Private Engineering Entrance Exams in India: BITSAT, VITEEE, AEEE, SRMJEEE, KIITEE
In this article, we have discussed the private engineering college exams, including BITSAT, VITEEE, AEEE, SRMJEEE, and KIITEE. Read below.
Private Engineering Entrance Exams in India
Private Engineering Entrance Exams in India: The IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) and the NITs (National Institutes of Technology) are one of the best engineering colleges of the nation. However, there are some private engineering colleges that surpass some of the IITs and NITs in terms of their education quality and opportunities.
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Among the most well-known private engineering colleges are BITS Pilani, VIT University, Amrita University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). Each institution conducts its own entrance exam for admission into BTech/BE/Integrated BTech programs. Read below to learn about each of these private engineering entrance exams in India - BITSAT, VITEEE, AEEE, SRMJEEE, and KIITEE.
- 1. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
- 2. VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Examination)
- 3. AEEE (Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam)
- 4. SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination)
- 5. KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination)
- Which is the Toughest Private Engineering Entrance Exam?
1. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)
Overview: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, conducts the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) to select students for admission into the undergraduate engineering courses (BE) at its three campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
Exam Pattern: The exam is held in computer-based test of 3 hours duration. Candidates will have to attempt 130 objective multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning.
Eligibility: Candidates have to pass class 12 in the year of admission at BITSAT. Also, they need 75 percent in total in class 12 and 60 percent marks in each subject of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
2. VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Examination)
Overview: Vellore Institute of Technology holds the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). The exam is held at the national level every year for admission to BTech courses into VIT campuses located at Bhopal, Chennai, and Amaravati. Eligible students are selected for admission according to their scores obtained in the entrance examination.
Exam Structure: VITEEE is held as a computer-based testand the exam duration is 2 hours and 30 mins. The candidates have to attempt 125 objective multiple-choice questions. The candidates get one mark for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Eligibility: Candidates appearing for the VITEEE 2026 paper should get atleast 60 percent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology in class 12. There is also an age limit and other important eligibility details that the candidates can check on VIT's official website.
3. AEEE (Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam)
Overview: AEEE is the entrance exam for admission to 21 unique BTech programs offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) across its 8 campuses. Eight Amrita campuses offering BTech are Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Nagercoil and Haridwar. AEEE is held twice a year. Candidates have the flexibility to appear in both or either phase.
Exam Structure: All the questions in the AEEE exam are of the Multiple-Choice type and have four options as possible. Candidates can choose the most appropriate answer for each question in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Answers marked can be changed later, before the final submission of all the answers. 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
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Eligibility: Candidates must complete their class 12 boards with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects. The minimum marks required in the qualifying exam are 60 percent aggregate in these three subjects.
4. SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination)
Overview: SRMJEEE is an annual entrance exam that is conducted nationwide to shortlist candidates for B.Tech courses at SRMIST campuses located in Chennai (Kattankulathur, Vadapalani, Ramapuram, Tiruchirappalli), Delhi NCR (Ghaziabad, UP), SRM University - Sonipat (Haryana), and SRM University, AP (Andhra Pradesh).
Exam Structure: As per the exam pattern of SRMJEEE 2026, all the questions in the test are in multiple choice nature. Since the SRMJEEE exam is held in online, remote proctored mode, candidates can take it from their homes and on their own laptops/computers. Candidates will have to install the necessary SRMJEEE safe exam browser on their system before the exam starts. The question paper will be in English only and the exam will run for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Each right answer carries 1 mark and no negative marking for the wrong answer.
Eligibility: Candidates should have completed their Class 12 boards with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. A minimum of 60 percent aggregate in the qualifying exam is required for eligibility.
5. KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination)
Overview: KIITEE ( Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination) is an entrance examination for KIIT, which is a deemed university. It is a common entrance test for admission to courses (except MBBS, BDS, PG Medical & PG Dental) offered by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology.
Exam Structure: KIITEE is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). KIITEE question paper carries 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The total duration of the KIITEE exam is three hours. Each question in the KIITEE 2026 paper has four answer options. Candidates must select the one correct answer.
Eligibility: Candidates must complete their Class 12 board exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Which is the Toughest Private Engineering Entrance Exam?
According to a recent poll conducted among students by shikhsa.com, BITSAT has emerged as the toughest exam among all the major private engineering entrance exam. Check more details below:
Shiksha Poll: Which is the toughest engineering entrance exam?
- BITSAT emerged as the most difficult entrance exam
- VITEEE has been considered the second toughest
- AEEE has been viewed as slightly less tough compared to BITSAT and VITEEE, though they are still considered competitive and demanding.
- SRMJEEE and KIITEE have been considered relatively more straightforward but still challenging.
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- Refer to Previous Years Question Papers and Attempt Mock Tests: The full proof method to score well in AEEE is to practice a lot of questions. Previpous year question papers, mock tests and sample papers are the best way to get access to questions. Solving questions will lead to improved speed and accuracy.
- Solve As Many Numerical Problems as Possible: AEEE exam focuses on testing the candidates comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability. The questions asked in the three subjects of Physics Chemistry and Mathematics are of advanced level and focus on the application of the concepts rather than the concepts themselves.
- Keep Track of Strengths and Weaknesses: For scoring perfect marks, candidates must be prepared perfectly as well. This means keeping an eye on their strengths and weaknesses and trying to avoid making the same mistake twice. Errors occur when one is unsure of himself/herself, and uncertainty is the last thing any candidate would want while attempting questions in the exam.
- Set Daily Targets: Setting daily targets serves two purposes. One, the entire syllabus is divided into short-term goals that need to be achieved daily, and two, the focus of the students remains unwavering until the long-term goal is achieved.
- Develop a Subject-wise Study Plan: Different students have varied levels of command over different subjects. Someone may be good at Physics and Mathematics and need more effort in Chemistry or the other way round.
Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology conducts the exam online for MPCEA and BPCEA streams. The test duration of CBT is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and is held at various test cities acrosss India and abroad.
AEEE is usually rated moderate as compared to exams like JEE and BITSAT. However, the candidates must have class 11 and class 12 concepts clear as the questions in the exam come from class 11 and 12 syllabus. Amrita Entrance Examination – Engineering (AEEE) is the computer-based entrance test held for 10+2 passed candidates for admission in BTech courses offered by Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham. Candidates must prepare well to crack the entrance exam.
The authorities prepare VITEEE rank list based on percentile secured in the examination. Also, one must note that there is no option for re-totalling, or re-ranking or re-evaluation.
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As per last year's analysis, VITEEE question paper difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. It can vary for each section (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology/English/Aptitude). However, compared to JEE Main, the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination is considered easier.