Complete Guide of Bright Career : All India Entrance Exams for Higher Studies After 12th
Thinking about which course to be chosen after 12th ? Dont worry, here is a detailed guide for you. Choosing the right career path after 12th grade can be overwhelming, especially with the multitude of entrance exams available across various fields. This comprehensive guide aims to provide students and parents with a clear understanding of India’s top entrance exams for undergraduate courses in engineering, medicine, law, design, defence, hospitality, and more.
🔧 Engineering Entrance Exams
- JEE Main
- Courses: B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch
- Institutes: NITs, IIITs, and other central-funded institutions
- Mode: Written Exam
- Website: jeemain.nic.in
- JEE Advanced
- Courses: B.E./B.Tech
- Institutes: IITs
- Eligibility: Only students qualifying JEE Main are eligible
- Website: advance.nic.in
- BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
- Courses: B.E.
- Institutes: BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad)
- Mode: Online Exam
- Website: bits-pilani.ac.in
- IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology)
- Courses: B.Tech in Aerospace, Avionics, Physical Sciences
- Location: Thiruvananthapuram
- Website: iist.ac.in
- IISER Aptitude Test
- Courses: BS-MS Dual Degree in Science
- Institutes: Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Thiruvananthapuram
- Website: iiseradmission.in
⚕️ Medical Entrance Exams
- NEET (UG) (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
- Courses: MBBS/BDS
- Mode: Written Exam
- Website: cbseneet.nic.in
- AIIMS MBBS
- Courses: MBBS
- Institutes: AIIMS New Delhi & other branches
- Website: aiimsexams.org
- AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College)
- Courses: MBBS (with 7-year service bond)
- Website: afmc.nic.in
- AIPVT (All India Pre-Veterinary Test)
- Courses: B.V.Sc & A.H.
- Website: vci.nic.in
- JIPMER (Puducherry)
- Courses: MBBS
- Website: jipmer.edu.in
- AIIMS Nursing
- Courses: B.Sc (Hons) Nursing & Paramedical
- Website: aiimsexams.org
⚖️ Law Entrance Exams
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
- Courses: BA LLB
- Institutes: National Law Universities
- Website: clat.ac.in
- CUCET
- Courses: BA LLB, Integrated MA, MSc, etc.
- Universities: 10 Central Universities
- Website: cucetexam.in
🎨 Design & Fashion Entrance Exams
- NID Entrance Exam
- Courses: B.Des
- Institute: National Institute of Design
- Website: nid.edu
- UCEED
- Courses: B.Des
- Institute: IIT Bombay & others
- Website: uceed.in
- NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
- Courses: Fashion Design, Technology, Management
- Website: nift.ac.in
- FDDI AIST
- Courses: Footwear Design
- Website: fddiindia.com
🌾 Agriculture & Allied Sciences
- ICAR AIEEA
- Courses: B.Sc in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, etc.
- Conducted By: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Website: icar.org.in
🏨 Hotel Management
- NCHMCT JEE
- Courses: B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
- Website: nchm.nic.in
🛡️ Defence Services Exams
- NDA & NA Exam
- Courses: Entry into Indian Army/Navy/Air Force (3-year training)
- Conducted By: UPSC
- Website: nda.nic.in
🛳️ Merchant Navy
- AIMNET
- Courses: B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science
- Conducted By: Bharat Shipping Ltd
- Website: aim.net.co.in
🧪 Pure Science and Research
- IISc Bangalore UG Program
- Courses: 4-Year B.Sc (Research)
- Website: iisc.ac.in
- ISI Admission Test
- Courses: B.Sc Statistics/Mathematics
- Institutes: Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Website: isical.ac.in
- NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)
- Courses: 5-Year Integrated M.Sc in Science
- Institutes: NISER & UM-DAE CEBS
- Website: niser.ac.in
🌐 Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences
- JNU Entrance Exam
- Courses: B.A. Foreign Languages
- Website: jnu.ac.in
- EFLU (CIEFL)
- Courses: B.A English & Mass Communication (Arabic/French/German etc.)
- Website: efluniversity.ac.in
- HSEE (IIT Madras)
- Courses: 5-Year Integrated MA in Humanities
- Website: hsee.iitm.ac.in
- TISS BAT
- Courses: BA Hons in Social Work
- Website: tiss.edu
📘 Commerce and Professional Programs
- CA CPT (Common Proficiency Test)
- Courses: Chartered Accountancy
- Website: icai.org
- CS Foundation Program
- Courses: Company Secretary
- Website: icsi.edu
🎓 Others & Integrated Courses
- Regional Institute of Education (RIE CEE)
- Courses: B.Sc B.Ed / BA B.Ed / MSc B.Ed
- Website: rieajmer.raj.nic.in
- BHU Entrance Test
- Courses: All UG/PG Courses
- Website: bhuonline.in
- ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology)
- Courses: Chemical Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Website: ictmumbai.edu.in
📚 Study Resource for All Exams
UPSC Fever: A helpful platform for preparation of various competitive exams like UPSC, MPSC, SSC, IBPS, NDA, CDS, and more.
- Website: upscfever.com
📢 Final Words
This list covers some of the most prominent and competitive exams in India after 12th grade. Students are encouraged to explore official websites for the most up-to-date exam details, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and application timelines. Share this article with fellow students, parents, and educators to help them make informed decisions.