Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India Other Than JEE 2026 - Check Details

Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India Other Than JEE 2026 - Check Details

Team Careers360Updated on 21 Oct 2025, 05:39 PM IST

Top Entrance Exams Other Than JEE 2026 - Engineering aspirants in India can opt for several exam other than JEE Main 2026. Some of the prominent engineering entrance exams apart from JEE include BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, COMEDK UGET, MHT CET, WBJEE, and others. These exams offer admission to B.E/B.tech courses in their respective universities or engineering institutes in the respective states. Candidates looking for entrance examinations for engineering other than JEE Main or JEE Advanced can refer to these national and state level exams. Eligibility criteria for each one has been shared on the official websites of respective exams.
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The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below

Paper

Course

Subjects / Parts

Section A (MCQs)

Section B (Numerical)

Total Questions

Paper 1

BE / BTech

Physics

Mathematics

Chemistry

20

5

75

Paper 2A

BArch

Part I – Mathematics

Part II – Aptitude Test

Part III – Drawing Test

20

5

77 (including 2 Drawing Questions)

Paper 2B

BPlanning

Part I – Mathematics

Part II – Aptitude Test

Part III – Planning

20

5

100

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This Story also Contains

  1. Top Entrance Exams Other Than JEE 2026 Highlights
  2. VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Exam)
  3. SRMJEEE Exam Highlights
  4. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) Exam Highlights
  5. MET (Manipal Entrance Test) Exam Highlights
  6. COMEDK UGET Exam Highlights
  7. AP EAMCET Exam Highlights
  8. MHT CET Exam Highlights
  9. WBJEE Exam Highlights
Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India Other Than JEE 2026 - Check Details
Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India Other Than JEE 2026

Candidates who are planning to appear in such entrance exams other than JEE can participate and take admissions into BITS Pilani, VIT, SRM College etc. Read this article for more information about top entrance exams other than jee 2026.

Top Entrance Exams Other Than JEE 2026 Highlights

Entrance Exams

Frequency

Conducting Body

VITEEE

Once a year

National Testing Agency (NTA)

SRMJEEE

Twice a year

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Earlier known as SRM University

BITSAT

Twice a year

BITS Pilani

MET

Twice a year

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

COMEDK UGET

Once a year

Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)

AP EAMCET

Once a year

JNTU Kakinada

MHT CET

Once a year

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

WBJEE

Once a year

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board

VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Exam)

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

VIT University


Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech

University Campuses

VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Bhopal, and VIT AP

Eligibility:

60% in PCM/PCB in Class 12 (50% for SC/ST)

Exam Date - Tentative

April 2026

Mode

Online


SRMJEEE Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

SRM Institute of Science and Technology


Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech

University Campuses

SRM institutes

Eligibility:

Minimum 50% in Class 12 with PCM/B

Exam Date

Conducted in 2 or 3 phases

Mode

Remote proctored online test


BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

BITS Pilani


Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech and integrated programs

University Campuses

BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, and BITS Hyderabad

Eligibility:

75% aggregate in PCM and 60% in each subject

Exam Date - Tentative

Two sessions – May & June 2026

Mode

Computer-based test

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MET (Manipal Entrance Test) Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

Manipal Academy of Higher Education


Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech

University Campuses

Manipal Jaipur & Sikkim campuses

Eligibility:

50% marks in PCM in Class 12

Exam Date - Tentative

Multiple phases

Mode

Online

COMEDK UGET Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

COMEDK (Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka)

Courses Offered

B.Tech

University Campuses

Private colleges of Karnataka

Eligibility:

Pass in 10+2 with PCM

Exam Date - Tentative

May 2026

Mode

Online test

AP EAMCET Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE

Courses Offered

B.Tech

Eligibility:

Must have passed or appeared for final year of Intermediate exam with PCM

Exam Date - Tentative

May 2026

Mode

Online

MHT CET Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

Maharashtra CET Cell

Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech

University Campuses

Maharashtra government and private colleges

Eligibility:

12th pass with PCM; domicile criteria for state quota

Exam Date - Tentative

April-May 2026

Mode

Online test

WBJEE Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducted by

WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board)

Courses Offered

B.E/B.Tech

University Campuses

Engineering colleges in West Bengal

Eligibility:

12th pass with PCM; 45% for General, 40% for Reserved categories

Exam Date - Tentative

April 2026

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Top Entrance Exams Other Than JEE 2026 Highlights

  • JEE is not the only way to get into engineering colleges.

  • Exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, MHT CET, and WBJEE are also popular.

  • These exams are accepted by top private and state colleges.

  • Most exams need Class 12 pass with PCM and have different rules for each.

  • Some exams like VITEEE and BITSAT are held twice a year.

  • Taking more than one exam gives you more chances.

Top Entrance Exams Other Than JEE 2026- Points to remember

  • Tips for Choosing the Right Exam

  • Know your goal – Pick exams based on the colleges you want.

  • Check state rules – Some exams need you to be a resident of that state.

  • See exam level – Some are easier than JEE, so plan wisely.

  • Look at placement records – Choose colleges with good job results.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the best engineering exams apart from JEE?
A:

Some of the top engineering entrance exams apart from JEE include BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, MET, COMEDK, MHT CET, KCET, and WBJEE.

Q: Do private engineering exams have the same difficulty as JEE?
A:

No, most private university exams are generally easier than JEE Main or Advanced.

Q: Can I appear for more than one engineering exam?
A:

Yes, you can take multiple exams to improve your chances of getting into a good college.

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Hello,

Yes, attendance is compulsory in Class XI and XII.

As per school and board rules, students must maintain minimum attendance, usually around 75%. Schools can stop students from appearing in board exams if attendance is short.

Even if a student is preparing for JEE or any other competitive exam

Hello,

You can find here the direct links to download the JEE Main last 10 years PYQ PDFs from the Official Careers360 website.

Kindly visit this link to access the question papers : Last 10 Years JEE Main Question Papers with Solutions PDF

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Firstly, you cannot prepare for JEE in 8 days if you havent studied before. But still, You can try solving the previous year question papers. Here's a Link for the same

Previous Year Questions

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If you are from General category with 57 percent in 12th then to appear for JEE Advanced you need to be in top percentile of your board as the eligibility for JEE advanced you need at least 75 percent in 12th or in the top 20 percentile of your

Hello aspirant,

The JEE Main 2026 admission card will include information about the exam location. On the other hand, students can use the JEE Main 2026 city notification slip, which was made available on January 8, 2026, to check the exam city beforehand. The second week of January 2026 is