10 engineering entrance exams in India besides JEE Main
Conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. BITSAT is one of the most competitive private engineering entrance exams in India. Previous year, over 2 lakh students applied for around 2,200 seats at BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.Application Window: Generally, it opens in January and closes by April, with exams held in May.Courses Offered: BITS Pilani offers a wide range of B.Tech. Programs across various specialisations, like Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering.advertisement2. VITEEEConducted by Vellore Institute of Technology, VITEEE receives over 2.5 lakh applications annually.Application Window: Generally, between November and March.Courses Offered: VIT offers B.Tech. Programs in various specialisations, like Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, etc., across its Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati campuses.3. SRMJEESRM Institute of Science and Technology conducts SRMJEEE on its campuses in Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, and Amaravati. It saw approximately 2 lakh registrations last year.Application Window: Generally, between November and February.Courses offered: SRM offers B.Tech. Programs in a wide range of specialisations in Aerospace, Mechatronics, ECE, and CS, among others.4. KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination)Conducted by The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE), Bhubaneswar. It saw approx. 2.5 lakh registrations last year.Application Window: Generally, between December and MarchCourses Offered: It offers B. Tech degrees in Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, and emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. 5. MHT CETConducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, MHT CET is taken by over 3 lakh students annually for admission into engineering colleges in Maharashtra.Applications Window: Generally opens in March.Courses Offered: MHT CET is a state-level exam for admission to engineering across various colleges in Maharashtra. The programs offered may vary depending on the colleges you qualify for.advertisement6. COMEDK UGETConducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. It sees approx. 1.18 lakh registrations last year.Application Window: Generally, it opens in February, with the exam held in May.Courses Offered: COMEDK UGET is a state-level exam for admission to engineering across various colleges in Karnataka. It grants access to reputed institutions like RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, depending on the colleges you qualify for.7. AP EAPCETThe Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test is conducted by JNT University Kakinada, with over 2.5 lakh candidates appearing each year.Application Window: Generally, it opens in March, and the exam is conducted in May.Courses Offered: It is a state-level entrance examination for admissions to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy in Andhra Pradesh.8. WBJEEThe West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level exam with nearly 1 lakh applicants every year.Application Window: Generally, it opens in December, and the exam is conducted in April.Courses Offered: It provides access to top state engineering colleges like Jadavpur University etc.9.TS EAMCETadvertisementTelangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. More than 2 lakh students appear annually.Application Window: Generally, it opens in March and exams are conducted in May.Courses Offered: It provides admission into colleges affiliated with JNTU Hyderabad, Osmania University, and others.10. METManipal Academy of Higher Education conducts the MET Exam. Each year, over 1.5 lakh students appear for the exam.Application Window: Generally, opens in OctoberCourses Offered: Manipal offers a wide range of B. Tech programs and specialisations in various courses in AI and ML, Data Science, and traditional engineering fields.
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