COMEDK Answer Key 2026 (May 16) Live Updates; Check Marks vs Percentile vs Rank PredictionCOMEDK Answer Key 2026: Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka has released the COMEDK Answer Key 2026 along with the response sheet on May 16 at 11 AM. You need to keep your Application Number and Password ready to download the response sheet and preliminary keys. As students will know their tentative marks (out of 180) after checking the response sheet, a detailed analysis of marks vs percentile vs expected rank has been provided here. COMEDK results are declared in the form of a percentile (out of 100 percentile), and the ranks are allocated based on the percentile scores only and not marks. As per previous years' trends, the number of students scoring 90 - 100 percentile in the COMEDK exam ranges between 11,000 and 12,000. Overall, 90+ marks in COMEDK 2026 might lead to 90 percentile or above and a rank below 10,000.
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COMEDK 2026 Marks vs Expected Percentile vs Rank
The analysis below is purely based on previous years' trends, and the actual 2026 data might vary. As the COMEDK 2026 question paper was tough, there might be slight variations in the actual marks vs rank this year.| Marks Range | Percentile Range | Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90 and above | 91+ Percentile | up to 11,500 |
| 85 to 89 | 89 - 90 Percentile | up to 14,500 |
| 75 to 84 | 80 - 88 Percentile | up to 20,000 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 - 79 Percentile | up to 27,000 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 - 69 Percentile | upto 40,000 |
| 45 to 54 | 50 - 59 Percentile | up to 50,000 |
| 40 - 44 | 45 - 49 Percentile | up to 70,000 |
| 35 - 29 | 40 - 44 Percentile | up to 80,000 |
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COMEDK 2026 CSE Expected Cutoff Rank
Engineering Institute | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
RV College of Engineering | 200 - 400 |
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 800 - 1200 |
BMS College of Engineering | 2000 - 2400 |
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering | 2800 - 3200 |
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 3400 - 3800 |
GITAM University | 6000 - 6400 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology | 5600 - 6000 |
The National Institute of Engineering | 9200 - 9600 |
BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 9600 - 10000 |
RV Institute of Technology and Management | 7600 - 8000 |
Siddaganga Institute of Technology | 10000 - 10400 |
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology | 12600 - 13000 |
CMR Institute of Technology | 12400 - 12800 |
PES College of Engineering | 14600 - 15000 |
Presidency University | 22200 - 22600 |
BNM Institute of Technology | 14400 - 14800 |
JSS Academy of Technical Education | 18800 - 19200 |
RNS Institute of Technology | 18000 - 18400 |
KLE Technological University | 19600 - 20000 |
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management | 19000 - 19400 |
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | 22400 - 22800 |
Acharya Institute of Technology | 27200 - 27600 |
Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology | 67600 - 68000 |
Cambridge Institute of Technology | 32000 - 32400 |
PES Institute of Technology and Management | 25600 - 26200 |
SJB Institute of Technology | 32000 - 32800 |
SDM College of Engineering and Technology | 33400 - 34000 |
Note: You can continue to check the live thread below for the detailed marks vs percentile vs rank analysis.
COMEDK Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Marks vs Percentile vs Rank Predictions
08 54 PM IST - 16 May'26
BNMIT Bengaluru CSE Expected Below 9000 Rank
B.N.M Institute of Technology Computer Science branch may close around 8500 rank for GM category. Students preferring smaller campus but good placements keeping demand stable this year too.
08 19 PM IST - 16 May'26
SJCE Mysuru AI Branch Seeing More Competition
Sri Jayachamarajendra College AI branch expected cutoff can remain below 7000 rank. Students from outside Karnataka also targeting this college because academic reputation remains very strong.
06 00 PM IST - 16 May'26
KLE Technological University CSE Could Rise
KLE Technological University Hubballi may see higher demand for Computer Science branch. GM category cutoff expected around 8000 to 10000 rank after strong placement season this year reportedly.
05 09 PM IST - 16 May'26
PES Mandya College Mechanical Cutoff May Stay Lower
PES College Mandya Mechanical Engineering branch cutoff expected above 35000 rank. Students mostly preferring software related streams causing lower competition in core engineering courses recently.
04 45 PM IST - 16 May'26
BIT Bengaluru Information Science Demand Increased
Bangalore Institute of Technology IS branch expected cutoff can move below 6000 rank. Students considering Information Science equal to Computer Science in many placement opportunities currently.
04 39 PM IST - 16 May'26
CMRIT CSE Expected Cutoff Around 12000 Rank
C.M.R Institute of Technology Bengaluru expected CSE cutoff may remain between 10000 and 13000 rank. AI and Cyber Security branches also gaining huge popularity among students now.
04 10 PM IST - 16 May'26
JSS Science and Technology University Cutoff Discussion Started
JSS Mysuru CSE expected cutoff may remain near 5000 rank for GM category. ECE and Information Science branches also expected to witness strong competition during first allotment round.
03 45 PM IST - 16 May'26
Dayananda Sagar CSE Expected Around 4000 Rank
Dayananda Sagar College CSE branch may close between 3500 and 4500 rank for GM students. Placement records and location advantage making this college highly preferred in COMEDK counselling.
03 10 PM IST - 16 May'26
RV Institute of Technology Expected Stable CSE Cutoff
R V Institute of Technology and Management CSE branch may close around 14000 to 17000 rank this year. Students looking for RV brand value keeping this institute high preference.
02 45 PM IST - 16 May'26
BMSCE Electronics Cutoff Expected Slight Rise
BMS College Electronics and Communication branch cutoff can slightly increase this year. Students preferring Bengaluru colleges with placements are showing more interest in ECE related courses now.
02 30 PM IST - 16 May'26
SIT Tumakuru ECE Cutoff Could Reach 15000 Rank
Siddaganga Institute of Technology Electronics branch may remain competitive this year too. Students interested in core electronics and software placements both are preferring SIT during counselling rounds.
02 10 PM IST - 16 May'26
BMSIT AIML Branch Becoming Student Favourite
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning branch in BMSIT may close under 7000 rank. Many students now choosing AIML over traditional branches after recent placement reports improved significantly.
01 45 PM IST - 16 May'26
MSRIT AI Branch Could Close Near 1200 Rank
M.S. Ramaiah Institute AI and Machine Learning branch may see cutoff around 1200 to 1600 rank for GM category based on previous counselling trends and branch popularity.
01 30 PM IST - 16 May'26
RNS Institute CSE Branch May Close Early
RNS Institute of Technology Computer Science branch likely to close before 7000 rank. Bengaluru location and decent placement statistics making it one of top mid range counselling choices.
01 10 PM IST - 16 May'26
NIE Mysuru CSE Closing Rank Prediction Released
The National Institute of Engineering Mysuru may close CSE branch near 9000 rank for GM category. Strong coding culture and lower fees attracting many Karnataka outside candidates too.
12 45 PM IST - 16 May'26
RVCE CSE Expected Cutoff May Stay Under 350 Rank
R V College Computer Science branch expected to remain most competitive again. Students targeting GM seat probably need very high rank because demand for CSE increasing continuously every counselling round.
12 20 PM IST - 16 May'26
Placement Records Influencing College Preferences Strongly
Students now checking average packages and internship records before selecting colleges. Colleges offering better coding culture and placement opportunities expected to attract higher ranked COMEDK candidates this year.
11 51 AM IST - 16 May'26
Information Science Branch Gaining More Demand
Information Science branch demand rising steadily because placements almost matching Computer Science in several colleges. Students now considering IS branch as safer option for software industry opportunities.
11 35 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK RVCE Expected Cutoff Rank 2026
Course Expected Cutoff 2026 Computer Science Engineering 200 - 400 Data Science Engineering 400 - 600 AI and ML 400 - 600 Cyber Security 400 - 800 Electronics Engineering 600 - 1000 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 1000 - 1400 Electrical Engineering 1200 - 1600 Aerospace Engineering 2400 - 2800 Mechanical Engineering 4000 - 4400 Chemical Engineering 5200 - 5600 Biotechnology 8000 - 8400 Industrial Engineering 8400 - 8800 Civil Engineering 9600 - 10000 11 20 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK 2026 BMS College of Engineering Expected Cutoff Rank
Programme Expected Cutoff 2026 CS - Computer Science & Engineering 2000 - 2400 CD - CSE (Data Science) 2200 - 2600 IC - CSE (IOT & Cyber Security Including Blockchain Technology) 2400 - 2800 AD - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 2400 - 2800 AI - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 2800 - 3200 EC - Electronics & Communication Engineering 3200 - 3600 ME - Mechanical Engineering 8200 - 8600 BT - Bio-Technology 14400 - 14800 CH - Chemical Engineering 15400 - 15800 CV - Civil Engineering 18800 - 19200 11 09 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Response Sheet Expected Soon
The official link to check the response sheet will be made available anytime soon. Candidates can enter their login credentials to access the response sheet.
11 03 AM IST - 16 May'26
Top Karnataka Engineering Colleges Likely to Close Early
Popular colleges in Bengaluru and Mysore expected to finish CSE seat allotments very quickly. Students aiming top institutes should prepare counselling preferences carefully before option entry begins officially.
11 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Bangalore Institute of Technology Expected Cutoff Update
BIT Bengaluru CSE branch cutoff may remain under 10000 rank according to current predictions. Electronics and Information Science branches also expected to remain highly competitive during counselling process.
10 49 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Students Waiting for Rank Estimation Tools
After unofficial answer keys release, many candidates started using online calculators for probable rank estimation. Difficulty level variation making prediction slightly confusing for average scoring students currently.
10 38 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Answer Key 2026 Expected Anytime Soon
Authorities will soon be releasing the official link for the COMEDK 2026 Answer Key. Once released the direct link to check the answer key will be made available here.
10 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Result Date Speculation Continues
Although official date not confirmed, students expecting results within few weeks after answer key objection process completes. Rank cards will be necessary for all future counselling procedures later.
10 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Portal Traffic Increased After Exam Ended
Heavy student traffic reportedly slowed website login speed after exam completion. Candidates advised to avoid repeated refresh because official response sheet may take some more time before activation.
09 58 AM IST - 16 May'26
Civil Engineering Branch May See Lower Competition
Compared to CSE and AI branches, Civil Engineering may experience lower cutoff pressure this year. Still many students interested due government job preparation and infrastructure sector opportunities available.
09 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Cyber Security Courses Seeing Huge Popularity in 2026
Cyber Security and Information Science branches receiving strong attention from students this year. Industry demand and higher placement packages influencing branch preference heavily during engineering admissions process recently.
09 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Jain College Engineering Branches Attracting Attention
Students looking for modern specialization branches in Jain affiliated institutes. AI, Robotics and Cloud Computing related programs gaining more interest among urban engineering aspirants recently according counselling experts.
08 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Sir MVIT Expected CSE Closing Rank Discussion
Students discussing Sir MVIT Computer Science expected rank online. Experts estimate closing rank may stay between 14000 and 17000 depending on seat matrix and counselling participation rate.
08 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Comparing COMEDK and KCET Difficulty Levels
Many Karnataka aspirants comparing both entrance exams online. Some students felt COMEDK Mathematics was tougher while Physics section appeared easier compared to recently conducted KCET engineering paper.
07 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Answer Key Release Delay Rumours Spread Online
Some students claiming answer key can release later than expected due technical verification. No official confirmation available yet, therefore candidates should depend only on official portal updates now.
07 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
PES College Related Searches Increased After Exam
Many aspirants searching PES affiliated colleges and expected branch cutoffs after attempting exam. Computer Science and Electronics remain most searched streams among engineering admission candidates currently online.
06 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
CMR Institute CSE Cutoff Prediction for 2026
Initial estimates suggest Computer Science branch in CMR Institute may close near 18000 rank. AI and Cyber Security branches also expected to witness stronger competition this counselling season.
06 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Mechanical Engineering Cutoffs Could Stay Stable
Traditional branches like Mechanical Engineering may witness similar trends as last year. Experts saying placements improving slowly which can help maintain student interest during counselling rounds this year too.
05 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Counselling Registration Expected Next Month
After results announcement, counselling registration process may start quickly. Students should keep scorecards, documents and category certificates ready to avoid last minute problems during online verification process.
05 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Rank vs Marks Analysis Shared Online
According to initial difficulty review, students scoring around 100 marks may expect decent ranks. Final ranking however depends on normalization and total number of candidates appearing in exam.
04 30 AM IST - 16 May'26
Students Confused About Bonus Marks Possibility
Some aspirants discussing possible bonus marks on disputed Mathematics questions. Coaching experts however advised students to wait for official notification before expecting any grace marks from authority side.
04 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
AI and Data Science Courses Becoming Student Favourite
Many candidates now preferring AI related branches over traditional streams. Experts predicting strong competition for AIML and Data Science seats across Karnataka private engineering colleges during counselling rounds.
03 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Final Answer Key May Release After Challenges
Authorities first release provisional answers before reviewing objections. After all student challenges verified, final answer key will be published and no further changes allowed after that stage.
02 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
NIE Mysore Expected Closing Rank for CSE
National Institute of Engineering Mysore may close CSE admissions below 12000 rank this year. Students expecting slight increase in cutoff because placement statistics improved during recent years reportedly.
01 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
COMEDK Chemistry Section Called Moderate by Students
Organic Chemistry questions were manageable according to most students reactions. Few physical chemistry numericals consumed more time but overall section remained balanced in comparison to Mathematics difficulty level.
12 00 AM IST - 16 May'26
Bengaluru Colleges Likely to See Heavy Competition Again
Top engineering colleges in Bengaluru expected to witness very high demand again. CSE, AI, Data Science and Cyber Security branches may close much earlier during round one allotment.
11 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Biotechnology Branch Demand Increased
Biotechnology courses seeing little rise in interest among students. Experts saying healthcare and research opportunities are making this branch slightly more attractive compared to previous admission sessions.
11 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
Unofficial Answer Key Helping Students Estimate Scores
Several coaching institutes already uploaded memory based solutions online. Students matching responses carefully because even one or two marks can affect rank significantly during counselling process later.
10 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
Dayananda Sagar College Cutoff Prediction Released
For Computer Science branch, expected cutoff may remain between 7000 to 9000 rank according to initial analysis. Mechanical and Civil branches can close at comparatively lower ranks this year.
10 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Rank Predictor Trends Going Viral
Candidates using rank predictor tools after exam ended. Estimated ranks changing according to difficulty level because Mathematics section reportedly reduced overall score for many engineering aspirants this year.
09 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Response Sheet Download Link Awaited
Students continuously refreshing official portal for response sheet updates. Many candidates saying login servers becoming slow due to heavy traffic after exam completion across multiple test centers.
09 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
MS Ramaiah College CSE Seats May Fill Fast
As per previous counselling trends, MSRIT Computer Science seats usually close quickly in round one itself. Students with strong scores are already calculating expected ranks from unofficial keys online.
08 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
Electronics Branch Cutoff Could Drop Slightly
Some experts believe ECE branch cutoffs may drop little because more students preferring AI and CSE specializations now. Final trends however will depend on counselling registration numbers.
08 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Answer Key Objection Window Update Soon
Students who find wrong answers in provisional key can challenge them online. Objection fees details and submission deadline likely to be announced together with official answer key notification.
07 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Maths Tougher Than Previous Year
Many students felt Mathematics section was lengthy and calculation heavy. Integration and probability questions consumed more time according to shift 2 candidates appearing in today examination across centers.
07 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
BMS College AIML Branch Closing Rank Prediction
Artificial Intelligence branch demand increasing rapidly in Karnataka colleges. BMS College AIML expected cutoff can remain under 3500 rank due to high placement trend and increasing student interest.
06 35 PM IST - 15 May'26
RV College CSE Expected Cutoff Discussion
Students on social media already discussing RV College expected cutoff. Experts predicting CSE branch may close near 1500 rank for general category depending on counselling participation this year.
06 11 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Answer Key 2026 Official PDF Expected Soon
A lot of aspirants waiting for official response sheet release now. Students are checking memory based answers online because final answer key may take few more days before publishing officially.
05 15 PM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Result Date 2026
COMEDK Result 2026 will be released on May 29. The date has officially been confirmed. Intially, the result was supposed to be released on May 26, but the date has been revised.
04 11 PM IST - 15 May'26
Will there be correct answers on response sheet?
The response sheet will have the answers marked by the candidates as well as correct answers. The candidates can directly check correct answers through the response sheet itself.
03 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
Details required to download answer key
- Application Number/ User ID
- Password
These two details are mandatory to download the answer key. In case you dont remember the password, you can click on the 'Forgot Password' option
02 48 PM IST - 15 May'26
Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology GM Category Cutoff Rank Trends
Name of the Course 2025 Cutoff (Round 1) 2024 Cutoff 2026 Expected Cutoff AI & ML 84307 No Allotment 80,000+ 02 20 PM IST - 15 May'26
A.C.S. College of Engineering GM Category Previous Year's Cutoff and 2026 Expected Cutoff
Name of the Course 2025 Cutoff (Round 1) 2024 CUtoff 2026 Expected Cutoff Aeronautical Engineering 77093 - 70,000+ AI & ML 53225 - 50,000+ Aerospace Engineering 48348 56033 50,000+ 02 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
Will COMEDK Cutoff 2026 Increase or Decrease?
COMEDK Cutoff 2026 is expected to witness a slight decline due to the difficulty level of the question paper. Maximum test takers rated 2026 COMEDK question paper as 'Tough' which might have impact on marks vs percentile ve ranks. Around 250-500 ranks drop in college-wise cutoffs can be expected.
01 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
Acharya Institute of Technology GM Category Previous Year's Cutoff vs 2026 Expected Cutoff
Name of the Course 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank 2026 Expected Cutoff Aeronautical Engineering 32,990 33,000+ AI & ML 28,132 30,000+ 01 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
99 - 99.1 Percentile vs Expected Marks vs Rank
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 99.19 - 99.09 140 - 141 1110 - 1220 99.09 - 99 139 - 130 1220 - 1310 12 30 PM IST - 15 May'26
99.2 - 99.3 Percentile vs Expected Marks vs Rank
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 99.39 - 99.3 144 - 145 1010 - 1050 99.29 - 99.2 142 - 143 1051 - 1110 12 00 PM IST - 15 May'26
99.4 - 99.5 Percentile vs Expected Marks and Rank
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 99.59 - 99.55 151 - 150 825 - 900 99.54 - 99.5 148 - 149 901 - 950 99.49 - 99.4 147 - 146 951 - 1010 11 30 AM IST - 15 May'26
99.6 - 99.7 Percentile in COMEDK vs Expected Marks and Rank
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 99.79 - 99.75 159 - 158 325 - 500 99.74 - 99.7 157 - 156 501 - 615 99.69 - 99.65 155 - 154 616 - 725 99.64 - 99.6 153 - 152 726 - 825 11 10 AM IST - 15 May'26
99.8 Percentile vs Marks vs Expected Rank
Here is the detailed marks vs percentile vs rank analysis for 99.8-99 percentile in COMEDK -
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 99.89 169 76 - 100 99.88 168 101 - 140 99.87 167 141 - 165 99.86 166 166 - 180 99.85 165 181 - 200 99.84 164 201 - 225 99.83 163 226 - 255 99.82 162 256 - 270 99.81 161 271 - 300 99.8 160 301 - 325 10 50 AM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Detailed Marks vs Percentile Analysis for 99.9 -100 Percentile
Here is the detailed marks vs percentile vs rank analysis for 99-100 percentile in COMEDK -
Percentile Expected Marks Expected Rank 100 180 1 99.99 179 2 - 4 99.98 178 5 - 10 99.97 177 11 - 15 99.96 176 15 - 21 99.95 175 21 - 25 99.94 174 26 - 30 99.93 173 31 - 45 99.92 172 46 - 51 99.91 171 51 - 60 99.9 170 61 - 75 10 33 AM IST - 15 May'26
Expected Percentile and Rank for 170 Marks
- The expected percentile for 170 marks could be around 99+ percentile
- Students scoring 170 marks might score a rank below
10 18 AM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK 2026 Detailed Safe Score Analysis
Particulars Details Admission Chances Very Good Score 120+ 100% Good Score 80+ 100% Average Score 60+ 100% Low Score 20 or below 50% 10 13 AM IST - 15 May'26
COMEDK Previous Year's Highlights
- In 2025, the number of students scoring 90 to 100 percentile was 11,412
- On the other hand, students scoring 80 - 90 percentile were 11,446
- This clearly indicates that a 23,000 rank or below could be possible for 80+ percentile
10 00 AM IST - 15 May'26
Will COMEDK answer key 2026 be delayed?
There will not be any further delay in the release of the answer key and response sheet. It will be released on May 16 at 11 AM. Intially, the answer key was supposed to be released on May 13.
09 50 AM IST - 15 May'26
Expected Colleges for 1,00,000 Rank in COMEDK 2026
According to the previous years' trends, the following colleges are expected for 1,00,000 rank in COMEDK -
- Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Alvas Institute of Engineering and Technology
- AMC Engineering College
- Atria Institute of Technology
- Anuvartik Mirji Bharatesh Institute of Technology
- Ballari Institute of Technology And Management
- Bangalore Technological Institute
- Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc
09 40 AM IST - 15 May'26
Expected Rank for 20 Marks in COMEDK 2026
Students scoring 20 - 24 marks in the COMEDK 2026 exam can expect a rank beyond 1,00,000. There is still a chance for admission for this rank, and it will be discussed in the next live thread.
