How to use this list
Pick exams that match your target courses and keep one or two backups. Dates, eligibility and patterns change every year, so always confirm on official websites.
Engineering and science
| Exam | For |
|---|---|
| JEE Main | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs; qualifying for JEE Advanced |
| JEE Advanced | IITs |
| State CETs (MHT-CET, KCET, WBJEE, TS EAPCET, etc.) | State engineering colleges |
| BITSAT | BITS Pilani campuses |
| IISER Aptitude Test | IISER BS-MS programmes |
Rank analysis, college list, form filling and round strategy after Class 12.
Medicine and health
| Exam | For |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and many health courses |
| State and institutional nursing tests | Nursing in some states/institutes |
Law, design, management, hospitality
| Exam | For |
|---|---|
| CLAT / AILET | National Law Universities |
| UCEED / NID DAT / NIFT | Design and fashion |
| NATA | Architecture |
| IPMAT / JIPMAT | Integrated management programmes |
| NCHM JEE | Hotel management (IHMs) |
Choosing your main and backup exams
Do not register for every exam. Each one needs focused preparation and fees. A good plan is one main exam that matches your top career choice, one closely related backup (for example a state CET with JEE, or CUET with CLAT), and possibly one different-field option if your assessment shows strong interest there.
A sample calendar approach
Most entrance applications open between November and March, and exams run from January to June. Make a single sheet with each exam's application window, exam date, result date and counselling date, and set reminders. Missing an application deadline is the most common avoidable mistake.
Universities and defence
| Exam | For |
|---|---|
| CUET-UG | Central and many state/private universities |
| UPSC NDA | National Defence Academy |
Frequently asked questions
How many entrance exams should I take?
Usually one main exam and one or two backups that suit your goal.
Are entrance exams needed for all courses?
No, some admit on Class 12 marks or their own processes.
Do you help choose exams?
Yes, our counselling helps match exams to your profile.
Is CUET compulsory for all universities?
No. It is used by central universities and many others, but some universities admit by their own tests or Class 12 marks.
General guidance only. Exam dates, eligibility, fees and scholarship amounts change every year: always check the official website before you apply.