The most comprehensive guide to competitive exams for Indian students.
National-level engineering entrance exam.
Eligibility: 12th pass with PCM
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission to IITs, NITs, and engineering colleges
Medical entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, etc.
Eligibility: 12th pass with PCB
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Mode: Pen-paper based
Purpose: Admission to medical courses
Government job recruitment exam.
Eligibility: Varies by post
Duration: 60 min (Tier 1), 120 min (Tier 2)
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Recruitment for government jobs
MBA entrance exam for IIMs.
Eligibility: Graduation (min 50% marks)
Duration: 2 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission to IIMs and business schools
Entrance exam for central university admissions.
Eligibility: 12th pass
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission to central universities
Exam for civil services like IAS, IPS, IFS.
Eligibility: Graduate in any stream
Duration: Prelims (2 hrs), Mains (3 hrs)
Mode: Pen-paper based
Purpose: Recruitment for India's civil services
Defense services entrance exam.
Eligibility: 12th pass (PCM for AF & Navy)
Duration: 2.5 hours per section
Mode: Pen-paper based
Purpose: Entry into Armed Forces
Postgraduate engineering entrance exam.
Eligibility: Engineering graduates
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Higher studies & PSU jobs
Employability assessment test for job placements.
Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: 2 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Private sector job placements
Law entrance exam for NLUs.
Eligibility: 12th Pass (UG)
Duration: 2 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission to law programs
Exam for joining Army, Navy, Air Force.
Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: 6 hours total
Mode: Pen-paper based
Purpose: Entry into Indian Armed Forces
Exam for B.Arch admissions.
Eligibility: 12th pass with Math
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission to Architecture
Exam for fashion & design courses.
Eligibility: 12th/Graduation
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Online & Offline
Purpose: Entry to Fashion Design
Medical exam for AIIMS institutions.
Eligibility: 12th pass with PCB
Duration: 3.5 hours
Mode: Computer-based
Purpose: Admission into AIIMS MBBS
Exam for MBA admissions.
Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: 2.5 hours
Mode: CBT or Pen-Paper
Purpose: Admission into management
Law entrance exam for NLU Delhi.
Eligibility: 12th pass for UG
Duration: 1.5 hours
Mode: Pen-paper based
Purpose: Admission to NLU Delhi