Entrance Tests

All major entrance examinations — eligibility, suitability, and key details.

ACET

Actuarial Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Graduates or final-year students in Mathematics

Eligibility: Statistics

Economics or related fields seeking entry to actuarial science course

AFCAT

Air Force Common Admission Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Flying Branch

Eligibility: Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) and Meteorology branches in Indian Air Force

Graduation with min 60% (55% for Non-Technical); Engineering for Technical; age:…

AIAPGET

All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test

Suitable for: BAMS/BHMS/BUMS graduates seeking MD (Ayurveda)

Eligibility: MD (Homeopathy) and MD (Unani) admissions

BAMS for Ayurveda MD; BHMS for Homeopathy MD; BUMS for Unani MD; internship comp…

AIBE

All India Bar Examination

Suitable for: Law graduates seeking Certificate of Practice (CoP) to practice law across India

Eligibility: LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB degree from BCI-recognized institution; enrollment with State Bar Council

"Conducted by Bar Council of India; mandatory for legal practice; MCQ-based open…

AILET

All India Law Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking BA LLB (Hons) and LLM admissions at National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) only

Eligibility: 10+2 with min 45% for UG; LLB for LLM; age limit: max 20 years for UG (22 for SC/ST)

"Conducted by NLU Delhi independently; considered tougher than CLAT; NLU Delhi d…

AISSEE

All India Sainik School Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking Class 6 and Class 9 admissions to Sainik Schools across India

Eligibility: Age 10–12 for Class 6; Age 13–15 for Class 9; Indian nationals; boys and girls both eligible from 2021

"Conducted by NTA; tests Mathematics

AMU Entrance

Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking UG

Eligibility: PG and diploma admissions across engineering

medical

AP EAPCET

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm and B.Sc. Agriculture admissions in Andhra Pradesh state colleges

10+2 with relevant subjects; AP domicile for state quota; min 45% in group subje…

BHU UET/PET

Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate/Postgraduate Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking UG and PG admissions to various programs at Banaras Hindu University Varanasi

Eligibility: 10+2 for UG; Graduation for PG; course-specific subject requirements

"Conducted by NTA for BHU; covers arts

BITSAT

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm and M.Sc. admissions at BITS Pilani

Goa and Hyderabad campuses

CA Foundation

CA Foundation Examination

Suitable for: 10+2 students (or passed) seeking entry into the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream; registration after 10th; exam after 4-month study period after 12th

"Conducted by ICAI; 4 papers: Principles of Accounting

CAT

Common Admission Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking MBA/PGDM admissions at IIMs and top B-Schools across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with min 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD); final-year students eligible

"Conducted by IIMs on rotation; score valid for 1 year; percentile-based shortli…

CEED

Common Entrance Exam for Design

Suitable for: Graduates seeking M.Des admissions at IITs (Bombay

Eligibility: Delhi

Guwahati

CLAT

Common Law Admission Test

Suitable for: 10+2 students seeking 5-year integrated LLB and graduates seeking LLM at 24 National Law Universities

Eligibility: 10+2 with min 45% (40% SC/ST) for UG; LLB with min 55% (50% SC/ST) for PG LLM; max age 20 (22 for SC/ST) for UG

"Conducted by CLAT Consortium; tests English

CLAT PG

Common Law Admission Test Postgraduate

Suitable for: LLB/BA LLB/BBA LLB graduates seeking LLM admissions at 24 National Law Universities

Eligibility: LLB or integrated law degree with min 55% (50% SC/ST)

"Conducted by CLAT Consortium alongside UG CLAT; separate merit list for LLM sea…

CMA Foundation

CMA Foundation Examination

Suitable for: 10+2 pass students seeking entry into Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) course

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream; students can register after 10th but appear after 12th only

"Conducted by ICMAI; 4 papers covering Fundamentals of Economics

CMAT

Common Management Admission Test

Suitable for: Students seeking MBA/PGDM/MCA admissions at AICTE-approved institutes across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline (min 50%); final-year eligible

"Conducted by NTA; single exam per year; government and state B-Schools give hig…

COMEDK UGET

Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBBS (through NEET) and BDS admissions in Karnataka private colleges

10+2 with PCM (min 45%); Karnataka domicile not mandatory for all-India seats; N…

CS Foundation

CS Foundation Program Examination

Suitable for: 10+2 pass students seeking entry into Company Secretary (CS) course

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream (10th pass for registration); exam twice a year

"Conducted by ICSI; 4 papers covering Business Environment

CSIR NET

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test

Suitable for: M.Sc. graduates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship eligibility in science subjects

Eligibility: M.Sc. in relevant subject with min 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD); age: max 28 for JRF (max 5-year relaxation for OBC/SC/ST)

"Conducted by NTA; 5 subjects: Life Sciences

CUCET / CUET PG

Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate

Suitable for: Graduates seeking PG admissions to Central Universities including JNU

Eligibility: BHU

HCU

DSAT

Dayananda Sagar University Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBA

MCA

DU CSAS / CUET

Delhi University Common Seat Allocation System / Common University Entrance Test

Suitable for: 10+2 students seeking UG admissions to Delhi University and 250+ central universities across India

Eligibility: 10+2 from recognized board; minimum marks vary by course and category; no age bar

"Conducted by NTA; CUET replaced DU's merit-based admission from 2022; score acc…

DU LLB

University of Delhi LLB Entrance Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking 3-year LLB admission at Delhi University's Faculty of Law and affiliated law colleges

Eligibility: Graduation with min 45%; no age bar; domicile not required

"Conducted by NTA on behalf of DU; highly competitive; Faculty of Law (Campus La…

FMGE

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination

Suitable for: Indian citizens with foreign MBBS degrees seeking license to practice medicine in India

Eligibility: MBBS from a foreign recognized medical university; Indian citizen or OCI cardholder; MCCI registration required

"Conducted by NBE; mandatory screening test; min 50% to pass; only about 15–25% …

GATE

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Suitable for: Engineering graduates seeking M.Tech/M.E. admissions at IITs

Eligibility: NITs

IISc and PSU recruitments

GCET Goa

Goa Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

B.Sc. Nursing admissions in Goa state colleges

GITAM GAT

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management General Admission Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBA

MCA

GUJCET

Gujarat Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm admissions in Gujarat state colleges

10+2 with PCM; Gujarat domicile for state quota

HIMACHAL HPCET

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

MBA

IBPS Clerk

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerical Cadre Exam

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Clerk posts in public sector banks across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; basic computer knowledge; age: 20–28 (relaxation for reserved categories)

"Conducted by IBPS; 2 stages: Prelims and Mains; no interview; large vacancies; …

IBPS PO

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer Exam

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts in public sector banks (except SBI)

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; age: 20–30 (3-year relaxation for OBC

5-year for SC/ST)

IBPS SO

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer Exam

Suitable for: Graduates with specialized degrees seeking IT Officer

Eligibility: Law Officer

HR Officer

IIFT

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Exam

Suitable for: Students seeking MBA in International Business at IIFT Delhi

Eligibility: Kolkata

and Kakinada campuses

IISER Aptitude Test

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking BS-MS dual degree in sciences at IISERs across India

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB; min 60% (55% SC/ST); also via JEE Advanced or KVPY channel; age no bar

"Conducted by IISERs; 3 channels: IAT

IMU CET

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Sc. Nautical Science

Eligibility: B.Tech Marine Engineering and other maritime UG/PG courses at IMU campuses

10+2 with PCM (min 60%); medical and physical fitness as per DG Shipping norms; …

Indian Army TES/TGC

Technical Entry Scheme / Technical Graduate Course

Suitable for: 10+2 students (TES) or engineering graduates (TGC) seeking direct short service commission in Indian Army

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM min 70% for TES (age 16.5–19.5); B.Tech with min 55% for TGC (age up to 27)

"Conducted by Indian Army; TES for direct after 12th (4-year training); TGC for …

Indian Coast Guard

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant / Navik / Yantrik Exam

Suitable for: Graduates and 10+2 students seeking officer and enrolled entry into Indian Coast Guard

Eligibility: 10+2/Diploma/Graduation depending on post; age: 18–25 (enrolled); 21–25 (officer); physical fitness mandatory

"Conducted by Indian Coast Guard; separate notifications for different entries; …

Indian Navy SSC/PC

Indian Navy Short Service Commission / Permanent Commission Entries

Suitable for: Graduates and engineers seeking officer entry into Indian Navy across executive

Eligibility: technical

education and logistics branches

JEE Advanced

Joint Entrance Examination Advanced

Suitable for: Students seeking admission to IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)

Eligibility: Must qualify JEE Main; top 2.5 lakh candidates eligible; max 2 attempts; age limit: born on/after Oct 1 of 2 years before exam year

"Conducted by IITs on rotation; 2 papers mandatory; most competitive engineering…

JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination Main

Suitable for: Students seeking admission to NITs

Eligibility: IIITs

CFTIs and other engineering colleges across India

JEST

Joint Entrance Screening Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking PhD and Integrated PhD admissions in Physics

Eligibility: Theoretical Computer Science and Neuroscience at TIFR

SNBNCBS and other institutes

JGEEBILS

Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences

Suitable for: Students seeking admissions to PhD

Eligibility: Integrated PhD programs in Biology at TIFR

NCBS and connected institutes

JMI Entrance

Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking UG and PG admissions in engineering

Eligibility: law

architecture

JNVST

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test

Suitable for: Class 5 pass students seeking Class 6 admissions at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across rural India

Eligibility: Age 9–13 years; studying in Class 5 in government/aided school in same district; rural domicile preferred

"Conducted by NVS; free residential schooling till Class 12; one of the finest f…

KCET

Karnataka Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

B.Sc. Agriculture and other admissions in Karnataka government colleges

KEAM

Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech and B.Arch admissions in Kerala government and private colleges

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM; Kerala domicile for state quota; min 50% in PCM

"Conducted by CEE Kerala; covers Physics

KIITEE

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: M.Tech

MBA

KVPY

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (now merged with INSPIRE)

Suitable for: School students and first-year UG science students seeking research fellowships and IISc/IISER admissions

Eligibility: Class 11/12 students and 1st year B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math.; science stream mandatory

"Note: KVPY discontinued from 2022; replaced by INSPIRE scheme by DST; old KVPY …

LIC AAO

Life Insurance Corporation of India Assistant Administrative Officer Exam

Suitable for: Graduates seeking AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer) posts in LIC across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with min 55% (50% SC/ST); age: 21–30

"Conducted by LIC; 3 stages: Prelims

LIC ADO

Life Insurance Corporation of India Apprentice Development Officer Exam

Suitable for: Graduates seeking ADO (Apprentice Development Officer) posts for insurance sales and development in LIC

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; age: 21–30 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)

"Conducted by LIC; 2 stages: written test and interview; field-oriented role inv…

LPUNEST

Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test

Suitable for: Students seeking admissions and merit-based scholarships for B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Des

MBA

LSAT India

Law School Admission Test India

Suitable for: Students seeking admissions to LLB and LLM programs at 80+ private law schools in India

Eligibility: 10+2 (any percentage) for UG; graduation for PG; no age limit

"Conducted by LSAC Global; analytical reasoning-focused; Jindal Global Law Schoo…

MAT

Management Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking MBA/PGDM admissions at 600+ B-Schools across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; final-year students eligible

"Conducted by AIMA; 4 times a year (Feb

MCI Screening Test (NExT)

National Exit Test

Suitable for: Indian MBBS graduates and Foreign Medical Graduates for licentiate and PG entrance (replacing FMGE + NEET PG)

Eligibility: Final-year MBBS students or pass-outs; applicable to both Indian and foreign medical graduates

"NExT to replace both FMGE and NEET PG from 2024-25 onwards; combines licentiate…

MET

Manipal Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBBS

BDS and other UG course admissions at Manipal University campuses

MHT CET

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

Pharm.D admissions in Maharashtra state colleges

NABARD Grade A/B

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Officer Exam

Suitable for: Post-graduates seeking officer posts in NABARD (development banking for agriculture and rural sectors)

Eligibility: Graduation/Post-graduation in relevant subject with min 60% (55% for SC/ST); age: 21–30

"Conducted by NABARD; 3 stages: Prelims

NATA

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Arch admissions in architecture colleges across India

Eligibility: 10+2 with Maths and Physics (min 50%); age no bar; no attempt limit

"Conducted by COA (Council of Architecture); mandatory for all B.Arch admissions…

NEET MDS

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS

Suitable for: BDS graduates seeking MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) admissions

Eligibility: BDS with completed internship by exam date

"Conducted by NBE; mandatory for all MDS admissions across government and privat…

NEET PG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate

Suitable for: MBBS graduates seeking MD

Eligibility: MS

PG Diploma admissions in medical colleges across India

NEET SS

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty

Suitable for: MD/MS/DNB doctors seeking DM and MCh super-specialty admissions

Eligibility: MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty

"Conducted by NBE; mandatory for super-specialty (DM/MCh) admissions from 2021 o…

NEET UG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate

Suitable for: Students seeking admission to MBBS

Eligibility: BDS

BAMS

NID DAT

National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Des and M.Des admissions at NID campuses and affiliated design institutes

Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) for UG; Graduation for PG; no strict percentage

"Conducted by NID Ahmedabad; Prelims followed by Studio Test; tests creativity

NIFT Entrance Test

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Des

Eligibility: B.FTech

M.Des

NMAT

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking MBA admissions at NMIMS campuses and 50+ other B-Schools

Eligibility: Graduation with min 50%; final-year eligible; age no bar

"Conducted by GMAC; 3 attempts allowed per year; window-based testing Oct–Dec; a…

NPS/SEBI Grade A

Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer Examination

Suitable for: Post-graduates seeking Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts in SEBI regulatory body

Eligibility: Post-graduation or professional qualification (CA/LLB/MBA/CS/CFA); age: max 30 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)

"Conducted by SEBI/NISM; 3 stages: Phase I (online screening)

NTSE

National Talent Search Examination

Suitable for: Class 10 students seeking NTSE scholarships and recognition for academic excellence

Eligibility: Class 10 students; Indian nationals; State Level then National Level

"Conducted by NCERT; 2 stages: Stage I (state) and Stage II (national); approx 2…

OJEE

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech Lateral Entry

Eligibility: MBA

MCA

Olympiads (Science/Maths)

International Olympiad Examinations (IMO

Suitable for: NSO

Eligibility: IPM etc.)

School students (Class 1 to 12) seeking recognition and exposure to competitive …

PEARL

Pearl Academy Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Des

Eligibility: M.Des admissions at Pearl Academy campuses in Delhi

Mumbai

PESSAT

PES University Scholastic Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBA

MCA

PGCET Karnataka

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test Karnataka

Suitable for: Graduates seeking M.Tech

Eligibility: MBA

MCA admissions in Karnataka state colleges

PUCET

Punjab University Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking PG admissions at Panjab University Chandigarh and affiliated colleges

Eligibility: Graduation in relevant subject with minimum percentage as per course

"Conducted by Panjab University; separate tests for different departments; unive…

RBI Assistant

Reserve Bank of India Assistant Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Assistant posts in RBI offices across India

Eligibility: Graduation with min 50%; age: 20–28; local language proficiency preferred

"Conducted by RBI; 2 stages: Prelims and Mains; followed by Language Proficiency…

RBI Grade B

Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer Examination

Suitable for: Post-graduates or final-year graduates seeking officer posts in Reserve Bank of India

Eligibility: Graduation with min 60% (55% for SC/ST); age: 21–30 (relaxation for reserved categories)

"Conducted by RBI; 3 stages: Phase I (objective)

RPET / REAP

Rajasthan Pre Engineering Test / Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech admissions in Rajasthan state government and private engineering colleges

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM; Rajasthan domicile for state quota; JEE Main score may be considered

"Conducted by Board of Technical Education Rajasthan; JEE Main score increasingl…

SAAT

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

MBBS

SBI Clerk

State Bank of India Junior Associate Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in SBI branches across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; local language proficiency; age: 20–28

"Conducted by SBI; 2 stages: Prelims and Mains; no interview; SBI conducts indep…

SBI PO

State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Probationary Officer posts specifically in State Bank of India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; age: 21–30 (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC); Indian citizen

"Conducted by SBI independently; 3 stages: Prelims

SET/SLET

State Eligibility Test / State Level Eligibility Test

Suitable for: Post-graduates seeking Assistant Professorship in specific state universities and colleges

Eligibility: Post-graduation with min 55% (50% SC/ST); state domicile in many states

"Conducted by respective state agencies (e.g.

SNAP

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Students seeking MBA admissions to 15 Symbiosis institutes including SIBM Pune and SCMHRD

Eligibility: Graduation with min 50% (45% SC/ST); final-year eligible

"Conducted by Symbiosis International University; score valid for 1 year; can ap…

SRMJEEE

SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech admissions at SRM Institute campuses across India

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB+Maths with min 60%

"Conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology; online computer-based tes…

SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Group B and C central government jobs across various departments and ministries

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; age: 18–32 (post-wise variation); Indian citizen

"Conducted by SSC; 4 tiers: Tier I (objective)

SSC CHSL

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

Suitable for: 10+2 pass students seeking Lower Division Clerk

Eligibility: Postal/Sorting Assistant

Data Entry Operator posts in central government

SSC JE

Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Examination

Suitable for: Engineering diploma/degree holders seeking Junior Engineer posts in CPWD

Eligibility: MES

CWC

SSC MTS

Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff Examination

Suitable for: 10th pass students seeking MTS (Multi-Tasking Non-Technical Staff) and Havaldar posts in central government

Eligibility: 10th pass; age 18–25 (MTS)

18–27 (Havaldar); relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

TANCET

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking MBA

Eligibility: MCA

M.Tech

TISSNET

Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking MA and MSW admissions at TISS campuses in Mumbai

Eligibility: Hyderabad

Guwahati and Tuljapur

TNEA

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech admissions in Tamil Nadu state engineering colleges based on Class 12 marks

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM; Tamil Nadu domicile preferred for state quota; no separate entrance exam

"Unique: Tamil Nadu does NOT conduct an entrance exam for engineering; admission…

TS EAPCET

Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm

B.Sc. Agriculture and B.Sc. Horticulture admissions in Telangana colleges

UCEED

Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Des admissions at IITs (Bombay

Eligibility: Delhi

Guwahati

UGC NET

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test

Suitable for: Post-graduates seeking Assistant Professorship or JRF in colleges and universities across India

Eligibility: Post-graduation in any subject with min 55% (50% SC/ST/PwD); age: max 30 for JRF (relaxable for reserved categories)

"Conducted by NTA; 83 subjects available; JRF: ₹31

UPSC CAPF

Central Armed Police Forces Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking Assistant Commandant posts in BSF

Eligibility: CRPF

CISF

UPSC CDS

Combined Defence Services Examination

Suitable for: Graduates seeking entry into Indian Military Academy

Eligibility: Indian Naval Academy

Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy

UPSC Civil Services

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination

Suitable for: Graduates aspiring for Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Eligibility: Indian Police Service (IPS)

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and 20+ Group A & B central services

UPSC NDA

National Defence Academy Examination

Suitable for: 12th pass students seeking entry to Army

Eligibility: Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy

10+2 or appearing (PCM for Navy/Air Force; any stream for Army); age 16.5–19.5 y…

UPSEE / AKTU

Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: MBA

MCA

VITEEE

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech admissions at VIT campuses in Vellore

Eligibility: Chennai

Bhopal and Amaravati

WBJEE

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Suitable for: Students seeking B.Tech

Eligibility: B.Pharm and B.Arch admissions in West Bengal state colleges

10+2 with PCM; min 45% in PCM; West Bengal domicile for state quota

XAT

Xavier Aptitude Test

Suitable for: Graduates seeking MBA admissions at XLRI Jamshedpur and 150+ B-Schools across India

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline (no minimum percentage); final-year eligible

"Conducted by XLRI annually in January; includes unique Decision Making section …