Top Engineering Entrance Exam 2025-26: In recent years, there has been a sudden surge in the number of candidates appearing for the engineering entrance exams in India. Apart from the national level entrance exams for engineering, such as JEE Main, there are several state and institute level exams like MHT-CET, WBJEE, Amity JEE, KIITEE, etc.
As per the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-21, over 23.20 lakh students enrolled in the B.Tech program, and 13.42 lakh in the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) program. Lakhs of candidates, every year, take the national and state engineering entrance exams to secure admission to their preferred courses. JEE Main 2026 is the most popular entrance examination for candidates who wish to pursue B.Tech after 12th. Recently, NTA has begun the registrations for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, and will continue until November 27. The session 1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026.
Apart from JEE Mains, the registration process was commenced for SRMJEEE 2026, AEEE 2026, and VITEEE 2026. Aspiring candidates must fill out their application form and start preparing for the exam. Top private engineering colleges and universities, such as SASTRA University and AVV Coimbatore, offer admission based on scores of Engineering Entrance Exams as well as their own university-level entrance tests.
Numerous students aiming to pursue engineering after their 12th grade undertake various entrance exams to secure admission into their desired courses. Some of the top engineering exams in India after 12th are listed in this article.
Top Engineering Entrance Exams 2026: Detailed List
Below is a list of top engineering entrance exams in India 2026, along with their conducting bodies, based on the number of students who took the exam:
Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2026: Detailed Overview
In order to secure admission into prestigious institutions such as IITs, NITs, and IIITs, students must participate in all Indian engineering exams like JEE Advanced and JEE Mains 2026. These examinations serve as pivotal gateways for aspiring engineering students. Individuals can refer to a comprehensive list of entrance exams after 12th, offering detailed insights and information crucial for securing admission into various esteemed engineering colleges across the country.
JEE Main 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main 2026 in an online mode. The examination is conducted in two sessions. The NTA has released the JEE Main Application Form 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Aspirants can register themselves till November 27. The JEE Main Session 1 Exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026. However, the JEE Main session 2 will be conducted between April 2 and April 9, 2026.
The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 exam require students to have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with a minimum 75% mark as an aggregate in order to qualify for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Candidates who pass the JEE Main 2026 exam are eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. The exam is necessary for securing admission to IITs. As of previous year, 1,80,372 candidates took JEE Advanced 2024, and 43,773 passed. After the declaration of the JEE Advanced result 2026, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority releases the JoSAA Opening and Closing ranks based on which admissions are offered to students through a centralised counselling process.
JEE ADVANCED 2026
JEE Advanced exam is conducted by a group of seven IITs on a rotational basis. This year, IIT Roorkee is expected to conduct the JEE Advanced 2026. The exam is likely to be conducted in May 2026. The registration for the same will start in April 2026, tentatively.
The JEE Advanced exam has two papers – Paper 1 and 2. Both papers are of 3 hours duration and are conducted on the same date. Candidates who aspire to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 must have ranked amongst top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026 examination. All those who clear the JEE Advanced 2026 will be eligible for admission to B.Tech programmes at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). JEE Advanced aspirants can check the expected exam dates from the table below.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Registration | April 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result of JEE Advanced | June 2026 |
AP EAMCET 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, every year for candidates wishing to secure admission to engineering programs. The exam is also taken for offering admission to agricultural and medical courses in various colleges of Andhra Pradesh.
Last year, AP EAMCET witnessed the registration of over 2.74 lakh candidates for engineering entrance examination. It is expected that the registration numbers will be around the same this year as well.
The AP EAMCET exam consists of 160 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. The paper is divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Physics and Chemistry each have 40 questions, while Mathematics has 80 questions. JNTU Anantapur conducts the AP EAMCET Counselling for candidates who qualified the exam. The scores obtained by candidates in the exam hold 100% weightage for the final selection.
MHT CET 2026
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the MHT CET 2026 exam. As per the last year’s calendar released by the conducting body, the exam is to be conducted tentatively in April 2026 for PCB and from April 2026 for PCM. The registration will take place in January-February 2026.
MHT CET 2026 eligibility criteria require candidates to have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/ IT/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/ Technical Vocational subject for admission to B.E/B.Tech course.
Over 3 lakh PCM category students appeared for MHT CET exam last year for B.Tech admission to state government colleges of Maharashtra.
VITEEE 2026
VITEEE is a popular private engineering entrance exam conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admission to undergraduate engineering courses. The application process for VITEEE 2026 started on October 24 and continues till March 31, 2026. The entrance exam will be conducted from April 28 to May 3, 2026.
As per the VITEEE Exam Pattern 2026, the paper consists of 125 questions from five topics – Physics, Maths, Chemistry, English & Aptitude. The duration of the exam is 2 hours. Also, there is no negative marking in the exam.
Students must also note that VIT University solely offers admission to B.E/B.Tech program based on VITEEE 2026 scores. Scores of national-level engineering entrance exams like JEE Main are not accepted.
BITSAT 2026
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is conducted by BITS Pilani for admission to B.E/B.Tech program. BITSAT 2026 registration is expected to be in January 2026. The registrations for BITSAT Session 1 and 2 will continue till April 2026.
The BITSAT exam is conducted in two sessions. The BITSAT exam 2026 for Session 1 will be conducted tentatively in May 2026 while that of Session 2 will be held likely in June 2026. In the year 2024, over 300,000 students appeared for BITSAT exam. BITS Pilani considers BITSAT scores only valid for admission to B.Tech programmes.
Interested candidates can check the highlights of the BITSAT exam in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) |
| Exam Dates | Session 1 – May 2026 (tentative) Session 2 – June 2026 (tentative) |
| Purpose | Admission into BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer-Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Attempts | 2 Sessions |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for every correct answer-1 for every incorrect answer |
| Total Sections and Subjects | English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology |
| Total Questions | 130 |
WBJEE 2026
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) is a body responsible for conducting WBJEE 2026 exam. The entrance exam is expected to be scheduled in April 2026. The registration for WBJEE 2026 will take place tentatively in January-February 2026. A total of 1,42,694 students appeared for the WBJEE exam in the year 2024.
As per the WBJEE eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 45% overall in the aforementioned three subjects combined (40% for applicants from the reserved categories, i.e., SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PWD). They must also have 30% marks in English subject in their 12th grade.
COMEDK UGET 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 will be conducted tentatively in May 2026 by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. A total of 1.2 lakh students appeared for the COMEDK UGET exam last year. The exam is conducted for B.E/B.Tech admission to different state engineering colleges of Karnataka. The registration dates for COMEDK UGET 2026 are usually conducted in February-March.
As per COMEDK UGET Exam Pattern, there are a total of 180 questions in the paper. The total number of questions are divided equally among three sections – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The admit card for COMEDK UGET 2026 will be available for downloading from a few days before the exam.
The duration of the exam is 3 hours and there is no negative marking as per COMEDK UGET marking scheme. Students can download the COMEDK UGET syllabus in the table below:
| Subjects | Syllabus PDF |
| Mathematics | Download Here |
| Physics | Download Here |
| Chemistry | Download Here |
SRMJEEE 2026
SRMJEEE is one of the popular private engineering entrance exams conducted by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). The registration process for SRMJEEE 2026 was commenced on October 30 on the official website of the institute. The last date to submit the SRMJEEE Registration 2026 is April 16, 2026. SRMJEEE 2026 will be conducted in three phases. Phase 1 examination will be held by SRM Institute from April 23 to 28, 2026. Interested aspirants can check SRMJEE 2026 important dates below:
| Events | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 |
| SRMJEEE Registration 2026 Deadline | April 16, 2026 | June 4, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| SRMJEEE Exam Date 2026 | April 23 to 28, 2026 | June 10 to 15, 2026 | July 4 to 5, 2026 |
AEEE 2026
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, also known as Amrita University, conducts the AEEE 2026 exam in an online mode for admission to B.Tech course. The university-level exam is conducted in two phases. AEEE 2026 Phase 1 is scheduled to be conducted from January 29 to February 1, 2026, while the second phase will likely be conducted from April 25 to 30, 2026.
AEEE Registration 2026 is ongoing for B.Tech aspirants on its official portal. The last date to register for the exam is January 15, 2026. AEEE 2026 eligibility criteria require candidates to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. They must have 60% aggregate marks in PCM. Also, students must have 55% marks each in all three subjects.
AEEE 2026 consists of three sections with 100 questions. Physics and Chemistry have 30 questions each, while Mathematics have 40 questions. Total maximum marks are 300. Each question carries three marks.
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts the Manipal MET 2026 exam for admission to various courses. The exam is popularly conducted for B.Tech admission at various campuses of Manipal. The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 will be held in two phases. The registration for the MET Phase 1 will start soon after the MET 2026 notification. The MET 2026 Phase 1 exam will be conducted in April 2026, tentatively.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online mode |
| Exam Dates Phase 1 | April 2026 (tentative) |
| Exam Dates Phase 2 | May 2026 (tentative) |
| Total Number of questions | 60 Questions |
| Question Type | Objective type i.e. MCQs |
| Duration of Exam | 120 Minute |
| Negative Marking | No |
KCET 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts Common Entrance Test for admission to Engineering, Naturopathy & Yoga, B. Pharma, 2nd year B.Pharma and Pharma-D, Agriculture courses (Farm Science), Veterinary and B.Sc. (Nursing) Professional Courses in colleges and institutes of Karnataka. The KEA will release the detailed information brochure for the KCET 2026 examination.
Candidates who wish to appear for the KCET examination 2026 can check the official notification of the exam at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, when released. The KCET exam 2026 will likely be scheduled in April 2026. Candidates will also have to appear for Kannada Language Test. The language test is only for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates.
The KCET Result 2026 is expected to be out in June 2026. Candidates who have passed the class 12th examination/ 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply for the KCET examination. All the important dates of the entrance exam are tabulated below.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration | January – February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | April 2026 |
| KCET Exam 2026 | April 2026 |
| Date of Kannada language Test: (ONLY for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 2026 |
| KCET Result 2026 | To be announced Later |
TS EAMCET 2026
TS EAMCET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering, agricultural and medical courses in the state of Telangana. The TS EAMCET 2026 exam for engineering will be held in May 2026, tentatively, and for agriculture and pharmacy, the exam dates are likely to be in April 2026. The registration process for the examination is expected to start in February 2026.
Candidates who wish to appear for TS EAMCET 2026 must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry Mathematics/Biology with a minimum 45% marks from a recognised board/institution. The minimum percentage of marks for reserved category is 40%.
The TS EAPCET exam is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). It is a computer-based examination for a 3 hour duration. There are 160 questions for one mark each. There is no negative marking. The table below shows the tentative dates of the TS EAMCET 2026 exam.
| Events | Tentative Dates | |
| TS EAMCET Registration | February 2026 | |
| TS EAMCET Exam Date 2026 (Engineering) | May 2026 | |
| TS EAMCET Exam Date 2026(Agriculture and Pharmacy) | April 2026 | |
| TS EAMCET Result | May 2026 | |
TS ECET 2026
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has released the exam dates for the TS ECET 2026 examination. The entrance exam will be held in May 2026. The notification for the same will be out in February 2026, tentatively.
The TS ECET 2026 exam will be conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the TSCHE. Candidates appearing for the examination will be eligible for admission to the second year lateral entry into B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm programmes in the state of Telangana.
The TSCHE releases the answer key and results for the TS ECET 2026 exam, and based on the merit TS ECET counselling process for admission second year lateral entry into B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm programmes in the state of Telangana is done. The details about the TS ECET 2026 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | TS ECET 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Purpose | Admission to 2nd year lateral entry into B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm in Telangana |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark for each Correct Answer No Negative Marking |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total marks | 200 |
AP ECET 2026
AP ECET is a state-level examination conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) in online mode. The conducting body is expected to release the official notification for the AP ECET 2026. The registration for the examination will start in March 2026, tentatively.
Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) is conducted for lateral entry into the second year of the undergraduate engineering programs in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates willing to apply for the AP ECET 2026 must have completed or be in the final year of Diploma in engineering or BSc with at least 45% marks.
AP ECET 2026 is conducted in CBT mode. There are 200 questions to be answered in a 3 hour duration. All questions carry one mark each, and there is no negative marking. All the engineering diploma and B.Sc candidates can apply for the exam. The AP ECET 2026 examination will be conducted in May 2026, tentatively.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Registration | March 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
Assam CEE 2026
Assam CEE 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in June 2026. The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) conducts Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) for admission to the B.Tech programme in engineering colleges of Assam. The ASTU will release the notification for Assam CEE 2026 at astu.ac.in.
The Assam CEE 2026 will be conducted tentatively in June 2026. The registration process for the same is expected to start in March 2026. The Assam CEE is an offline test. However, the application form for the same must be submitted in an online mode only. The details of the Assam CEE 2026 exam are as given below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Assam Combined Entrance Examination(Assam CEE) |
| Date of Exam | June 2026 (tentatively) |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for a correct answer -1 marks for an incorrect answer |
IPU CET 2026
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University will conduct IPU CET 2026 examination in April/May 2026, tentatively. IPU CET is an university-level entrance examination for selecting candidates for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the IP University. The notification for the examination is likely to be out in February 2026 at ipu.admissions.nic.in.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University – Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU – CET) is conducted in both online and offline mode. The total duration of the examination is 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). The IPU CET 2026 examination will have 100 multiple choice questions for a total of 400 marks. For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer.
For engineering courses, IP University offers B.Tech in Bio-Technology to candidates who have cleared the IPU CET examination. The IPU CET result 2026 is expected in the month of June 2026. The IPU CET counselling 2026 will start soon after the results.
GUJCET 2026
GUJCET 2026 examination is expected to be scheduled in March 2026. The registration for the exam has ended. The official notification of the GUJCET 2026 is available at gujcet.gseb.org. Candidates can expect the admit cards a few weeks before the exam.
GUJCET 2026 is a state level entrance examination for candidates who wish to get admitted to undergraduate engineering courses in the colleges of Gujarat state. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) conducts the GUJCET exams every year.
The Gujarat Common Entrance Test 2026 will have 120 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. The GSEB releases the answer key and results for the exam soon after the examination. The important dates of the examination are as tabulated below.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| GUJCET Exam Date | March 2026 |
| Answer Key | April 2026 |
| GUJCET Result | May 2026 |
| GUJCET Counselling | June – August 2026 |
KIITEE 2026
The KIITEE 2026 exam is conducted in three phases. The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has released the dates for all three phases of the examination. The KIITEE Phase 1 is expected to be conducted in April 2026. The registration for the examination is ongoing.
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination is an entrance exam for several courses, including B.Tech conducted by KIIT, Bhubaneswar. KIITEE 2026 is an online examination for a duration of 3 hours. There are a total of 120 questions. Each question carries four marks for a correct answer and one negative mark for an incorrect answer. The dates for the KIITEE 2026 examination are as follows.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Start of KIITEE application | November 2025 |
| Last date to apply for KIITEE Phase 1 | April 2026 |
| KIITEE Exam Phase 1 | April 2026 |
| Last date to apply for KIITEE Phase 2 | June 2026 |
| KIITEE Exam Phase 2 | June 2026 |
| Last date to apply for KIITEE Phase 3 | June 2026 |
| KIITEE Exam Phase 3 | July 2026 |
| KIITEE Result | July 2026 |
| KIITEE Counselling | To be notified |
OJEE 2026
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board every year. The OJEE 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in the second week of May 2026. The OJEEB will release the notification for the exam soon.
OJEE 2026 is a computer-based examination for candidates who wish to take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various universities, government colleges and self-financed institutes in the state of Odisha. Candidates applying for the exam can check the official notification at ojee.nic.in, once released. The application for the same is likely to start in February 2026.
OJEE result 2026 is expected in June 2026. The counselling for the same starts soon after the release of the results. For the engineering courses, candidates must have passed a three-year diploma in engineering. Based on the scores of OJEE 2026, they will be admitted to the second year of the B.Tech programme at the engineering colleges of Odisha. The tentative dates for the OJEE 2026 are given in the table below.
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| OJEE Application Form Starts | February 2026 |
| OJEE Application Form Ends | March 2026 |
| OJEE Admit Card | April 2026 |
| OJEE Exam Date | Second week of May 2026 |
| OJEE Result | June 2026 |
| OJEE Counselling | July 2026 |
KEAM 2026
KEAM 2026 is likely to be held in April 2026. The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) exam is a state-level entrance exam for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, architecture and pharmacy. This exam is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala.
The KEAM application form 2026 is expected to be out in March 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can check the official website for further details. KEAM 2026 examination is conducted in an offline mode. There are 2 papers – Paper 1 contains 120 questions from Physics and Chemistry and Paper 2 has 120 questions from Mathematics. The time duration for each paper is 2.5 hours. All the questions are of multiple-choice type, and there is a negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| KEAM Registration 2026 | March-April 2026 |
| KEAM Exam 2026 | April 2026 |
| KEAM Result 2026 | June 2026 |
JEECUP 2026
JEECUP Polytechnic 2026 official notification is out. The JEECUP 2026 exam will scheduled tentatively in May 2026. The registration process for the same is expected to begin in January 2026. Candidates willing to take admission into polytechnic courses can apply at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The last date to apply for UPJEE Polytechnic is usually till April.
Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) conducts Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic or UPJEE(P) for selecting candidates for admission to all government and private polytechnic institutions in the state.
The JEECUP 2026 exam has 100 objective type questions to be answered in 2.5 hours. Candidates who clear the UPJEE(P) exam 2026 must register to the JEECUP Counselling 2026.
TS POLYCET 2026
TS POLYCET 2026 notification is likely to be out in February 2026 at polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. The Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET) 2026 will be conducted in May 2026, tentatively.
The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana conducts a state-level examination for the candidates seeking admission into all Diploma Courses in Engineering / Non Engineering / Technology offered at Polytechnics / Institutions in Telangana State.
The registration for the TS POLYCET 2026 is expected to start in February 2026. Candidates can check the official website for further information. Candidates who clear the TS POLYCET 2026 are eligible for TS POLYCET counselling 2026.
AP POLYCET 2026
The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh is likely to release the notification for the AP POLYCET 2026 in February 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the polytechnic entrance exam at the official website – polycetap.nic.in, soon after the release of the official notification.
The Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test or AP POLYCET is a state level entrance examination for admission to various diploma courses offered by government and private polytechnic institutes in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The AP POLYCET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in April 2026 and the results for the same are expected in May 2026. Candidates who clear the exam will be called for AP POLYCET counselling 2026.
TNEA 2026
The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) is a state-level counselling process for the candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in the colleges of Tamil Nadu. The registration process for TNEA 2026 is likely to start in the first week of May 2026.
In Tamil Nadu, admission to various B.Tech programme are based on the scores of the 10+2 examination. Candidates willing to take admission to the engineering courses must register to the TNEA 2026 at tneaonline.org. Candidates who meet the cutoff score will be listed in the merit list and thereby called for TNEA counselling 2026.
The application fee for the counselling process is INR 500 for general category and INR 250 for the reserved categories. There are 539 participating colleges of Tamil Nadu. The first TNEA rank list is expected to be published in July 2026.
HPCET 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Technological University (HPTU) has announced the exam dates for the HPCET 2026. The entrance exam will be conducted likely in May 2026.
The official notification for the HPCET 2026 examination is expected to be out in March 2026 at himtu.ac.in.
The Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is a state level entrance examination for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in colleges affiliated to HPTU. The eligibility criteria for HPCET 2026 (for B.Tech.) must have passed 10+2 in science stream. Candidates are expected to solve a total of 150 questions in 3 hours 15 minutes.
TJEE 2026
The TJEE 2026 official notification is expected to be released in February 2026. With the release of the notification, the TJEE application form 2026 will also be available at the official website of the TBJEE board – tbjee.nic.in.
The Tripura Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level examination for admission to various undergraduate professional degree programs. For engineering, the TJEE 2026 syllabus covers subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
TJEE 2026 is an offline test of 30 questions from each subject. The total duration of the examination is 3 hours. The TJEE 2026 will be conducted in April 2026, tentatively. The results for the exam can be expected till June 2026.
VEE 2026
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) is expected to conduct the VEE 2026 exam in May 2026. Candidates can visit the official website – vistas.ac.in for VEE application form 2026.
Vels Entrance Exam is an entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, management, pharmacy and other professional disciplines.
Candidates appearing for the VEE 2026 for admission to engineering courses have to attempt 100 multiple choice type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 90 minutes. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
CG PET 2026
CG PET 2026 examination will be conducted in June 2026, tentatively. The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB) conducts Chhattisgarh Pre-Engineering Test (CG PET) for admission to the undergraduate engineering courses in the colleges of Chhattisgarh.
CG PET 2026 is a pen and paper based examination. Candidates appearing for the examination have to answer 150 questions in a time duration of 3 hours. The registration for the CG PET 2026 examination is expected to start in March/ April 2026. Candidates can apply for the exam at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in, once released.
Karnataka DCET 2026
Karnataka DCET 2026 is an online entrance test for admission into the second year of the B.Tech programme in Karnataka based colleges. The registration for the same is expected to start in May 2026 and candidates can expect the Karnataka DCET 2026 exams in June 2026.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the Karnataka Diploma Entrance Test (K-DCET) in an offline mode. However, the application form for the exam will be available online only. Candidates can apply for the Karnataka DCET 2026 exam at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Amity JEE 2026
Amity JEE 2026 registration is ongoing. Candidates can apply online at the official website of Amity University. Amity Joint Entrance Examination is a university level entrance test for admission to the B.Tech programme in the various campuses of the Amity University. The Amity JEE 2026 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of Class 12. Candidates applying for the exam must have completed the 10+2 level examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques) What are the top engineering entrance exams in India?
Ans) The top engineering entrance exams in India for admission to undergraduate engineering courses are JEE Main, VITEEE, BITSAT, MHT CET, AP EAMCET, SRMJEEE, WBJEE, and others.
Ques) What are some top private engineering colleges in India?
Ans) The top private engineering colleges in India are Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), BITS Pilani, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, AVV Coimbatore, Thapar University, and many more.
Ques) Is JEE Main score acceptable for admission to VIT University?
Ans) No, the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers admission to its B.Tech program only based on VITEEE exam score.
Ques) Is JEE Main score acceptable for admission to BITS Pilani?
Ans) No, BITS Pilani accepts scores of BITSAT only for admission to its B.Tech course.
Ques) Which is the toughest engineering entrance exam in India?
Ans) The toughest engineering entrance exam in India is JEE Main & JEE Advanced. Only candidates who clear the JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced examination.
Ques) What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
Ans) As per the JEE Main Exam Pattern, there are two types of questions asked in the exam – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions.
Ques) Is 120 a bad score in JEE Mains?
Ans) It depends upon the category of the candidate. For general category candidates, a score of 120 marks might not be good enough to get into the Computer Science branch at the top NIT.
Ques) How is VITEEE different from JEE Main?
Ans) The VITEEE exam is conducted at the university level, whereas the JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance examination. In addition to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the VITEEE exam includes questions from English and Aptitude. VITEEE is a little bit easy exam than JEE Main.
Ques) Should I take the MHT CET exam along with JEE Main?
Ans) Yes, if you are a resident of the state of Maharashtra then you should take MHT CET 2026 exam as well. In this way, you will be able to take admission to state government and private colleges in Maharashtra. With JEE Main score, you are only eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Ques) How much score is required in JEE Main for NIT?
Ans) Candidates from the general category must have a score above 140-150 to get admission to NIT. The JEE Main cutoff score vary for home state and other state candidates.
Ques) I am from West Bengal. Should I go for JEE Main or WBJEE?
Ans) Applicants hailing from West Bengal have the option to choose between JEE Main, WBJEE, or both for their engineering entrance examinations. Many state engineering colleges in West Bengal consider JEE Main scores and even give more preference to it compared to WBJEE.
Ques) What chapters are deleted from the JEE Main syllabus?
Ans) The following chapters have been deleted by NTA from the JEE Main Syllabus:
Mathematics
- Mathematical inductions
- Mathematical reasoning
Physics
- Communication systems
- Some topics from experimental skills
Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Surface chemistry
- General principles and processes of isolation of metals
- Hydrogen
- S -block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
- Environmental chemistry
- Polymers
- Chemistry in everyday life
