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There are different engineering entrance exams in India for admission into B.E.(Bachelor of Engineering) and B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology):
Table of Contents – Different Engineering Entrance Exams in India
JEE MAIN
JEE Main(Joint Entrance Examination) Main was previously called AIEEE(All India Engineering Entrance Examination):
- Conducted by NTA(National Testing Agency)
- CBT(computer based test)
- It is for admission into undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture and planning
- Technical Institutions like NITs, IIITs, Government Funded Technical Institutions accept students for admission into their courses based on rank in the JEE Main
- JEE main is conducted in 2 sessions, twice every year in Session 1(January) and Session 2(April)
- For B.E/B.Tech(Paper 1), Physics, Chemistry, Maths subjects knowledge is tested
- Duration of the JEE Main exam is 3 hours
- JEE main is an eligibility test for JEE Advanced (Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. Paper of JEE(Main) )
- Exam pattern for Paper 1(B.E/B.Tech)
- Negative marking applies to both MCQs and numerical questions. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
- The exam interface allows full flexibility — you can switch between:
- Physics, Chemistry, and Math at any time
- Section A and Section B of any subject in any order
- The cutoff score for qualifying JEE Main varies each year and by category.
| Subject | Section A (MCQ) | Section B(Numerical) | Total Questions (to attempt) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
JEE ADVANCED
JEE Advanced(Joint Entrance Examination) Advanced was previously called IIT-JEE exam:
- Conducted by one of the seven zonal IITs : IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Guwhati under JAB(Joint Admission Board)
- CBT(computer based test)
- It is for admission into undergraduate programs in engineering, science and architecture courses in 23 IITs
- JEE Advanced is conducted once a year
- For B.E/B.Tech, Physics, Chemistry, Maths subjects knowledge is tested
- 2 papers of 3 hours each, both papers are compulsory, total 6 hours in a day
- Exam pattern
Paper 1
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONLY ONE of these four options is the correct answer. | 12 | +3 marks for correct answer 0 marks if none of the options is chosen -1 in all other cases |
| 2 | 3 Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four option(s) is(are) correct answers). | 12 | Full marks: +4 if all correct options are chosen Partial marks: +3 if all four options are correct but only three are chosen Partial Marks: +2 if three or more options are correct but ONLY two are chosen, both of which are correct Partial Marks: +1 if two or more options are correct but ONLY one is chosen, and it is correct 0 if none of the options is chosen -2 in all other cases |
| 3 | 6 The answer to each question is a non negative integer | 24 | +4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if none of the options are chosen -1 for wrong attempts |
- For example, in Paper 1 Section 2, in a question, if (A), (B) and (D) are the ONLY three options corresponding to correct answers, then
- choosing ONLY (A), (B) and (D) will get +4 marks
- choosing ONLY (A) and (B) will get +2 marks
- choosing ONLY (A) and (D) will get +2 marks
- choosing ONLY (B) and (D) will get +2 marks
- choosing ONLY (A) will get +1 mark; choosing ONLY (B) will get +1 mark; choosing ONLY (D) will get +1 mark
- choosing no option (i.e. the question is unanswered) will get 0 marks; and choosing any other combination of options will get -2 marks.
- Paper 1 Section 4, question example
Paper 2
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 12 | +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if unanswered -1 in all other cases |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | Full marks: +4 if all correct options are chosen Partial Marks: +3 if all four options are correct but only three options are chosen Partial Marks: +2 if three or more correct but only two are chosen both of which are correct Partial Marks: +1 if two or more correct but only one is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered -2 in all other cases |
| 3 | 6 | 24 | +4 for the correct answer 0 if unanswered no negative marks |
| 4 | 4 This section contains TWO (02) paragraphs. Based on each paragraph, there are TWO (02) questions. The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL VALUE. For each question, enter the correct numerical value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. If the numerical value has more than two decimal places, truncate/round-off the value to TWO decimal places | 12 | +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if unanswered no negative marks |
- Paper 2 Section 4, question example
- In paper 1 and paper 2 Physics, Chemistry, Maths are tested
- Universities like Indian Maritime University Kolkata, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Indian Institute of Space Technology, Indian Institute of Science accept JEE Advanced score for admission into their courses
- University of Cambridge, and National University of Singapore may consider JEE Advanced score for their application process.
BITSAT
BITSAT(Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test):
- BITS is a university with Main campus in Pilani, Rajasthan, India
- Other Campuses are in Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai
- Program includes B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Examination mode is CBT(computer based test)
- Medium of Exam is English
- Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. A scratch pad for rough work will be provided. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centres.
- Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics/ Biology are tested
- Eligibility is 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths; or Biology for B.Pharm.) with minimum 75% aggregate and Minimum 60% individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology, both theory and practical components must be considered while calculating percentages
- Total number of questions are 130, Physics 30 questions, Chemistry 30 questions, English Proficiency 10 questions, Logical reasoning 20 questions, Mathematics/Biology(B.Pharma) 40 questions
- Exam pattern for B.E.
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Physics | 30 | 3 | 90 |
| Part 2 | Chemistry | 30 | 3 | 90 |
| Part 3 | (a) English Proficiency (10 Qs) | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| (b) Logical Reasoning (20 Qs) | 20 | 3 | 60 | |
| Part 4 | Mathematics / Biology (for B.Pharm) | 40 | 3 | 120 |
| Total | 130 | 390 |
- MCQ questions, marking scheme is for every correct answer +3 marks are given and for every incorrect answer -1 is deducted
- While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as the correct answer.
- Total duration of exam is 3 hours
- After answering all 130 questions, if you still have time left, you can opt to answer 12 extra questions, these extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology and Logical Reasoning only; three questions from each of them to increase your score.
But you can’t go back to the original questions once you choose this.
CUET UG
CUET(Common University Entrance Test):
- It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. courses in central, state, deemed, and private universities across India.
- CBT(Computer based test)
- Rough sheets for calculations will be provided.
- Exam Pattern
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions to Attempt | Total Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Languages (13 options, e.g., English, Hindi) | 50 | 50 | 5 | 250 |
| Section II | Domain-specific subjects (23 subjects offered) | 50 | 50 | 5 | 250(per subject) |
| Section III | 1 General Aptitude Test | 50 | 50 | 5 | 250 |
- Choice of Subjects: Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the subjects opted in class XII
- MCQ types questions, each correct answer +5 marks, wrong answer -1 mark, no answer 0 mark
- Major Central Universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and many others use CUET UG scores
- State Universities: e.g., BBAU Lucknow, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya accept CUET UG scores
- Deemed/Private Universities, many are joining every year (like Galgotias, Shiv Nadar University) use CUET UG scores
- Before CUET, universities had their own entrance exams or admitted based on Class 12 marks. Now CUET provides a common platform and equal opportunity for students across boards and regions. Important: CUET is mandatory for admissions into central universities.
- For Engineering programs through CUET UG, you should choose Physics + Chemistry + Maths (PCM), English as Language Paper, General Test only if required by the university.
VITEEE
VITEEE(Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam):
- One of India’s top private engineering entrance exams
- VITEEE is the entrance exam for admission to B.Tech programs at VIT Group of Institutions:
- VIT Vellore
- VIT Chennai
- VIT Bhopal
- VIT-AP (Amaravati)
- Mode of exam is CBT(Computer based Test)
- The method of Equi-percentile is adopted for the rank list preparation of VITEEE-Computer Based Examination.
- Duration of exam is 2 hrs 30 mins
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- +1 mark for correct answer, 0 for the wrong answer, no negative marking
- Choose Maths group for Engineering, Biology group is for B.Tech in Biotechnology, etc.
- VITEEE is mandatory for admission to the B.Tech. Programme in VIT. Higher Secondary Board, JEE Main/ SAT scores will not be considered for admission to the B.Tech. Degree programme
- Exam pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics/Biology | 40 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| English | 5 |
| Aptitude | 10 |
| Total | 125 questions |
SRMJEEE
SRMJEEE(SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination):
- SRMJEEE is the gateway to B.Tech programs at SRM Institute of Science and Technology’s campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, and Sonepat.
- SRMJEEE is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted from home, the exam is held in Remote Proctored Mode, so you can take it from your home using a laptop/desktop with webcam and internet connection.
- Duration of exam is 2 hrs 30 mins
- MCQs with 4 options and you must choose one correct answer
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; no negative marking
- Total Questions: 130
- Sections:
- Physics: 35 questions
- Chemistry: 35 questions
- Mathematics or Biology: 40 questions
- English: 5 questions
- Aptitude: 10 questions
- You can choose Maths if you’re going for regular engineering streams, or Biology if you’re opting for Biotech-related courses.
MET(Manipal Entrance Test)
MET(Manipal Entrance Test):
- MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is the entrance exam conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for admission to its undergraduate engineering programs (B.Tech) at:
- Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal
- MIT Bengaluru campus
- It is a computer based test
- Medium of Exam is English
- Duration of the exam is 2 hours
- Total marks of the exam is 240
- Exam pattern(B.Tech):
- MCQs
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| English | 10 |
| Total | 60 questions |
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Mathematics (5), Physics (5), and Chemistry (5)
- Marking Scheme
- MCQ: +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, 0 for every unanswered question
- NAT: +4 for every correct answer, 0 for every wrong, 0 for every unanswered question
COMEDK UGET
- COMEDK UGET is the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Test
- It is a computer based test
- Medium of Exam is English only
- Duration of the exam is 3 hours
- Total marks of the exam is 180
- Exam pattern(B.E/B.Tech):
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Total | 180 questions |
- Marking Scheme
- MCQs: +1 for every correct answer, no negative marking for wrong answer
- Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R.V. College of Engineering, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, BMS College of Engineering and CMR Institute of Technology are the top Engineering colleges in India accepting COMEDK UGET score
FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions)
Which is the best engineering entrance exam in India?
If aiming for top-tier education and opportunities, JEE Advanced is the best.
For broader access to quality institutions, JEE Main is essential.
For private, well-ranked institutes, BITSAT is a strong option.