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Top 5 Engineering Entrance Exam apart from JEE Main- A candidate aspiring to pursue Engineering as a career they can check the list of top Engineering Entrance Exam in India along with their important dates. Engineering is one of the most sought-after career options in India.

Engineering aspirants can check the detailed information regarding the top 5 Engineering Entrance Exams apart from JEE Main in India below.

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Top 5 engineering entrance exams apart from JEE Main - Engineering is one of the most sought-after career options in India. Approximately 10 lakh candidates appear every year for JEE Main exam which is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and millions on the other side apply for various engineering entrance exams (National and state level). 

In the field of engineering, competition is getting tougher with each passing day. But in a country like India, candidates have the option to choose from more than 50 engineering entrance exams, mostly conducted at the UG (undergraduate) level at the national and state level or institutional levels. Though Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is the most preferred engineering entrance exam among upcoming engineering aspirants as it is a gateway for admission to the NITs, IIITs and CFTIs.

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  • JEE Main
  • BITSAT
  • COMEDK
  • MHTCET
  • SRMJEEE
  • VITEEE

JEE Main

JEE Mains is a national-level competitive exam with more than 10 lakh students appearing for it every year. JEE Main 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions in January and April. The first session exam will be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 while the second will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025.

The other top entrance exams apart from JEE Main in India are BITSAT, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, VITEEE, MHT CET etc. Overall, a majority of aspiring engineers appear for more than one exam in an academic session. Below is a list of engineering entrance examinations students can take after Class 12 for admission to BTech Engineering programmes for the academic session 2025-25.

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Q:   Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2026?
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While NCERT books are good to begin the JEE Mains preparation, students should not study only NCERT. As JEE Mains exam is known to test candidates conceptual and analytical skills, and to have all the knowledge that would help in achieving a good score, candidates must also refer other study materials as recommended by teachers to prepae for the exam.

Q:   Are NCERT books enough to prepare for JEE?
A: 
The NCERT books alone are not enough to crack JEE because they will give knowledge only in concepts and make you understand that But only if you solve some JEE level problems you may get the real feel of JEE exams. The previous year papers help you with this. Also, do the mock tests if you are going to choose computer based test. There is myth that pen and paper is easy that computer based. Actually it is true but the real fact is pen and paper is not lengthy as the candidates need to deal with OMR whereas in CBT the papers will be little lengthy as you need to just make a click. So focus on whatever you read and solve many problems. If you can then join better join a good IIT coaching center.
Q:   Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?
A: 
Candidates can check here the important chapters for JEE Main Physics Chemistry and Mathematics Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors.

BITSAT

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, conducts BITSAT every year. It is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted for admission to Integrated First degree programmes like BE, Pharma and MSc programmes offered by BITS campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. For detailed information regarding BITSAT, click on the options given in the below table.

BITSAT 2025 Important Dates

BITSAT Syllabus 2025

BITSAT Application Form 2025

BITSAT Question Papers

BITSAT Admit Card 2025

BITSAT Result 2025

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2025

BITSAT Cut off

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COMEDK

Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMED K) conducts COMEDK UGET (Undergraduate Entrance Test). It is a state-level examination. COMEDK 2025 exam will be conducted in online mode. For detailed information regarding COMEDK, click on the options given in the below table.

COMEDK 2025 Important Dates

COMEDK Syllabus 2025

COMEDK Application Form 2025

COMEDK Question Papers

COMEDK Admit Card 2025

COMEDK Result 2025

COMEDK Exam Pattern 2025

COMEDK Cut off

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Q:   What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?
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Do your research to choose the best book for JEE Main preparation 2026. You can talk to your teachers before you decide. Some books recommended for your preparation are given below:

SubjectsBooks
Physics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physics (Vol.1 & 2) by H.C. Verma
  • Problems and Solutions of Physics by Sashi Bhusan Tiwari
Chemistry
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
  • Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
Mathematics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal
  • Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney

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MHTCET

MHT CET is a state level examination conducted once a year. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education), Maharashtra every year for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes (BPharma/PharmaD) in the state. The applications forms are available for the exam, however, MHT CET 2025 dates regarding the exam and other events will be announced by the exam conducting authority soon.

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SRMJEEE

SRM Institute of Science & Technology conducts SRMJEEE for admissions to BTech programmes offered by its campuses in Delhi-NCR KattankulathurRamapuram, and Vadapalani. SRMJEEE exam will be held online mode (computer test-based) across more than 100 test centres in India and few centres in Middle-east in two phases. Candidates can check various details regarding SRMJEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:

SRMJEEE 2025 Important Dates

SRMJEEE Syllabus 2025

SRMJEEE Application Form 2025

SRMJEEE Question Papers

SRMJEEE Admit Card 2025

SRMJEEE Result 2025

SRMJEEE Exam Pattern 2025

SRMJEEE Counselling 2025

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VITEEE

It is one of the most popular institute level BTech entrance exam in India, VITEEE is conducted every year by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admissions to its BTech programmes in online mode. Candidates can check various details regarding VITEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:

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