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List Of Entrance Examinations For Indian Colleges After Class 12

Aditya Shekhawat February 11, 2025
List Of Entrance Examinations For Indian Colleges After Class 12
The decision of which entrance exam to take after Class 12th is one of the most vital things to shape a student’s career. India has many entrance examinations for fields like engineering, medicine, law, architecture, management, and arts. They are entry points for students who want to get into the top colleges in the country to complete their education and get good jobs in the industry. One should choose an entrance exam based on interest, eligibility criteria, career goals, etc. This article aims to provide a full list of entrance exams for undergraduate programmes in all disciplines in India. Whether the student wants to become an engineer, dentist, doctor, lawyer, businessperson, or designer, they must know their choices. Students can boost their chances of success in these competitive tests by understanding the pattern of exams that are followed and having the right prep strategy.

Engineering Entrance Exams

  • JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main

JEE Main is India's largest engineering entrance test. It has been done on behalf of the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology IITss) and other centrally funded technical institutions by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

  • JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Advanced

JEE Advanced is held for admission to the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). One of the basic requirements for appearing for JEE Advanced is that only candidates who qualify for JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.

  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

BITS Pilani holds BITSAT to admit students to its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. This examination is conducted online for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, and logical Reasoning students.

  • VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)

VITEEE is an online entrance examination conducted by VIT University for admission to its Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal and Amaravati campuses.

  • SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE)

SRMJEEE is also the entrance examination that the SRM Institute of Science and Technology conducts for admission into its various campuses.

  • Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

MET is an entrance exam for admission to the engineering and other undergraduate courses offered by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

  • WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)

WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam held for admissions to engineering and pharmacy programmes in West Bengal.

  • MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

MHT-CET is held for admission to engineering and pharmacy programmes in Maharashtra.

Medical & Dental entrance exams

  • National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)

In government and private medical colleges, NEET-UG is India's sole medical entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses.

  • AIIMS Entrance Exam (Now under NEET-UG)

Earlier, AIIMS used to conduct its entrance exam, but now admission to the institute is done through NEET-UG.

  • JIPMER MBBS Entrance Exam (Now under NEET-UG)

JIPMER used to run its entrance test earlier, but now it is integrated with NEET-UG.

Law Entrance Exams

  • Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

CLAT is a national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate law programmes in National Law Universities (NLUs) and other institutions.

  • All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)

The National University of Delhi administers AILET for admissions into their law courses.

  • Law School Admission Test India (LSAT India)

LSAT India is a test conducted by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) to grant aspirants admission into several private law colleges in India.

  • Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)

Symbiosis International University conducts SLAT for admissions in its law programmes.

Architecture Entrance Exams

  • National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

The Council of Architecture conducts the NATA programmes for admission into B from different colleges in India.Arch.

  • JEE Advanced (AAT - Architecture Aptitude Test)

The candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced are eligible for AAT for admission to the architecture programmes IITs offer.

Management and Business Entrance Exams

  • Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT)

The IPMAT is held for the five-year Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIM Indore.

  • Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET BBA)

SET BBA is a national-level entrance test for admission into management programmes Symbiosis International University offers.

  • NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth)

NMIMS University conducts NPAT for admission into various undergraduate programmes, such as management and commerce courses.

Defence Entrance Exams

  • National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the NDA exam to offer admission into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

  • Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)

The IMU CET is held for admissions to maritime courses like B.Sc. Nautical Science and Marine Engineering

Hotel Management Entrance Exams

  • National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE)

NCHM JEE is held for admission to B.Sc. in Hotel and Hospitality programmes at multiple institutes around India.

Design and Fashion Entrance Exams

  • National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam

NIFT also holds an entrance exam for admission to its graduate fashion and design courses.

  • National Institute of Design (NID) Entrance Exam

NID offers admission to its design programmes through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT).

  • Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED)

The UCEED is a test conducted by IIT Bombay to admit students to Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programmes at IITs and other participating institutes.

Other Popular Entrance Exams

  • Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

NTA conducts CUET for admission into several central universities for undergraduate courses.

  • Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, conducts IPU CET for admission into different undergraduate courses.

  • Christ University Entrance Test (CUET)

Christ University conducts an entrance test for admission to undergraduate programmes.

Conclusion

After Class 12th, students have numerous entrance exams available that offer them the opportunity to complete their professional studies. The selection of the appropriate exam, adequate preparation, and a firm grasp of the exam structures can considerably influence their future opportunities. Furthermore, each entrance exam has specific necessities; therefore, students must plan. Students can increase their prospects of admission into good universities by keeping track of vital dates, syllabus updates, and preparation techniques. However, hard work, dedication, and appropriate guidance are sure ways to help students achieve academic and career success.
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