Entrance exam after intermediate
Here’s a detailed list of entrance exams you can take after completing Intermediate (Class 12th) across various fields:
1. Engineering Entrance Exams
If you want to pursue B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch programs, these are the top exams:
National-Level Engineering Exams
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JEE Main
- For: NITs, IIITs, GFTIs & JEE Advanced eligibility
- Conducted by: NTA
- Eligibility: PCM in 12th (Min. 75% for NITs/IIITs)
- Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
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JEE Advanced
- For: IITs
- Conducted by: IITs
- Eligibility: Top 2.5 lakh rankers in JEE Main
- Website: jeeadv.ac.in
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BITSAT
- For: BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad
- Conducted by: BITS Pilani
- Eligibility: 75% in PCM (60% per subject)
- Website: bitsadmission.com
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VITEEE
- For: VIT Vellore, Chennai
- Conducted by: VIT University
- Eligibility: 60% in PCM (50% for reserved)
- Website: viteee.vit.ac.in
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SRMJEEE
- For: SRM University
- Eligibility: 50% in PCM/PCB
- Website: srmist.edu.in
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WBJEE
- For: Engineering colleges in West Bengal
- Eligibility: PCM in 12th (45%)
- Website: wbjeeb.nic.in
State-Level Engineering Exams
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TS EAMCET (Telangana)
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AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh)
2. Medical & Paramedical Entrance Exams
For MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. Nursing, and other medical-related fields:
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NEET-UG
- For: MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing
- Conducted by: NTA
- Eligibility: 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Website: neet.nta.nic.in
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AIIMS Nursing
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JIPMER (Now through NEET-UG)
3. Law Entrance Exams
For BA LLB, BBA LLB, and LLB:
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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
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AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)
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TS LAWCET (Telangana)
4. Commerce & Management Entrance Exams
For B.Com, BBA, CA, CS, Hotel Management, etc.:
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CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
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IPMAT
- For: IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak (BBA + MBA)
- Conducted by: IIMs
- Website: iimidr.ac.in
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CA Foundation
- For: Chartered Accountancy
- Conducted by: ICAI
- Website: icai.org
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CS Foundation
- For: Company Secretary Course
- Conducted by: ICSI
- Website: icsi.edu
5. Design & Fashion Entrance Exams
For careers in Design, Animation, & Fashion:
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NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
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UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)
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NIFT Entrance Exam
- For: Fashion Designing
- Conducted by: NIFT
- Website: nift.ac.in
6. Defense & Maritime Entrance Exams
For a career in Defense Forces, Merchant Navy:
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NDA (National Defence Academy)
- For: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force
- Conducted by: UPSC
- Website: upsc.gov.in
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Indian Maritime University CET (IMU CET)
7. Other Entrance Exams
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ICAR AIEEA – For Agriculture & Veterinary
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CUCET – For Central Universities
8. NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)
Purpose: For admission to 5-year Integrated M.Sc. programs in basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) at:
- NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research), Bhubaneswar
- UM-DAE CEBS (University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences)
- Official Website: www.nestexam.in
9. IAT (IISER Aptitude Test)
Purpose: For admission to the 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree Program at IISERs:
Official Website: www.iiseradmission.in
- Engineering – JEE, BITSAT, VITEEE, TS/AP EAMCET
- Medical – NEET-UG, AIIMS Nursing
- Law – CLAT, AILET, TS LAWCET
- Commerce & Management – CUET, IPMAT, CA Foundation
- Design/Fashion – NID, UCEED, NIFT
- Defense – NDA, IMU CET