Top Engineering Entrance Exams 2026: Engineering is a promising career field in India, and every year thousands of students aspire to pursue engineering as a career option after 12th.
In India, many national-level, state & university-level entrance exams are conducted for admission to B.Tech/BE courses offered by various government & private engineering colleges in India.
As per the NTA report, more than 12 Lakh students appear in the JEE Main entrance exam every year. Apart from this around 5-8 lakh candidates appear for various university & state-level entrance exams like WBJEE, MH CET, BITSAT, and VITEEE.
For admission to the top engineering colleges & universities, students must pass the entrance examinations like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, etc.
In this article, we will discuss about the top engineering entrance exams in India 2026 with dates & registration details. The article also covers various National, State & University level entrance exams.
National Level Entrance Exams
The national level entrance exams are conducted by national level exam conducting bodies like NTA, IISC, IITs etc.
These exams are controlled and administered by national bodies therefore any students who fulfils the eligibility criteria are eligible to appear in these national level engineering entrance exams.
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main is a national level examination. It is managed by National Testing Agency (NTA). It is organized for screening candidates for the UG engineering and architecture programmes.
These courses are offered by NIT, CFITs and other institutions. It is also the eligibility test for JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs & ISM.
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
JEE Advanced examination is organized by one of seven Zonal Coordinating IITs on behalf of Joint Admission Board (JAB). It is a national level entrance test.
This exam is organized for providing admissions in UG, Integrated PG or UG-PG Dual Degree courses. It is offered in the field of engineering, architecture, sciences or pharmaceutics. It is second stage of JEE Main exam.
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration
GATE referred as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national level engineering entrance exam organized by IITs & IISC rotationally. This exam is regulated by the India Institute of Technology (IITs) on rotational basis.
GATE exam is a perfect gateway for those aspirants seeking admissions in postgraduate engineering / technology / architecture / science courses offered by top colleges of the country.
Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (IIT JAM) is a national level entrance test. It is managed by various IISc or IITs on rotation basis. This entrance exam is regulated by the IITs on rotational basis.
After clearing this exam, candidates are considered eligible for admissions in M.Sc, Joint M.Sc-Ph.D, M.Sc-M.Tech., M.Sc-Ph.D dual degree & other courses.
ICAR AIEEA is an entrance examination organised for providing admissions in fields of agriculture & Allied sciences. This entrance test is organized once in a year by National Testing Agency (NTA).
The admission is offered in bachelor degree courses and master’s degree programmes offered by the various agricultural universities.
ICAR AIEEA 2026 Application Form
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani organizes a university level entrance test. This test is called as Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT). It is organized for providing admissions to students in the first year of UG engineering programmes.
Through this exam, candidates can also get admission in pharmacy & science courses, i.e B.Pharm & M.Sc. These courses are offered by BITS and its other campuses.
LPU University organises Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST). It is a university level examination. This exam is organised to select appropriate students for admissions in Engineering courses.
Candidates will get admission into law, management, agriculture, etc through this exam. Admissions are also offered based on CUET UG/ PG scores.
SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) is organized by SRM University. It is university level exam conducted for providing admissions in UG & PG engineering courses.
It offers admission in the courses in various SRM Institution campuses – Kattankulathur, Ramapuram Chennai and Haryana campuses.
UPESEAT (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test) is managed by UPES, Dehradun. It is a university level examination.
This exam is conducted for offer admissions in B.Tech & B.Tech+LLB (Hons.) programmes. The university organizes 37 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in various disciplines.
VITEEE also known as VIT Engineering Entrance Examination is university level entrance test. This exam is organized by VIT University. Through this exam, candidates are selected for admissions in B.Tech programmes offered by its Vellore and Chennai campuses.
VITMEE (VIT University Master’s Entrance Examination) is a university level exam conducted by VIT University. It is conducted for providing admissions into various postgraduate courses like M.Tech, MCA, etc.
The exam is conducted on CBT (Computer Based Test) mode. Through this exam, candidates can get admission in VIT University campuses situated in Vellore & Chennai.
PESSAT University organizes a university level examination which is PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT). Through this exam, students can get admissions in various UG and PG programmes offered by this university. It is organized in two schedules for engineering programme and other courses.
Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU OET) is a university level entrance test. This exam is organized by Manipal University for screening candidates for admissions in UG and PG courses in the field of engineering, medical, management, pharmacy, etc. This exam is conducted through CBT (Computer Based Test) mode.
Manipal MET 2026 Application Form
BVP CET (Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University Common Entrance Test) is regulated by Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
The entrance exam is conducted for selecting students for admissions in bachelors and masters programmes offered in various disciplines. These courses are offered in the field of engineering, management, law, pharmacy, etc.
SAAT also referred as Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test. It is a gateway for those students seeking for admissions in different UG and PG courses in the engineering, management and many other fields. It is national level examination.
Symbiosis International University owes the authority to conduct Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). It is a university level test conducted for admissions in UG courses offered by Symbiosis constituents Institutions. These courses are provided in the field of engineering, law, management, nursing, etc.
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)Application Form
KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam) is managed by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. It is university level examination.
Through this exam, students will be eligible for admissions in different UG & PG courses in the engineering, law, management and many other fields.
Amrita Engineering Entrance Examination (AEEE) is a university level entrance test. It is organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This exam is conducted for providing admissions in B.Tech degree courses offered by its Amritapuri, Bengaluru and Ettimadai campuses.
IISER Aptitude Test is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER). It is conducted for admission to Integrated BS – MS dual degree programme offered by the science and research in the 6 IISER institutes located in India.
The admission in the courses offered by IISER is also based on KVPY & JEE Advanced score.
ISI (Indian Statistical Institute) regulates a national level entrance test in name of ISI Entrance Exam. This is organized for selecting students for admissions into various UG, PG, diploma/certificate & doctoral degree courses.
The courses are offered in the area of Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Quality, Reliability & Operations Research.
NIFT entrance exam is a university level examination. This exam is conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai.
The exam is organized for providing admissions in UG and PG programmes offered in the design field. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based mode).
IISC is one of the leading institutions for providing education in technological research and advanced scientific.
This institution offers admissions in various UG and PG courses on the basis of rank secured in national level entrance test. These exams are JEE Advanced, KVPY, NEET, etc.
IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) is one of the famous institutions of India. The Institution offers admissions in various UG and PG courses in different field. Admissions in B.Tech courses are given on the ranks secured in JEE Main or JEE Advanced examinations.
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is an all India level examination. This exam is organized by NTA. Through this exam, students get admissions in different UG, PG & Other programmes. Admission is provided in various fields in number of central universities situated across the country.
CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology) organizes CAT (Common Admission Test), LET (Lateral Entry Test) and DAT (Departmental Admission Test) exams. It is organized for providing admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in different field.
Pondicherry University is a central university which offers admission in various diploma and other degree courses in the field of engineering, management, science, etc. The university level entrance exam has been scrapped. Admissions are now provided on the basis of CUET UG/ PG scores.
Pondicherry University Application Form
AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) regulates an entrance examination for admissions in various degree and diploma courses. These courses are offered in the field of engineering, management, law and many others.
From the year 2022, admissions into various UG courses is offered on basis of CUET UG exam. Also, it organises its university level examination known as AMU Admission Test , Departmental Test. The application forms will be available on different dates for different courses.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University organizes a university level examination called IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test).
IPU CET is a gateway for those students looking for admissions in various engineering, medical and many other courses. The application form will be provided through online mode.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers admission into various UG/ PG courses which is managed by NTA from the year 2022. Admission into various UG/ PG courses is now provided based on CUET UG and CUET PG scores.
Delhi University Admission 2026
Delhi University also referred as University of Delhi is one of the premier universities of India. The university offers admissions to students into various UG/ PG programmes.
Admissions in B.Tech courses is given on the basis of marks scored in the JEE Main examination. For UG admissions, the university considers scores obtained in CUET UG exam.
While for PG admissions, DUET is organised. Also, the admissions into certain courses is provided based on merit scores of 12th level.
Uttaranchal University Admission 2026
Uttaranchal University Entrance Examination (UUEE) is a university level examination. It is regulated by the Uttaranchal University.
This examination is a gateway for admissions in different UG & PG engineering, management and law courses offered by Uttaranchal University. Only All India candidates can apply for B.Tech course.
Uttaranchal University Application Form
CIPET Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is managed by the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET). This exam is conducted for admissions in PGD-PPT, PGD-PTQM, DPMT and other courses offered by CIPET.
The university also offers UG & PG degree courses, i.e. BB/ B.Tech, ME/M.Tech and M.Sc in its affiliated institutions.
Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is administrated by Indian Maritime University. It is conducted for admissions in UG and PG courses in the field of engineering, management, etc. Through this exam, candidates can get admission IMU and its affiliated Institution.
NMIMS NPAT (NMIMS Programs After Twelfth) is regulated by NMIMS University. It is university level examination. Through this exam, candidates can get admissions in various undergraduate and integrated degree programme offered by NMIMS and its constituent colleges.
Lucknow University is the premier institution which offers admission into various UG and PG programmes. The university provides admission to various UG & PG courses – B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, MBA, etc. courses. Admission is offered on the basis of the entrance exams organised by the university known as UGET and PGET.
Lucknow University Admission Form
State Level Entrance Exams
The state level entrance exams are conducted by the state government bodies. Candidates holding a domicile or a residency proof of that state are eligible to appear in these examination.
Andhra Pradesh
AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) is a state level entrance test. This exam is organized by JNTUK, Kakinada. It is organized for providing admissions in undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses.
AP EAMCET 2026 Application Form
Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (AP SBTET) organizes AP Polycet examination. It is state level exam organised for admissions in engineering & non-engineering diploma courses. These courses are offered by various polytechnic institutions located in AP.
AP PGECET (Andhra Pradesh Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test) is a state level entrance test. This exam is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University. Through this exam, students can get admission in PG courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy and technology.
Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) is a state level examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur.
AP ECET exam is organized for providing admissions in second year B.E./B.Tech courses. It is organized for diploma holders and B.Sc (Mathematics) degree holders.
Assam
Assam CEE (Assam Combined Entrance Examination) is a state level examination. It is regulated by Directorate of Technical Education, Assam. It is organized for providing admissions into 4 years engineering courses in Assam State.
Assam Polytechnic (PAT) is organized for those students interested for admissions in various polytechnic courses offered by different colleges of Assam state. It is state level entrance test managed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Assam.
Bihar
BCECEB Board organize Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination exam. It is a state level examination.
BCECE exam is organized for admissions into pharmacy, agriculture and many other fields offered by the various institutions of Bihar. Engineering and Medical admission will be done based on JEE Main and NEET Scores.
Bihar Polytechnic also known as Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE). It is a state level exam regulated by BCECE Board. It is conducted for admissions in polytechnic courses offered by various colleges and institutions of Bihar state.
Bihar Polytechnic 2026 Application Form
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board owes the authority to conduct Chhattisgarh Pre Polytechnic Test (CG PPT). It is organised for admissions in various Engineering & technology diploma courses. This exam is state level examination.
Chhattisgarh Pre Engineering Test (CG PET) is an opportunity for those students seeking for admissions in UG engineering courses. These courses are offered by different colleges and institutions of Chhattisgarh. This exam is regulated by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB).
Delhi
Delhi CET (Delhi Polytechnic) is a state level examination organized by Department of Training and Technical Education, Delhi. This exam is conducted for offering admissions in diploma programmes (engineering & non-engineering). Candidates can also get admission into second year of diploma engineering in the numbers of institutions in Delhi.
Goa
GCET is also known as Goa Common Entrance Test which is a state level examination. It is held for admissions into professional degree courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy, architecture, etc. The exam is organized by Directorate of Technical Education, Goa.
Haryana
Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) is the authority which organizes state level admission procedure. This process is conducted for admission into various diploma courses in the field of engineering & pharmacy. The admission into these courses is based on inter-se-merit of the qualifying examination.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Board, Dharamshala owes the responsibility to conduct HP PAT (Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test). It is a state level examination conducted for screening students for admissions in polytechnic courses offered by various institutions.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand Polytechnic also named as Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) is a state level entrance test. This test is managed by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB). Through this exam, candidates get admission in engineering & non-engineering polytechnic courses.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Application Form
Jammu & Kashmir
JKCET (Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test) is organized by Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE). It is organized for providing admissions to students in the engineering and architecture courses.
Kerala
Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala organizes KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Exam) exam. This exam is conducted for admissions in professional degree courses in the field of Engineering.
Kerala Polytechnic admissions is organized by Department of Technical Education, Kerala. It is conducted for admissions into different polytechnic courses offered by colleges of Kerala state. Admissions is based on merit list which is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying examination.
Kerala Polytechnic Application Form
Karnataka
KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is a state level exam organized by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). This exam is also known as CET (KCET/ Kar CET). It is an opportunity for those aspirants seeking admissions in full-time courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy, etc.
COMEDK UGET is an undergraduate state level entrance test conducted by Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental of Karnataka. It is organized for selecting candidates for admissions in undergraduate engineering & architecture courses.
Karnataka Polytechnic Admission 2026
Karnataka Polytechnic Admission Procedure is managed by Karnataka Examination authority (KEA) on the behalf of Directorate of Technical Education, Karnataka. It is organized for providing admission in different polytechnic courses. Students are selected for admissions on the basis of marks secured in 10th standard.
Karnataka Polytechnic Application Form
Karnataka PGCET also referred as Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. This test is regulated by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). It is a state level exam conducted for providing admissions to students in full-time and part-time M.Tech and other courses.
Karnataka PGCET Application Form
Maharashtra
MH CET is a state level examination of Maharashtra state for granting admissions in engineering, technology and pharmacy courses. These courses are offered by various government and private colleges of Maharashtra. This examination is regulated by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
Madhya Pradesh
MP PPT is organised by Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB). It is state level admission procedure which is organised for selecting candidates in diploma courses offered by various polytechnic institutions. No entrance exam is conducted by board. Admissions are offered based on scores of 12th level.
Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board conducts the MP PAT (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Agriculture Test). It is a state level exam conducted for providing admission into B.Tech (Agriculture) and B.Sc (Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture) programmes.
Orissa
Odisha DET is a state level admission procedure conducted by Directorate of Technical Education & Training, Odisha. This procedure is organized for admissions in the first or second year of various engineering and non-engineering diploma courses. The admission is based on marks obtained by a candidate in the qualifying examination.
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is the state level entrance test administrated by the state government. This exam is organised for admission to various engineering, management and other courses. This examination also offers admission in lateral entry of engineering/management/pharmacy/MCA courses.
Pondicherry
CENTAC (Central Admission Committee), Puducherry organizes this admission process for admission in UG courses offered in engineering, agriculture, pharmacy and many other fields. Admissions are given on the basis of merit list of the qualifying examination. Centralized Admission Committee is responsible to fill the professional degree seats in the colleges that comes under the UT of Puducherry.
Punjab
Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh (PSBTE & IT) is the authority which conducts Punjab JET. It is organized for admission in diploma courses offered by different polytechnic colleges of Punjab state. No examination is conducted by the authority. The admission is based on class 10th marks.
Punjab JET 2026 Application Form
Punjab Technical University (PTU) offers admission in B.Tech courses on the basis of marks scored by the candidates in the national level exam (JEE Main). This university conducts admission through centralized counselling. It also offers admission through lateral entry in the B.Tech programmes. The university also organizes admission for different UG & PG courses.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan Polytechnic admissions is organized by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Rajasthan. It is conducted for admissions in engineering and non-engineering diploma courses. Admissions is provided to students on the basis of high school merit list.
Rajasthan Polytechnic Application Form
Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process (REAP) is regulated by the Board of Technical Education, Rajasthan. This process is organized for admission to UG programme like B.E./B.Tech offered by various Govt. aided and Private unaided technical institutions of Rajasthan state.
No entrance exam is conducted by the authority. The admission is based on JEE Main score or class 12th merit.
JET Agriculture also known as Rajasthan JET is managed by the Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. Through this examination, students can get admissions in B.Tech-Food Technology, B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry (Honours) and other courses. It is state level examination.
JET Agriculture 2026 Application Form
Telangana
TS EAMCET is a state level entrance test regulated by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. It is conducted for selecting candidates for admissions in different UG professional courses offered by various colleges of Telangana. These courses are provided in the field of engineering & technology.
TS EAMCET 2026 Application Form
Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) is a state level examination. This exam is conducted for admissions in the first year of PG courses in the field of engineering, technology, pharmacy, architecture, etc. Admission is provided to the qualified candidates in the PG courses in various institutions situated in the state.
Telangana State Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS Polycet) is a state level polytechnic entrance test. This exam is organized by Telangana State Board of Technical Education. It is conducted for providing admissions in various polytechnic courses offered in different disciplines.
Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS ECET) is conducted for admission to B.Tech lateral entry and B.Pharma course. This exam is organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. Only diploma holders & B.Sc (Mathematics) candidates can apply for this exam.
Tamil Nadu
TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is supervised by Anna University for admissions into various engineering programmes. Admissions is offered on the basis of marks scored in the 12th standard. It is state level admission process. Eligible candidates get admission in various Engineering colleges situated in the state of Tamil Nadu.
TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) is a state level examination. It is organized for those candidates who seek admission into PG engineering, management, etc courses, i.e. ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan. MBA & MCA. Admission is provided to the test qualifying candidates in various universities situated in Tamil Nadu.
Uttarakhand
UKSEE (Uttarakhand State Entrance Exam) has been scrapped. Admissions are offered based on diploma/ degree qualifying scores. It is organised by Uttarakhand Technical University. It is a perfect gateway for those students who want to pursue UG and PG courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy and many others.
Uttarakhand Polytechnic (JEEP) 2026
Uttarakhand Polytechnic is also known as Joint Engineering Examination Polytechnic (JEEP). This exam is organized by Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education Roorkee (UBTER). This entrance test is organized for admissions in polytechnic courses offered in different fields like engineering, fashion designing, etc.
Uttarakhand Polytechnic (JEEP) 2026 Application Form
Uttar Pradesh
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) also referred as UPTU is a state level admission procedure. It is organised by Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh. Admissions into UG and PG courses in different fields are provided through CUET UG and CUET PG scores.
JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh) is a state level examination. This examination is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education. Through this exam, candidates can get eligible for admissions in diploma courses in the field of engineering, technology, pharmacy, etc.
West Bengal
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is organized by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board. It is held for selecting candidates for admissions in UG programmes offered in various fields such as engineering & technology, architecture & pharmacy courses. The application for this examination will be received through online mode.
JEXPO (WB Polytechnic) is organized by the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (WBSCTE). It is a state level examination through which candidates can get admission into various polytechnic courses. These courses are offered by various government, government sponsored and self financed polytechnic colleges in West Bengal.
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