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Notified on 12/12/2011 (Revised on 19/01/2012)

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Table of Contents

Sl. No. Content Page No.

1 COMEDK 4

2 Post Graduate Medical and Dental Programs 4

3 Eligibility Criteria 5

4 Member Institutions 6

4.1 COMEDK Member Institutions 7

4.2 Courses Offered in COMEDK Member Institutions 9

4.3 Total sanctioned intake and Fee Structure in Member Institution 10

5 COMEDK Post Graduate Entrance Test (COMEDK PGET-2012) 10

5.1 Instructions for filling the Application Form 11

5.2 Test Admission Tickets and Related Information 21

5.2.1 Test and Related Information 22

5.2.2 Test Scheme 22

5.2.3 Test Syllabi 22

5.2.4 Test Locations 22

5.2.5 Instructions for Test Takers 23

5.2.6 Grounds for Dismissal 24

5.3 Results Publishing 25

5.3.1 Test Scores Publishing 25

5.3.2 Final Merit/Rank List Publishing 26

6 Centralized Counseling (Single Window) 27

7 Biometric Verification 27

8 Assistance / Facilities to candidates 28

9 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S) 30

10

Appendix-I (Format for seeking clarifications pertaining to Answer Keys)

34

11 Appendix-II (Format for seeking clarifications pertaining to Test Scores)

35

12 Appendix-III (Residential / Domicile Certificate) 36

13 Appendix-IV (Pro forma for Religious and Mother Tongue Certificate)

37

14 Appendix-V (Specimen copy of OMR Answer Sheet) 38

15 Appendix-VI (Internship Completion Certificate ) 39


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Calendar of Events

Date Day Event

13/12/2011 Tuesday Start date for issue of Online Application

13/01/2012 Friday Last date for Receipt of Completed Application Forms

21/01/2012 Saturday Last date for Dispatch of Admission Ticket by COMEDK

12/02/2012 Sunday COMEDK PGET -2012 Test Day

12/02/2012 Sunday Publishing of Answer Keys

16/02/2012 Thursday Last date for receiving objections pertaining to Answer Keys

22/02/2012 Wednesday Publishing of Test Score

24/02/2012 Friday Last date for receiving objections pertaining to Test Score

29/02/2012 Wednesday Publishing of Rank List

09/03/2012 Friday Last date for Dispatch of Rank Card


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1. About COMEDK

The Karnataka Private Medical & Dental Colleges Association, in

their endeavour to offer an effective, fair and objective testing procedure to

determine merit of students seeking admission to the member institutions,

have formed “Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges

of Karnataka” (COMEDK).

COMEDK has been assigned the task of organising a common

entrance test for the academic year 2012-2013, for Indian national

candidates aspiring to pursue Post Graduate Courses in Medicine and

Dentistry in the State of Karnataka, in Member Institutions of the

Consortium (Medical and Dental Colleges).

COMEDK entrance test & publication of test score and rank list will

be followed by centralized counseling (Single window). The details will be

published in due course on our website, http://www.comedk.org.

The list of the Member Institutions who have indicated their

participation in the COMEDK testing program, along with the courses

offered by them, is published as part of this brochure, on our website

http://www.comedk.org

Applicants are advised to read this brochure thoroughly and

familiarise themselves with the test procedures.

Note: COMEDK’s website http://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.

2. Post Graduate Medical & Dental Programs

Sl.

No. Program

Duration

in Years

Commencement of the Academic

Year

1 Post Graduate Medical Degree 3

01/05/2012 2 Post Graduate Medical Diploma 2

3 Post Graduate Dental Degree 3

4 Post Graduate Dental Diploma 2


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3. Eligibility Criteria

Degree / Diploma Programs:

Applicants must meet all requirements stipulated by MCI / DCI.

Accordingly, they should have successfully passed their M.B.B.S. / B.D.S.

from an institution recognized by MCI / DCI, and must have completed or

completing their internship by 30/04/2012 at the latest.

MCI / DCI Norms:

Every student, selected for admission to the Post Graduate Medical /

Dental course in any of the Medical / Dental institutions in the country,

must possess recognized M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. degree or equivalent

qualification and should have obtained permanent registration with the

Medical Council of India / Dental Council of India, or any of the State

Medical / Dental Council or should obtain the same with in one month

from the date of admission, failing which the admission of the candidate

shall be cancelled.

In the case of an Indian national with the recognized degree from

Foreign University, the Medical Council of India / Dental Council of India

may, on payment of the prescribed fee for the registration, grant

temporary/permanent registration for the duration of the Post Graduate

training restricted to the college / institution to which the applicant is

admitted for the time being exclusively for Post Graduate studies.

Temporary/Permanent registration to such candidates shall be subject to

the condition that the degree is duly registered in the country where the

degree is obtained and is recognized by the corresponding Council or

concerned authority in India also.

As per the Existing Post Graduate Regulation of Medical Council

of India, the minimum percentage of marks in the Entrance Test

(COMEDK PGET-2012) for eligibility and admission to Post Graduate

Courses shall be 50% for General Merit candidates and 40% for the

candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (All India)

and Other Backward Classes belonging to Karnataka State only.

As specified by the Dental Council of India, the minimum

percentage of marks in the Entrance Test (COMEDK PGET-2012) for

eligibility and admission to Post Graduate Courses shall be 50% for


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General Merit candidates and 40% for the candidates belonging to

Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (All India) and Other Backward

Classes belonging to Karnataka State only.

Note: Only Candidates who are due to complete the internship

on or before 30/04/2012 are eligible.

Rank list / Rank Card will be prepared only for those candidates

who become eligible for admission to Post Graduate Courses as per the

regulations of Medical Council of India / Dental Council of India

Regulations.

4. About Member Institutions

Unaided, private Medical and Dental colleges which are members of

COMEDK, across the State of Karnataka, offer various courses in Medical

and Dental studies at Post Graduate level. The courses offered at the Post

Graduate level include both Degree and Diploma programs. Colleges which

have indicated their willingness to make admission to their Post Graduate

courses based on merit in the Common Entrance Test organized by

COMEDK (COMEDK PGET-2012).

Note:

Minority status applicable to candidates for admission to respective

minority status colleges.

Declaration once made in the application with regard to the

category status like SC / ST / OBC and Minority etc., will not be

changed subsequently either prior to test or counseling. Hence

candidates are cautioned to fill in with great care about the

category status.

Applications without duly attested SC/ST/OBC and Minority

Certificates shall be treated strictly as belonging to General Merit

and no correspondence shall be entertained after the last date.

Mere mention of a category either as SC/ST/OBC/Minority

without enclosing certificates necessary in this behalf, such

applicants will be treated as belonging to General Merit category

and no changes or modifications are permissible thereafter under

any circumstances.


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4.1. COMEDK Member Institutions

List of Medical Colleges (The following information is as per the data furnished by institutions, changes will be updated in the

website as and when from time to time.)

College Code

College Name Address Contact No.

MC01

Adichunchangiri

Institute of Medical Sciences

Balagangadharanatha Nagara

- 571 448. Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District

Karnataka.

08234-287433

MC02

Basaveshwara

Medical College & Hospital

N.H.04 S.J.M.I.T. Campus,

Chitradurga-577501. Karnataka

8194226564

MC03 Dr. B R Ambedkar

Medical College

#24, Kadugondanahalli,

Bangalore-560045, Karnataka 080-25471784

MC04

Father Muller Medical

College (Christian Minority)

Father Muller Road,

Kankanady, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka

0824-2436352

MC05 H K E Society's M R

Medical College

Sedam Road, Gulbarga -

585105. Karnataka 08472-225085

MC06 J J M Medical College Davangere-577 004,

Karnataka 08192-270522

MC07 K V G Medical College

& Hospital Kurunjibag, D.K. Karnataka,

Sullia - 574327 08257-234404

MC08 Kempegowda Institute

of Medical Sciences Banashankari II Stage,


MC09 M S Ramaiah Medical

College

Gnana Gangothri' MSR Nagar,

MSRIT Post, Mathikere,

Bangalore-560054, Karnataka

080-23605190

MC10

S. Nijalingappa

Medical College and

HSK Hospital and

Research Centre

Navanagar Bagalkot – 587102,

Karnataka

08354-235360

08354-200219

MC11

S.S. Institute of

Medical Sciences &

Research Centre

JNANASHANKARA, P.B.No.1,

NH-4 Bypass Road,

Davangere-577005. Karnataka

8192261807

MC12

SDM College of Medical Sciences &

Hospital (Tulu

Minority)

SDM Educational Society, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka –

580009

0836-2464799

0836-2464699

Candidates are advised to visit the COMEDK website as often as

possible.


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List of Dental Colleges

(The following information is as per the data furnished by institutions, changes will be updated in the website as and when from time to time.)

College Code

College Name Address Contact No.

DC01 A E C S Maaruti College of

Dental Sciences & Research Centre (Telugu Minority)

#108, BTM 6th Stage, 1st Phase, Hulimavu Tank Bund Road,

Kammanahalli, off Bannerghatta Road,Bangalore-560076, Karnataka

080-26583010

DC02 A M E 's Dental College &

Hospital Bijanagere Road, Raichur-584 103


DC03 Bapuji Dental College &

Hospital P.B.NO.326, Davangere-577004,


DC04 College of Dental Sciences P.B.No.327, Pavillion Road,

Davangere-577 004, Karnataka 08192-231285

DC05 D. A. Pandu Memorial R. V.

Dental College

CA-37, 24th main, I Phase, J.P.Nagar, Bangalore-560 078,


DC06 Dayananda Sagar College of

Dental Sciences

Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore-

560 078, Karnataka 080-26665926

DC07

Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental

College Hospital & Research Centre

No.111/1, SGR Main Road,

Munnekolala, Marathahalli, Bangalore - 560037, Karnataka

080-25236132

DC08 H K E.Society S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences &

Research

Sedam Road, Gulbarga-585 105,


DC09 K.L.E. Society's Institute of

Dental Sciences

No.20, Yeshwanthpur Suburb,II Stage, Tumkur Road, Bangalore-

560022 Karnataka

080-23474137

DC10 K V G Dental College &

Hospital K.V.G Vidyanagar, Kurunjibag,

Sullia -574327, Karnataka 08257-233148

DC11 Krishnadevaraya College of

Dental Sciences

Krishnadevaraya Nagar, Sir MVIT Cross, Hunasamaranahalli,

(Via)Yelahanka, New Airport Road, Bangalore 562157, Karnataka

080-28477083

DC12 M. R. Ambedkar Dental

College & Hospital

1/36, Cline road, Cooke Town,

Bangalore-560 005, Karnataka 080-25463097

DC13 M S Ramaiah Dental College New BEL Road, MSRIT Post,


DC14 Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao

G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences

1007, M.M. Extension, Belgaum -

16, Karnataka.

0831-2471475

0831-2472982

DC15 P. M. N. M. Dental College &

Hospital Bagalkot-587101, Karnataka 08354-220435

DC16 SDM College of Dental

Sciences & Hospital (Tulu Minority)

Sattur-Dharwad-580009, Karnataka 0836-2467676

DC17 Sri Hasanamba Dental

College & Hospital P.B.No.86, Vidyanagar, Hassan -

573201, Karnataka 08172-265401

DC18 Vokkaligara Sangha Dental

College & Hospital K.R. Road, V.V.Puram, Bangalore-

560 004, Karnataka 080-26618066

DC19 Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital

Cholanagar, Hebbal, R.T. Nagar Post, Bangalore – 560 032.

080-23339377 080-23435559

Candidates are advised to visit the COMEDK website as often as possible.


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4.2. Courses Offered in COMEDK Member Institutions

Courses Mentioned below are offered at the Member Institutions.

Medical Courses (Degree & Diploma)

COURSE CODE (Medical - Degree)

COURSE CODE (Medical - Diploma)

Pre

Cli

nic

al CM01 M.S. (Anatomy)

Pa

ra C

lin

ica

l CM22 Diploma in Clinical

Pathology (DCP)

CM02 M.D. (Physiology)

CM23 Diploma in Forensic

Medicine (DFM)

CM03 M.D. (Biochemistry)

CM24 Diploma in Public Health

(DPH)

Pa

ra C

lin

ica

l

CM04 M.D. (Pathology)

Cli

nic

al

CM25 Diploma in Child Health

(DCH)

CM05 M.D. (Microbiology)

CM26 Diploma in Venerology &

Dermatology (DVD)

CM06 M.D. (Pharmacology)

CM27 Diploma in Psychiatric

Medicine (DPM)

CM07 M.D. (Forensic Medicine)

CM28 Diploma in Ophthalmology

(DO)

CM08 M.D. (Community

Medicine) CM29

Diploma in Orthopaedics

(D.Ortho)

Cli

nic

al

CM09 M.D. (General Medicine)

CM30 Diploma in Otolaryngology

(DLO)

CM10 M.D. (Paediatrics)

CM31 Diploma in Obstetrics &

Gynaecology (DGO)

CM11 M.D. (Dermatology & STD)

CM32 Diploma in Anaesthesiology

(DA)

CM12 M.D. (Tuberculosis)

CM33 Diploma in Radio-

Diagnosis (DMRD)

CM13 M.D. (Psychiatry)

CM14 M.S. (General Surgery)

CM15 M.S. (Ophthalmology)

CM16 M.S. (Orthopaedics)

CM17 M.S. (E.N.T.)

CM18 M.D. (Obstetrics &

Gynaecology)

CM19 M.D. (Anaesthesiology)

CM20 M.D. (Radio -

Diagnosis)/(Radiology)

CM21 M.D. (Radio - Therapy)


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Dental Courses (Degree & Diploma)

COURSE CODE (Dental - Degree)

COURSE CODE (Dental - Diploma)

CD01 M.D.S. Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgery CD10 Diploma in Oral Surgery

CD02 M.D.S. Oral Medicine and

Radiology CD11 Diploma in Peridontics

CD03 M.D.S. Periodontology CD12 Diploma in Orthodontics

CD04 M.D.S. Orthodontics &

Dentofacial Orthopaedics CD13

Diploma in Conservative

Dentistry

CD05 M.D.S. Paedodontics & Preventive

Dentistry CD14 Diploma in Prosthodontics

CD06 M.D.S. Conservative Dentistry &

Endodontics

CD07 M.D.S. Prosthodontics & Crown

& Bridge

CD08 M.D.S. Oral Pathology &

Microbiology

CD09 M.D.S. Public Health Dentistry

If any new courses are approved to the Member Institutions the same

will be notified in the website.

4.3. Total Sanctioned Intake and Fee Structure in the Member Institutions

Number of seats available and fee structure in the Member

Institution will be notified before counseling.

5. COMEDK Post Graduate Entrance Test-2012 (COMEDK PGET-2012)

COMEDK will conduct a separate entrance test for Medical and a

separate entrance test for Dental Post Graduate courses called 'COMEDK

PGET-2012', for candidates seeking admission to Post Graduate courses in

Medical and Dental studies. The entrance test is being conducted for use

by COMEDK Member Institutions only. The COMEDK entrance test is

mandatory for candidates seeking admissions for the Post Graduate

courses in COMEDK Member Institutions subject to the eligibility as

prescribed by MCI/DCI. The COMEDK PGET-2012 test scores are valid

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Note: Candidates: Please note the Demand Draft being

collected along with the online application form is towards meeting

the expenses for conduct of the test, counseling and other

incidental expenses.

5.1. Instructions for filling the Application Form

A separate link in the website is provided to assist the candidates

in filling the Online Application form.

General Instructions to Candidates

Please ensure that you have the following, ready on hand before you start

filling up the Online Application Form

Note: Send the Application and enclosures in A4 size envelope only. Do not fold

the application form.

Demand Draft drawn in favour of "COMEDK", payable at Bangalore for

Rs.2000/- (Two Thousand Only).

All marks cards (First Year to Final Year university examination marks

card/s)

Attempt Certificate is a statement indicating the number of attempt one

has taken to clear a particular subject/year.

Ensure that the online application form is filled up properly and

completely.

After you have filled in your online application form, click on the

Submit button only once, to send the details to the server.

The server will assign you an application number, and provide the

facility to view your online application form with the details you have

filled, along with the 6 digits application number.

The COMEDK PGET-2012 will be conducted only at centers in

Bangalore on Sunday the 12th February 2012

Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully

before filling up the application form.


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Only after verifying the details take a print of the Application Form and

the Date of Birth Certificate.

The completed application form must have the candidate’s signature,

impressions of left thumb, left forefinger and left middle finger.

Kindly do not send any original documents along with the application

form.

Kindly stick your recent (not older than six months) passport size

colour photograph only in the space provided. Application Form with

smudged / tampered or hazy photograph will be rejected.

Do not staple or pin your photograph to the application form. Do not

Sign. No attestation is required on the photograph.

Please adhere to the time schedule enlisted in the calendar of events.

Incomplete / incorrect applications will be rejected without prior

information to the candidate.

Multiple application form received from the same candidate will result

in confusion and may result in disqualification.

Demand Drafts in excess of the prescribed fee (Rs.2000/-) if sent by the

candidate will not be refunded.

Non-refundable fee for taking COMEDK PGET-2012 and attending

centralized counseling, if eligible, is Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand

Only).

COMEDK is not responsible for any error the candidate makes while

filling up the Application Form.

COMEDK will not entertain any changes in the application form and no

refund will be made.

Candidates who are listed in the Red List featured on our website need

to contact COMEDK contact no. (080-41132810) for clarifications.

COMEDK is not responsible for any loss or damage which might occur

during Postal or Courier delivery.


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Please send the following documents along with the completed Application Form:

Mandatory Documents:

Demand Draft drawn in favour of "COMEDK", payable at Bangalore for

Rs.2000/- (Two Thousand Only) application number & applicant’s

name to be written behind the DD. Check for the banker‟s seal and

signature on the DD.

Printed Online Application Form.

The completed application form must have

i. Candidate’s photo should be pasted (within the box provided).

ii. Candidate’s signature (within the box provided).

iii. Left thumb, forefinger and middle finger impression of the

candidate (within the space provided).

Printed Online Date of Birth Certificate / Identity Proof (COMEDK

copy).

The completed Date of Birth Certificate / Identity Proof must have

i. Attestation (within the space provided) by the Head of the

Institution where he/she last studied or Gazetted officer not below

the rank of Tahsildar of the area in which he/she is a resident.

ii. Candidate’s photo should be pasted (within the box provided).

iii. Candidate’s signature (within the box provided).

Photocopies of All marks cards including that of failed year if any

(First Year to Final Year university examination marks card/s).

Photocopy of Attempt Certificate is a statement indicating the

number of attempt one has taken to clear a particular subject/year.

Photocopy of Internship Completion Certificate / Internship

Completed Certificate.

Photocopy of Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate.

Photocopy of Registration Certificate.

Candidates belonging to SC / ST of All India and OBC of Karnataka

would be considered, provided they furnish the duly attested

Photocopy of the following Certificates:


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a. SC / ST : Caste Certificate issued by competent authority

(Authorised to issue such a certificate but not below the rank of a

Tahsildar)

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 authorised to issue such a

certificate.

c. MINORITY : Religious (Christian) of All India / Linguistic

(Tulu/Telugu) of Karnataka minority candidates to produce

certificate as per Appendix - IV of Brochure (available on

www.comedk.org)

Candidates who have not produced appropriate supporting documents

for claiming the status of Religious / Linguistic Minority / SC / ST /

OBC are liable to be considered as General Merit Candidates.

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 Friday the 13th January 2012 (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.


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Explanation of the fields that needs to be filled up in the application form:

1. Name of the Applicant

Enter your full Name (as it appears in your SSLC/10th Std Marks

Card), your name should not exceed 30 characters including the blank

spaces.

2. Date of Birth

Provide your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format only as in

SSLC/10th Std Marks Card.

For e.g.: If your date of birth is 24th August 1991, fill as

24/08/1991.

3. Course applying for

Select the course Medical / Dental. Please ensure that you meet the

eligibility criteria for the course you select.

4. Gender

Select the appropriate option.

5. Nationality

Select your nationality.

6. Belongs to

Select the type of Domicile Karnataka / Non-Karnataka.

If Karnataka, Select type, i.e. By Birth / By Domicile.

For consideration into Karnataka category, the domicile rules of the

Government of Karnataka will be strictly followed.

If you belong to Karnataka by birth/domicile, and have schooling for

not less than 10 years in Karnataka and MBBS/BDS degrees in

colleges recognized by MCI/DCI and GOI established by law and

located in Karnataka State.

Indian Citizens of Karnataka origin, who studied for MBBS/BDS

degrees in colleges outside Karnataka State, recognized by MCI/DCI

and GOI and affiliated to any university established by law in India


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are also eligible. Such candidates have to produce certificates issued

by the competent authority to show that he/she or his/her parents

(Father/Mother) has been a resident of Karnataka State for a period of

not less than 10 years.

(Ref: Appendix – III for format of certificate)

If you do not fall into the above two categories please select Non-Karnataka.

7. Category

Select the Category you belong to GM / SC / ST (Applicable to all

India candidate/s) and OBC (Applicable to Karnataka origin candidate/s

only)

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) 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 to seek admission in the institution 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


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vacancy in the second 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% just as General candidates.

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.

8. Parents / Applicant Annual Income:

Parents / Applicant Annual Income should be specified.

9. Address

Provide your postal address for communication. Kindly note that all

formal communications from COMEDK will be sent to you at this address

only. Please use blank spaces to separate words.

Kindly avoid Roman letters in your address. Do not mention your

City, State and Pin code in the address field.

10. 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.)

Note: Declaration once made in the application with regard to the category

status like SC / ST / OBC and Minority etc., will not be changed subsequently either

prior to test or counseling. Hence candidates are cautioned to fill in with great care

about the category status.

Applications without duly attested SC/ST/OBC and Minority Certificates

shall be treated strictly as belonging to General Merit and no correspondence

shall be entertained after the last date. Mere mention of a category either as

SC/ST/OBC/Minority without enclosing certificates necessary in this behalf,

such applicants will be treated as belonging to General Merit category and no

changes or modifications are permissible thereafter under any circumstances.


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11. State

Select the State from the list (The State mentioned has to be same

for the address mentioned in the address column.)

12. PIN Code

Enter the appropriate 6-digit PIN code.

13. Payment Details

DD No. & DD Date: Enter the six-digit DD number and date of the

DD.

Drawee Bank: Select the drawee bank.

14. Phone No.

Enter your Landline Phone number if any 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.

15. Mobile No.

Enter your Mobile number if any.

Note: Any one of the contact detail is mandatory (i.e. Serial No. 14 or 15).

16. Email-ID:

Enter your Email ID if any for speedy correspondence.

17. Qualifying Exam:

Select the type of qualifying exam either MBBS / BDS.

18. Month / Year of passing:

Select the month and year of passing of the MBBS/BDS.

19. Type of University:

Select the University type studied (Indian/Foreign).


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20. University:

Select the University. If the name of your University is not listed in

the list select “Other” option and enter your university in the “If Others”

field.

21. Internship:

Select the Internship status whether completed or completing (if

completing, it should be on or before 30/04/2012).

Month and Year of Completing Internship:

Select the Month and Year by which Internship will be completed

(should be on or before 30/04/2012).

22. Number of Attempt in COMEDK PGET Entrance Exam:

Please enter no. of attempt, you have appeared for COMEDK PGET

23. Result:

Select whether Appeared for counseling / Seat selected /Seat

Withdrawn.

24. Marks Obtained

Please enter the total marks obtained in each year during the course

of study in M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. Please ensure that the marks entered by you

include the marks obtained in the theory, practical papers, internal

assessment, grace marks, and viva also for all the subjects of the

respective years. Marks obtained at the University Exam during the

successful attempt should alone be entered (supporting marks card/s to be

enclosed). Also mention the number of attempts you have taken to clear

the respective years. Once you have filled up all the marks and the

attempts year wise in the relevant columns, cross verify with the “Grand

Total”.

In the case of foreign candidate where the marking system may not

be prevalent and only grades are given, they may indicate the grade and

should attach the authenticated grade report giving marks equivalent

ranges issued by the university in which the candidate has studied.

Documents in a language other than English should be accompanied by a

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Note: All the marks cards including that of failed, if any, need to be

enclosed.

Declaration

The candidate must 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 thumb, left

forefinger and left middle finger impressions of the candidate is liable to be

rejected without any further correspondence.

Note: Status of all Applications received will be available on

COMEDK website http://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. If a candidate’s

application status is not available on the website, he/she may send their

queries through e-mail at [email protected] for clarifications.

Brochure can be downloaded only through COMEDK website.

Visit our website http://www.comedk.org for details and procedure.

Note: Candidates are advised to visit COMEDK website regularly

to watch for “Red List”. The “Red List” consist the list of incomplete

applications. COMEDK is not responsible for rejection if clarifications

listed in the red list are not provided on time.

Please note that printed Brochures and Applications are not sold.

For all future correspondence with COMEDK PGET-2012,

applicants need to quote their Application Number.




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5.2. Test Admission Tickets and Related Information

Candidates appearing for COMEDK PGET-2012 will be issued a Test

Admission Ticket (TAT) for identification. Candidates are required to bring

the TAT and the original (Candidate Copy) Date of Birth Certificate /

Identity Proof duly attested by the Head of the Institution where he/she

has studied last or Gazetted officer not below the rank of Tahsildar of the

area in which he/she is a resident, which is similar to the copy submitted

(COMEDK Copy) along with the application form. This is mandatory.

The Test Admission Ticket gives the details of test centre assigned to

the candidate. The candidates are assigned a test centre decided by the

COMEDK authority during the application processing itself, and no

requests for change in test centre would be considered.

The Test Admission Tickets would be dispatched to the candidates

by speed post at the address mentioned in their application form after the

applications are processed. However all Test Admission Ticket will be

dispatched by 21/01/2012.

Candidates who do not receive the Test Admission Ticket must

check the COMEDK website in their Applicant Login on or before

06/02/2012, and then contact COMEDK over Email/Fax to have the

details of the Test Admission Ticket.

COMEDK is not responsible for any loss in transit or for

incorrect address given by the candidate in the Application Form.

Effort to collect Duplicate Test Admission Ticket (TAT) from the Test

Centre is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Please re check the website for any changes / updates before leaving

your hometown for the test.

Change of address, if any, during the process of COMEDK PGET-

2012 must be intimated through speed post / courier / Email / Fax to

COMEDK office to reach not later than 13/01/2012, the responsibility

for the same rests solely with the applicants.


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5.2.1. Test and Related Information

The Entrance Test COMEDK PGET-2012 is mandatory for all

candidates seeking admissions to Member Institutions of COMEDK. A

merit / rank list is generated based on the candidate's scores in COMEDK

entrance test only.

5.2.2. Test Scheme

There will be one separate test for PG Medical and one separate test

for PG Dental Courses. Each test will have 180 Multiple-Choice Questions

(MCQ).

The time allotted for the test would be 180 minutes. The test

will begin at 02:30 PM and end at 05:30 PM

Candidates are required to mark their answers in an OMR (Optical

Mark Reader) Answer Sheet.

Each correct answer is awarded one mark.

There will be no negative marking.

However, in the event of a tie in score the principle of least

negative responses (number of wrong answer) will be adopted. In

addition, if required, other methods may be adapted to break ties

vide 5.3.2.

No mark/s will be awarded for multiple marking (marking multiple

responses) for any question.

5.2.3. Test Syllabi

The scope of the syllabi for the Post Graduate Medical / Dental

entrance test is based on the M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. syllabus as prescribed by

MCI / DCI respectively.

5.2.4. Test Locations

The COMEDK entrance test, COMEDK PGET-2012, will be held

in Bangalore city only. The test will be held on the mentioned time and

date in all the test centers. The details of all the test centers will be

published online. The centre address will be mentioned in the Test

Admission Ticket, which would be dispatched to the candidates prior to the

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5.2.5. Instructions for Test Takers

Candidates please note:

Report 45 minutes before the commencement of the test (01:45 PM)

Test commences at 02:30 PM.

After 02:45 PM candidates will not be allowed to enter the

examination hall to take the test (Delay by any means of

transportation to the city and reaching the test centre beyond the

given time will not be allowed to enter the examination hall and take

the test). It is advisable to reach the Bangalore City a day prior to the

examination.

No candidates shall be allowed to exit the examination hall before

05:00 PM.

Candidates must not carry any textual material, printed or

written, bits of papers except the Test Admission Ticket (without the

envelope) inside the hall.

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/blue ballpoint pen for marking their answers on the

OMR sheet. Use of erasers or whiteners is not permitted. (Ref: Appendix -

V for format)

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 candidate‟s

copy of the answer sheet only on completion of the test.

Kindly note that the candidates must sign on their 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 OMR Sheet, if not; the

answer sheet will be invalid and not be considered for processing.

Candidates are also required to write their

Name

Question Booklet Number

Version Code

TAT number

Only in the space provided in their OMR answer sheet.


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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.

The COMEDK PGET-2012 test administration is timed. The test

session is designed to be completed within 180 minutes 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.

Candidates are not allowed to go out of the room temporarily for any

reason during the test duration.

5.2.6. Grounds for Dismissal

The COMEDK PGET-2012 test administrator is authorized to

dismiss a candidate from a test session for:

Attempting to take the test for someone else (Impersonation)

Failing to provide acceptable identification when asked for

Creating disturbance at the test venue

Giving or receiving unauthorized help

Using any forbidden / unauthorized testing aids, such as personal

computational devices, pagers, cell phones etc.

Refusing to follow directions as stipulated by the invigilators etc.

Request for use of toilet during the test is not entertained.

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 your test scores. If your scores are cancelled, it will be

reported to appropriate competent authority, and also your test fee will be

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5.3. Results Publishing

Answer Keys and Test Scores of all the candidates will be published

on the website, http://www.comedk.org. 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.)

The test results will be published in two stages:

Test Score Publication

Final Merit / Rank List Publication

The Final Merit / Rank List will be sent to all the regulatory

authorities. Individual rank card will be sent to eligible candidate/s only.

The Rank List will also be made available at the COMEDK website,

http://www.comedk.org

5.3.1. Test Score Publishing

Answer Keys to the COMEDK PGET-2012 will be published on the

website only late in the evening, on 12/02/2012.

Clarifications to the answer keys, if any, should be sought

between 13/02/2012 to 16/02/2012 (Communications received

after 16/02/2012 will not be entertained).

Test scores of COMEDK PGET-2012 will be published on

22/02/2012.

Clarifications to the Test Scores, if any, should be sought between

23/02/2012 to 24/02/2012. (Communications received after

24/02/2012 will not be entertained).

The Final Rank list will be published on 29/02/2012.

Applicants seeking any clarifications with regards to:

a. Clarification with regards to the Answer Key/s. (Ref: Appendix - I

for format) have to write to COMEDK, clearly indicating the grievance and

with all necessary enclosures in a prescribed format which can be

downloaded from our website. Every answer key for which clarification is

sought should reach to COMEDK office by speed post along with a Demand

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„COMEDK‟, payable at Bangalore. Only if the clarification sought is

upheld, the money would be refunded in total.

Any request for clarification of answer keys beyond the last date as

stipulated in calendar of events will not be entertained.

b. Test scores. (Ref: Appendix - II for format) for seeking

clarification of Test Scores, a Demand Draft of Rs.250/- (Rupees Two

Hundred Fifty) per candidate, drawn in favour of „COMEDK‟, payable at

Bangalore, should be enclosed. Only if the clarification sought is upheld,

the money would be refunded in total.

Any verifications / clarifications sought by the applicants will be put

forth to the COMEDK’s Academic Committee for their consideration and

the decision given by the committee will be final and binding on all. No

further claims will be considered by COMEDK after the last date, as

indicated above.

5.3.2. Final Merit / Rank List Publishing

The final merit / rank list is generated based on the performance in

the entrance test and the same will be published on 29/02/2012.

Inter-se Merit:

Ties in the test scores, if any, will be resolved based on the following,

in the order specified:

The principle of least negative responses (Number of wrong

answers).

Number of additional attempts during the course of study, i.e.,

M.B.B.S. / B.D.S.

Total aggregate percentage scored in the M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. exams

The age of the candidate, the elder candidate is ranked higher

than the younger candidate.

In case of tie existing after exhausting in all of the above situations,

merit will be based on random selection.

COMEDK Member Institutions will not accept any other

qualification of entrance examination conducted by any other

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6. Centralized Counseling (Single window)

Detailed instructions relating to centralized counseling will be put on

the website at a later date.

Counseling will be tentatively held in the month of April 2012

In this regard the COMEDK website http://www.comedk.org is

updated regularly. COMEDK suggests all candidates to visit it

frequently for relevant information.

7. Biometrics Verification

Candidates intending to take the Post Graduate Entrance Test 2012

may be required to undergo biometric verification. (i) during the test (ii)

during centralized counseling for seat selection (iii) at the college level,

during the admission process.

To ensure fairness to the merited students and to eliminate

fraudulent attempts, it is planned to use Biometrics (Fingerprinting)

at various stages of the process and this would be done at the

discretion of COMEDK.

COMEDK reserves the right to change (or) reset the Biometric

Verification parameters at any time during the selection process.

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 PG

course. Further, impostors are liable for criminal prosecution.

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.

http://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

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8. Assistance / Facilities to candidates

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:

The contact number is +91-80-41132810. COMEDK Office is

operational from 10:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday, and from

10:30AM to 1:00PM on Saturdays. COMEDK Office is not operational on

Sundays and other public holidays.

Candidates can send their queries through E-mail at

[email protected] or can fax the same to +91-80-23568309.

COMEDK has set up a website http://www.comedk.org to facilitate

information dissemination among the candidates. 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.

In addition, candidates have been provided with a facility to check

the status of their application in the various stages of their application

processing. The candidate will have to click on the link indicating

“Applicant Login” on the home page of the website. They can login to the

system by entering their Application Number and their Date of Birth as

mentioned in their application form. After the login is successful, the

candidates will be provided with various information such as, one’s

application details, latest status of their application for taking the test, the

status of their Test Admission Ticket (TAT), the details of one’s test centre

(address), and other alerts / information as specific to the candidate.

COMEDK’s office is situated at the following address: #132, Second Floor, 11th Main, 17th Cross,

Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 055,

Karnataka.

No personal Queries will be entertained. The communication can

be made only through Fax or Email.


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Kindly Note:

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.

All information or details with regards to the institutions have been

provided by the institutions, should any inadvertent error be present,

COMEDK, is not liable and responsible for the same.

COMEDK cannot be held responsible for loss of Test Admission Ticket

(TAT), loss of Rank cards, postal delays etc. Denial of Internet service,

website unavailability and unavailability to connect / reach voice /non

voice support or any other reasons, beyond the control of COMEDK.

Applicants are advised not to send their original transcripts to

COMEDK. COMEDK will not be responsible for any original transcripts

sent.

Should there be unforeseen changes in the calendar of events;

COMEDK is not responsible for the same.

The process enlisted in this brochure, is based on guidelines prescribed

by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and statutory bodies. Any

changes indicated by the statutory bodies during the COMEDK PGET-

2012 process are binding on COMEDK for implementation.

Disputes, if any, are subject to the competent courts/consumer

forums located in the jurisdiction of Bangalore city only.

All documents relating to COMEDK PGET-2012 will be retained for a

period of two years only. Hence any dispute beyond two years from the

date of COMEDK PGET-2012 cannot be entertained.

The information content in this brochure is as on the date of

Notification. Please refer to our website for current and updated

information.


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9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the eligibility for the courses?

A. As prescribed by MCI / DCI, candidates who have passed their

M.B.B.S. or B.D.S. from an institution recognised by MCI / DCI and

have completed (or are expecting to complete their internship by

30/04/2012) are eligible for the courses. Candidate/s should also meet

other requirements as prescribed by MCI / DCI.

Q. Is the Entrance Test open only to Karnataka students?

A. No, this test is open to all the eligible students in the country.

Q. Are candidates applying from outside the State of Karnataka eligible to get

the benefit of lower eligibility qualifying marks?

A. Yes, All India SC / ST candidates only are eligible to get the benefit

of lower eligible qualifying marks.

Q. I have finished my M.B.B.S. a few years ago. Am I eligible for these courses?

A. Yes, you can apply for the notified courses, as long as you fulfill the

basic eligibility as prescribed by MCI / DCI.

Q. Is there an age limit for admission to the courses?

A. No, there is no age limit for admission to the courses.

Q. I am interested in applying for certain courses, but these are not listed in the

course list provided in this brochure.

A. The course list provided in this brochure is limited to only those

courses offered by COMEDK Member Institutions.

Q. When is the last date to apply?

A. All filled-in applications must reach the office of COMEDK on or

before 13th January 2012 Friday, by 5:00PM. Applications received

after the stipulated date and time will be liable for rejection.

Q. What is the procedure of seat selection?

A. For the academic year 2012-2013, selection of seats for the Post

Graduate courses in Member Institutions will be based on merit, taking

into account the performance of the candidate in COMEDK PGET-2012,

COMEDK entrance test & publication of test score and rank list will be

followed by central counseling (Single window). The details of the

arrangement made will be published in due course on our website,

http://www.comedk.org.


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Q. How will I know my test results?

A. The results will be intimated to all the eligible candidates

individually. The same will also be available on our website

http://www.comedk.org.

Q. If I have 5 clarifications in the answer key, then do I send a DD of Rs.500 or

Rs.2500?

A. You have to send a DD of Rs.2500. (Rs.500 per clarification) along

with the format (Appendix-I of Brochure)

Q. I want to seek clarification of my test score. Should I send a DD of Rs.250/-?

A. You have to send a DD of Rs.250. (Rs.250 per OMR sheet) along with

the format (Appendix-II of Brochure)

Q. Would I get a refund for the amount, which I have sent along with my

clarification/s?

A. You would be entitled for a refund only to the extent your

clarification/s is/are upheld by the COMEDK academic committee.

Q. Can I send a black & white photograph with the Application Form?

A. No, the photographs to be provided in the application form, Printed

online Date of Birth Certificate / Identity Proof have to be identical. It

should not be more than 6 months old. Application with smudged /

tampered or hazy photograph will not be accepted.


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Q. What are the enclosures to be sent along with the filled in application form?

A. The following documents have to be sent along with the filled in

application form as enclosures.

Note : Send the Application and enclosures in A4 size envelope only. Do not fold the

application form. Kindly arrange the documents in the following order:

Application received by COMEDK without the required enclosures will

be liable for rejection.

Mandatory Documents:

1. DD for Rs 2000/- drawn in favour of COMEDK payable at Bangalore (mention

your application number & applicant name behind the DD).

2. Printed Online Application form.

3. Printed online COMEDK copy of Date of Birth Certificate / Identity Proof in the

prescribed form duly attested by the head of the institution where he/she has

studied last or Gazetted officer not below the rank of Tahsildar of the area in

which the candidate is a resident.

4. Photocopies of all marks cards including that of failed year if any (First Year to

Final Year University marks card/s).

5. Photocopy of Attempt Certificate is a statement indicating the number of attempt

one has taken to clear a particular subject/year.

6. Photocopy of Internship Completion Certificate / Internship Completed

Certificate.

7. Photocopy of Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate.

8. Photocopy of Registration Certificate.

Candidates belonging to SC / ST of All India and OBC of Karnataka would be

considered, provided they furnish the duly attested Photocopy of the following

Certificates:

a. SC / ST: Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (Authorised to issue

such a certificate but not below the rank of a Tahsildar).

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 authorised to issue such a certificate.

c. MINORITY: Religious (Christian) of All India / Linguistic (Tulu/Telugu) of

Karnataka minority candidates to produce certificate as per Appendix –IV of

Brochure (available on www.comedk.org).

Note: Avoid stapling of Demand Draft to the application form instead use clips.

Any Application received by COMEDK without the required enclosures will be liable

for rejection.


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Q. Where should the applications be sent and to whom should it be addressed?

A. Completed Application Form/s must be sent to the below mentioned

address:

The Executive Secretary - COMEDK,

# 132, Second Floor, 11th Main Road,

17th Cross, Malleswaram,

Bangalore - 560055,

Karnataka.




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Appendix – I


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Appendix – II


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Appendix – III


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Appendix – IV


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Appendix – V


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Appendix – VI

comedk pget

Documents

test day

test locations

test takers

test scheme

test syllabi

test procedures

comedk member institutions

publishing of test score