In a country with 5 lakh students+ aspiring for engineering, the Engineering Entrance Exams become an important scale/parameter to screen the deserving candidates from others, in admission to the renowned engineering colleges in India.
The following are the most prestigious Engineering Entrance Exams in the country.
According to the Times of India, almost 15 Lakh students graduate as engineers every year in India alone. This is perhaps the biggest proof of the fact that “engineering” is still one of the most sought-after courses in the country. Likewise, the key to securing one’s engineering career in the future lies in acing the requisite engineering exams.
Therefore, it becomes important that students/engineering aspirants have a good idea about the various engineering exams held across the country as well as the purpose these serve. For that purpose, given below are the most important national as well as state-level engineering exams. The purpose of this data is to help students and candidates make a well thought of and informed decision.
The Joint Entrance Examination-Main a.k.a JEE Main is a nationwide exam that is held for B.Tech admissions in government and private engineering colleges. Conducted 4 times per year, this exam is one of the most prestigious ones when it comes to engineering exams in India. All the important information has been encapsulated in a comprehensible manner below.
National Testing Agency
For Males
General = INR 650 for either one of the papers and INR 1300 for both
National/All-India
For Females
325 INR for either one of the Papers and INR 650 for both
This is one of the most important parts as it’s the first step in determining whether or not the candidate can appear for the exam.
Though there’s no upper age limit, candidates applying for the JEE Main Exam must’ve passed their higher secondary in 2019 or appearing in 2021.
Candidates applying for the JEE Main Exam need to have studied in the CBSE, ICSE, or a recognized state board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects in Class XII.
Students can give a maximum of 2 attempts in this exam.
One’s strategy isn’t complete as long as s/he hasn’t familiarized himself/herself with the pattern of the exam. This makes the information given below extremely crucial.
3 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the university.
| February Session | March Session | April Session | May Session | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | December 2021 (1st-2nd Week) | March 2022 beginning | March 2022 End | May 2022 beginning |
| REGISTRATION ENDS | January 2022 (3rd Week) | Mid-March 2022 | April 2022 | June 2022 |
| APPLICATION CORRECTION | January 2022 (3rd-4th Week) | Mid-March 2022 | 4th week of March 2022-1st week of April 2022 | June 2022 |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | February 2022 (2nd Week) | March 2022 (2nd Week) | April 2022 | June/July 2022 |
| EXAM DATE | February 2022 (4th Week) | March 2022 (3rd Week) | April 2022 Last week | May 2022 Last week |
This is all the information a candidate requires for all the prestigious Engineering Exams of India. Keep following us for all the latest updates in the pattern, syllabus, dates, and other important information of the important exams of the country.
When it comes to ensuring and coordinating admissions in India’s most prestigious engineering institution i.e. the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), students need to give the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced a.k.a JEE Advanced. Conducted twice a year under the supervision of the Joint Admissions Board (JAB), this was called the IIT-JEE till 2013. Students have a maximum of 2 attempts.
This exam covers all 7 branches of IITs: IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Madras.
National Testing Agency
For Indian Nationals
For Indian Nationals (Females, SC, ST, PwD) = INR 1400
National/All-India
For Non-Indian Nationals
For Candidates from SAARC Nations = USD 75/INR 5523
Students are required to carefully check the eligibility before appearing for the exam as it has all the vital data to determine whether or not the candidate can give the exam.
No criteria are specified for candidates appearing for the JEE Advanced Exam.
Candidates applying for the JEE Advanced Exam need to score at least 75% in 10+2 in PCM, English, and optional subjects.
One’s strategy isn’t complete as long as s/he hasn’t familiarized himself/herself with the pattern of the exam. This makes the information given below extremely crucial.
3 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the NTA.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | 16th September 2021 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | 20th September 2021 (Monday) |
| FEE PAYMENT LAST DATE | 21st September 2021 (Tuesday till 08:00 PM IST) |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | 25th September 2021 (Saturday till 09:45 PM IST) to 3rd October 2021 (Sunday till 9:00 PM IST) |
| EXAM DATE | 3rd October 2021 (Sunday) |
| PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEYS DISPLAYED ONLINE | 3rd October 2021 (Sunday) |
| FINAL ANSWER KEYS DISPLAYED ONLINE | 15th October 2021 (Friday) |
| ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR AAT | 15th October 2021 (Friday, 10:00 AM) To 16th October 2021 (Saturday, 05:00 PM) |
| AAT EXAM | 18th October 2021 (Monday, 09:00 PM-12:00 PM) |
| AAT RESULTS | 22nd October 2021 (Friday) |
| SEAT ALLOCATION PROCESS | 16th October 2021 (Saturday) (Tentatively) |
Started in 1962 by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) has since given a platform to students who seek admission in the top engineering colleges of West Bengal.
Conducted once a year, this exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), a certain number of which need to be answered by the candidates to pass. The rest of the details for the same are given below.
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board
INR 500 for General Candidates
State-level for all pvt. and govt. engineering colleges in West Bengal
INR 400 for Reserved Candidates
This is the most important factor that candidates should consider before applying, as his/her application will only be accepted if s/he fulfills the eligibility criteria.
Though there’s no upper age limit, candidates applying for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) must be at least 16 Years old.
Candidates applying for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) need to have passed 12th with PCM and English.
The table below gives bite-sized information regarding the pattern of the exam for easier understanding of the students.
2.5 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the board or the government.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | February 2022 |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | March 2022 |
| CORRECTION | March 2022 (last week) |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | End of June 2022 to Beginning of July 2022 |
| EXAM DATE | July 2022 (1st-2nd Week) |
| ANSWER KEY RELEASE AND CHALLENGING DEADLINE | July 2022 (3rd Week) |
| FINAL ANSWER KEY | End of July 2022 |
| FINAL RESULTS | August 2022 (1st week) |
| COUNSELLING BEGINS | August 2022 |
When we talk about the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET), it’s important to know that this is the most prestigious exam in Maharashtra when it comes to admission in government and private medical colleges there. Organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, it’s mainly for the technology (B.E/B.Tech) and Pharmacy (B.Pharma/Pharm D).
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
INR 600-800
State-level for all pvt. and govt. engineering colleges in Maharashtra
This is the most important factor that candidates should consider before applying, as his/her application will only be accepted if s/he fulfils the eligibility criteria.
Though no upper age limit, candidates applying must be at least 16 Years old.
Candidates applying for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) need to have passed 12th with PCM/PCB.
The table below gives bite-sized information regarding the pattern of the exam for easier understanding of the students.
3 Hours for Group 1 i.e. PCM and 3 Hours for Group 2 i.e. PCB
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the Cell or the government.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | May 2022 |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | June 2022 (2nd week) |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | June 2022 (4th Week) |
| EXAM DATE | July 2022 |
| RESULTS | End of July 2022 |
To secure admission into engineering colleges in Karnataka, students have to appear for the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test (COMED-K UGET). Held once a year, it covers almost 190 engineering colleges across the state of Karnataka and sees almost 70 thousand candidates register for it every year.
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka
INR 1800 + Convenience Charges/Fees
State-level for all the private engineering colleges located in Karnataka
This is the most important factor that candidates should consider before applying, as his/her application will only be accepted if s/he fulfils the eligibility criteria.
Though there’s no upper age limit prescribed as of yet, candidates applying for the COMED-K must be at least 17 Years old to sit for the exam.
Candidates applying for COMED-K need to score at least 45% in PCM/PCB and English. Students completing schooling via Diploma aren’t eligible.
The table below gives bite-sized information regarding the pattern of the exam for easier understanding of the students.
3 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the Consortium.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | March 2022 (4th Week) |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | July 2022 (2nd-3rd Week) |
| MOCK TESTS AVAILABLE | April 2022 (3rd-4th Week) |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | July 2022 (2nd-3rd Week) |
| EXAM DATE | End of July |
The Vellore Institute of Technology provides highly affordable undergraduate courses. This is one of the most sought-after engineering exams in all of India as it covers VITs across several cities like Chennai and Vellore(Tamil Nadu), Amravati (Arunachal Pradesh), and Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). It also covers the Worxsen University in Telangana
Vellore Institute of Technology
INR 1,76,000 to INR 2,01,000
For all VITs across India
There are various important considerations to make with regard to this exam. However, the primary is to ensure that a candidate is eligible to even fill the application form for the concerned exam, and for that, the information below is provided.
Though there’s no upper age limit, candidates applying for the VITEEE must be born at least before 1st July 1999.
Candidates need to score at least 60% in PCM (50% for SC/ST). PCM subjects are compulsory for B.Tech and PCB for the Bio Stream.
Any study plan is incomplete without the understanding of the pattern of the concerned exam. The information below shall help the candidates in doing the latter.
2.5 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the university.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | October 2021 |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | March 2022 |
| SLOT BOOKING STARTS | March 2022 |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | End of March 2022 |
| EXAM DATE | April 2022 |
| RESULTS | End of April 2022 |
| COUNSELLING COMMENCES | May 2022 |
The Birla Institute of Science and Technology Admission Test (BITSAT) is a computer-based exam that was started in the year 2005. Since the year 2005, this exam is conducted for admission into the 3 campuses of BITS, namely Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. This institution officially comes under the Ministry of Human Resources and Development.
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
For Males
INR 3400
For all BITS campuses located across India
For Females
INR 2900
There are various important considerations to make with regard to this exam. However, the primary is to ensure that a candidate is eligible to even fill the application form for the concerned exam, and for that, the information below is provided.
Though there’s no upper age limit, candidates applying for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test must be at least 16 Years old.
Candidates applying for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) need to have passed 12th with PCM/PCB.
Understanding the pattern and adjusting the strategy of study according to it is the first step towards a successful exam study plan.
3 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the university.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | February 2022 (3rd-4th Week) |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | End of May 2022 |
| CORRECTION | End of May 2022 |
| ALLOTMENT OF EXAM CENTRE | June 2022 (1st Week) |
| BOOKING OF SLOT | June 2022 (2nd Week) |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | June 2022 (2nd Week) |
| EXAM DATE | End of June 2022 |
| ADMIT LIST | July 2022 |
Earlier known as the Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU OET), the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)university-level entrance test is conducted by the Manipal University, which is among the Top 10 Private Medical Colleges for Engineering. The information given below covers all the latest updates and changes in the exam syllabus, patterns, etc.
Manipal University
INR 600-1400
For all UG and PG courses in Manipal
There are various important considerations to make with regard to this exam. However, the primary is to ensure that a candidate is eligible to even fill the application form for the concerned exam, and for that, the information below is provided.
Candidate needs to score at least 50% in 10+2, with Physics, English, and Mathematics along with an optional subject (Chemistry/Bio/Biotech).
Candidate needs to score at least 50% in the qualifying exam.
Candidate needs to score at least 50% in the qualifying exam.
Candidate needs to score at least 50% in 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, Bio/Biotech as compulsory subjects.
Students are required to carefully study and understand the pattern, as half of the battle is won here. This becomes especially important with the changes in the pattern of this exam in recent times.
2.5 Hours/150 Minutes
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the university.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | December 2021 | - |
|---|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | April 2022 | - |
| BOOKING OF SLOT | Phase I = April 2022 | Phase II = June 2022 |
| EXAM DATE | Phase I = April 2022 (2nd Week) | Phase II = June 2022 (2nd Week) |
| RESULTS | June 2022 (3rd Week) | - |
| COUNSELLING AND CLASSES COMMERCED | July 2022 | - |
Held by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination is the exam students need to appear for, in order to be eligible for admission to the institute’s engineering courses. All the relevant information for the same has been given below.
SRM University
INR 1,100
For all UG and PG courses in SRMJEE
This is one of the most important aspects students need to remember before applying as even the slightest miscalculation can make or break the candidature of the candidate. Thus, it’s important that the candidate carefully sees the information mentioned below:-
Though there’s no upper age limit, candidates applying for the SRMJEEE must be at least 16 Years old
Candidates applying for the SRMJEEE need to have scored at least 50% in 10+2 with PCM, from any board.
It’s paramount that students take a good look at the pattern and plan their strategies accordingly. This can be a big help on the day of the exam.
2.5 Hours
All the dates mentioned in the table below are tentative numbers and should be taken with a grain of salt. The exact dates shall be posted here, once they’re released by the university.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | December 2021 (for all 3 Phases) | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGISTRATION ENDS | Phase I = May 2022 | Phase II = June 2022 | Phase III = August 2022 |
| BOOKING OF SLOT | Phase I = May 2022 | Phase II = June 2022 | Phase III = August 2022 |
| MOCK TESTS | Phase I = May 2022 | Phase II = June 2022 | Phase III = August 2022 |
| EXAM DATE | Phase I =End of May 2022 | Phase II =End of June 2022 | Phase III =End of August 2022 |
| RESULTS | Phase I = June 2022 (1st week) | Phase II = July 2022 (1st week) | Phase III = September 2022 (1st week) |
This is all the information a candidate requires for all the prestigious Engineering Exams of India. Keep following us for all the latest updates in the pattern, syllabus, dates, and other important information of the important exams of the country.
Q1. Can the state-level exams be given by students not belonging to that particular state?
Q2. Can students choose which campus s/he wants to go to?
Q3. How can the fee payments be made by candidates?
Q4. Is the eligibility criteria flexible enough to include candidates who’ve slightly missed out on the criteria?
Q5. Can the engineering exams be given online?
Q6. Can candidates from India’s neighboring countries give the JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
