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    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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    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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