Not that we’re trying to scare you but once you complete your boards, you’ll be overwhelmed with the number of entrance exams after 12th that you’ll get to choose from. And there will be those university tests. We certainly don’t want you to scratch your head with this confusion but let us remind you that this is a very crucial point of time in your career and you must pick the right college or university for your chosen course.
A bunch of colleges conduct their own entrance exams now and for that, you need to have a clear picture of its whereabouts, especially related to the course you wish to pursue. What should I do to get admission into my dream college? What are the entrance tests? How tough is the test? When is it conducted? These are the most common questions we often hear from students.
Keeping this in mind, here we’re comprising a list of entrance exams after the 12th for different streams – from engineering to humanities – that might make it easier for you amid this hubbub.
So without further ado, let’s get started!
1. Top Science Entrance Exams
While most of the students from science backgrounds go for engineering and medical courses after 12th, the value and scope of BSc courses cannot be cut dead. There are several prestigious colleges and universities which offer exclusive BSc courses to deserving students based on entrance exams.
Here is the checklist of entrance exams conducted for science courses in India.
Entrance Exam |
Institution |
GSAT | Gitam Institute of Science |
NEST | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
Mumbai University |
IISER Aptitude Test | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research |
BHU UET | Banaras Hindu University |
AMUEE | Aligarh Muslim University |
BITSAT | Birla Institute of Technology and Science |
CUSAT CAT | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
2. Top Arts And Humanities Entrance Exams
Within Arts and Humanities, there is a broad range of courses that you can pursue after 12th. Although there are no national or state-level entrance exams for these subjects, most of the universities conduct their own entrance exams. The score of these tests is considered for admission to the respective university and its affiliated colleges.
Let’s check out the exams.
Entrance Exam | Institution |
BHU UET | Banaras Hindu University |
CUCET | Central University of Haryana
Central University of Jammu Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir Central University of Kerala Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan Central University of South Bihar Central University of Tamil Nadu |
JNUEE | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
DUET | All the colleges affiliated to Delhi University |
IPU CET | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
SUAT | Sharda University |
TISSNET | Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
CSSET | Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha |
HSEE | IIT Madras |
CSAET | Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (New Delhi)
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (Tirupati) |
3. Top Engineering Entrance Exams after 12th
At least once in your life, you must have been told by your parents to go for engineering as it is one of the most popular and sought-after career choices in India. Every year, our country churns out millions of engineers and getting into a top-notch engineering college is a dream of every fresher. Although the admission is done through different state and national-level entrance exams, mainly JEE Main and JEE Advanced, there are various other exams as well conducted individually by different universities.
Let’s have a look at the list.
Entrance Exam |
Institution |
JEE Main | IITs, NITs, CFTIs, GFTIs, various state and private colleges |
JEE Advanced | IITs, IISERs, IISc, IIPE, IIST, RGIPT |
VITEEE | Vellore Institute of Technology |
BITSAT | Birla Institute of Technology and Science |
SRMJEEE | SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
AMUEEE | Aligarh Muslim University |
WBJEE | Private and government colleges and universities in West Bengal |
KIITEE | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) |
CUSAT CAT | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
AUEET | Andhra University |
BVP CET | Bharati Vidyapeeth |
LPUNEST | Lovely Professional University |
IPU CET | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
TANATA | Anna University |
HPCET | Himachal Pradesh Technical University |
MHT CET | Engineering colleges in Maharashtra |
KEAM | Engineering colleges in Kerala |
AP EAMCET | Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh |
4. Top Medical Entrance Exams
Again, the stream of medicine and applied sciences is another favourite of Indian parents. After engineering, it is the most popular career path for Indian students, and selection for MBBS and BDS courses is largely done on the basis of national and state-level entrance tests.
Here is the list of medical entrance exams that you might want to sit for after completing 12th.
Entrance Exam | Institution |
NEET UG | Private and government medical colleges across India |
AIIMS UG | AIIMS |
JIPMER UG | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research |
AIPVT | Government veterinary colleges |
5. Top Paramedical And Pharmacy Entrance Exams
Not to mention, the course of medicine is immensely competitive and as a result of this, paramedical and pharmacy courses have been enjoying popularity for the last few years. Each year, a massive number of students appear for these tests, from state-level to national-level to institution-level.
Here are the entrance exams you should consider for pursuing a career in paramedical and pharmacy.
Entrance Exam | Institution/State |
NIPER JEE | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research |
WBJEE | Colleges in West Bengal |
Odisha JEE | Colleges in Odisha |
Karnataka CET | Colleges in Karnataka |
UPSEE | Colleges in Uttar Pradesh |
CPNET | Colleges in Uttar Pradesh |
GCET | Colleges in Goa |
MHT CET | Colleges in Maharashtra |
Gujarat CET | Colleges in Gujarat |
BITSAT | Colleges in Birla Institute of Technology and Science |
KEAM | Colleges in Kerala |
AP EAMCET | Colleges in Andhra Pradesh |
TS EAMCET | Colleges in Telangana |
6. Top Management And Commerce Entrance Exams
Management and commerce courses have been steadily gaining popularity offered by various reputed colleges across India. There is a widened scope of opportunities for you in this field and students need to crack the entrance exams conducted by respective universities in order to get admission.
Here is a compiled list of management (BMS and BBA) and commerce (BCom) entrance exams in India.
Entrance Exam | Institution |
BHU UET | Banaras Hindu University |
IPU CET | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
NPAT | NMIMS affiliated colleges and other private institutions |
JSAT | O.P. Jindal Global University |
DU JAT | Delhi University and its affiliated colleges |
CMRUAT | CMR University |
LPUNEST | Lovely Professional University |
IPMAT | IIM Indore |
SET | Symbiosis International |
RUET | Rama University |
MET | Manipal University |
AUMAT | Alliance University |
7. Top Law Entrance Exams After 12th
Nowadays, because of the changing economic and social conditions, law as a career choice is in great demand. More and more students are gradually gravitating towards this profession for a plethora of career avenues and a successful future.
Below is the list of law entrance exams in India that you can opt for after completing 12th.
Entrance Exam | Institution |
CLAT | National and private law colleges across India |
AILET | National Law University Delhi |
LSAT | National and private law colleges across India |
ULSAT | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun |
LFAT | University of Allahabad |
CUCET | National and private law colleges across India |
CULEE | Christ University |
AP LAWCET | Law colleges in Andhra Pradesh |
TS LAWCET | Law colleges in Telangana |
ACLAT | Alliance University |
8. Top Design Entrance Exams After 12th
Design is one of the booming and emerging careers of the decade. Due to the establishment of new design institutes in India, students are going for this ‘cool’ career for impressive growth opportunities and rewarding pay.
Let’s check out the list of design and technology entrance tests in India.
Entrance Exam | Institution |
NIFTEE | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
UCEED | IIT Bombay
IIT Hyderabad IIT Guwahati IIITDM Jabalpur |
SEAT | Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology |
AIEED | Designing colleges across India |
PAT | Pearl Academy |
AIST | Footwear Design and Development Institute |
9. Top Agriculture Entrance Exams After 12th
Being one of the strongest industries and a vital source of national income, agriculture attracts millions of Indian students every year. To get admission into an agricultural college, you need to qualify for the state or university-level entrance exams.
Here is the list of agriculture entrance exams in India.
Entrance Exam | Institution/State |
AIEEA | Agricultural colleges across India |
KEAM | Agricultural colleges in Kerala |
CG PAT | Agricultural colleges in Chhattisgarh |
BCECE | Agricultural colleges in Bihar |
JCECE | Agricultural colleges in Jharkhand |
MCAER CET | Agricultural colleges in Maharashtra |
PAUEE | Punjab Agricultural University |
There you go folks! That’s our list of the important entrance exams you should know about after completing 12th. Whichever course and exam you choose, we wish you good luck and hope you kill it! And if you’re unsure about your career, know how to choose a career path that actually suits you.
We hope you find this information helpful and useful. Cheers to a successful future!
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