Tue Feb 03 15:34:55 UTC 2026: # National Engineering Entrance Exam Announced Amidst Focus on Skill Development

The Story:
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) and Uni-GAUGE announced the national-level entrance test for undergraduate engineering admissions for over 150 engineering colleges in Karnataka, as well as 30 other private and deemed universities nationwide, will be held on May 9, 2026. Applications will be accepted from February 3 to March 16. The announcement highlights the continued importance of standardized testing for engineering admissions in India. It also puts on display the effort to integrate academic learning with industry requirements through initiatives such as the KARES Innovation Hubs.

Key Points:

  • The COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE entrance test for engineering admissions will be held on May 9, 2026.
  • The test facilitates admissions to over 150 engineering colleges in Karnataka and 30 other universities across India.
  • An estimated 1.40 lakh candidates are expected to take the computer-based test across 200 centers.
  • Applications will be accepted from February 3 to March 16 via http://www.comedk.org and http://www.unigauge.com.
  • KARES Innovation Hubs, launched in 2022, aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. These hubs offer programs in emerging domains such as IoT, data science, AI, and robotics, with nine currently operating in Karnataka.

Key Takeaways:

  • The engineering entrance exam continues to be a major gateway for undergraduate admissions in India.
  • The emphasis on skill-based training through initiatives like KARES Innovation Hubs highlights a shift towards industry-relevant education.
  • The increasing focus on emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and robotics in these hubs reflects the changing demands of the job market.

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