number of wrong answers) in 1) Biology, 2) Chemistry and 3) Physics ii) Aggregate marks in Chemistry and Biology in the Entrance Test iii) Marks in Biology in the Entrance Test iv) Age of the Candidate, the elder candidate is ranked higher than the younger candidate.

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For Engineering candidates: i) The principle of least negative responses (number of wrong answers) in 1) Physics, 2) Mathematics and 3) Chemistry ii) Aggregate marks in Physics and Mathematics in the Entrance Test iii) Marks in Mathematics in the Entrance Test iv) Age of the Candidate, the elder candidate is ranked higher than the younger candidate. 57. The Final Merit / Rank List will be sent to the Regulatory Authorities. The Rank Card and the Rank List will be made available in the COMEDK website, www.comedk.org as per the calendar of events.

All candidates must note that any form of canvassing or influence exercised would result in permanent disqualification of the application without any prior notice to the applicant. www.comedk.org is the only official website of the Consortium. COMEDK is not responsible for information available on other websites / elsewhere.

Please Note: COMEDK does not have any agents, liaison, admission offices, representatives or any other office/s other than the office mentioned in this brochure. Candidates are requested not to depend upon or deal with any person or organisation/s claiming to be associated with the COMEDK activities or claiming to help with admissions or entrance tests. COMEDK will not be responsible for the same and also if any other agency claiming to be a consortium of professional institutions and using similar sounding names and logos.

XXI. Online Rank Card

58. Online Rank Card will be available under applicant login of the COMEDK website from 04/06/2014. Candidates appearing for COMEDK UGET - 2014 counseling should download & obtain a printout of the Online Rank card. 59. No Rank Card will be dispatched either by post or courier or in person to the candidates under any circumstances. 60. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the counseling venue without the print out of Online Rank Card which is a mandatory document. 61. Candidates are advised to go through the below mentioned instructions carefully before printing the Online Rank Card. Page 19 of 41

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** Candidates have to use only Internet Explorer for downloading the Online Rank
Card.

** Rank card will be made available only for eligible candidates.

After taking the printout of Online Rank Card the candidates are cautioned to check the below mentioned details: (Online Rank card without the any of the below mentioned details will not be Valid) 1. Test Admission Ticket number (TAT number) and Application Number. 2. Candidates Name (as mentioned in the application form). 3. Candidates Postal address and contact details (as mentioned in the application form). 4. Candidates photo (as given in the application form) which is digitally attested by COMEDK Authority. 5. Date of Birth and Category. 6. Stream 7. Test Score and Rank.

*** If the candidates photo has not been printed on the Rank Card the
candidates have to follow the below mentioned instructions: Open Internet Explorer Click on Advance Tab Click on Tools Menu Select Internet options

Under printing option make sure the print

background colour and images option has to be checked.

&
Open Internet Explorer Click on Advance Tab Click on Tools Menu Select Internet options

Under multimedia make sure the show

pictures option has to be checked. In the event of any of the above details missing in the Online Rank card printout, the candidates have to necessarily contact COMEDK immediately.

XXII. Centralized Counseling (Single window)

62. Centralized Counseling (Single window) will be organised for selection of seats in MBBS, BDS, B.E and B. Arch courses. There will be two rounds of counseling. The First Round of Counseling will be scheduled from 13th June to 29th June 2014 and the Second and the Last Round of Counseling will commence from 8th July to 18th July 2014. Details of instructions and schedules relating to centralized counseling will be uploaded on the website in due course. Page 20 of 41

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63. The COMEDK website www.comedk.org is updated regularly. COMEDK suggests all candidates to visit it frequently for relevant information.

XXIII. Biometric Verification

64. Candidates intending to take the Under-Graduate Entrance Test 2014 may be required to undergo biometric verification. (i) during the test, (ii) during centralized counseling for seat selection and (iii) at the college level, during the admission process. 65. To ensure fairness to the merited students and to eliminate fraudulent attempts, it is planned to use Biometric verification at various stages of the process and this would be done at the discretion of COMEDK. 66. COMEDK reserves the right to change (or) reset the Biometric verification parameters at any time during the selection process. 67. Any mismatch at any stage will automatically result in disqualification of the candidate and he/she will not be permitted to participate in any further process of seat selection and admission to UG course. Further, impostors are liable for criminal prosecution.

XXIV. Assistance / Facilities to candidates

68. In order to provide timely information to the candidates about their applications, or the entrance test, or the results thereof, COMEDK has made the following arrangements: 69. The COMEDK telephone number is 080-41132810. The COMEDK Office is operational from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday. The COMEDK office is not operational on Sunday and other public holidays. 70. Candidates can send their queries through E-mail at contact@comedk.info or can fax the same to 080-23568309. COMEDK has set up a website www.comedk.org to facilitate information dissemination among the candidate/s. The website contains all the information available in this brochure. The website contains information pertaining to the Member Institutions, the courses offered and other relevant details.

No queries in person will be entertained. The communication can be made only through Email or Fax.

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COMEDK office is situated at the following address: #132, Second Floor, 11th Main 17th Cross, Malleswaram Bangalore - 560 055 Karnataka Kindly Note: a) Due care has been taken to compile the information contained in this information brochure, however should some inadvertent error be present, COMEDK, is not liable for the same. b) All information or details with regards to the Member Institutions have been provided by the institutions, should any inadvertent error be present, COMEDK, is not liable and responsible for the same. c) COMEDK cannot be held responsible for denial of Internet service, website unavailability, and unavailability to connect / reach voice / non voice support or any other reasons, beyond the control of COMEDK. d) Applicants are advised not to send their original transcripts to COMEDK along with the application. COMEDK will not be responsible for any original transcripts sent. e) Should there be unforeseen changes in the calendar of events; COMEDK is not responsible for the same. f) The process enlisted in this brochure, is based on guidelines prescribed by the Honble Supreme Court of India and the concerned statutory bodies. Any changes indicated by the statutory bodies during the COMEDK UGET - 2014 process are binding on COMEDK for implementation. g) All documents relating to COMEDK UGET 2014 will be retained for the current academic year only. Hence any dispute beyond the said academic year cannot be entertained. h) The information content in this brochure is as on the date of Notification. Please refer to our web site for current and updated information. i) COMEDK reserves the right to modify the various terms and conditions and other criteria incorporated in this brochure at its discretion and at any time after notifying the same on its website www.comedk.org. j) All communication to COMEDK shall have to be either in English / Kannada Language only.

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XXV Legal Disputes

71. All legal disputes if any pertaining to COMEDK UGET-2014 or Centralized Counseling shall be subjected to competent courts / consumer forums located in the jurisdiction of Bangalore city only.

XXVI Instructions for filling the Online Application Form

A separate link in the website is provided to assist the candidates in filling the Online Application form.

Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully before filling up the online application form.
Candidates please note the application fee being collected along with the online application form is towards meeting the expenses for conduct of the test, counseling and other incidental expenses.

General Instructions:
Send the Application in A4 size envelope only. Do not fold the application form.
Note: Please ensure that you have the following documents ready at hand before you start filling up the Online Application Form.

a. Demand Draft (drawn from the nationalized banks in favour of COMEDK

payable at Bangalore. Refer Annexure I for the list of Nationalized Banks)

b. 10th Standard Marks card / School Leaving Certificate indicating the

candidates Date of Birth (required for the date of birth verification).

c. SC/ST/OBC or Minority Certificates (Religious/Linguistic) if any.

Demand Draft has to be drawn from the nationalized banks in favour of "COMEDK" (check for the correct spelling), payable at Bangalore (DD must be payable at Bangalore only). Rs.1200/- for 3 Subjects (PCB or PCM) i.e. MBBS/BDS or B.E. and Rs.1500/- for 4 subjects (PCMB) i.e. MBBS/BDS and B.E.. Check for the bankers signature on the Demand Draft before sending to COMEDK.

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Ensure that the online application form is filled up properly and completely with all the relevant details. After re-verifying the details entered, then click on SUBMIT BUTTON. Kindly make a note of the application number as displayed in the application form. (6 digits number). The candidates need to take a printout of the online application form along with the online study certificate requiring attestation by the head of the institution last studied (as prescribed by COMEDK). Verify the details before taking the printout of the Online Application Form and the online study certificate requiring attestation by the head of the institution last studied (as prescribed by COMEDK). Demand Drafts drawn from the nationalized banks in excess of the prescribed fee (Rs.1200/- or Rs. 1500/-) if sent by the candidate will not be refunded. Non refundable fee for taking COMEDK UGET-2014 and attending centralized counseling if eligible is Rs. 1200/- or Rs. 1500/-. Candidates who send Rs.1500/- DD for the Entrance Test but have marked or opted for only 3 subjects (PCM/PCB) would be allowed only for the same 3 subjects as indicated by them. Candidates who send Rs.1200/- DD for the Entrance Test but have marked or opted for 4 subjects (PCMB i.e., both) would be REJECTED. Kindly stick your recent (not older than six months) passport size colour photograph only in the space provided (all the photos must be identical). Application Form with smudged / tampered / hazy photograph will be rejected. Do not staple or pin the photograph on the application form or in the online study certificate requiring attestation by the head of the institution last studied (as prescribed by COMEDK). Please adhere to the time schedule enlisted in the Calendar of Events. Incomplete / incorrect applications are liable TO BE REJECTED without prior information to the candidate. Multiple application forms received from the same candidate will result in confusion and may result in disqualification. COMEDK is not responsible for any error the candidate makes while filling up the Application Form.

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No change request on the application data will be accepted; hence candidates are cautioned to be careful while filling the application. COMEDK will not entertain any changes in the application form and no refund will be made. COMEDK is not responsible for any loss / delay / damage which might occur during Postal or Courier delivery. Any application received after the last date (i.e. 12/04/2014) mentioned in the Calendar of Events will be rejected.

Completed application forms will not be received in person either in COMEDK office or any member institution.

Please send the following documents along with the completed Online Application Form:
1) Demand Draft has to be drawn from the nationalized bank in favour of "COMEDK" (check for the correct spelling), payable at Bangalore (DD must be payable at Bangalore only). Rs.1200/- (One Thousand Two Hundred Only) for 3 subjects (PCB or PCM) i.e. MBBS/BDS or B.E and Rs.1500/- (One Thousand Five hundred only) for 4 subjects (PCMB) i.e. MBBS/BDS and B.E. Application number, applicants name & contact number to be written at the back of the Demand Draft. Check for the bankers signature on the Demand Draft. Demand Draft from any bank other than the Banks listed in the Annexure-I will not be accepted. 2) Printed Online Application Form. 3) Printed online study certificate (as prescribed by COMEDK) is a system generated certificate which will be printed along with the Application form requiring attestation by the head of the institution last studied (i.e., 12th Standard / 2nd PUC). 4) Photocopy of 10th Standard Marks Card or School Leaving Certificate indicating the candidates Date of Birth. 5) Candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC of Karnataka would be considered, provided they furnish the duly attested Photocopy of the following Certificates obtained on or before submission of their

application. a. SC / ST : Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (Authorized to issue such a certificate but not below the rank of a Tahsildar)

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b. OBC: Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB: As notified by the Karnataka Govt. Caste and Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar or higher revenue jurisdictional authority authorized to issue such a certificate. c. MINORITY : Religious (Christian) of All India / Linguistic

(Tulu/Telugu/Konkani) of Karnataka minority candidates have to produce certificate as per Annexure IV (Attested photocopy) obtained on or before submission of their application.(available on www.comedk.org) Candidates who have not produced appropriate supporting documents for claiming the status of Religious / Linguistic Minority or (SC / ST / OBC candidates of Karnataka) will be rejected. Application form without any of the above mandatory documents will be rejected. Note: Avoid stapling of Demand Draft to the application form, instead use clips. Note: The recent passport size photographs have to be identical. It should not be more than 6 months old. Application with smudged/tampered or hazy photograph will not be accepted. Any application received not adhering to these specifications will be rejected without any clarifications and no refund will be made. The decision of the COMEDK Committee on this would be final and binding. The completed Application Form has to reach COMEDK office by speed post or courier on or before Saturday the 12th April 2014 (before 5:00 PM) to the following address. The Executive Secretary - COMEDK, #132, Second Floor, 11th Main Road, 17th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560055, Karnataka

Note: Applications will not be received in person either in the COMEDK office or by any member institutions. Explanation of the fields that needs to be filled up in the online application form
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2. Date of Birth Provide your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format only as in SSLC / 10th Std Marks Card/s. For e.g.: If your date of birth is 3rd September 1991, fill as 03/09/1991. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Gender Select the appropriate option. Parents Annual Income Parents Annual Income should be specified. Fathers Name Enter your Fathers name. Mothers Name Enter your Mothers name. Course applying for For e.g.: If you intend to apply for MBBS/BDS, select MBBS/BDS, If you intend to apply for B.E, select B.E, if you intend to apply for both (MBBS/BDS & B.E.) then select Both. 8. Test Location Choice Please select the city/town of your choice, where you wish to take up your entrance examination. For e.g.: If you wish to take up the exam in Bangalore, select Bangalore from the list of test locations. 9. Nationality Select your nationality as Indian. 10. Belongs to Select the type of Domicile Karnataka / Non-Karnataka. By Birth/Domicile If Karnataka, Select type of Domicile i.e. By Birth / By Domicile. For consideration into Karnataka category, the domicile rules of the Government of Karnataka will be strictly followed. a) Being a citizen of India If you belong to Karnataka by birth / domicile and have schooling for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years commencing from 1st to 2nd PUC / 12th Standard as on 1st July of the year in which the Entrance Test is held and must have passed either SSLC / 10th Standard or 2nd PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent qualifying examination from Karnataka State. In case of the candidate who had taken more than one year to pass a class or standard, the years of academic study is counted as one year only. b) Indian Citizens of Karnataka origin, who have studied and passed both 1st and 2nd year PUC or 11th and 12th standard examination within the State of Karnataka from an Educational Institution run or recognized by the State Page 27 of 41

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Government. And either of the parents should have studied in an educational institution of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN years. Such candidates have to produce certificates issued by the competent authority to show that he /she or his/her parent (Father / Mother) has been a resident of Karnataka State as per Annexure III and study certificate/s against their claim. This is in accordance with the Government Notification in No. ED 10 TEC 2006, dated 28th February 2006, issued under the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1984 (Karnataka 37 of 1984). If you do not fall into the above two categories please select Non-Karnataka 11. Category Select the Category you belong to GM / SC / ST / OBC (SC, ST and OBC applicable to Karnataka origin candidate/s only as per Government of Karnataka (GOK) rules.) If OBC If OBC, Select CAT 1, CAT 2A, CAT 2B, CAT 3A and CAT 3B. (Applicable to Karnataka origin candidate/s only as per Government of Karnataka (GOK) rules.) Minority Status: For Karnataka (By Birth / Domicile) Candidates Select Yes to claim the Minority status Religious (Christian) or Linguistic (Telugu / Tulu / Konkani) or else select No. For Non-Karnataka Candidates Select Yes to claim the Christian Religious status or else select No. Linguistic Minority: Select Tulu / Telugu / Konkani to seek admission in the institutions who has declared themselves as Linguistic Minority. (Applicable to Karnataka Candidates only) Religious Minority: Candidates who are Christian by religion have to select Christian to seek admission in the institution who has declared themselves as Religious Minority. (Applicable to all India Candidates) Candidates (Christian) belonging to the State of Karnataka are only eligible in the first round of counseling. However in the event of any vacancy in the second Page 28 of 41 Act

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round (Minority round) the candidate belonging to the religious minority (Christian) from other State also would be eligible. Candidates seeking admission under minority status should have secured not less than 50% (in case of Medical) and 45% (in case of Engineering) just as General Merit candidates. a) Minority status is applicable to candidates for admission to respective minority status colleges only. b) (*) Declaration once made in the application with regard to the category status like GM, (SC / ST / OBC of Karnataka) and Minority etc., will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. The candidates are cautioned to fill in the application form with great care about the category status. c) (*) Application forms without duly attested SC/ST/OBC (of Karnataka) and Minority Certificates shall be rejected. d) (*) If the category status (SC/ST/OBC of Karnataka and Minority) if any, is not mentioned in the application form but the certificates for the same is attached the changes of the category based on the certificates will not be done. e) If the category certificate is different and exclusive, such of the candidate shall submit not only the category certificate but also the caste and Income certificate issued by competent authority.

Note: Appropriate minority status (Linguistic / Religious or Both) of the candidate should be indicated with supportive document along with the application form failing which he/she will not be eligible to select a seat under the said minority quota. Candidates who have not produced appropriate supporting documents for claiming the status of Religious / Linguistic Minority or (SC / ST / OBC candidates of Karnataka) will be rejected. (*) Note: i) The candidates whose application are rejected but who wish to reapply can fill up a fresh application with all the required documents along with the new Demand Draft and submit the same on or before the last date for making the application. The earlier sent Demand Draft (if any) will be returned to the candidate/s by speed post after the last date of the application receipt (i.e. 12/04/2014).

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ii) All the completed applications have to reach COMEDK office on or before 12/04/2014 before 5:00 PM any applications received after the last date WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AT ALL. 12. Address Provide your Permanent address and also the address for correspondence in the space given. All formal communications from COMEDK will be sent to you at the address given as correspondence address only. Please use blank spaces to separate words. Do not mention your City, State and Pin code in the address field. 13. City Select the city from the list. If you are from any other city that is not listed in the table, select "Others" in the list and fill in your city name in the space provided (The city mentioned has to be same for the address mentioned in the address column). 14. State Select the State from the list (The State mentioned has to be same for the address mentioned in the address column). 15. PIN Code Enter the appropriate 6-digit PIN code. 16. Phone No. Enter your Phone number with the relevant STD Code, use zero prefixed to the STD code and do not leave any blank spaces between the STD code and your telephone number. For e.g.: If your STD code is 080 and your telephone number is 12345678, then your full telephone number will be 08012345678. 17. Mobile No. Enter your Mobile number. Note: Any one of the contact detail is mandatory. 18. Email-ID (Mandatory) Enter your Email ID for speedy correspondence. 19. Name of the Institution Last Studied Enter the name of the Institution you have last studied in the space provided Page 30 of 41

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(i.e. 12th Std or 2nd PUC). It should be the same as per the online study certificate issued by the concerned Head of the Institution last studied (as prescribed by COMEDK) 20. Place of the Institution Last Studied Enter the Place of the Institution last Studied in the space provided. 21. Year of passing Select the year of passing (i.e. 12th Std or 2nd PUC). 22. Number of Attempt in COMEDK UGET Entrance Exam: Please enter no. of attempt; you have appeared for COMEDK UGET. 23. Result: Select whether not appeared for counseling / appeared for counseling/ Seat selected /Seat Surrendered. 24. Demand Draft Details DD No.: Enter the six-digit DD number drawn from nationalized bank. DD Date: Select the DD Date in DD/MM/YYYY format only. Drawee Bank: Select the drawee bank from the list. (Only Nationalized Banks) as mentioned in Annexure I. Declaration The candidate and the candidates parent / guardian must both sign the declaration in the spaces provided for the same in the application form. The Date and Place must also be filled up in the application form. Any application form without the signature and left forefinger impressions of the candidate and signature of the parent/guardian is liable to be rejected, without further correspondence. Note: Status of all Applications received will be available on COMEDK website www.comedk.org. Candidates are advised to check the status of their applications on the website through Applicant Login by providing their Application No. and Date of Birth. Brochure can be downloaded only through COMEDK website. Visit our website www.comedk.org for details and procedure.

Please note that printed Brochures and Applications are not sold.
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XXVII. REJECTED APPLICATIONS

72. Applications without any of the mandatory document will not be considered for processing. These applications will be rejected. 73. The details of the rejected applications will be uploaded in the COMEDK website on a day to day basis. The candidates are advised to check the website regularly for their application status. 74. The candidates whose application are rejected but who wish to reapply can fill up a fresh application with all the required documents along with the new Demand Draft and submit the same on or before the last date for making the application. The earlier sent Demand Draft (if any) will be returned to the candidate/s by speed post after the last date of the application receipt (i.e. Saturday the 12th April 2014). 75. All the completed applications have to reach COMEDK office on or before 12/04/2014 before 5:00 PM any applications received after the last date WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AT ALL.

XXVIII. CRITERIA FOR REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION FORM

Applications would be rejected without notice if :1.

No Original Application Form is sent (Xerox copy of the application form will not be processed)

2. 3.

Online Application form is not in a proper format. No recent passport size colour photograph pasted in the online application form. (Xerox photos / black and white photos are not acceptable)

4. 5. 6. 7.

No candidates signature in the Declaration of the online application. No candidates finger impression in the Declaration of the online application. No Parents / Guardians Signature in the online application form No online study certificate (as prescribed by COMEDK) from the institution last studied.

8.

No authentication in the online study certificate (as prescribed by COMEDK) from the institution last studied

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Note: The institution last studied that would be mentioned in the Online Application form by the candidate and the online study certificate (as prescribed by COMEDK) issued in this behalf should be the same.
9.

Demand Draft not drawn from a Nationalized Bank as mentioned in the Annexure I

10. Demand Draft not in favour of COMEDK. 11. Demand Draft not payable at Bangalore 12. No Banker/s signature in the Demand Draft. 13. Demand Draft with lesser Amounts than the required amount. 14. Demand draft is mutilated. 15. No Demand Draft attached. 16. No proof of date of birth in the form of any one of the 10th Standard Marks card

or School Leaving certificate.

17. No SC / ST (for Karnataka candidates) Caste Certificate issued by competent

authority, if applicable.
18. No OBC (Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB for Karnataka candidates) as notified by

the Karnataka Govt. Caste and Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar or higher revenue jurisdictional authority, if applicable.
19. No Religious Minority Certificate as per Annexure IV, if applicable. 20. No Linguistic Minority Certificate as per Annexure IV, if applicable

XXIX. CHANGE REQUEST

76. Candidates are cautioned to fill up the online application form carefully as the request for change in any application data entered and submitted to COMEDK office will not be entertained.

XXX. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)

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Q. What is the eligibility for the courses? (A). MBBS/BDS As per the Regulations of Medical/Dental Council of India, the qualifying examination prescribed for admission to MBBS/BDS is 2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent examination, recognized by State / Central Government. The last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) with English as a compulsory subject. The General Merit candidates must have passed these subjects (PCB) individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% of marks taken together in PCB (40% in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State); they must also secure not less than 50% marks (40 % in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) in aggregate in PCB in the Common Entrance Test of COMEDK UGET-2014. English is one of the subjects to be tested along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology during COMEDK UGET-2014 and the General Merit candidates should secure not less than 50% marks in English, (40 % in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State). However, the marks so secured in English will not be added for the determination of rank list as the rank list will be drawn exclusively based on the minimum required marks secured by the candidates in PCB; further, a candidate is not entitled for a rank if he/she fails to secure 50% or 40% (in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka State) of marks in English. The paper on English language will be normally of 2nd PUC or 10+2 standard and will test the candidates comprehension of the language, the structure of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. The candidates shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December (31/12/2014) of the year of admission to the MBBS/BDS course. Similarly, the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination i.e. 2nd PUC or 10+2 prior to 2012 NEED NOT APPLY. If a candidate/s on being qualified earlier, and had selected a MBBS seat in an earlier COMEDK UG entrance test and has failed to join the college selected without surrendering the seat at the COMEDK level or if the said candidate having joined the college failed to pursue his / her education such candidates are NOT PERMITTED to apply for COMEDK UGET-2014.

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PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent Examination recognized by State / Central Government. The last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with English as a compulsory subject. The General Merit Candidates should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% in respect of SC, ST and OBC Candidates of Karnataka State) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and should have passed these subjects individually. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or any other Technical vocational courses as one of the optional subjects. However, if there are any changes in the eligibility criteria by the AICTE, the same will be adopted. An attempt in the Entrance Test seeking admission to Engineering courses is considered adequate for figuring in the Rank list. NOTE: Diploma Candidates are not eligible to take COMEDK UGET-2014 entrance test.

(C). B. Arch:
The qualifying examination prescribed for admission to B. Arch is 2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent Examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects along with other subjects or a 10+3 Diploma recognized by Central / State Government and having obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in case of SC, ST and OBC Candidates of Karnataka). The candidate should have appeared for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture with a minimum score of 80 out of 200 for both General Merit and Category Candidates. Note: i) COMEDK will not be conducting any Common Entrance Test for candidates seeking admission to B. Arch (Architecture Course) as per its existing rules. ii) Candidates seeking B. Arch seats should submit separate application form along with a DD of Rs. 1,000/- in favour of COMEDK. Q. Are the admissions open only to Karnataka students? A. No. Admissions are open to all the students across the country. Q. Are candidates applying from outside the State of Karnataka eligible to get the benefit of lower eligibility qualifying marks? A. No, only Karnataka candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC are eligible to get the benefit of lower eligible qualifying marks provided the certificates as applicable issued by the competent authorities is furnished in support of the claim. Page 35 of 41

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Q. Are candidates applying from the Karnataka State eligible to get the benefit of lower eligibility qualifying marks? A. Yes, in the case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka can seek the benefit of lower eligibility in qualifying marks provided the certificates as applicable issued by the competent authorities is furnished in support of the claim. Q. I have finished my PUC/INTER/HSC/+2 a few years ago. Am I eligible for these courses? A. Yes. You can apply for the notified courses, if you fulfill the eligibility requirements as mentioned. Q. Is there an age limit for the course? A. Yes. He/she shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the MBBS/BDS course. (i.e., 31/12/2014) Q. I have completed my diploma course. Can I apply to COMEDK and its Member Institutions for 2nd year / 3rd semester? A. No. This notification is only for admissions to the 1st year/semester in MBBS, BDS and B.E Thus; you cannot apply for the 2nd Year (lateral entry scheme). Q. How will I know my test results? A. The results will be published in the web site as per the calendar of events. Q. When is the last date to apply? A. Completed application forms must reach the office of COMEDK on or before Saturday the 12/04/2014, by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the stipulated date and time will not be processed at all. Q. I wish to apply for Medical/Dental and Engineering courses. Should I apply for each of them separately or can I apply through a single application for both of them? A. You can apply to any/all of Medical/Dental and Engineering courses in a single application form. You can indicate your preferences for each of them in the same application form. You have to provide demand draft for Rs. 1,200 in case of you taking only MBBS/BDS (PCB) or B.E (PCM). In case you are taking all the four subjects MBBS/BDS and B.E (PCMB) you have to send a demand draft for Rs. 1500.

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Q. Is there any minimum marks to be scored in COMEDK UGET-2014? A. MBBS/BDS: To become eligible for the rank the candidate has to get 50% marks in English (40% in case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) and then A candidate is required to secure a minimum of 50% marks in PCB in the COMEDK UGET-2014 (40 % in case of SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka) to be eligible for admission to M.B.B.S/BDS. B.E: All candidates who have attempted in the entrance test will find a place in the merit list as per their performance, as there are no minimum marks fixed for the entrance test. Q. Can I send a black & white photograph? A. No, the Photograph to be provided has to be in colour and clear and should not be more than 6 months old. Application with smudged/tampered/hazy photograph will not be accepted. Q. If I have 5 clarifications in the provisional answer key, then do I send a DD of Rs.300 or Rs.1500? A. You have to send a single DD of Rs.1500. (Rs. 300 per clarification) along with the format Annexure II. Q. Would I get a refund for the amount, which I have sent along with my clarification/s? A. Yes, you would be entitled for a refund only if your clarification/s is/are upheld by the academic committee. Q. Where should the applications be sent and to whom should it be addressed? A. Completed Application form/s must be sent to below mentioned address: Executive Secretary - COMEDK # 132, Second Floor, 11th Main, 17th Cross Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 055. Karnataka. Q. Whether any Demand Draft towards the application fees obtained from any private / cooperative banks is acceptable? A. No, crossed demand draft from any of the listed nationalized banks in Annexure-I of the brochure is acceptable. Q. Whether the previous years Test score/Rank of COMEDK is valid for the academic year-2014-15 admission? A. No, the previous years Test score/Rank will not be valid for the current academic year (2014-15) admission. Page 37 of 41

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