Top Competitive Exams For Further Studies After 12th

List of Competitive Exams For Further Studies After 12th

Though the literacy rate of India is not what it should be, it still produces a large number of efficient workforce every year. This is because India has several educational institutions of repute that churn out competent candidates from their classrooms. These freshly graduated students serve in different sectors of our economy. To get admitted into these eminent institutions, students first need to show their merit by cracking entrance exams conducted by these institutions. Find below the list of all the entrance tests held every year by different colleges/universities/institutions for entrance into the most popular courses.

1. Engineering

(a) Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main

Purpose- Admission in UG programmes of IITs, NITs, CFTIs, SFIs, State Engineering Colleges of participating states and other institutions
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing, 12 passed (PCM)
Apply-Online
Application period- Conducted twice a year during the months of September-October & February-March
Source: National Testing Agency, MHRD
Also, read to know about how to fund your education through scholarships: Top Scholarships for Engineering Students in India 

(f) National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

Purpose- Admission to B.Arch. program
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing/passed, 10+3 Diploma passed/appearing, IB Diploma passed/appearing
Apply- Online
Application period- January to March
Source- Council of Architecture

   

National Level Engineering Entrance exams

AMU

Aligarh Muslim University

SRMJEEE (UG)

SRM Institute of Science & Technology

SET

Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)

2. Pure Science, Research & Mathematics

(a) Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)

Purpose- Fellowship and admission to IISc Banglore in 4 year BS Degree
Eligibility- 11th to the first year of undergraduate studies in Basic Sciences
Apply- Online
Application period- July to August
Source: DST, Government of India
Also, to know more about this scheme, read ‘KVPY – Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana 2018’.

(b) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Admission

Purpose-Admission in B Stat (Hons), B Math (Hons), M Stat, M Math, MS (QE), MS (QMS), MS (LIS), M Tech (CS), M Tech (QROR) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Eligibility- Class 12 passed/appearing (Maths, English), bachelor’s degree in relevant subject
Apply- Online
Application period- February to March
Source: Indian Statistical Institute

(c) Chennai Mathematical Institute

Purpose- Admission in BSc, MSc, PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics streams
Eligibility- Class 12th or equivalent, UG, PG in relevant subjects
Apply- Online/ In Person/ By Post
Application period- March to April
Source: Chennai Mathematical Institute 

3. Medical

(a) National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)     

Purpose- Admission to MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc./A.H. courses
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing/passed (PCB)
Apply- Online
Application period- February to March
Source: CBSE
Also, read to know about how to fund your education through scholarships: Top Scholarships for Medical Students

(b) AIIMS

Purpose- Admission to MBBS
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing/passed (PCBE)
Apply- Online
Application period- November to January
Source- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

(c) JIPMER

Purpose- Admission to MBBS
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing/passed (PCB)
Apply- Online
Application period- March
Source- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

5. Fashion & Design

(a) NIFT Entrance Test   

Purpose- For Admission in Design, Management and Technology courses related to fashion industry
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+, G
Apply- Online
Application period- October to January
Source: National Institute of Fashion Technology

(b) National Institute of Design Admissions              

Purpose- Admission to Bachelor & Master of Design
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+, G
Apply- Online
Application period- October to November
Source: National Institute of Design

(c) All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)

Purpose- Admission to UG level programmes in Design
Eligibility-Class 11, 12
Apply- Online
Application period- October to December
Source: ARCH College of Design & Business

(d) Common Entrance Exam for Design

Purpose- Admission to design programmes of IISC Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Kanpur, World University of Design, Delhi NCR, Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology, Bengaluru, VIT University, DJ Academy of Design, Lovely Professional University, UPES
Eligibility- Class 12 appearing/passed, 3 years Diploma, Graduation
Apply- Online
Application period- October to November
Source: IIT Bombay

6. Humanities & Social Science

(a) IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE)    

Purpose-Admission in Integrated Master of Arts (M.A.) programme
Eligibility- Class 12
Apply- Online
Application period- December to January
Source- IIT Madras

(b) TISS Bachelor’s Admission Test (TISS-BAT)           

Purpose- Admission in B.A. Social Sciences programme in any of three campuses of TISSS, i.e., Tuljapur, Guwahati
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+
Apply- Online
Application period- October to March
Source: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

7. Languages

(a) EFLU Entrance Test            

Purpose- Admission for BA (Hons.) programme in different foreign languages
Eligibility- Class 12, G, PG
Apply- Online
Application period- December to February
Source: The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

(b) JNU Admission Entrance Exam 

Purpose- Admission to various language and literature courses
Eligibility- Class 12, G, PG
Apply- Online
Application period- September to December
Source: Jawaharlal Nehru University

8. Law

(a) Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Purpose- Admission in B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Com. (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons) of participating universities
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+
Apply- Online
Application period- January to April
Source: The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, Kerala

(b) Law School Admission Test (LSAT) India  

Purpose- Admission in B.A., LL.B (Hons), B.Com. (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons)
Eligibility- Class 12, Graduates
Apply- Online
Application period- October to May
Source: USA–based Law School Admission Council (LSAC)

(c) All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)          

Purpose- Admission in B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LLM, PhD
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+, LLB, LLM
Apply- Online
Application period- January
Source: National Law University, Delhi

(d) Lloyd Entrance Test (LET)

Purpose- Admission in B.A., L.L.B- 5-year Integrated course
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+
Apply- Online
Activity- January to May
Source: Lloyd Law College

NCHM JEE     

Purpose- Admission in B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration
Eligibility- Class 12
Apply- Online
Application period- January to April
Source: National Testing Agency   

Thousands of aspirants migrate to various parts of the world every year to complete their higher studies. Whilst the global study abroad scene has opened up tremendously to accommodate students of all academic backgrounds and interests, there are still certain preset academic standards that need to be met in order to gain admission to a university or college abroad. These are achieved by clearing competitive international entrance exams. Good performances in competitive ‘study abroad’ exams also help you to win scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

Some of the most popular, and most important international entrance exams include the SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS and the TOEFL. These are required for admission to universities and colleges in various countries across the globe. At times, the need may be a combination of one or more of these and other tests/examinations specific to that country and its education system.

TOEFL AND IELTS

                 

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) probably top the list with regard to the sheer number of students across the world needing to undertake one or the other to demonstrate English language proficiency. The widest possible selection of universities and colleges accept TOEFL scores, including the top 100 in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The IELTS is a mandatory exam for Indian and other non-native English speakers, especially in the Commonwealth countries, for entry into most reputed universities and colleges overseas, and occasionally for immigration requirements as well. The TOEFL is held throughout the year, usually on weekends. The IELTS, conducted by the British Council, is held in 71 centres spread all over the country, over four times a month.

For more information on TOEFL, visit TOEFL

For more information on IELTS, visit IELTS

GRE             

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is another popular examination among Indian students aspiring to study in the US or Canada. It is a fairly standardized test that measures the verbal, mathematical and general analytical skills of the candidate, though the format has undergone quite a few changes over the years. It is an admission requirement for many graduate courses, especially in engineering and the sciences, in the US.

For more information on GRE, visit GRE

GMAT

Management aspirants need to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), which is an admissions assessment for business colleges. Average GMAT scores are in the range of 570-580. However, for top school admissions a score of at least 700 is almost mandatory. New sections have been introduced recently, such as Integrated Reasoning, which have made the test more competitive than before. GMAT test is available throughout the world in more than 500 locations. The slots have to be booked in advance.

For more information on GMAT, visit GMAT

SAT

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) test, required for entry into some universities in US, if a person has not completed an equivalent,  is of two types -  the Reasoning Test to check the general writing skills and grammar and the Subject Test to check a candidate's knowledge in the subject chosen. The SAT is owned, developed and conducted by the College Board of the United States of America. Within the USA, the SAT is offered seven times a year, generally on the first Saturdays of October, November, December, January, March, May and June.  Most other countries follow the same dates.

For more information on SAT, visit, SAT

MCAT AND LSAT

Other competitive study abroad examinations include the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), mandatory for getting into medicine and law respectively in the USA.

The MCAT is a multiple-choice test that is designed to evaluate the examinee's aptitude and knowledge about relevant subjects.

For more information on MCAT, visit MCAT

The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council for students who wish to pursue a career in law in the USA, Australia and Canada.

For more information on LSAT, visit LSAT

Competitive entrance exams are a standardised and reliable mode of evaluating the millions of applicants who aspire to study abroad every year, so take time, prepare well and get ready to go places!