Engineering ranks as a top career choice for students post their 12th grade. The engineering curriculum offers exposure to a variety of technical subjects and skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, innovation, project management, teamwork, and communication. Annually, hundreds of thousands of students appear for various engineering entrance exams to secure admission in B.Tech, B.E., and B.Arch programs. There are numerous specializations within engineering such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and many more.
Engineering programs typically span four years and include a mix of theoretical and practical components. The curriculum usually consists of:
Career Opportunities
Engineering graduates have a wide range of career options across various industries, including:
Consequently, we have compiled a list of the premier engineering entrance examinations at state level for post-class 12th students. These examinations represent significant milestones for aspirants aiming to advance their education in the field of engineering.
EAMCET (Engineering, Agriculture, Medical Common Entrance Test): Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) for admission to various engineering and medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh Entrance Examination: Conducted by the state government for admission to engineering programs in various institutions.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE): Conducted for admission to engineering and other professional courses in Bihar.
CG PET (Chhattisgarh Pre-Engineering Test): Conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board for admission to engineering colleges in the state.
GCET (Goa Common Entrance Test): Conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa, for admission to engineering and other professional courses.
GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test): Conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses.
Haryana Engineering Entrance Test (Haryana CET): Conducted for admission to engineering programs in various colleges across Haryana.
HP CET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test): Conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University for admission to engineering courses.
JCECE (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination): Conducted for admission to engineering colleges in Jharkhand.
KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): Conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority for admission to engineering and other professional courses.
KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination): Conducted by the Office of Commissioner of Entrance Examinations for admission to engineering and architecture courses.
MP PET (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Engineering Test): Conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board for admission to engineering colleges.
MHT CET (Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test): Conducted for admission to engineering and health sciences courses in Maharashtra.
OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination): Conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including engineering.
Punjab CET (Punjab Combined Entrance Test): Conducted by Punjab Technical University for admission to engineering programs in Punjab.
REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process): Conducted for admission to engineering colleges in Rajasthan based on JEE Main scores.
TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions): Conducted by Anna University for admission to engineering colleges based on Class 12 marks.
TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test): Conducted by JNTU Hyderabad for admission to engineering and medical colleges in Telangana.
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination): Conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University for admission to engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination): Conducted for admission to engineering and other professional courses in West Bengal.
Exam Name
Conducting Body
Eligibility Criteria
EAMCET
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects.
A minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination (40% for reserved categories) is required.
Arunachal Pradesh Entrance Examination
Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Candidates must have passed Class 10th or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE)
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects. Candidates should have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved categories).
CG PET (Chhattisgarh Pre-Engineering Test)
Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB) or CG Vyapam.
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 qualifying examination or equivalent.
They should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational courses.
For B.Tech Biotechnology, Biology is mandatory instead of Mathematics, with minimum aggregate of 45% marks or 40% for reserved category.
GCET (Goa Common Entrance Test)
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PH) in aggregate, with Mathematics as a main subject. Candidates should also have Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science as an additional subject.
GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test)
Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB).
Candidates should be passed 10+2 with PCM with minimum aggregate of 45% marks or 40% marks for reserved category.
Haryana Engineering Entrance Test (Haryana CET)
Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES).
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with either Chemistry or Biology with minimum aggregate of 45% marks or 40% marks for reserved category.
HP CET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test)
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU).
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with science subjects. The minimum marks in the qualifying exam must be 45% (40% marks for reserved category).
JCECE (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)
Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate examination or an equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum of 50% marks is required in the qualifying examination (40% for reserved categories).
KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Minimum aggregate marks required: 45% for General Category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories.
KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination)
Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala.
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
MP PET (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Engineering Test)
Professional Examination Board (PEB) and VYAPAM (Vyavsayik Pareeksha Mandal) of Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates must have passed the 12th class or equivalent examination from the Madhya Pradesh Board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
MHT CET (Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test)
State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra.
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEEC).
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the qualifying subjects.
PU CET (Punjab University Combined Entrance Test)
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Candidates must have passed class 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks with English, Physics, and Chemistry.
REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process)
Centre for Electronic Governance (CEG)
Candidates must have completed their intermediate education (12th grade).
TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions)
Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu.
Candidates should have completed 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% marks for reserved categories)
TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) or UPCET
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
Must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Mathematics, and either Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum marks required: 45% (40% for reserved category candidates).
WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology for Pharmacy) as compulsory subjects, securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in these subjects