The majority of the class 12 pass-outs aim to enroll in engineering courses for their higher studies. To seek admission to the best engineering institutes, they need to apply for engineering entrance exams and clarify them according to the established criteria. In this blog, we will talk about the top engineering entrance exams and understand their details.
List of the Top Engineering Entrance Exams
- JEE Main- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- VITEEE- VIT University
- SRMJEEE- SRM Institute of Science and Technology
- AP EAMCET- JNTU Anantapur
- KIITEE- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
- WBJEE- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
- BITSAT – BITS Pilani
- MET- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- COMEDK UGET- Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)
- MHTCET- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai
JEE Main Exam
The JEE main entrance examination gives entry to the NIITS, its, and CFTIs for the B.tech program. The important details are as follows:
| No. of sections | Jee Main Exam |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year in January and April |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Application Fees | INR 1000 (Male Unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 800 (Female Unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category) |
| Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
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VITEEE Exam
Conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology, the VITEEE exam offers admission to undergraduate engineering courses.
| No. of sections | VITEEE Exam |
| Exam Level | Moderate |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Application Fees | INR 1,350 |
| Website | https://viteee.vit.ac.in/ |
SRMJEEE Exam
The SRMJEEE exam is a national exam organized by SRMIST (SRM Institute of Science and Technology) that gives admission to the Bachelor of Technology program.
| No. of sections | SRMJEEE Exam |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Thrice a year |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Application Fees | INR 1200 |
| Website | https://www.srmist.edu.in/ |
AP EAMCET
Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test, conducted by JNTU Kakinada gives admission into undergraduate programs in medical, agricultural, and engineering fields.
| No. of sections | AP EAMCET |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Application Fees | INR 600 (General) INR 550 (BC) INR 500 (SC/ST) |
| Website | https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ |
KIITEE Exam
KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination) enables students to enroll in the courses offered by KIIT. Some relevant details include:
| No. of sections | KIITEE Exam |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | 5 Times a year |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Application Fees | No Fee |
| Website | kiitee.kiit.ac.in |
WBJEE Exam
The WBJEE exam is a state-level exam that offers admissions into B.Tech and B.Pharma in government and self-financed colleges in West Bengal.
| No. of sections | KIITEE Exam |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 4 Hours (2 Hours for Each Paper) |
| Application Fees | INR 500 (General Male Candidates) INR 400 (Female Candidates and Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW) INR 300 (Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender Candidates) |
| Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
BITSAT Exam
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission exam allows aspirants to opt for on-campus undergraduate engineering programs in BITS campuses.
| No. of sections | BITSAT Exam |
| Exam Level | Difficult |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Application Fees | INR 3,400 (1st Session) INR 5,400/- (Both Sessions) for boys INR 2,900 (1st Session) INR 4,400/- (Both Sessions) for girls |
| Website | bitsadmission.com |
MET
The Manipal Entrance Test, held by Manipal Academy of Higher Education allows applicants to apply for BTech programs depending on their score in MET.
| No. of sections | MET Exam |
| Exam Level | Moderate |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Application Fees | INR 600 |
| Website | manipal.edu |
COMEDK UGET Exam
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka conducts the COMEDK UGET exam for admission to BE/BTech courses.
| No. of sections | COMEDK UGET Exam |
| Exam Level | Moderate |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Application Fees | INR 1800 |
| Website | comedk.org |
MHTCET Exam
Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test, held by the Government of Maharashtra is an annual entrance test that offers admission into pharmacy and engineering programs.
| No. of sections | MHTCET Exam |
| Exam Level | Moderate |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes for each section |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (For General category candidates from Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra, J & K Migrant candidates) INR 600 (For Candidates of Backward Class (SC/ST/OBC/SBC)and Persons with Disability (PwD) belonging to Maharashtra State) |
| Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Frequently Asked Questions related engineering entrance exams
Which exam is good for engineering?
Some of the common exams that are conducted for granting admission into engineering courses include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, state-level entrance exams, and other university-specific entrance exams.
Which engineering is best for girls?
The choice of engineering program for girls depends on their individual interests, skills, and career goals. Some good options include IT and Computer science, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Sustainable Engineering.
Can you join BTech without JEE Main?
Yes, you can join BTech without JEE Main exam. Some of the possible ways include obtaining admission based on class 12 result, state-level entrance exam, and college-specific entrance exams.
Are 12th marks required for engineering entrance exams?
No, 12th marks are not required for engineering entrance exams. However, they are necessary during admission process.
Conclusion
The students must keep an eye on the release of the important notifications of these exams, apply timely, and prepare to succeed and obtain admission to the college of their choice.
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