Indian Entrance Exams

Find essential details about various competitive exams including eligibility, duration.

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

National-level engineering entrance exam.

Eligibility: 12th pass with PCM

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission to IITs, NITs, and engineering colleges

NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test)

Medical entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, etc.

Eligibility: 12th pass with PCB

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

Exam Mode: Pen-paper based

Purpose: Admission to medical courses

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

Government job recruitment exam.

Eligibility: Varies by post

Duration: 60 min (Tier 1), 120 min (Tier 2)

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Recruitment for government jobs

CAT (Common Admission Test)

MBA entrance exam for IIMs.

Eligibility: Graduation (min 50% marks)

Duration: 2 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission to IIMs and business schools

CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

Entrance exam for central university admissions.

Eligibility: 12th pass

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission to central universities

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Exam for civil services like IAS, IPS, IFS.

Eligibility: Graduate in any stream

Duration: Prelims (2 hrs each), Mains (3 hrs per paper)

Exam Mode: Pen-paper based

Purpose: Recruitment for India's civil services

NDA (National Defence Academy)

Defense services entrance exam.

Eligibility: 12th pass (PCM for Air Force & Navy)

Duration: Written test (2.5 hours per section)

Exam Mode: Pen-paper based

Purpose: Entry into Indian Army, Navy, Air Force

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

Postgraduate engineering entrance exam.

Eligibility: Engineering/science graduates

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Higher studies & PSU job eligibility

AMCAT (Aspiring Minds Test)

Employability assessment test for job placements.

Eligibility: Graduation (any stream)

Duration: 2 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Job placements in IT, business, and various industries

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

Law entrance exam for National Law Universities.

Eligibility: 12th pass for UG, Graduation for PG

Duration: 2 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission to law programs

CDS (Combined Defence Services)

Exam for joining Indian Army, Navy, Air Force.

Eligibility: Graduation (specific stream for different forces)

Duration: 6 hours (2 hours per paper)

Exam Mode: Pen-paper based

Purpose: Entry into Indian Armed Forces

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

Exam for admission into architecture programs.

Eligibility: 12th pass with Mathematics

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission into B.Arch courses

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

Exam for admission into fashion & design courses.

Eligibility: 12th pass for UG, Graduation for PG

Duration: 3 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based & offline tests

Purpose: Entry into fashion design courses

AIIMS Entrance Exam

Medical exam for admission into AIIMS institutions.

Eligibility: 12th pass with PCB

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Exam Mode: Computer-based

Purpose: Admission into AIIMS MBBS courses

MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

Exam for admission into MBA programs.

Eligibility: Graduation

Duration: 2.5 hours

Exam Mode: Computer-based or pen-paper

Purpose: Admission into management courses

AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)

Law entrance exam for NLU Delhi.

Eligibility: 12th pass for UG, Graduation for PG

Duration: 1.5 hours

Exam Mode: Pen-paper based

Purpose: Admission into NLU Delhi law programs