Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams In India| Engineering Entrance Exams After Class 12

It is not long ago that the culture of corporate jobs suddenly overshadowed the craze of government jobs. With a splitting corporate world and raining job opportunities in this sector number of tempted students to pursue engineering as their careers also exploded. The charm of UPSC started to be seen in IIT entrance exams too.

With the bloom of expected engineering students, people dived into the business of developing engineering colleges to coin it to the maximum. But, the authentic Institutes always work through an organized channel and that is entrance exams. So, sticking to our pledge to help you in every possible manner, Margdarshan brings to you a curated and reliable list of top engineering entrance exams after 12^th in India that you can appear in for getting admission to authentic and well-established engineering institutes in the country.

How we came up with the list

We did not come up with a list out of random picks but logically segmented the exams based on factors like the reputation of institutes accepting the qualifying students in a particular exam, interest of students in the exam, eligibility criteria, organizing units, etc. With deep research and analysis, the top 10 engineering entrance exams after 12^th that we narrowed down are the following:

#1 JEE Advanced

Exam Overview

Every student looking for a career in Engineering is at some point pushed towards this career by the grandeur of IITs and their premium standard. The gateway to IITs is the toughest engineering exam internationally, the JEE Advanced. Top 2.5 lakhs students from those who qualify JEE Mains are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced Exam. Those who qualify JEE Advanced are eligible to get admission to various courses of different IITs based on their ranks and scores. This exam certainly tops the list of best entrance exams in India.

Highlights

• The success rate in JEE Advanced is less than 1% (See yourself in that 1% only).
• It is a national-level computer-based online exam held for undergraduate admissions.
• There were two attempts allowed for JEE advanced but from this year three attempts are allowed.
• Foreign nationals are allowed to appear for JEE Advanced.

Important details

• Organized by: One of the IITs each year.
• Admission To: Indian Institutes of Technology

• Eligibility: This year due to pandemic the condition of 75% aggregate is scrapped and students just need to pass the exam.

• JEE Advanced 2021: JEE Advanced 2021 organized by IIT Kharagpur, was supposed to be held on 3^rd July 2021, but given to outspread of the virus it got postponed. The official date is still not out but is expected to be released anytime soon.

#2 JEE Mains

Exam Overview

The dream of IIT begins with the first step and that is JEE Mains. Each year millions of national and international students test their knowledge in JEE Mains to get eligible for appearing in JEE Advanced or for various NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and many other private institutes. If you manage to get in the top 2.5 lakhs students them you can apply for JEE Advanced too for getting admission to IITs.

Highlights

• JEE Mains is held online as a computer-based exam.
• Foreign national students following the eligibility criteria are allowed to appear in the exam.
• The JEE Mains score is also accepted by Navy technical entry and many other reputed organizations.
• Many International universities also accept a valid JEE Mains score.

Important, Details

• Organized by: National Testing Agency
• Admission To: NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and many private engineering colleges.
• Eligibility: This year due to pandemic the condition of 75% aggregate is scrapped and students just need to pass the exam.

JEE MAINS 2021

JEE Mains 2021 is supposed to be held in four phases this year out of which two phases are conducted. The remaining two phases got postponed due to pandemic splurge and can be announced anytime soon.

#3 BITSAT

Exam Overview

Few engineering institutes have garnered a reputation comparable to the IITs in India and the top among them is BITS and specifically its Pilani campus. Some students prefer it even before the new IITs. So, technically the entrance exam after 12^th for the BITS is also significant in India for engineering and that exam is BITSAT. Each year nearly 3 lakh students appear for BITSAT for nearly 2000 seats to get admission into B.E and B.Pharm.

Highlights

• It is a University organized National level computer-based exam held once every year.
• Apart from 61 centers in India, they also have an International center in Dubai each year for exams.
• 3 hours of the exam also have English and logical reasoning as a subject in the exam along with physics, chemistry, and Maths/Biology with a total of 150 MCQs.
• Unlike other entrance exams, BITSAT 2021 is free from any reservation.

Important Details

• Organized by: Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Admission To: Goa, Hyderabad, and Pilani campus of BITS and NIIT University.
• Eligibility: 75% marks in 12^th class from any recognized board or International passport with valid SAT score. Students must also have at least 60% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology separately.

BITSAT 2021

BITSAT 2021 is going to be organized from 3-6 August 2021 after a postponement due to a pandemic. The application process for the exam will resume on 7^th July 2021.

#4 VITEEE

Exam Overview

Vellore Institute of Technology has always been among the top private engineering institutes in India and given the huge placement opportunities by the institute, almost 2 lakhs of students apply for VITEEE, one of the top engineering entrance exam for campuses under Vellore University each year. The University offers nearly 5000 seats in different courses and campuses based on the VITEEE.

Highlights

• VITEEE is an online remote proctored computer-based University level exam.
• It is held once every year.
• There is no negative marking in VITEEE
• Class 12^th appearing students can also apply for the exam.

Important Details

• Organized by: Vellore University
• Admission To: VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Bhopal, and VIT Amravati
• Eligibility: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class 12^th from any recognized board.

VITEEE 2021

VITEEE 2021 was conducted through the online remote proctored mode from 28-31 May 2021 and the result was announced on 12^th June 2021. The first round of counseling is over and subsequent rounds will be done shortly.

#5 MET

Exam Overview

If we talk about the best private engineering colleges in India then all the Manipal institutes certainly make it to the list. Students are always fancied by the Manipal Institute of Technology and every year almost 2 lakh students appear for the Manipal Entrance Test for getting a seat in the Manipal Institutes.

Highlights

• MET is an online remote proctored University level exam held once every year in two phases.
• MET can be attempted twice in a single year. The first attempt can be made in phase I and the second in Phase II of the exam.
• For students giving both the attempts, the best score of the attempts will be considered for result and counseling.
• The exam is conducted at 80 centers across India and one in Dubai.

Important Details

• Organized by: Manipal Academy of Higher Education
• Admission To: Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University Jaipur, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
• Eligibility: Applicant must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and chemistry/biology/ Bio-Technology/any technical vocational course. You must also have English as one of the subjects in 12^th.

MET 2021

MET 2021 was conducted in two phases, 16 -20 April 2021 and 11-14 June 2021. The results will be declared on 6^th July 2021 according to the latest update. The pattern this year was different from previous years.

#6 COMEDK UGET

Exam Overview

One of the most popular state-level engineering entrance exams is COMEDK UGET. The Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Exam is a highly reputed exam to get admission to nearly 140 engineering institutes in Karnataka. Every year more than 70,000 students apply for 20,000 seats offered through the exam.

Highlights

• COMEDK UGET is held once every year and is a state-level computer-based exam.
• All Indian nationals are allowed to appear for the exam.
• No reservation is offered in the seats.
• The exam is conducted in two shifts on the same day.

Important Details

• Organized by: Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka
• Admission To: 140+ institutes of Karnataka state
• Eligibility: Minimum 45% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Electronics/  Biology/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science

COMDEK UGET 2021

COMEDK UGET 2021 is scheduled to be held on 14^th September 2021 in two shifts. The application process for the exam began on 22^nd March 2021 and the last date for the same is 31 July 2021.

#7 WBJEE

Exam Overview

The students who are interested in pursuing engineering in West Bengal have a nice opportunity through WBJEE. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam score helps you to get admission to various engineering courses in the institutes of West Bengal. Each year more than 70 thousand students appear for various seats available in the institutes accepting WBJEE Score.

 

Highlights

• WBJEE is a state-level exam held once every year in an offline OMR sheet mode.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible to appear in the exam.
• The applicant must be 17 years or more in age to apply for the exam.
• There is no upper age limit for the exam.

Important Details

• Organized by: West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board
• Admission To: Universities, Government colleges, and self-financed engineering and technical institutes in West Bengal.
• Eligibility: Minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Bio-Technology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Technical vocational course.

WBJEE 2021

WBJEE 2021 will be conducted on 17^th July 2021. The applications were entertained from 23 Feb 2021- 30 March 2021 and admit cards will be issued from 12^th July 2021.

#8 MHCET

Exam Overview

Maharashtra is not famous just for Bollywood but for some amazing educational institutes as well. There are many esteemed engineering institutes in the state where you can pursue your B.Tech dream, and the way to secure a seat in these institutes is through MHCET. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is held every year and almost 4 lakh students test their chance in it.

Highlights

• It is a state-level computer-based exam.
• No negative marking is done in the exam.
• Only Indian nationals can apply for the exam.
• 12^th appearing students can also apply and there is no upper age limit.

Important Details

• Organized by: Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra
• Admission To: 200+ Technical colleges of Maharashtra
• Eligibility: 12^th pass from recognized board.

MHCET 2021

The application process for MHCET began on 8^th June 2021 and will last till 7 July 2021. Late application with an additional fee will be allowed up to 15^th July 2021. The exam date is not yet issued but can be declared anytime soon.

#9 KEAM

Exam Overview

Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical Entrance Exam is a prioritized choice of students who want to get admission to Kerala Engineering colleges. Since the medical and architectural entries are shifted to NEET and NATA scores, so technically it is just an Engineering entrance exam now to get admission to engineering colleges of Kerala.

Highlights

• KEAM is held once every year in an offline pen and paper mode.
• A candidate must be at least 17 years in age.
• 12^th appearing students can also apply for the exam.

Important Details

• Organized by: Commissioner for Engineering Exams, Kerala
• Admission To: 170+ Engineering colleges in Kerala
• Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

KEAM 2021

KEAM will be conducted on 24^th July 2021 and results will be out by 15^th September 2021. The application process for KEAM 2021 closed on 26^th June 2021.

#10 KCET

Exam Overview

Another state that is famous for its educational ambiance is Karnataka. To get a seat in the Engineering colleges of Karnataka you have to appear in Karnataka Common Entrance Test. This state-level exam is taken every year by almost 2 lakh students to get admission in government and private engineering colleges of Karnataka.

Highlights

• KCET is conducted in an offline mode.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible for the exam.
• Age limit is no barrier to the exam.
• Applicants must have done at least 7 years of schooling from 1^st to 12^th in a government or government recognized school to apply for KCET.

Important Details

• Organized by: Karnataka Examination Authority
• Admission To: Government, Government recognized and Private engineering colleges of Karnataka.
• Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English as compulsory subjects.

KCET 2021

KCET 2021 will be conducted on 28-29 August 2021. The application process started on 15^th June 2021 and will end on 10^th July 2021.

Conclusion

With the help of this list of top engineering entrance exams in India after 12^th, you can apply for the exam of your choice based on your eligibility conditions and other requirements. We hope you get to pursue your dream course in your desired institute by clearing the exam you apply for.