After completing class 12 in the Science field, students have a wide range of career options to choose from. No matter what career path you choose, you need to begin that journey by taking admission to the course.

Presently, admissions to all major courses and institutions are done through entrance exams. Whether you wish to pursue engineering, medical, law, design, or even a bachelor's in any subject, you need to appear for the respective entrance exam for that course.

If we talk about the Science stream specifically, the major entrance exams are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, and CUET UG. NEET is the sole entrance exam for admission to medical courses, while for engineering, JEE is conducted at the national level, and other state level exams are also conducted.

In this article, we have compiled a list of all major entrance exams after 12th Science. You can check the details for each exam here.

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List of Entrance Exams After 12th

List of Entrance Exams After 12th Science

The following entrance exams are conducted for students from medical, and non-medical streams after class 12th:

  • JEE Main: This is a national-level examination organized by National Testing Agency (NTA). Students can apply for B.E./B.Tech courses in the top engineering colleges of India after clearing this entrance exam.
  • JEE Advanced: This is the second stage of IIT Joint Examination. Students qualifying JEE Main are allowed to take this exam for admission to undergraduate courses at IITs.
  • SRMJEEE: This is an engineering entrance exam for SRM Institute of Science and Technology colleges for B.Tech programs.
  • WBJEE: This is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board. The exam serves as an admission for B.E., B.Tech, and B.Pharma.
  • KIITEE: This is an entrance exam conducted by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination for students who wish to take admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • CUSAT CAT: This is conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology for students who are looking to secure admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of engineering and science.
  • NATA: National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national-level exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA). It is for students who wish to pursue undergraduate courses in Architecture.
  • HP CET: It stands for Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test conducted by the HPTU (Himachal Pradesh Technical University).
  • IPU CET: It stands for Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test which is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. It is for students who want to get admission into various courses such as engineering, pharmacy, management computer applications, etc.
  • MHT CET: It is a state level exam that is conducted by the state common entrance test cell of Maharashtra. This is for students who are seeking admission to BE/B.Tech and Pharmacy programs.
  • KEAM: It stands for Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical Entrance Exams conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE). It is for students who are seeking admission to degree like Engineering, Architecture, and Pharmacy, etc.
  • BHU UET: Banaras Hindu University conducts this university-level entrance test. It is for students who are seeking admission to undergraduate courses offered by the university.
  • AP EAMCET: It stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test. It is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University for students seeking admission into various undergraduate courses such as Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy etc.
  • VITEEE: It stands for Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination. It is conducted for students seeking admission into undergraduate courses at VIT.
  • BITSAT: It stands for Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test which is a state level entrance exam conducted by BITS, Pilani. After clearing this exam, students can take admission to BITS campus in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.
  • MET: It stands for Manipal Entrance Test conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The exam is conducted for students who are seeking admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Major Entrance Exams after 12th

Major Entrance Exams after 12th Science

The table below contains details about all the major entrance exams after 12th Science:

Exam Name Exam Full Name Exam Frequency Exam Mode Conducting Authority Official Website
JEE Main Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Twice a Year Online – B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Planning National Testing Agency https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
JEE Advanced Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced Annual Online IIT http://jeeadv.ac.in/
CUET UG Common University Entrance Test UG Annual Hybrid (both offline and CBT) NTA https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
VITEEE Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Exam Annual Computer-based Vellore Institute of Technology https://viteee.vit.ac.in/
MET Manipal Entrance Test Annual Online Manipal Academy of Higher Education https://manipal.edu/
SRMJEEE SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam Annual Online Institute of Science and Technology https://www.srmist.edu.in/
BITSAT Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test Annual Online BITS Pilani https://www.bitsadmission.com/
IPU CET Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test Annual Offline GGSIPU www.ipu.ac.in
CUSAT CAT Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test Annual Online Cochin University of Science and Technology https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/
KEAM Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Exam Annual Online Commissioner for Entrance Exam, Kerala https://cee.kerala.gov.in
NATA National Aptitude Test in Architecture Twice a year Online Council of Architecture https://www.nata.in/
WBJEE West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Annual Offline West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board https://wbjeeb.nic.in/
KIITEE Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam Annual Online Kalinga Institute of Industrial Training https://kiitee.kiit.ac.in/
HP CET Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test Annual Offline Himachal Pradesh Technical University https://www.himtu.ac.in/
MHT CET Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Annual Online Government of Maharashtra https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
BHU UET Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test Annual Offline Banaras Hindu University http://bhuonline.in/
AP EAMCET Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test Annual Online Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada https://apeamcet.nic.in/
TA NATA Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test In Architecture Annual Offline Anna University https://www.annauniv.edu/
NEET National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Annual Offline National Testing Agency https://ntaneet.nic.in/Ntaneet/
Popular Courses After 12th

Popular Courses After 12th Science

Some of the most popular courses after 12th Science are listed here:

  • BE/B.Tech
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • B.Arch
  • BCA
  • B.Sc (General and Honours)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How can I prepare for IAT/ NEET/ JEE effectively?

Ans. Preparation for any entrance exam involves a thorough understanding of the exam syllabus, regular practice of sample papers and mock tests, revising key concepts, and seeking clarification on doubts from mentors.

Ques. Can I appear for multiple entrance exams simultaneously?

Ans. Yes, you are allowed to appear for multiple entrance exams simultaneously, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each exam.

Ques. What are the career options available after clearing these entrance exams?

Ans. If you clear exams like JEE, IAT, NEET, BITSAT, etc., there is a wide range of options available for you in the fields of engineering, medicine, architecture, pure sciences, etc.

Ques. Are there scholarships available for undergraduate students?

Ans. Yes, there are many government as well as private scholarships for undergraduate students.