Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025: Check List
Engineering aspirants can check the detailed information about the various top engineering entrance exams in India below. There are many entrance exams to which students can opt for admission to BTech courses.
Top 10 engineering entrance exams in India - Engineering is one of the most preferred study options among students in India. More than 15 lakh candidates appear for various National and State-Level engineering entrance exams every year to get admission to BTech and other allied courses. Around 30 engineering entrance exams are conducted for admission to engineering courses in India and most engineering aspirants appear for more than one exam in an academic session.
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JEE Main is one of the top engineering entrance exams in India with more than 10 lakh students appearing for it every year. JEE Main 2025 exam dates will be announced soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main 2025 session 1 will be conducted in January last week while the session 2 exam will be held in April first week, 2025. The exam is a gateway for admission to the NITs, IIITs and CFTIs. JEE Main also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs in India The dates for JEE Advanced 2025 are yet to be announced.
Q: How many months are required to prepare for MHT CET exam?
The time-period required to complete the MHT CET preparation varies. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 3-month time is good enough for completing the MHT CET preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for MHT CET in 6 months considering the topics of CET syllabus have already been studied in class 11 and 12.
MHT CET preparation is most effective with class 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire MHT CET syllabus as well as syllabus of class 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 2-3 month time where they can focus entirely on MHT CET.
Students who have started late for the MHT CET exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in class 11 and 12. In the next two months’ focus on solving questions of MHT CET and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last one month should be focused on solving mock tests and MHT CET previous year question papers
Q: Which book should I refer to prepare for MHT CET exam?
Hi aspirant! Hope you are doing well.
Below are provided here a few of the MHT CET best books for all three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You can check out the books and prepare for the exam effectively.
Best Chemistry Book for MHT CET
NCERT Class 11 and 12 Text Book
MHT CET Triump Chemistry (Target Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Chemistry (Arihant Publication)
MHT CET Chemistry by Arihant Publishers
Marvel Chemistry for MHT CET by Mayur Mehta, Chitra Joshi, Rekha Diwekar
Chemistry for MHT CET (MCQ) by Mayur Mehta and Chitra Joshi (Marvel Publication)
Best Physics Book for MHT CET
NCERT Textbook for class 11 and 12
Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma – Volume 1 and 2
MHT CET Physics by AJ Bapat (Marvel Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Physics M.K. Dikshit (Arihant Publication)
MCQ Physics for MHT CET by A J Bapat (Marvel Publication)
Best Mathematics Books for MHT CET
NCERT Text Books for Class 11 and 12
MCQ Mathematics for MHT CET by Hemant G. Ainapure (Marvel Publication)
Complete Reference Manual MH-CET Mathematics by Sushil Verma (Arihant Publication)
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Q: What is the difficulty level of MHT CET 2024 exam?
The difficulty level of MHT CET is medium. The questions asked in MHT CET is similar to the difficulty level of class 12 board exams. Students preparing for class 12 can easily crack MHT CET with a little extra effort. The syllabus of MHT CET is also similar to class 11 and 12 Maharashtra board which is an advantage for students planning to appear in MHT CET.
The other exams in the list of top engineering entrance exams in India are BITSAT, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, VITEEE, MET etc. To help candidates decide which exam to appear for, among the top 10 engineering entrance exams in India, we share below details of various engineering exams to be held in 2025. Candidates should note that the dates for some of the below-listed engineering exams in India are not yet declared. Thus, the dates for such exams will be updated as and when released by the conducting authority.
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Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
Candidates can check below the list of top engineering entrance exams in India. Candidates must note that the order of entrance exams provided here is purely based on the popularity and number of aspirants.
Exam Dates for Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
| S. No |
Exam name |
Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JEE Main |
January 22 to 31, 2025 [Session 1] April 1 to 8, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 2 |
JEE Advanced |
May last week, 2025 |
| 3 |
BITSAT |
May third week, 2025 [Session 1] June third week, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 4 |
VITEEE |
April 21 to 27, 2025 |
| 5 |
SRMJEEE |
April 22 to 27, 2025 [Session 1] June 12 to 17, 2025 [Session 2] July 4 to 5, 2025 [Session 3] |
| 6 |
COMEDK |
May second week, 2025 |
| 7 |
KIITEE |
March first week, 2025 [Phase 1] |
| 8 |
WBJEE |
April last week, 2025 |
| 9 |
MHT CET |
April last week, 2025 |
| 10 |
MET |
April third week, 2025 [Session 1] May third week, 2025 [Session 2] |
| 11 |
NIMIMS CET |
January to March, 2025 [Session 1] April to June, 2025 [Session 2] |
The application forms for a few of the top engineering entrance exams in India to be held in 2025 will be released soon while registration for others will be opened in due course of time. One of the most common queries asked by candidates is regarding the important dates, exam pattern, syllabus etc of one or multiple exams. But with more than 30 engineering exams currently being conducted in the country, this confusion is likely to prevail. Check out important details regarding top engineering entrance exams in India.
Q: Can I join SRM without JEE?
Yes, candidates can get admission to BTech without JEE Main score. Admission to BTech course is only based on SRMJEEE score. Candidates are required to pass Class 12 with minimum 60% aggregate as per the minimum eligibility criteria. Further, aspirants must qualify for SRM JEE exam with a valid score. This exam is conducted in two phases. The application window for 2024 has started for both the phases. Find here the registration details for SRM JEE exam.
Q: How can I crack MHT CET 2025?
Students can easily crack MHT CET exam if they make a study plan and follow a strategy. The first step to clear MHT CET 2025 is to understand the syllabus and exam pattern clearly. Check which topics are asked in the exam and what are the types of questions. Identify the MHT CET topics that are similar to class 11 and 12 and start studying them along with the school classes.
The second advice is to make a time table for your study. Ideally, 6-8 hours of study is sufficient for MHT CET. Students should choose a time which suits them best. They can study in night or morning or both. It is important that they give at least 3 hours daily specifically for MHT CET preparation.
Selecting the right study materials/books is also very important for MHT CET preparation. It is advised that students begin their preparation by studying the NCERT books thoroughly and then advance to additional books.
The most important advice in clearing the MHT CET is not to over-burden yourself with the preparation. Study regularly but also spare some time for your hobbies.
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Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2025
1. JEE Main: This is one of the most popular engineering entrance exams in India. The JEE Mains 2025 exam will be held two times in January and April respectively by the NTA (National Testing Agency). JEE Main 2025 exam dates will be announced soon. For detailed information regarding JEE Main, click on the options given in the below table.
2. JEE Advanced: The second stage of the JEE system, JEE Advanced is conducted once a year by one of the seven zonal IITs with guidance from the Joint Admission Board (JAB). The exam scores are used for admissions to BTech programmes offered by different IITs in India. Remember, only the top 2.5 lakh rank holders of JEE Main will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025. The exam date for JEE Advanced 2025 will be May last week, 2025. For detailed information regarding JEE Advanced, click on the options given in the below table.
3. BITSAT: Conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, BITSAT is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted annually for admission to Integrated First degree programmes like BE, Pharma and MSc programmes offered by BITS campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. BITSAT 2025 exam dates will be announced soon. For detailed information regarding BITSAT, click on the options given in the below table.
4. VITEEE: One of the most popular institute level BTech exams, VITEEE is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admissions to its BTech programmes. VITEEE 2025 will be held online. The exam dates for VITEEE 2025 will be announced. Candidates can check various details regarding VITEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:
5. SRMJEEE: SRM Institute of Science & Technology conducts SRMJEEE for admissions to BTech programmes offered by its campuses in Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani and Delhi-NCR. SRMJEEE 2025 will be held online across more than 100 test centres in India and a few in the Middle East. SRM Institute of Science & Technology has made available the application form for SRMJEEE 2025. Admission to its various campuses of SRMIST will be based on the marks obtained by candidates in the entrance test. Candidates can check various details regarding SRMJEEE 2025 by clicking on the relevant links below:
6. COMEDK: Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMED K) conducts COMEDK UGET (Undergraduate Entrance Test), a state-level examination. The exam scores are used for admissions to interested candidates in engineering and medical degree courses offered by colleges/institutes that are affiliated with COMEDK. The exam dates for COMEDK 2025 exam will be announced soon. For detailed information regarding COMEDK, click on the options given in the below table.
7. KIITEE: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar conducts the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) to offer admissions to candidates to its undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes. KIITEE 2025 will be held at more than 60 test centres spread across various states in the country. The exam will be conducted in two phases. For detailed information regarding KIITEE, click on the options given in the below table.
8. WBJEE: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state-level examination conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The exam is a gateway for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered in Engineering & Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy courses by colleges in the state. WBJEE 2025 exam will be conducted in April. For detailed information regarding WBJEE, click on the options given in the below table.
9. MHT CET: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted by the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education), Maharashtra for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes (BPharma/PharmD) in the state. MHT CET 2025 exam date will be announced by the CET Cell Maharashtra.
10. MET: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts the MET entrance exam to shortlist candidates for admission in various engineering programmes. Candidates can secure admissions in courses provided at Manipal University based on their rank/score in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Candidates can check various details related to MET 2025 from the table below
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