Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2024

Updated on Jun 27, 2023 - 12:08 p.m. IST by Isha Jain

Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2024: Engineering has long been the most sought-after
programme to study in India. To get admission to best engineering colleges in India, candidates have
to appear in engineering entrance exams after 12th. There are a number of engineering entrance
exams are held in India each year – national level, state level and university level. Candidates are
provided the list of top 10 engineering entrance exams in India below. These engineering entrance
exams are highly popular to get admission to top engineering colleges in India.

To get admission in IITs, NITs, and other engineering colleges, candidates should know which
entrance exam for engineering after 12th they have to appear for and what are the exam date,
eligibility, and more. Qualifying the top engineering entrance exam in India will guide the applicants
to a university or institute which provides better education and facilities while also giving them a
bright future. Currently leading ahead in the race are the various IITs, NIT, and IIITs of the nation
which is known for giving students a good education and an even better job prospect down the line.
To know the top engineering entrance exams in India, read the full article.

Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2024 - Highlights

With a list of engineering entrance exams in India after 12th, selecting the right option is quite
confusing. It is very important that the students choose the right engineering admission test and
institutes to make their engineering education and future brighter. In this article, we provide you with
the top engineering entrance exams in India to help students make better choice. Below are the list
of engineering entrance exams in India after 12th.

List of Engineering Entrance Exams

Engineering
S.No Conducting Body
Entrance Exam

1 JEE Main National Testing Agency (NTA)*

2 VITEEE VIT University

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Earlier

5 MET Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental

7 AP EAMCET JNTU Anantapur

8 KIITEE Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

9 MHTCET State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai

10 WBJEE West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board

Top 10 Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2023 - In Detail

The best engineering entrance exams in India are listed below for the reference of all the aspirants
who wish to pursue engineering. More details regarding the top 10 engineering colleges entrance
exams in India 2023 and upcoming engineering exams 2023 are provided under each examination
for the benefit of the students.

Engineering Entrance Exams List

1. JEE Main 2024

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2023 in two
phases January and April. JEE Mains 2023 held in computer based mode (except the drawing section
of Paper 2 (B.Arch) which is a pen and paper based exam). JEE Main is the admission procedure into
the well-known IIITs, NITs and other more prestigious engineering institutes of the nation. More than
12 lakh applicants appear for this examination hoping to clear and reach JEE Advanced for
admissions. The duration of the exam is 3 hours long and is multiple choice in nature. The
examination is divided into two papers – Paper 1 is for B.Tech/B.E and Paper 2 is for B.Arch or
B.Planning.

Admissions Offered into: 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 28 GFTIs

JEE Main 2024 Details

JEE Main Eligibility 2024 JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 JEE Main Syllabus 2024
 JEE Main Admit Card 2024 JEE Main Result 2024 JEE Main Question Paper

2. BITSAT 2024

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) will conduct the University level engineering
entrance exam, BITSAT 2024 in online mode. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Admission Test) offers admission to all eligible applicants into the three campuses of BITS. Around 2
lakh applicants appear for this examination every year making it a very sought after the entrance
exam. The duration of the online examination is 3 hours and the objective based BITSAT question
paper is divided into four sections – Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning
and finally Mathematics. Around 2,000 seats are available for admission.

Admissions Offered Into: BITS Pilani, BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad.

BITSAT 2024 Details

BITSAT Syllabus 2024 BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024 BITSAT Mock Test 2024

BITSAT Eligibility 2024 BITSAT Admit Card 2024 BITSAT Result 2024

3. MET 2024

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (earlier known as Manipal University) is responsible for
conducting the annual online entrance examination for admissions into the institute. The Manipal
Entrance Test (MET), previously known as MU OET, is a University level examination that brings in
over 50,000 applicants per year. Admissions are provided in 16 engineering courses through MU OET
and are open to all eligible applicants. The entrance exam is held in online mode and is 150 minutes
long. The questions are objective multiple choice ones and the applicants will have to qualify this
examination for admission into the institute.

4. VITEEE 2024

Around 5000 undergraduate engineering seats are available for eligible applicants under VITEEE (VIT
Engineering Entrance Exam). The VIT University conducts the University level examination and
around 2 lakh students appear for it every year. The mode of examination is online and will be
objective in nature. Within the duration of 2½ hours, the applicants will have to solve 125 questions
from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Aptitude and English sections.

Admissions Offered Into: VIT Chennai, VIT Vellore, VIT Andhra Pradesh and VIT Bhopal.
5. SRMJEEE 2024

The SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) will be conducted by the SRM Institute of
Science and Technology for all eligible aspirants. The SRMJEE 2024 exam will be held in computer-
based mode for admissions into the 7,000 undergraduate engineering seats available. Every year,
around 1 lakh students apply for the entrance examination. The entrance examination consists of
125 questions and the applicants will have to qualify for the exam for admission into the University.
Direct admissions are provided to the top 1000 IIT JEE Rank holders along with the top rank holders
of central and state boards of examinations.

Admissions Offered Into SRM University Kattankulathur, SRM University Ramapuram, SRM
University Ramapuram Par – Vadapalani and SRM University Ghaziabad.

6. COMEDK UGET 2024

Admissions into the engineering courses offered by the Associations of Medical, Dental, and
Engineering private colleges in the state of Karnataka is done through COMEDK UGET conducted by
the Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). The entrance
examination will be held across various exam centres in India. Around 20,000 B.Tech seats are
offered for admission under B.Tech. The examination is 3 hours long and is based on the syllabus of
the 10+2 standard. The applicants will have to solve 180 multiple choice questions to be eligible for
admission.

Admissions Offered Into: Around 181 engineering institutes affiliated to COMEDK UGET

7. KIITEE 2024

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology will be conducted authority of KIITEE. The examination
is held annually for admissions of eligible applicants into the 4-year B.Tech programmes offered by
the institute. KIITEE is conducted in online mode and has 3 sections – Physics, Chemistry, and
Mathematics. The qualifying marks have to be obtained by the applicants for admission. Around 60
exam centres are available for the applicants appearing for KIITEE.

Admissions Offered Into Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

8. SITEEE 2024

Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (SITEEE) will conduct annually by
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT). The applicants who qualify SITEEE will be offered admission
into the institute. JEE Main and MHT CET qualified applicants are also eligible for admission. The
University level entrance exam offers admission to eligible applicants into the 420 available B.Tech
seats. The entrance exam consists of 100 questions and the total marks is 200. The duration of
SITEEE is 150 minutes.

Admissions Offered Into: Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)

9. AMUEEE 2024

AMUEEE is a University level entrance examination will conduct by Aligarh Muslim University for
admissions into the available B.Tech programmes. Based on the merit and rank obtained in the
entrance exam, the eligible applicants are offered admission. AMUEEE is held over a duration of 3
hours and comprises of 150 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All questions are
objective based.

Admissions Offered Into: Aligarh Muslim University

10. MHT CET 2024

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai will conduct the MHT CET 2023 or Maharashtra Common
Entrance Test for admissions to first-year of BE/BTech courses in Maharashtra state. It will be a pen
and paper based engineering entrance test. Around 4 lakh students appear in MHT CET every year.
Class 12 students having domicile of Maharashtra will be eligible to apply for MHT CET 2023.
Candidates have to cover the Maha HSC syllabus to prepare for MHT CET.

11. AP EAMCET 2024

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada will conduct the Andhra Pradesh
Engineering, Agriculture, Medical Common Entrance Test- AP EAMCET for admissions to Agriculture,
Engineering, and Medical courses offered by various institutes. This 3 hour online test evaluates
candidates's knowledhe on Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.