Hello Aspirant , Hope your doing great . As per your query , before starting of 1st round as per the counselling rules the candidate should register and pay the fee of 2000 then only the candidate is eligible for counselling process . Here without registering  round 1 the candidate cannot eligible for applying for 2nd round.

Yes, you can apply for Round 2 of COMEDK counselling without registering for Round 1. COMEDK allows candidates to participate in any round that suit them.

Candidates who have registered themselves for online counselling with a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,000/- are ready to pay the total fee (Tuition Fee + Other Fee) of allotted college at COMEDK level after allotment of seat.

This statement implies that registration for Round 1 isn't mandatory, and you can directly apply for Round 2 by paying the registration fee.

Round 2 Advantages: Round 2 might have some seats unfilled from Round 1, potentially giving you a wider range of college and course options compared to Round 1.

Registration Fee: You still need to pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,000/- to participate in Round 2.

Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the official COMEDK website for the announcement of Round 2 registration dates and other important updates.

https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/comedk-a-complete-guide

I hope it helps!