Updated On Date: Oct 20, 2023

Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India

 

Top  Engineering Entrance Exams in India

Engineering is one of the most demanding courses among the students after their 12th class. It is one of the most sought career fields in India. There are many entrance exams organized in India to find selective students for admission into engineering programmes. Engineering is a booming sector of study. Many job opportunities are in the market waiting for you when you have completed your programme. Engineering has various fields to study such as civil, IT, CSE, mechanical, mining, automobile, petroleum, etc., Listed below are the top 10 engineering entrance exams in the country.

 

List of all Engineering Entrance Exams in India

 

 

JEE Main

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main is a national-level examination. It is managed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is organized for screening candidates for the UG engineering and architecture programmes. These courses are offered by NIT, CFITs and other institutions. It is also the eligibility test for the JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs & ISM. An Aadhaar Card is compulsory to fill out the application form.

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JEE Advanced

JEE advanced examination is organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) under the aegis of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) on a rotation basis. It is a national-level entrance test. This exam is organized for providing admissions in UG, Integrated PG or UG-PG Dual Degree courses. It is offered in engineering, architecture, sciences or pharmaceutics.

 

GATE

GATE is an acronym for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level engineering entrance exam organized by IITs & IISC rotationally, for admissions into postgraduate-level engineering courses. The GATE 2024 exam is regulated by the India Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. It is a perfect gateway for those aspirants seeking admission in postgraduate engineering/technology/architecture/science courses offered by top colleges in the country.

 

IIT JAM

The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (IIT JAM) is a national-level entrance test. It is managed by various IISc or IITs on a rotation basis. This year, the JAM exam will be regulated by the IIT, Khanpur. After clearing this exam, candidates will be eligible for admission in M.Sc, Joint M.Sc-Ph.D, M.Sc-M.Tech., M.Sc-Ph.D dual degree & other courses.

 

BITSAT

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani organizes a university-level entrance test. This test is called the Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT). It is organized to provide admissions to students in the first year of UG engineering programmes. Through this exam, candidates can also get admission in pharmacy & science courses, i.e B.Pharm & M.Sc. These courses are offered by BITS and its other campuses.

 

LPU NEST

LPU University organizes the Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST). It is a university-level examination. This exam is organized to select appropriate students for admission to engineering courses. Candidates can also get admission into law, management, agriculture, etc., through this exam.

 

VITEEE

VITEEE also known as VIT Engineering Entrance Examination is a university-level entrance test. This exam is organized by VIT University. Through this exam, candidates will be selected for admission in B.Tech programmes offered by its Vellore and Chennai campuses. Candidates will get the application through online mode in the month of November.

 

WBJEE

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a popular engineering exam of the country taken by more than 2 lakh candidates every year. The WBJEE is considered to be more of a test evaluating the speed of a person to solve problems rather than intellectual depth.

 

AP EAMCET

AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance test. This exam is organized by JNTUK, Kakinada. It is organized to provide admissions in undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses. Candidates can apply for the exam in the month of February 2024.

 

Participating Institutions of AP EAMCET 2024

 

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