Top 10 Competitive Exams in India After Class 12

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Here are some of the most prominent exams in the country, known for their widespread participation and intense competition.

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JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

JEE, an all-India level entrance examination for admission to engineering programs in top institutions like IITs, NITs etc.

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NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

NEET, an all-India pre-medical entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate medical, dental courses in various medical institutions

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NDA (National Defence Academy)

Candidates can join the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) through the NDA examination conducted by UPSC

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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
CLAT, a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate law programs at 24 National Law Universities

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CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

CUET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India

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NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT, an all-India exam conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission into its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in fashion, design

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NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

It helps in assessing a candidate's aptitude for the field of architecture

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IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)

An entrance exam used by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) combines BBA and MBA management education

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SAT

It assesses a student's readiness for college-level work by evaluating their skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Choose the exam that best matches your interests, skillset and long term goals. Start preparing early to score well.

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Top 10 Competitive Exams in India After Class 12

20 June, 2025

Here are some of the most prominent exams in the country, known for their widespread participation and intense competition.

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

JEE, an all-India level entrance examination for admission to engineering programs in top institutions like IITs, NITs etc.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

NEET, an all-India pre-medical entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate medical, dental courses in various medical institutions

NDA (National Defence Academy)

Candidates can join the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) through the NDA examination conducted by UPSC

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
CLAT, a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate law programs at 24 National Law Universities

CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

CUET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India

NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT, an all-India exam conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission into its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in fashion, design

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

It helps in assessing a candidate's aptitude for the field of architecture

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)

An entrance exam used by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) combines BBA and MBA management education

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SAT

It assesses a student's readiness for college-level work by evaluating their skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Choose the exam that best matches your interests, skillset and long term goals. Start preparing early to score well.

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Top 10 Competitive Exams in India After Class 12

20 June, 2025

Here are some of the most prominent exams in the country, known for their widespread participation and intense competition.

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)JEE, an all-India level entrance examination for admission to engineering programs in top institutions like IITs, NITs etc.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)NEET, an all-India pre-medical entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate medical, dental courses in various medical institutions

NDA (National Defence Academy)Candidates can join the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) through the NDA examination conducted by UPSC

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)CLAT, a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate law programs at 24 National Law Universities

CUET (Common University Entrance Test)CUET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India

NIFT Entrance ExamNIFT, an all-India exam conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission into its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in fashion, design

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)It helps in assessing a candidate's aptitude for the field of architecture

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)An entrance exam used by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) combines BBA and MBA management education

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SAT It assesses a student's readiness for college-level work by evaluating their skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Choose the exam that best matches your interests, skillset and long term goals. Start preparing early to score well.

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Check More Stories

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

JEE, an all-India level entrance examination for admission to engineering programs in top institutions like IITs, NITs etc.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

NEET, an all-India pre-medical entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate medical, dental courses in various medical institutions

NDA (National Defence Academy)

Candidates can join the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) through the NDA examination conducted by UPSC

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
CLAT, a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate law programs at 24 National Law Universities

CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

CUET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India

NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT, an all-India exam conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology for admission into its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in fashion, design

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

It helps in assessing a candidate's aptitude for the field of architecture

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)

An entrance exam used by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) combines BBA and MBA management education

SAT

It assesses a student's readiness for college-level work by evaluating their skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.