All India Entrance Exams After 12th : Full List with Eligibility, Dates & Courses  With Eligibility and Expected Exam Windows

All India Entrance Exams After 12th : Full List with Eligibility, Dates & Courses  With Eligibility and Expected Exam Windows.

All India Entrance Exams After 12th

A) ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

1) JEE Main

  • Courses: B.E / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics + one of (Chemistry / Biology / CS / Bio-Tech)
    ✔ Minimum qualifying % varies (usually ≥ 75% in 12th or top percentile)
    ✔ Age: No specific age limit for most attempts
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Jan & Apr (Two sessions per year)
  • Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

2) JEE Advanced

  • Courses: B.E / B.Tech (IITs)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ Top ~2.5 lakh NTA JEE Main rank holders
    ✔ 10+2 with required subjects
    ✔ Age & attempt limit apply (check yearly notification)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Usually last week of May
  • Website: jeeadv.ac.in

3) BITSAT

  • Courses: B.E / B.Pharm
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math & English
    ✔ Minimum min ~75% aggregate & ≥ 60% in PCM each
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May – June (CBT)
  • Website: bitsadmission.com

4) NATA

  • Courses: B.Arch
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Mathematics or 10+3 Diploma
    ✔ Minimum 50% aggregate (varies marginally)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr
  • Website: nata.in

5) IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology)

  • Courses: B.Tech in Aerospace / Avionics / Physical Sciences
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math
    ✔ Based on JEE Main / ISAT scores
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May – Jun (or based on JEE sessions)
  • Website: iist.ac.in

6) IISc Bangalore UG

  • Courses: Bachelor of Science (Research)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 Science + JEE / KVPY / ISC merit criteria
  • Exam/Selection: Merit + interview
  • Website: iisc.ac.in

B) MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

7) NEET (UG)

  • Courses: MBBS / BDS / AYUSH
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
    ✔ Minimum aggregate ~50% (40% for reserved categories)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May
  • Website: neet.nta.nic.in

8) AFMC MBBS

  • Courses: MBBS + Military Service
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ NEET qualifiable
    ✔ Medical fitness + interview
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May (NEET basis)
  • Website: afmc.nic.in

9) AIIMS MBBS

(Now merged under NEET)

  • Courses: MBBS
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ Same as NEET
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May (NEET)

10) AIPVT / Pre-Veterinary

(Now replaced within ICAR AIEEA UG)

  • Courses: B.V.Sc & A.H
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ PCB + 10+2
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Jun–Jul
  • Website: vci.nic.in

C) DEFENCE & MARITIME

11) NDA & NA

  • Courses: Army / Navy / Air Force Training
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics & Math (for Air Force / Navy)
    ✔ Age ~16.5–19.5 yrs
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr & Sep (twice a year)
  • Website: upsc.gov.in / nda.nic.in

12) AIMNET (Merchant Navy)

  • Courses: Marine Engineering / Nautical Science
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math or equivalent
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Feb – Mar
  • Website: aim.net.co.in (subject to yearly updates)

D) DESIGN & CREATIVE ARTS

13) NID (NAT + Situation Test)

  • Courses: B.Des / Design Programs
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Dec – Jan + Studio Test
  • Website: nid.edu

14) UCEED

  • Courses: B.Des (IIT Bombay & others)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Jan
  • Website: uceed.in

15) FDDI AIST

  • Courses: Footwear Design & Fashion
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Mar – Apr
  • Website: fddiindia.com

16) NIFT

  • Courses: Fashion / Design Management
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 in any stream
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Feb – Mar
  • Website: nift.ac.in

E) LAW & HUMANITIES

17) CLAT (UG)

  • Courses: BA LLB (5-Yr Law)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
    ✔ Minimum ~45% (varies slightly)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Dec – Jan
  • Website: clat.ac.in

18) JNU Entrance

  • Courses: BA Foreign Languages / Social Sci.
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 + Entrance
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May – Jun
  • Website: jnu.ac.in

19) CIEFL / EFLU

  • Courses: BA English & Mass Communication + Languages
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr – May
  • Website: efluniversity.ac.in

20) HSEE (IIT Madras)

  • Courses: 5-Yr Integrated MA
    (Dev. Studies / English)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr
  • Website: hsee.iitm.ac.in

F) SCIENCE & RESEARCH ENTRANCE

21) ISI Entrance

  • Courses: B.Sc Stats / B.Sc Maths
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with Math (Physics / Chemistry optional for B.Sc Stats)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr – May
  • Website: isical.ac.in

22) IISER Aptitude Test

  • Courses: 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (Science) + JEE / KVPY / IISER Aptitude
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May
  • Website: iiseradmission.in

23) NEST (NISER)

  • Courses: 5-Yr Integrated MSc (Bio, Chem, Math, Physics)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 with science subjects
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May
  • Website: niser.ac.in

G) AGRICULTURE & ALLIED STUDIES

24) ICAR AIEEA (UG)

  • Courses: Agriculture / Horticulture / Fisheries / Forestry / Dairy / Food Tech / Crop Sciences
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (PCB/PCM/Bio/Math depending on specialization)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Jun – Jul
  • Website: icar.org.in

25) RIE CEE

  • Courses: B.Sc B.Ed / BA B.Ed / M.Sc B.Ed
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (Stream based minimum)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Apr – May
  • Website: rieajmer.raj.nic.in

26) CUCET

  • Courses: UG / Integrated / PG Programs in Central Universities
    (BA B.Ed, BSc B.Ed, LLB, MA, MSc, Integrated Masters)
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (varies by program)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May – Jun
  • Website: cucetexam.ac.in

H) COMMERCE / PROFESSIONAL

27) CA Foundation / CPT

  • Courses: Chartered Accountancy
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 Dec & Jun
  • Website: icai.org

28) CS Foundation

  • Courses: Company Secretary
  • Eligibility:
    ✔ 10+2 (any stream)
  • Exam Dates:
    📅 May & Dec
  • Website: icsi.edu

I) OTHER ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMS

  • BHU Entrance – Admission to all courses through BHU UET / PET
  • ICAT / ICT / ICAR by context – Related to chemical + agricultural sciences
  • JIPMER (Pondicherry) – MBBS (now merged with NEET)

TYPICAL EXAM SEASON CALENDAR FOR ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMS

MonthMajor Entrance Exams
JanUCEED, CLAT (some cycles)
FebNIFT
MarFDDI AIST
AprNATA, HSEE, EFLU
MayNEET, JEE Advanced, IISER, ISI, RIE CEE
Jun–JulICAR AIEEA, CUCET
Oct–DecCS/CA Exams, CLAT (if Dec)

QUICK ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS- All India Entrance Exams

PCM mandatory — For Engineering / Architecture / Defence (specific branches)
PCB mandatory — For Medical / Agriculture / Allied Sciences
No strict stream requirement — For Law, Humanities, Design (but check individual criteria)
Age limits† — NDA / JEE Advanced / Medical may have age caps
Minimum % — Varies by exam & category; always check official notification

Notes are available on tagraedu.com

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