COMEDK UGET 2025 Exam Status: Postponed in Select Cities Amid Border Tensions

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has confirmed that the UGET 2025 entrance exam will go ahead on May 10, 2025 in most centres, but is postponed in 12 cities along the India–Pakistan border. Under Government directions related to Operation Sindoor, local authorities ordered schools and exam centres closed in these border areas. COMEDK’s official notice (dated May 9, 2025) lists the affected centres – including Jamnagar (Gujarat), Srinagar and Jammu (J&K), Ludhiana, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala and Amritsar (Punjab), and Jodhpur, Bikaner, Sriganganagar (Rajasthan). In these cities only, the exam is “deemed postponed” to a new date, which will be announced on the official website. Affected candidates have been advised not to panic and to check COMEDK’s site regularly for updates. For all other centres across India, the UGET exam will be held as scheduled on May 10, 2025 in three shifts (8:30–11:30 AM, 1–4 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM).

Official Update: Partial Postponement under “Operation Sindoor”

COMEDK’s official notification (cited on its website) cites the Union Government’s Operation Sindoor – a military operation in response to recent attacks – as the reason for closing educational institutions in the border districts. The notice reassures: “not to be apprehensive or worried,” and that the exam is only postponed in those affected cities. It explicitly states that “EXAM WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED ON SATURDAY, 10th MAY 2025 IN ALL OTHER CENTRES.”.

News reports confirm this. For example, Moneycontrol explains that COMEDK has postponed the test in those select cities “following government directives issued under Operation Sindoor”. The Times of India similarly notes that about 3,000 students (out of 1.31 lakh total registrants) were to take the exam in the 12 postponed centres. COMEDK’s Executive Secretary Dr. S. Kumar told media that affected students will be individually informed, urged not to panic, and assured that the exam will be re‐scheduled “whenever the government permits”. A press statement quotes him: “We have sent individual communication to all students regarding the postponement…we will hold the exam on an alternate day”.

In summary, the official update is clear: Exam postponed only for certain border-city centres; unaffected candidates should proceed as planned on May 10. The official PDF notice and news outlets all emphasize checking the COMEDK website for the new dates and instructions.

Candidate Reactions: Anxiety and Appeals Online

News reports highlight that many COMEDK aspirants were already urging a postponement before the official notice. Social media and media outlets quoted students citing fear, anxiety and distractions due to the India-Pakistan tensions. Business Standard reported that numerous students emailed the press, saying they feel unsafe or unable to concentrate under the circumstances. A student named Nishtha told News18, “In such a sensitive time, holding the exam as per the original schedule feels unreasonable… We’re not asking for special treatment — just a fair chance to perform well without national-level uncertainty looming over us”. Another, Vidhisha, said many candidates are facing “mental stress, logistical challenges, and safety issues” and earnestly requested COMEDK to postpone “until the situation stabilises”.

On social media, students reportedly used hashtags like #PostponeCOMEDK2025 to share concerns (drawing analogy to past campaigns during COVID-19). While no official figures exist for hashtag trends, media coverage implies the pressure was widespread. (For context, during the pandemic COMEDK aspirants had similarly trended #PostPoneComedK when the exam was briefly set for a June 27 date.) Many students expressed that their focus and preparation were disrupted by news of possible conflict, adding to the normal exam stress.

After the official postponement of border-city centres, reactions were mixed. Students in unaffected areas expressed relief that they need not miss a sitting, though concerns remain for peers in postponed zones. On the whole, the dominant message from aspirants has been anxiety over safety and fairness in the exam process – concerns acknowledged by authorities and experts alike.

Expert Views: Balancing Safety and Preparedness

Education experts and exam counselors note that COMEDK’s partial postponement reflects a difficult trade-off. On one hand, student safety and mental well-being during a security crisis are priorities. On the other, entrance exams have fixed schedules and logistical constraints. Experts remind students that the remaining centres will proceed on May 10 as scheduled, so any delay is limited to a small group. As Dr. S. Kumar (COMEDK’s executive secretary) said, the board will “hold the exam on an alternate day whenever the government permits,” indicating flexibility but also the intent to conduct it fairly.

Some analysts compare this to earlier exam shifts: for example, the ICAI postponed CA exams in 2024 due to exam clashes and security concerns, after student groups and some educators raised issues. In such cases, officials emphasized monitoring the situation closely and making data-driven choices. Similarly, exam coaches advise remaining calm. They stress that affected students should continue focused study and revision – since the exam format (180 questions, no negative marking) and syllabus remain unchanged – and keep checking official announcements for the new date.

Importantly, experts point out that preparations should not go to waste. The postponement only affects some locations, not the entire country. Thus, career counselors recommend that students in unaffected centres proceed with normal exam day plans: download admit cards (available until May 10) and review COMEDK’s exam day guidelines. Those in postponed cities should maintain a study routine and use the extra time to strengthen weak areas, but avoid burnout. Overall, specialists emphasize clear communication: as COMEDK has done, giving early notice helps reduce panic and allows students to adjust their plans.

What Students Should Do: Stay Informed and Focused

• Check Official Updates: Visit the COMEDK website and registered email/SMS frequently. The exam authority will post the new date for postponed centres and any instructions. Avoid relying on rumors or unauthorized sources.
• For Exam Centres Still on May 10: Download and verify your admit card (available April 30–May 10) and confirm your exam city and timings. Reach your exam centre on time with required documents. The official note reaffirms that students at unaffected centres should “report at the exam centre as per schedule”.
• For Students in Postponed Cities: Keep studying on the same schedule. The exam is only “deemed postponed” for your centre, so don’t skip study sessions – you’ll need to be ready for the new date. Use COMEDK’s announcement as reassurance that you won’t miss the exam; just await the rescheduled date.
• Manage Stress: It’s natural to feel anxious. Talk to teachers, mentors or peers for support. Take short breaks, get adequate rest, and maintain a healthy routine. Note that authorities have expressed concern for student well-being and are acting “in line with directives” to ensure safety.
• Verify Any Changes: If your exam is postponed, COMEDK will update the official website. Do not travel to the exam centre on May 10 unless instructed. Bookmark or note the COMEDK site and COMEDK helpdesk (studenthelpdesk@comedk.org) for any queries.

By following official guidance, preparing steadily, and staying calm, candidates can navigate this disruption. Remember that after this announcement, most of India’s COMEDK aspirants will sit for the exam as planned. For those affected by the delay, keep checking www.comedk.org and www.unigauge.com for the revised date, as advised in the official release.

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