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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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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.
Entrance Exams | Frequency | Conducting Body |
Once a year | National Testing Agency (NTA) | |
Twice a year | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Earlier known as SRM University | |
Twice a year | BITS Pilani | |
Twice a year | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | |
Once a year | Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) | |
Once a year | JNTU Kakinada | |
Once a year | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra | |
Once a year | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Some of the top engineering entrance exams apart from JEE include BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, MET, COMEDK, MHT CET, KCET, and WBJEE.
No, most private university exams are generally easier than JEE Main or Advanced.
Yes, you can take multiple exams to improve your chances of getting into a good college.
On Question asked by student community
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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
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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
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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
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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
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