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Engineering Entrance Exams in India - Comprehensive Guide
Engineering is one of the most sought-after career paths in India. Various national, state, and university-level entrance exams are conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs. Here’s a detailed overview of the key engineering entrance exams:
✅ Types of Engineering Entrance Exams
National Level Exams: Conducted by central agencies for admissions to institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs.
JEE Main
JEE Advanced
State Level Exams: Conducted by state authorities for admission to state engineering colleges.
MHT CET (Maharashtra)
KCET (Karnataka)
AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh)
University Level Exams: Conducted by private and deemed universities.
VITEEE (VIT University)
SRMJEEE (SRM University)
BITSAT (BITS Pilani)
Postgraduate Engineering Exams: For M.Tech and PhD admissions.
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
📌 National Level Exams
1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
Conducting Body: NTA (National Testing Agency)
Purpose: Admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutes.
Eligibility: Class 12 pass or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Frequency: Twice a year (January and April)
Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
Exam Pattern:
Mathematics: 30 Questions
Physics: 30 Questions
Chemistry: 30 Questions
Total Marks: 300 (Each subject 100 Marks)
2. JEE Advanced
Conducting Body: IITs on a rotational basis
Purpose: Admission to IITs
Eligibility: Must qualify JEE Main and be in the top 2,50,000 candidates.
Frequency: Once a year
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
2 Papers (3 Hours Each)
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in both papers
3. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
Conducting Body: BITS Pilani
Purpose: Admission to BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses
Eligibility: Class 12 with 75% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math)
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
Physics: 30 Questions
Chemistry: 30 Questions
Mathematics: 40 Questions
English Proficiency: 10 Questions
Logical Reasoning: 20 Questions
Total Marks: 450
📌 State Level Exams
1. MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
Conducting Body: State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Purpose: Admission to Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
Physics & Chemistry: 100 Marks
Mathematics: 100 Marks
2. KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
Conducting Body: KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority)
Purpose: Admission to Engineering Colleges in Karnataka
Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM
Mode: Offline
Exam Pattern:
Physics: 60 Questions
Chemistry: 60 Questions
Mathematics: 60 Questions
📌 University Level Exams
1. VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Exam)
Conducting Body: Vellore Institute of Technology
Purpose: Admission to VIT campuses (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, AP)
Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM/B
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
Mathematics/Biology: 40 Questions
Physics: 35 Questions
Chemistry: 35 Questions
Aptitude: 10 Questions
English: 5 Questions
2. SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam)
Conducting Body: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Purpose: Admission to SRM campuses
Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM/B
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
Mathematics: 40 Questions
Physics: 35 Questions
Chemistry: 35 Questions
English: 5 Questions
Aptitude: 10 Questions
📌 Postgraduate Engineering Exams
1. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Conducting Body: IITs and IISc Bangalore
Purpose: Admission to M.Tech/PhD programs and PSU recruitment
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
Mode: Online
Exam Pattern:
General Aptitude: 10 Questions
Subject-specific Questions: 55 Questions
Total Marks: 100
💡 Preparation Tips for Engineering Exams
Understand the Syllabus: Start with NCERT textbooks and focus on conceptual clarity.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and mock tests.
Time Management: Develop time management skills by practicing in a time-bound manner.
Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and work on your weak subjects.
Revision Strategy: Create revision notes and revise regularly.