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Entrance exams

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Exam preparation works best when it's connected to where the student wants to go. Explore India's major entrance exams — and let us help you choose, plan and prepare.

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  1. 01

    Career guidance

    We start with the career and course, then choose the exams that lead there.

  2. 02

    Exam preparation

    Structured plans, practice and progress reviews that fit around board exams.

  3. 03

    College selection

    Target colleges shape the score you aim for and the exams you prioritise.

  4. 04

    Admission guidance

    Counselling rounds, choice filling and deadlines after the results are out.

Explore entrance exams

17 exams

  • EngineeringUndergraduate

    JEE Main

    Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

    The gateway to B.Tech at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes, and the qualifying step for JEE Advanced.

    Typically
    January and April sessions
    Frequency
    Twice a year (two sessions)
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    7 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • MedicalUndergraduate

    NEET-UG

    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

    The single national entrance test for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH programmes, including AIIMS and JIPMER.

    Typically
    May
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Pen-and-paper (OMR)
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Botany
    • Zoology
    8 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • EngineeringUndergraduate

    JEE Advanced

    Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)

    The single entrance exam for undergraduate programmes at all IITs. Only top JEE Main qualifiers can appear.

    Typically
    May / June
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test (two compulsory papers)
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    5 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • CUET & UniversitiesUndergraduate

    CUET-UG

    Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

    The common entrance for undergraduate admission to central universities — including Delhi University, BHU and JNU — and many state and private universities.

    Typically
    May – June
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Language(s)
    • Up to five domain subjects
    • General Test (if required)
    3 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • ManagementPostgraduate

    CAT

    Common Admission Test

    The entrance test for IIM postgraduate programmes, also accepted by many leading B-schools.

    Typically
    November
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
    • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
    • Quantitative Ability
    7 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • LawUndergraduate & Postgraduate

    CLAT

    Common Law Admission Test

    Entrance for five-year integrated law programmes and LLM at participating National Law Universities.

    Typically
    December (for admission the following year)
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Pen-and-paper
    • English
    • Current Affairs
    • Legal Reasoning
    • Logical Reasoning
    3 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • EngineeringUndergraduate

    BITSAT

    BITS Admission Test

    Admission test for integrated first-degree programmes at the BITS Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.

    Typically
    May and June
    Frequency
    Up to two sessions a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics / Biology
    • English
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • ManagementPostgraduate

    XAT

    Xavier Aptitude Test

    Entrance for XLRI and 150+ other management institutes; known for its Decision Making section.

    Typically
    January
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Verbal & Logical Ability
    • Decision Making
    • Quantitative Ability & DI
    • General Knowledge
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • LawUndergraduate & Postgraduate

    AILET

    All India Law Entrance Test

    NLU Delhi's own entrance test for its BA LLB, LLM and PhD programmes.

    Typically
    December
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Pen-and-paper
    • English
    • Current Affairs & GK
    • Logical Reasoning
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • EngineeringUndergraduate

    VITEEE

    VIT Engineering Entrance Examination

    Entrance exam for B.Tech programmes at VIT's Vellore, Chennai, AP and Bhopal campuses.

    Typically
    April
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics / Biology
    • Aptitude
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • EngineeringPostgraduate

    GATE

    Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

    Used for M.Tech/M.E. and direct PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc, and for recruitment by several public sector undertakings.

    Typically
    February
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • General Aptitude
    • Chosen discipline paper
    7 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • Defence & GovernmentUndergraduate

    NDA & NA

    National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination

    Entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy.

    Typically
    April and September
    Frequency
    Twice a year
    Mode
    Written exam followed by SSB interview
    • Mathematics
    • English
    • General Knowledge
    Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Exam guide
  • EngineeringUndergraduate

    WBJEE

    West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

    State-level entrance for engineering, pharmacy and architecture seats in West Bengal, including Jadavpur University.

    Typically
    April
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Pen-and-paper (OMR)
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • ManagementUndergraduate

    IPMAT

    Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test

    Entrance for the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (BBA + MBA) at IIM Indore and other participating institutes.

    Typically
    May
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Quantitative Ability
    • Verbal Ability
    IIM Indore (IIM Rohtak conducts a separate test)Exam guide
  • DesignUndergraduate & Postgraduate

    NID DAT

    NID Design Aptitude Test

    Two-stage entrance for B.Des and M.Des programmes at the NID campuses.

    Typically
    Prelims in Dec–Jan, Mains a few months later
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Written prelims, followed by studio test and interview
    • Drawing & sketching
    • Visual reasoning
    • Design thinking
    • General awareness
    1 college in our directoryExam guide
  • DesignUndergraduate

    UCEED

    Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design

    Entrance for B.Des programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and other participating institutes.

    Typically
    January
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Part A computer-based; Part B drawing
    • Visualisation & spatial ability
    • Observation
    • Analytical reasoning
    • Drawing
    2 colleges in our directoryExam guide
  • Science & ResearchUndergraduate

    IISER IAT

    IISER Aptitude Test

    Entrance for the BS-MS dual degree at the IISERs and certain other research-focused science programmes.

    Typically
    June
    Frequency
    Once a year
    Mode
    Computer-based test
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    1 college in our directoryExam guide

Exam patterns, dates and eligibility change often. Every guide links to the official website — always confirm with the latest information bulletin.

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