Navigating Engineering Entrance Examinations in India: A Comprehensive Guide

In the pursuit of engineering education, students across India prepare for a multitude of entrance examinations. This guide provides an overview of these exams, along with insights from a student who has navigated this challenging path.

1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

The JEE is a two-tier examination (Main and Advanced) conducted for admission into various IITs across the country. Our contributor secured a rank of 28.8k in the Main examination and 5.6k in the Advanced, leading to admission at IIT Roorkee.

2. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

BITSAT is a 390 marks paper with PCM, English, and reasoning sections for admission to BITS Pilani. A score of 270+ should be enough for circuital branches at the main campus. The contributor scored 275 and 263 in their two attempts.

3. Undergraduate Engineering Entrance Examination (UGEE)

UGEE is the admission test for 5-year integrated B.Tech + MS degrees at IIIT Hyderabad. The paper is divided into 2 parts, each with a separate cut-off. The contributor secured an AIR 141 and was eligible for CSE + linguistics at IIITH.

4. Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT)

IPMAT is for admission to integrated BBA+MBA at IIM Indore or Rohtak. It’s worth considering as many engineering graduates ultimately pursue an MBA.

5. Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)

COMEDK is for admission to the engineering colleges in Karnataka. RVCE is a notable college that admits students through COMEDK.

6. Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)

For those passionate about mathematics and considering a career in academia, CMI is the best college in India for pure mathematics.

7. Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

ISI is the premier institute in India for studying statistics and building a career in data science. The average placement for M.Stat students was 30 lakhs in 2022.

8. Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)

Despite its strict rules, VIT is a decent engineering college that can be affordable if you secure a good rank. They have a category system for admission into different branches.

9. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)

WBJEE is the gateway to Jadavpur University, a well-reputed engineering college in Bengal known for its high ROI and low fees. However, all exam centers are located in West Bengal.

10. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

IAT is the admission test for IISERs, the best research institutes in India for science after IISc. It’s worth considering if you’re interested in pursuing a degree in pure sciences.

11. Manipal Entrance Exam

Despite being expensive, Manipal is better than most other private colleges and can be considered as a last resort or a viable option.

12. Amrita Entrance Examination Engineering (AEEE)

AEEE is the entrance exam for Amrita University. It’s a solid backup option.

13. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)

NEST is the entrance exam for NISER, a great research institute like IISERs.

14. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHTCET) and Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET)

MHTCET and GUJCET are state-level entrance exams for admission to engineering colleges in Maharashtra and Gujarat, respectively.

In conclusion, having a tier 1 backup can provide significant relief during the admission process. Our contributor’s experience of having BITS Pilani and IIITH as backups underscores this point.