Entrance Exams & Olympiads

JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination — Main · NTA

A major route to undergraduate engineering at NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions.

• Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech; Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Separate papers cover B.Arch and B.Planning.
• Also used to shortlist eligible Indian candidates for JEE Advanced; other eligibility conditions apply.

JEE Advanced

IIT admission pathway

For admission to undergraduate programmes at the IITs, subject to rank, eligibility and counselling.

• Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics across two compulsory papers.
• Preparation focus: deep concepts, reasoning and problems that combine topics.
• Check eligibility separately from JEE Main and complete the required counselling.

BITSAT

BITS Pilani first-degree admissions

An entrance route to eligible first-degree programmes at BITS.

• Tests Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Logical Reasoning.
• Subject choice and Class 12 requirements depend on the programme.
• Preparation focus: accuracy, speed and a broad subject base.

NEET UG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test · NTA

The national entrance examination for MBBS, BDS and other programmes that use NEET under applicable admission rules.

• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Preparation focus: NCERT understanding, recall and regular question practice.
• Qualification and admission are separate; counselling, rank and programme eligibility matter.

CUET UG

Common University Entrance Test · NTA

For undergraduate admissions at central and other participating universities.

• Language, domain subjects and General Aptitude Test options.
• Choose tests according to the exact university and course requirements.
• University applications and admission procedures may need separate steps after the test.

IOQM

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

The first examination stage of India's Mathematical Olympiad programme, organised by MTA(I).

• Preparation focus: algebra, geometry, number theory and combinatorics.
• Eligible school students must meet the year's class, age and other rules.
• Selection from IOQM leads to RMO under the published criteria.

RMO

Regional Mathematical Olympiad

The second examination stage, for candidates selected through IOQM.

• Requires detailed written proofs.
• Preparation focus: explaining why a solution works, not just finding an answer.
• Selected students progress to INMO.

INMO

Indian National Mathematical Olympiad

The national examination stage following RMO selection.

• Advanced problems require rigorous proofs.
• Success leads towards further training and selection.
• International team selection involves additional stages; qualification is not an automatic team place.

NSEP

National Standard Examination in Physics

Physics Olympiad entry stage. Emphasises conceptual application and problem solving. The next subject stage is INPhO.

NSEC

National Standard Examination in Chemistry

Chemistry Olympiad entry stage. Develop physical, organic and inorganic Chemistry understanding. The next subject stage is INChO.

NSEB

National Standard Examination in Biology

Biology Olympiad entry stage. Build conceptual understanding and scientific reasoning. The next subject stage is INBO.

NSEA

National Standard Examination in Astronomy

Astronomy Olympiad entry stage, supported by strong Physics and Mathematics. The next subject stage is INAO.

NSEJS · Junior Science

National Standard Examination in Junior Science

For younger eligible students: Physics, Chemistry and Biology up to Class 10 level. The next stage is INJSO. Check the specific birth-date and class requirements.

IAT

IISER Aptitude Test

An admission route to programmes offered through IISER admissions.

• For students interested in science, inquiry and research.
• Check the test syllabus and the specific programme's subject requirements.
• Review the official list of programmes and counselling instructions.

NEST

National Entrance Screening Test

For the five-year Integrated MSc at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai.

• Subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
• Designed for students interested in basic sciences and research.
• Check subject-wise scoring, eligibility and institute admission steps.

NDA & NA

Defence · UPSC

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination.

• Written papers include Mathematics and General Ability Test.
• Selection also involves the prescribed interview and medical requirements.
• Check age, educational and service-specific criteria.

CLAT UG

Law · Consortium of NLUs

An entrance route to undergraduate law programmes at participating National Law Universities.

• Explore the official syllabus and participating universities.
• Check course eligibility and the separate counselling process.

NATA

Architecture · Council of Architecture

National Aptitude Test in Architecture, used for B.Arch admissions by institutions accepting NATA.

• Assesses aptitude for architecture.
• Qualifying the test does not replace the institution's eligibility and admission process.

UCEED

Design · IIT Bombay

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design.

• A route to B.Des admissions at participating institutions.
• Review the design aptitude syllabus and admission requirements.
• Examination qualification and admission applications are separate steps.