Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025: Check List
Engineering aspirants can check the detailed information about the various top engineering entrance exams in India below. There are many entrance exams to which students can opt for admission to BTech courses.
Top 10 engineering entrance exams in India - Engineering is one of the most preferred study options among students in India. More than 15 lakh candidates appear for various National and State-Level engineering entrance exams every year to get admission to BTech and other allied courses. Around 30 engineering entrance exams are conducted for admission to engineering courses in India and most engineering aspirants appear for more than one exam in an academic session.
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JEE Main is one of the top engineering entrance exams in India with more than 10 lakh students appearing for it every year. JEE Main 2025 exam dates will be announced soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main 2025 session 1 will be conducted in January last week while the session 2 exam will be held in April first week, 2025. The exam is a gateway for admission to the NITs, IIITs and CFTIs. JEE Main also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs in India The dates for JEE Advanced 2025 are yet to be announced.
To check the JoSAA Cutoff, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the official website at josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the “eServices” option on the homepage and then select the “OR- CR” option.
- A new page will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates need to now select round, institute type, institute name, academic programme, and seat type/ category.
- Now, click on the “submit” button.
- JoSAA cutoff will appear on the screen as opening and closing ranks.
Check below the eligibility percentage and selection criteria required for some of the VIT Vellore courses:
| Popular Courses | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) Candidates with date of birth falling on or after July 1, 2001 |
| MCA | Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first-class |
| BBA | Class 12 with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) with Commerce /Accountancy /Book Keeping and Accountancy /Mathematics /Business Maths & Statistics /Business Studies /Business Management /Business Economics /Economics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination |
| MBA/ PGDM | Any three-year UG/ Integrated degree with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) |
| BCA | Class 12 with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) Candidates with date of birth falling on July 1, 2002 or after |
| MTech | Graduation in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate |
| PhD | Master’s degree in the relevant stream of Science with a first-class or a minimum of 60% aggregate |
The other exams in the list of top engineering entrance exams in India are BITSAT, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, VITEEE, MET etc. To help candidates decide which exam to appear for, among the top 10 engineering entrance exams in India, we share below details of various engineering exams to be held in 2025. Candidates should note that the dates for some of the below-listed engineering exams in India are not yet declared. Thus, the dates for such exams will be updated as and when released by the conducting authority.
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Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
Candidates can check below the list of top engineering entrance exams in India. Candidates must note that the order of entrance exams provided here is purely based on the popularity and number of aspirants.
Exam Dates for Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
| S. No |
Exam name |
Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JEE Main |
January 22 to 30, 2025 [Session 1] April 1 to 8, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 2 |
JEE Advanced |
May 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
BITSAT |
May third week, 2025 [Session 1] June third week, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 4 |
VITEEE |
April 21 to 27, 2025 |
| 5 |
SRMJEEE |
April 22 to 27, 2025 [Session 1] June 12 to 17, 2025 [Session 2] July 4 to 5, 2025 [Session 3] |
| 6 |
COMEDK |
May 10, 2025 |
| 7 |
KIITEE |
April 16 to 20, 2025 [Phase 1] June 14 to 18, 2025 [Phase 2] |
| 8 |
WBJEE |
April 27, 2025 |
| 9 |
MHT CET |
April 9 to 17, 2025 [PCB Group] April 19 to 27, 2025 [PCM Group] |
| 10 |
MET |
April third week, 2025 [Session 1] May third week, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 11 |
NIMIMS CET |
January to March, 2025 [Session 1] April to June, 2025 [Session 2] |
Hi aspirant!
Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. If we see the year over year statistics, the ratio of students who clear JEE Main in first attempt is high in comparison to students who dropped a year after class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.
Hope this cleared your doubt. Best wishes!
The eligibility criteria includes minimum qualification and aggregate required to apply for any of the UG or PG courses. The basic eligibility is Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG programmes. Below is eligibility requirement for SIT Pune courses:
| Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 in relevant subjects with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) |
| MTech | Bachelor's degree in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) |
| PhD | Master's degree in relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST) |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology conducts KIITEE exam every year for admissions to various courses. Applicants looking for admissions are advised to first go through the KIITEE syllabus thoroughly. It helps candidates to prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score. Along with the syllabus, applicants must also go through KIITEE exam pattern to understand the scheme of the exam. Applicants are advised to study regularly with short breaks. Do not take much stress. It is important to understand the basic concept. Regular practice helps to boost confidence of students.
The application forms for a few of the top engineering entrance exams in India to be held in 2025 will be released soon while registration for others will be opened in due course of time. One of the most common queries asked by candidates is regarding the important dates, exam pattern, syllabus etc of one or multiple exams. But with more than 30 engineering exams currently being conducted in the country, this confusion is likely to prevail. Check out important details regarding top engineering entrance exams in India.
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Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
1. JEE Main: This is one of the most popular engineering entrance exams in India. The JEE Mains 2025 exam will be held two times in January and April respectively by the NTA (National Testing Agency). JEE Main 2025 exam dates have been announced for both session 1 and 2. For detailed information regarding JEE Main, click on the options given in the below table.
2. JEE Advanced: The second stage of the JEE system, JEE Advanced is conducted once a year by one of the seven zonal IITs with guidance from the Joint Admission Board (JAB). The exam scores are used for admissions to BTech programmes offered by different IITs in India. Remember, only the top 2.5 lakh rank holders of JEE Main will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025. The exam date for JEE Advanced 2025 is May 18, 2025. For detailed information regarding JEE Advanced, click on the options given in the below table.
3. BITSAT: Conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, BITSAT is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted annually for admission to Integrated First degree programmes like BE, Pharma and MSc programmes offered by BITS campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. BITSAT 2025 exam dates will be announced soon. For detailed information regarding BITSAT, click on the options given in the below table.
4. VITEEE: One of the most popular institute level BTech exams, VITEEE is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admissions to its BTech programmes. VITEEE 2025 will be held online. The exam dates for VITEEE 2025 have been announced. Candidates can check various details regarding VITEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:
5. SRMJEEE: SRM Institute of Science & Technology conducts SRMJEEE for admissions to BTech programmes offered by its campuses in Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani and Delhi-NCR. SRMJEEE 2025 will be held online across more than 100 test centres in India and a few in the Middle East. SRM Institute of Science & Technology has made available the application form for SRMJEEE 2025. Admission to its various campuses of SRMIST will be based on the marks obtained by candidates in the entrance test. Candidates can check various details regarding SRMJEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:
6. COMEDK: Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMED K) conducts COMEDK UGET (Undergraduate Entrance Test), a state-level examination. The exam scores are used for admissions to interested candidates in engineering and medical degree courses offered by colleges/institutes that are affiliated with COMEDK. The exam dates for COMEDK 2025 has been announced. For detailed information regarding COMEDK, click on the options given in the below table.
7. KIITEE: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar conducts the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) to offer admissions to candidates to its undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes. KIITEE 2025 will be held at more than 60 test centres spread across various states in the country. The exam will be conducted in two phases. For detailed information regarding KIITEE, click on the options given in the below table.
8. WBJEE: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state-level examination conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The exam is a gateway for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered in Engineering & Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy courses by colleges in the state. WBJEE 2025 exam will be conducted on April 28. For detailed information regarding WBJEE, click on the options given in the below table.
9. MHT CET: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education), Maharashtra for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes (BPharma/PharmD) in the state. MHT CET 2025 exam date has been announced by the CET Cell Maharashtra.
10. MET: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts the MET entrance exam to shortlist candidates for admission in various engineering programmes. Candidates can secure admissions in courses provided at Manipal University based on their rank/score in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Candidates can check various details related to MET 2025 from the table below
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The authorities has released the BITSAT 2025 syllabus. As per the syllabus, the examination will consist of questions from subjects and topics of Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning and Mathematics/Biology. It is to be noted that the BITSAT syllabus will be similar to the 11th and 12th standard syllabus. All candidates are advised to become familiar with the syllabus to be well-prepared for the entrance examination.