Competitive Exams after Class 12th: With the introduction of new technology and the emergence of

new jobs, academic institutions worldwide have begun to provide multidisciplinary courses. In addition
to a wide curriculum, the institutes offer cutting-edge facilities, great industry training possibilities, and
professionally acknowledged faculty. If students want to study abroad, they need to pass various
entrance examinations in addition to their application credentials.
This article gives details about the entrance exam after 12th grade that will open doors to studying
top-tier degree courses at world-renowned universities. In India, there are various competitive exams
held to provide admission to UG programmes such as B.Tech, B.M.S., BA LLB, and so on. Some are
administered at the national level by NTA or the respective institutes, while others are administered at
the state level. Read more to know about the list of competitive exams after class 12.

Let us look at the national level list of competitive exams after Class 12th for various streams.
Stream Exam
1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
2. JEE Advanced
3. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) entrance exam
4. COMED-K
Engineering 5. IPU-CET (B. Tech)
6. Manipal (B. Tech)
7. VITEEE
8. AMU (B. Tech)
9. NDA Entrance with PCM (MPC)
Medical 1. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
1. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
2. Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme
Defence
3. Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) ·
Services
4. National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
5. Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment
1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test
2. National Institute of Design Admissions
3. All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)
4. Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam
Fashion and
5. Footwear Design and Development Institute
Design
6. Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design
7. National Institute of Fashion Design
8. National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
9. Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
 ENGINEERING STREAM
1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
Purpose: It is a common entrance test conducted to screen candidates for Admission in B. E./B.
Tech., B. Arch., B. Planning in various NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes. It is also the
qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.
Application Mode: Online
Website: jeemain.nic.in
2. JEE Advanced
Purpose: Candidates qualifying in JEE Main can only appear for JEE Advanced which is conducted
for admission to UG engineering programs in the prestigious IITs, IISc, ISM Dhanbad and a few
other institutes.
Application Mode: Online mode
Website: jeeadv.iitd.ac.in
3. BITSAT
Purpose: BITSAT is conducted to select candidates for admission to engineering and other science
programs in BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, and BITS Hyderabad.
Application Mode: Online
Website: bitsadmission.com
4. State-Level Engineering Colleges
There are other entrance exams for engineering conducted at the state level.
1. Andhra Pradesh: apeamcet.nic.in
2. Karnataka: kea.kar.nic.in
3. Kerala: cee-kerala.org
4. Maharashtra: dtemaharashtra.gov.in
5. West Bengal: wbjeeb.in
6. Chattisgarh: cgdteraipur.cgstate.gov.in
7. Gujarat – CET: gujcet.gseb.org
8. Jammu and Kashmir: www.jakbopee.org
9. Odisha: ojee.nic.in
10. Uttar Pradesh: upsee.nic.in

MEDICAL STREAM
1. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Purpose: This is a pre-medical entrance exam to select candidates for MBBS/BDS for colleges across
India.
Application Mode: Online
Website: ntaneet.nic.in
DEFENCE SERVICES ENTRANCE
1. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Purpose: Candidates can secure admission to Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) leading to B.Sc.
(Nautical Science) through this entrance test. Entry to B.Tech in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture
and Ocean Engineering is done through this exam.
Application Mode: Online
Website: imu.edu.in
2. Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme
Purpose: Admission to Indian Navy B.Tech. course.
Eligibility: Class 12 Pass
Application Mode: Online
Website: joinindiannavy.gov.in
3. Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES)
Purpose: It is a technical entry exam to get into the Indian Army.
Eligibility: Class 12 PCM
Application Mode: Online
Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
4. National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Purpose: This is another popular exam conducted for the selection of candidates in the Indian defence
sector.
Application Mode: Online
Website: nda.nic.in
FASHION AND DESIGN
1. National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test
Purpose: This exam will secure admission to Design, Management, and Technology at NIFT.
Eligibility: Candidates who passed Class 12 or have completed graduation can also apply for this exam.
Application: By post or online
Website: nift.ac.in
2. National Institute Of Design Admissions
Purpose: To get admission into 4-year GDPD and 2.5 Year PGDPD.
Eligibility: Candidates who passed Class 12, and even graduated candidates can also apply.
Application: Applications made only by post are accepted.
Website: admissions.nid.edu
3. All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)
Purpose: To get admission to 4-year UG level programs in Design.
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed Class 10+2 are eligible for this exam.
Application Mode: Online
Website: aieed.com
4. Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)
Purpose: To provide admissions to candidates in Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at IIT Guwahati,
IIT Bombay and IIITDM, Jabalpur.
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed Class 12 are eligible to appear for the exam.
Application Mode: Online
Website: http://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/
SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. Banaras Hindu University
Purpose: This exam is conducted for admission to Undergraduate courses in Social Sciences in BHU.
Application Mode: Online
Website: bhuonline.in
2. IIT Madras Humanities And Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE)
Purpose: This is for admission to integrated Master of Arts (M.A.) programs at IIT Madras.
Application Mode: Online
Website: hsee.iitm.ac.in
3. TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
Purpose: This is conducted for admission to B.A. Social Sciences in any of the campuses of TISS –
Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad.
Application Mode: Online mode
Website: tiss.edu/admissions

AGRICULTURE AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

1. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research ICAR AIEEA-UG-PG
Purpose: To get admission to Agriculture and Allied Sciences programs.
Application Mode: Online
Website: icar.org.in
2. All India Hotel Management Entrance Exam NCHMCT JEE
Purpose: For admission to B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration course.
Application Mode: Online
Website: nchm.nic.in
Commerce Entrance Exam
1. Delhi University Joint Admission Test (DU-JAT)
Purpose: To get admission to BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies), BA (H) Business Economics, and
BBA (FIA) courses in India.
Application Mode: Online
Website: http://www.du.ac.in/
2. Narsee Monjee Institute for Management Studies – National Test for Programs (NMIMS-NPAT)
Purpose: To get admission to the BBA/B.Sc. (Finance) courses.
Application Mode: Online
Website: https://nmimsnpat.in/
3. Xavier’s BMS/BMM Course Entrance Exam
Purpose: To provide admission to candidates in Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) and Bachelor in
Management (BMS) courses.
Application Mode: Offline
Website: https://xaviers.edu/
4. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Purpose: To provide admission to candidates in the Undergraduate courses in the fields of Management,
Mass Communication, Economics, Liberal Arts, and Computer Studies at Symbiosis International
University (SIU).
Application Mode: Online
Website: https://www.set-test.org/
 LAW ENTRANCE EXAM
1. Common-Law Admission Test
Purpose: To get admission into B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Com. (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons) courses in India.
Application Mode: Post and Online
Website: clat.ac.in
2. All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Purpose: To get admission to B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), L.L.M, and PhD
Eligibility: Class 12, 12+, LLB, L.L.M
Application Mode: Both Post and Online
Website: nludelhi.ac.in

Q.1: Can I appear for government exams after Class 12th? Which are the top government exams?
Ans: Yes, students can appear for government exams after passing class 12th. The students can apply for the SSC
exam, National Defense Academy Exam and RRB ALP.
Q.2: In order to get admission to one of the top law colleges, which is the most suitable exam to apply for?
Ans: Students can prepare well and apply for the CLAT exam, which can get them admission to a prestigious law
institution if they score well.
Q.3: I have good drawing skills and I want to study Fashion and Design courses after 10+2. What courses
can I study?
Ans: If students have good drawing skills, then they can study courses such as NIFT, NID, AIEED, and UCEED after
Class 12.
Q.4: What are the basic eligibility criteria for the NEET exam?
Ans: To appear for the NEET exam, students must have Physics, Chemistry Biology, and English as their mandatory
subjects in standard 12th.
Q.5: Can I appear for bank exams after completing my 12th Class?
Ans: It is mandatory for the student to at least have a graduate degree in order to be eligible for bank exams.
Q.6: Are class 12th marks important for MBBS?
Ans: Yes, class 12th marks are considered for MBBS admission in both – India and abroad. The student must be 17
years plus as of 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken. Students must have completed
class 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
Q.7: Which field should I go for in order to grab a high salary package?
Ans: Any student can go for software engineering, electronics and communication, or opt for medical courses if
they have an interest in the field.
Q.8: Which state-level engineering exam in Gujarat can a student opt for after passing Class 12?
Ans: Students can appear for Gujarat CET (GUJCET) after passing Class 12.
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