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PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
Careers: Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Architect, Data Scientist
PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Careers: Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Nutritionist, Veterinarian
Commerce (Accountancy, Business Studies, Eco)
Careers: CA, Finance Analyst, MBA, Banker, Economist, Entrepreneur
Arts/Humanities
Careers: Lawyer, Journalist, Psychologist, Social Worker, IAS/IPS Officer
Complete details — eligibility, subjects, dates, and colleges.
Joint Entrance Examination — Main
Conducting Body
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Session 1: Jan 2026 · Session 2: Apr 2026
Colleges / Scope
1,800+ Engineering Colleges incl. NITs, IIITs, CFTIs
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Eligibility
12th pass with PCM (min 75% for Gen, 65% for SC/ST)
Joint Entrance Examination — Advanced
Conducting Body
One of the IITs (rotates annually)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Single exam: May 2026 (after JEE Main)
Colleges / Scope
23 IITs across India
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Eligibility
Top 2.5L candidates from JEE Main
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate
Conducting Body
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Exam Mode
Pen & Paper (OMR)
Date / Sessions
May 4, 2026 (single attempt)
Colleges / Scope
706 Medical Colleges · MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BVSc
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Eligibility
12th pass with PCB (min 50% for Gen, 40% for SC/ST/OBC)
Common University Entrance Test — Undergraduate
Conducting Body
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
May 2026
Colleges / Scope
269 Central Universities incl. DU, JNU, BHU, AMU
Subjects
Domain-specific + General Test + Language
Eligibility
12th pass (any stream — subject to university requirements)
Common Law Admission Test
Conducting Body
Consortium of NLUs
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Dec 2025 (for 2026 admissions)
Colleges / Scope
24 NLUs + 700+ Private Law Schools
Subjects
English, GK/Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques
Eligibility
12th pass with min 45% (40% for SC/ST)
BITS Admission Test
Conducting Body
BITS Pilani
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (online)
Date / Sessions
May–June 2026
Colleges / Scope
BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning
Eligibility
12th with PCM ≥75% and min 60% in each subject
Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Exam Mode
Pen & Paper
Date / Sessions
Apr 2026
Colleges / Scope
200+ Engineering & Medical Colleges in Karnataka
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology
Eligibility
12th pass from Karnataka (PCM/PCB)
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body
State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Apr–May 2026
Colleges / Scope
400+ Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry / Biology
Eligibility
12th pass with PCM/PCB from Maharashtra (or MH domicile)
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
Conducting Body
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Exam Mode
Pen & Paper (OMR)
Date / Sessions
Apr 2026
Colleges / Scope
Engineering & Architecture Colleges in West Bengal
Subjects
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Eligibility
12th pass with PCM
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Conducting Body
IIT/IISc (rotates)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Feb 2026
Colleges / Scope
IITs, NITs, IIITs for M.Tech · 40+ PSUs for jobs
Subjects
29 papers (Engineering, Science, Architecture, Humanities)
Eligibility
B.Tech/BE/B.Sc (Engg) final year or pass
Common Admission Test
Conducting Body
IIMs (rotates annually)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
Nov 2026
Colleges / Scope
20 IIMs + 5,000+ MBA Programs
Subjects
VARC (Verbal), DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning), QA (Quantitative Aptitude)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with min 50% (45% for SC/ST)
Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body
JNTUA on behalf of APSCHE
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Date / Sessions
May 2026
Colleges / Scope
Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Subjects
Mathematics/Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Eligibility
12th pass with PCM or PCB from Andhra Pradesh