COMEDK BArch Round 4 Counselling 2026: Schedule Released

Timing is everything in the final rounds of COMEDK counselling. The 2026 schedule is designed for rapid execution, leaving very little room for error or delay. The process begins formally on September 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, when the choice-filling window opens on the student login portal.

Candidates have exactly 24 hours to finalize their preferences, as the window shuts promptly at 2:00 PM on September 8, 2026. This timeframe is shorter than in previous years, emphasizing the need for candidates to have their preferred list of colleges ready well before the portal opens.

Following the choice-filling phase, the COMEDK authorities will process the data and release the Seat Allotment Result on September 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Unlike earlier rounds where students might have had several days to deliberate, the decision-making and fee-payment window for Round 4 is highly compressed. Allotted candidates must confirm their decision and complete the online fee payment between September 9 (4:00 PM) and September 11, 2026 (12:00 Noon).

Simultaneously, the physical reporting to the allotted college must happen within a similar window, concluding by 3:00 PM on September 11, 2026.

At MatchToCollege, we advise students to treat the September 11 deadline as absolute. Given the potential for technical traffic on the COMEDK server during the final hours of choice filling, it is best to lock in your selections by the evening of September 7.

Similarly, travel arrangements for college reporting should be planned tentatively in advance, especially for outstation candidates, to ensure you can reach the campus and verify your documents before the 3:00 PM cutoff on Friday. Missing these deadlines typically results in the forfeiture of the seat and the non-refundability of certain counseling fees, making this the most critical 72-hour period in the 2026 BArch admission calendar.

COMEDK BArch Round 4 Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The full Round 4 schedule for Architecture candidates is given below.

Eligibility for Round 4 is strictly governed by the participation history of the candidates in the 2026 COMEDK cycle. It is important to note that fresh registrations are not permitted at this stage.

This round is exclusively reserved for candidates who have already registered, verified their documents, and been part of the COMEDK architecture rank list released earlier this year. Specifically, the round is open to those who were not allotted any seat in Rounds 1, 2, or 3, as well as those who opted for an 'Accept and Upgrade' or 'Reject and Upgrade' option in the previous round.

The 2026 BArch counselling remains focused on General Merit (GM) seats. Architecture seats in Karnataka through COMEDK are predominantly under the GM category for the centralized counseling process. Candidates who have already accepted a seat and frozen it in previous rounds are generally excluded from this round unless they are specifically in an 'upgrade' status. Furthermore, if a candidate was allotted a seat in previous rounds but failed to pay the fees or report to the college (causing a 'forfeiture' of the seat), their eligibility for Round 4 depends on the specific grievance and late-entry rules published in the 2026 COMEDK brochure.

Understanding the 'Vacant Seat Matrix' is the primary task for eligible candidates. Before the choice-filling starts on September 7, COMEDK will publish a list of remaining seats across all participating architecture colleges. Because this is Round 4, the number of seats in top-rated colleges like RVCA, BMSCA, or MSRIT will be extremely limited. Eligibility alone doesn't guarantee a seat; it is the combination of your NATA-based rank and the strategic placement of colleges in your preference list that will determine the outcome. MatchToCollege recommends checking the 'closing ranks' of Round 3 to gauge your realistic chances of securing a seat in Round 4.

The choice-filling process is the heart of COMEDK Round 4. To begin, navigate to comedk.org and use your application number and password to access the candidate dashboard. Once logged in, you will see a 'Choice Filling' tab. It is mandatory to click on this to view your previous choices (if any) and modify them based on the current vacancy matrix. Even if you are happy with your previous list, we strongly recommend re-evaluating it. Seats that were full in Round 3 may have opened up due to withdrawals or non-reporting, making it vital to check the live seat counts.

When filling choices, remember that you should only list colleges you are genuinely prepared to join. In Round 4, if you are allotted a seat based on your highest available preference, the system assumes you will take it. There are often no further 'upgrade' rounds after this point in the 2026 cycle. Use the 'Add' and 'Remove' buttons to curate your list, and importantly, use the 'Reorder' feature to prioritize your dream colleges at the top, even if the seat matrix shows only 1 or 2 vacancies. Once your list is finalized, you must click on 'Save' and 'Lock'. While the system often auto-locks at the deadline, manual locking is a safer practice to ensure your preferences are recorded correctly.

After the allotment result is declared on September 9 at 4:00 PM, your dashboard will update with the name of the allotted college. You will then need to undergo 'Decision Making'. You will have to pay the prescribed tuition fee online via the COMEDK portal to generate the Allotment Letter. This letter is a mandatory document for physical reporting. Without the payment and the letter, your allotment is considered null and void. Ensure your bank limits for online transfers are high enough to cover the first-year fees, which often range between INR 2.5 Lakh to 3 Lakh depending on the institution.

Once the seat is allotted and the fee is paid, the final hurdle is the physical verification at the college campus. This must be completed between September 9 and September 11, 2026. The college will not admit any student without the original documents. The list for the 2026-27 session includes: the COMEDK 2026 Rank Card, the NATA 2026 Scorecard (which is the primary basis for BArch admission), Class 10th Marks Card (for date of birth proof), and the Class 12th/PUC Marks Card (meeting the minimum eligibility of 50% in PCM).

In addition to academic records, you must carry a valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Passport), recently taken passport-size color photographs, and the COMEDK Seat Allotment Letter printed from the dashboard. If you have claimed any reservation in previous stages (though most BArch seats are GM), the relevant category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/HK Region) must be produced in the original format prescribed by the Karnataka government. It is also highly recommended to carry at least three sets of self-attested photocopies of all these documents.

Candidates should also be prepared for college-specific administrative fees, which are often separate from the tuition fee paid to COMEDK. These may include library fees, laboratory deposits, or student insurance. Before traveling to the college, check the specific website of the allotted institution or contact their admission cell to confirm if they require any additional affidavits or medical certificates. Given that the reporting window ends at 3 PM on September 11, reaching the college early in the day is the best strategy to handle any last-minute documentation issues.

Why does Round 4 matter so much? In the architecture admission cycle, many students hold multiple seats across different entrance exams like JEE Paper 2 and NATA-based state counselings. By early September, many candidates migrate toward JoSAA or other national-level counseling results, leading to unexpected vacancies in COMEDK colleges. Round 4 is where these high-value vacancies are finally filled. For a student with a mid-range rank, this is the golden hour where a seat in a top-10 Karnataka architecture college becomes statistically possible.

Furthermore, the 2026 academic year has seen a renewed interest in sustainable urban planning and digital architecture, making Karnataka's tech-heavy environment a hub for BArch aspirants. Securing a seat via COMEDK ensures you are entering a system regulated by the AICTE and CoA, providing a recognized degree that is valid globally. Missing the September 8 choice-filling deadline effectively ends your journey with COMEDK for the year, potentially forcing a gap year or an expensive management quota seat. Use the tools at MatchToCollege to compare college placements and faculty before you lock your choices to ensure your career starts on the right foundation.