Engineering aspirants can check the detailed information regarding the top 5 Engineering Entrance Exams apart from JEE Main in India below.
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
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.
Q: Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2025?
Relying solely on NCERT textbooks for JEE Main might not be sufficient for everyone. While NCERT books are excellent resources and cover the basics comprehensively, JEE Main tends to require a deeper understanding and application of concepts, often beyond what NCERT provides. Many students supplement their preparation with reference books specifically designed for JEE Main, solving previous years' papers, and enrolling in coaching classes or online courses.
If you're confident in your grasp of concepts and have been consistently performing well in mock tests and practice papers relying on NCERT, you might fare well. However, it's always wise to assess your preparedness periodically through mock tests and adjust your study strategy accordingly.
Q: Which books are the best for JEE preparation?
The best books for JEE exam preparation are- For Maths- RD Sharma and RS Aggarwal For Chemistry- NCERT For Physics- SL Arora, HC Verma. For Maths, students can refer Problem Book in Mathematics by renowned mathematician Dr. Vikas Gupta, also known as Black Book Maths JEE.
Beside these books, candidates should solve JEE Main previous year papers, mock tests and also refer important topics, and chapterwise weightage of JEE Mains exam. Using JEE Mains pyq chapterwise pdf download link of Shiksha, candidates can download previous year papers.
Q: Are NCERT books enough to prepare for JEE?
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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BITSAT
23 Jan '25
15 Oct '24 - 25 Jan '25
30 Nov '24 - 25 Jan '25
17 Jan '25 - 25 Jan '25
19 Dec '24 - 26 Jan '25
27 Jan '25
30 Jan '25
3 Jan '25 - 31 Jan '25
5 Feb '25
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.
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.
Q: Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?
Q: What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?
Selecting the right books for JEE Main preparation is one of the most important parts of clearing the exam. Plenty of books are available in the market, and each claims to be the best book for JEE Main preparation. It is advised that students consult their teachers and friends before purchasing any book for JEE Main 2025. Students can also get information from the internet on which book is best for JEE Mains preparation. Students are provided here with some best-recommended books for JEE Main 2025, which can be a great source of learning in clearing the exam.
Some of the best books recommended by experts are
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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.
SRMJEEE
SRM Institute of Science & Technology conducts SRMJEEE for admissions to BTech programmes offered by its campuses in Delhi-NCR Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, 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:
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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Hello I hope you are doing fine
As you are asking for the chapter wise weightage of physics in JEE Mains so here is information for you:
From electrostatic, capacitors, simple harmonic motion, sound waves, elasticity, error in measurements, circular motion, electromagnetic waves, semi conductor, the
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Yes, admissions are possible in Atria Institute of Technology without JEE Main. The accepted entrance exams are COMEDK UGET, KCET, DCET, and others. Candidates applying through the COMEDK UGET must first register for the accepted entrance exam. Then appear for the accepted entrance exam. Then with
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Hello, I hope you are doing fine
Every year at least 10000 to 12000 student score 99 percentile in the JEE Mains exam. In India exams are very competitive and also very stressful. So many students fight for a rank and there's only one who can achieve it. Students get the dream college or the best c
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The chances of getting Ambedkar Institute of Technology at 19927 rank for BTech courses are very high. The Ambedkar Institute of Technology cutoff 2024 for the BTech course stood between 18498 and 134253 for the General AI category. Taking into consideration the cutoff data, except BTech in CSE, all
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No, candidates cannot expect BTech in Aerospace Engineering course at a rank of 38488 in JEE Main because, the cutoff in itself stood at 24026 for the unreserved home state quota candidates. Candidates seeking admission to Parul University must check out the cutoffs for variety of courses offered at
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Parul University has released its B.Arch., BTech and BTech Integrated courses for the All India and Home State quotas. For All India, B.Arch. cutoffs were released, however, for Home State quotas, BTech cutoffs were released by the university. Considering the Parul University JEE Main cutoff 2024, y
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Admission to the Shiv Nadar University Greater Noida (SNU) BTech course is not possible without the JEE Main exams. Students must clear the JEE Main exams for admission to various courses. Students must prepare well for the JEE Main exams to not miss a chance of admission. Students can follow the ti
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PIEMR BTech is a popular course, offered for the duration of 3-4 years on the basis of entrance. The Institute considers a minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12 in Science stream. Apart from this, candidates must secure valid scores in JEE Main and make it into the cut-off list. PIEMR considers JEE M
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To check your JEE Mains exam city, you can download the city intimation slip from the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and look for the "JEE (Main) City Intimation Slip" link under the candidate activity section. Log in using your application number, da
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Can I take admission in JNU BTech without JEE Main?