The COMEDK 2026 Choice Filling process for the mock round has officially opened on 11 July 2026, giving qualified candidates their first opportunity to enter college and branch preferences ahead of the actual seat allotment. The Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has confirmed that the option entry window will remain active till 13 July 2026, after which the mock allotment result will be prepared based on the choices submitted.
What Is the Mock Round Option Entry
Candidates who have successfully completed their counselling registration and document verification are eligible to participate in this stage. The mock round is not binding — it is designed to give aspirants a realistic preview of the colleges and courses they may secure based on their rank and the preferences entered. Candidates can add, delete, rearrange, and save multiple options as many times as needed before the deadline. Once the mock allotment is declared, students get another opportunity to revise their preference list before the final Round 1 seat allotment is announced.
Steps to Fill Preferences on the COMEDK Portal
Candidates can complete the option entry process by following these steps on the official counselling portal:
- Visit the official COMEDK counselling website.
- Log in using the application number (or User ID) and password.
- Click on the ‘Option Entry’ section on the dashboard.
- Search for preferred colleges or courses using filters like institute name, branch, or location.
- Add the desired colleges and branches to the preference list.
- Arrange all selected options in the actual order of preference.
- Save the choices, review them carefully, and lock the list before the deadline.
Why the Preference Order Matters
Since there is no restriction on the number of choices a candidate can fill, aspirants are advised to enter as many realistic options as possible to improve their chances during counselling. The preference order should reflect genuine priorities, as the mock allotment is generated purely on the basis of the choices, candidate rank, and seat availability at the time of entry. Experts recommend preparing a preference list in advance — factoring in college reputation, branch interest, and location — rather than filling choices hurriedly on the portal.
What Happens After the Deadline
Once the COMEDK 2026 Choice Filling closes on 13 July 2026, COMEDK will process the submitted preferences and release the mock allotment result, indicating the college and branch each candidate is likely to be assigned. This mock result is only indicative and does not guarantee the same seat in the final round. Candidates dissatisfied with their mock allotment will get a chance to modify their choices before the actual Round 1 allotment is announced later this month. Those facing technical issues during the process can reach out to the COMEDK helpdesk for support.
