Top Engineering Entrance Exams in India 2023

1. JEE Main: 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers JEE Main, one of the most popular engineering entrance tests in India. It serves as a gateway to some of India’s most famous engineering institutes. JEE Main 2023 will be administered twice, between January and April. 

Events	Dates
JEE Main Exam Date: 2023 for Session 1	January 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 , 31, and February  ,2023
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date: 2023	April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15, 2023
JEE Mains result date: 2023 session 1	February 6, 2023
JEE Main Paper 2 result date	Session 1: – February 28, 2023
JEE Main Session 2 result date: 2023	April 29, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Counseling	19 June 2023 – 30 June 2023

 

2. JEE advanced

JEE Advanced is a national-level engineering entrance exam that is administered by one of the seven zonal coordinating Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) under the supervision of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). The exam serves as the entry point for undergraduate studies (B.Tech) provided by India’s 23 IITs. JEE Advanced is regarded as one of the most difficult engineering entrance tests in the world, with only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rank holders able to take it. The JEE Advanced exam format is designed to examine a candidate’s understanding and application of topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It is given annually in May or June.

 

Events	Dates
JEE Advanced 2023 registrations	30 April 2023 – 7 May 2023
Last date to pay fee by JEE Advanced registered candidates	8 May 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Admit Card available for downloading	29 May 2023 – 4 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates	3 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 Exam	4 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 response sheet release date	9 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 provisional answer keys available	11 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 answer key challenge window	11 June 2023 – 12 June 2023
JEE Advanced 2023 final answer key and result declaration	18 June 2023

 

3. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2023 is an engineering entrance exam administered by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. The exam’s goal is to provide admission to undergraduate engineering courses (BE) at its three campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. Candidates who pass the admission test will be eligible for admission to the BPharm and MSc programs. Every year, over 3 lakh applicants take the online exam.

 

Events	Dates
BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking – Session I	May 10 2023 –  May 14 2023
BITSAT 2023 admit card – Session I	May 15 2023
BITSAT 2023 Exam Date – Session I	May  21 2023 – May 26, 2023
BITSAT 2023 application form, – Session II only	May 22, 2023 – June 12, 2023
BITSAT 2023 Apply for admission with your 12th Marks and Preferences for programs.	June 2, 2023 -June 23, 2023
BITSAT 2023 Revision/Editing (Online) in the application form – Session II	June 9, 2023 – June 12, 2023
BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking – Session II	June 14, 2023 – June 15, 2023
BITSAT 2023 admit card – Session II	June 16, 2023
BITSAT 2023 Exam Date – Session II	June 18, 2023 – June 22, 2023
BITSAT 2023 Editing of Marks/Preferences in the Application Form	June 24, 2023 –  June 26, 2023
BITSAT 2023 admit list and waitlist announcement after Iteration I	July 1,  2023

 

4. Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is a single entrance exam administered by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admission to its B.Tech. programs at campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amravati. The exam is administered online and covers subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics/biology, and English. The exam is normally held in April each year, and candidates can apply for it online. VITEEE is well-known for its stringent test standards and high level of difficulty, and it draws a huge number of engineering hopefuls each year.

 

Events	Dates
VITEEE 2023 counseling: rank 20,001 to 45,000	April 26, 2023–May 9, 2023
VITEEE 2023 counseling: rank 45,001 to 70,000	April 26, 2023–May 20, 2023
VITEEE 2023 counseling: rank 70,001 to 1,00,000	April 26, 2023–May 31, 2023
VITEEE 2023 Counseling: Rank 1,00,000 and above	April 26, 2023–June 12, 2023
VITEEE 2023 counseling seat allotment: Rank 1 to 20,000	May 2, 2023
VITEEE 2023 choice filling: Rank 20,001 to 45,000	May 10, 2023–May 11, 2023
VITEEE 2023 seat allotment: rank 20,001 to 45,000	May 13, 2023
VITEEE 2023 choice filling: Rank 45,001 to 70,000	May 21, 2023–May 22, 2023
VITEEE 2023 seat allotment: Rank 45,001 to 70,000	May 24, 2023
VITEEE 2023 choice filling: Rank 70,001 to 1,00,000	June 1, 2023–June 2, 2023
VITEEE 2023 seat allotment: Rank 70,001 to 1,00,000	June 4, 2023
VITEEE 2023 choice filling: Rank 1,00,000 and above	June 13, 2023–June 14, 2023
VITEEE 2023 seat allotment: Rank 1,00,000 and above	June 16, 2023

 

5. Manipal entrance test (MET)

The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) is a national-level entrance exam administered by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, architecture, pharmacy, computer application, and other fields. The exam is given online and is made up of multiple-choice questions. The MET exam scores are used to determine admission to MAHE and its affiliated universities. Every year, the exam is normally held in April and May.

 

Events	Dates
MET 2023 Exam Date – First Attempt	28 April 2023 – 30 April 2023
MET 2023 admit card – First Attempt	21 April 2023
MET 2023 slot booking – First Attempt	21 April 2023 – 24 April 2023
MET 2022 application form – First Attempt	13 Oct ’22 – 17 April 2023

 

MET 2023 application form – Second Attempt	18 April 2023 – 15 May 2023
MET 2023 Slot Booking – Second Attempt	19 May 2023 – 22 May 2023
MET 2023 Exam Date – Second Attempt	27 May 2023 – 28 May 2023
MET 2023 merit list	June 2023
MET 2023 counseling	June 2023

 

6. SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam (SRMJEEE)

SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Test (SRMJEEE) is an entrance test for undergraduate engineering programmes administered by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (previously known as SRM University). The exam is administered online and is available in numerous sessions. The exam is held in April and May each year, and candidates can select their favorite exam session. The SRMJEEE exam score is used for admission to the various campuses of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology across India.

 

Events	Dates
SRMJEE 2023 application form for phase 2	November 23, 2022–June 5, 2023
SRMJEE 2023 application form for phase 3	November 23, 2022–July 17, 2023
SRMJEEE Phase 1 Program Allocation and Payment of Fees	May 5, 2023–May 10, 2023
SRMJEEE 2023 phase 2 choice filling	May 14, 2023–May 15, 2023
SRMJEEE Phase 2: Program Allocation and Payment of Fees	May 19, 2023–May 24, 2023
SRMJEE 2023 phase 2 exam	June 10, 2023–June 11, 2023
SRMJEE 2023 phase 3 exam	July 22, 2023–July 23, 2023

 

7. Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental College of Karnataka (COMEDK)

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dentistry Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) is an entrance exam for undergraduate engineering, medical, and dentistry degrees at several private colleges and universities in the Indian state of Karnataka. The test is held annually by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK), a private group of Karnataka colleges and universities.

The COMEDK exam is regarded as one of the most important entrance exams in Karnataka for admission to engineering, medical, and dental programs. 

 

Events	Dates
COMEDK UGET 2023 admit card	18 May 2023 – 28 May 2023
COMEDK exam date 2023	28 May 2023
COMEDK provisional answer key	30 May 2023
COMEDK Answer Key Challenge Facility	30 May 2023 – 1 June 2023
COMEDK UGET 2023 final answer key	6 June 2023
COMEDK UGET 2023 result	10 June 2023

 

8. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is an annual state-level entrance exam administered by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture studies in various Maharashtra colleges. The exam is administered online and consists of multiple-choice questions in the subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics/biology. The exam is typically held in April and May, with results announced in June. Candidates who pass the exam can use their results to apply for admission to various engineering and pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra.

 

Events	Dates
MHT CET 2023 Admit Card	May 2023
MHT CET 2023 PCM Exam	9 May 2023 – 13 May 2023
MHT CET 2023 PCB Exam	15 May 2023 – 20 May 2023
MHT CET 2023 Answer Key	June 2023
MHT CET 2023 Result	June 2023

 

9. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam (KIITEE)

KIITEE is an acronym that stands for Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam. It is an entrance test held by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar for admission to several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering, law, management, and other disciplines. The exam is administered online and lasts three hours. KIITEE is usually held in the months of April and May. Candidates who pass the exam are admitted to various courses offered by KIIT. The qualifying criteria, application process, and other exam details can be found on the KIIT official website.

 

Events	Dates
KIITEE Phase 1 exam date for Sambalpur center	26 April 2023 – 27 April 2023
Phase 1 result	24 April 2023
KIIT entrance exam phase 1 exam date	14 April 2023 – 20 April 2023
Phase 1 application form last date	5 April 2023
Phase 1 slot booking	1 April 2023 – 5 April 2023

 

Phase 2 application form deadline	5 May 2023
KIITEE 2023 Phase 2 Slot Booking	5 May 2023 – 10 May 2023
KIITEE entrance exam phase 2 exam date	14 May 2023 – 20 May 2023
KIITEE Phase 2 result	24 May 2023

 

10. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)

WBJEE is a state-level admission exam administered by the West Bengal Joint Admission Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The exam is held for admission to various undergraduate engineering, architecture, and pharmacy degrees offered by various institutions and universities in West Bengal. The exam is normally held in the month of April each year and is taken offline. Candidates who pass the exam are eligible for admission to a variety of undergraduate programs at participating institutions based on their ranks and scores.

 

Events	Dates
WBJEE 2023 Exam Date	April 30 2023
WBJEE 2023 admit card	April 20  2023
WBJEE 2023 application form correction window	January 22,2023 – January 24, 2023
WBJEE 2023 application form	23 Dec ’22 – 20 January 2023

 

WBJEE 2023 result

May 2023

 

11. Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET)

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) administers the GUJCET, or Gujarat Common Entrance Test, for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat colleges. The exam is administered offline and includes multiple-choice questions from the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. GUJCET scores are taken into account by a variety of government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed institutes in Gujarat.

 

Events	Dates
GUJCET 2023 Answer Key	14 April 2023 – 18 April 2023
GUJCET 2023 Exam Date	3 April 2023
GUJCET 2023 Admit Card Date	22 March 2023 – 3 April 2023
GUJCET 2023 Application Form with lLate Fees Late fees	26 Jan 2023 – 31 Jan 2023
GUJCET 2023 Application Form	6 Jan 2023 – 25 Jan 2023

 

GUJCET 2023 Result

2 May 2023 – 30 May 2023

 

12.Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level entrance exam for admission to postgraduate engineering, technology, and architecture programs. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) jointly administer the exam. GATE scores are also utilized for employment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and for eligibility for Junior Fellowships (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) at CSIR Laboratories. The exam is given online and assesses the candidate’s knowledge in undergraduate engineering, mathematics, and science subjects.

 

Events	Dates
Release of GATE notification 2023	July 27, 2022
GATE 2023 registration start date	August 30, 2022
GATE registration 2023 last date	October 14, 2022
GATE 2023 registration last date with late fee	October 16, 2022
GATE application form correction date	November 4–11, 2022
GATE admit card release date	January 9, 2023
GATE 2023 Exam Date	February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023.
Release of GATE response sheets	February 15, 2023,
GATE answer key release date	February 21, 2023
GATE 2023 answer key challenge date	February 23 to 25, 2023
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering result date	March 16, 2023 (declared)
Availability of a scorecard	March 21, 2023

 

13. National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national-level entrance exam administered by the Council of Architecture (COA) for admission to undergraduate architecture programs at colleges and universities throughout India. The exam assesses applicants’ architectural aptitude by testing their drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking ability. The exam is typically given twice a year, in April and July. Mathematics and science are both important.

 

Events	Dates
NATA 2023 result – Phase 1	30 April 2023
NATA 2023 Phase 1 answer key	25 April 2023
NATA 2023 Phase 1 exam date	21 April 2023
NATA 2023 admit card – Phase 1	18 April 2023
NATA 2023 application form correction window – Phase 1	8 April 2023 – 10 April 2023
NATA 2023 application form – Phase 1	20 March 2023 – 13 April 2023

 

NATA 2023 application form, – Phase 2	20 March 2023 – 22 May 2023
NATA 2023 application form – Phase 3	20 March 2023 – 27 June 2023
NATA 2023 application form correction window – Phase 2	20 May 2023 – 22 May 2023
NATA 2023 admit card – Phase 2	30 May 2023
NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date	3 June 2023
NATA 2023 result – Phase 2	13 June 2023
NATA 2023 application form correction window – Phase 3	25 June 2023 – 27 June 2023
NATA 2023 admit card – Phase 3	5 July 2023
NATA 2023 Phase 3 exam date	9 July 2023
NATA 2023 result – Phase 3	17 July 2023

 

14. Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) administers the Karnataka Common admission Test (KCET), a state-level admission test. The exam is held for admission to various undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and veterinary science programmes given by colleges in the state of Karnataka. Every year, the exam is held in April and consists of multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.

 

Events	KCET 2023 Dates
KCET 2023 Notification Release Date	March 1, 2023
KCET application form 2023 date	March 2, 2023
Last date to fill of KCET 2023 application form	April 24 to 25, (Reopened)
Last date to pay the application fee	April 25, 2023 (Reopened)
Last date to submit special category documents	May 25 to June 1 (Revised)
Application correction facility	April 24 to 27, 2023 (Reopened)
KCET 2023 Admit Card	May 5, 2023
KCET 2023 exam date	May 20 to 21, 2023
KCET Answer Key (Provisional)	May 25, 2023
Class 12th marks entry	To be notified
KCET 2023 result date	June 12, 2023
Commencement of document upload for KCET counseling	To be notified

 

15. Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET)

The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) is an entrance examination held in colleges and universities throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, for admission to various undergraduate degrees in engineering, agriculture, and medicine. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, administers the test on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The exam is held online once a year, and those who pass it are eligible for admission to various undergraduate programmes provided by Andhra Pradesh colleges.

 

Events	Dates
AP EAMCET 2023 notifications	March 11, 2023 (Released)
Availability of AP EAMCET 2023 application form	March 11, 2023 (Released)
Last date to submit AP EAMCET 2023 application form (without late fee)	April 15, 2023
Last date to submit AP EAMCET 2023 application form (with late fee Rs 500)	April 16 to 30, 2023
Last date to submit AP EAMCET 2023 application form (with late fee Rs. 1000)	May 1 to 5, 2023
Correct in EAMCET 2023 application form	May 4 to 6, 2023
Last date of submission of AP EAMCET 2023 application form (with late fee of Rs. 10000)	May 13 to 14, 2023
Last date of submission of AP EAMCET 2023 application form (with late fee of Rs. 5000)	May 12 to 16, 2023
Availability of AP EAMCET 2023 admit card	May 7, 2023
AP EAMCET 2023 exam date	May 15 to 22, 2023
AP EAMCET 2023 preliminary answer key	May 24, 2023
Objection against the preliminary key	May 24 to 26, 2023
AP EAMCET 2023 result	To be notified
AP EAMCET rank card 2023	To be notified
AP EAMCET 2023 counseling	To be notified

 

16. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA)

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) is a state-level counseling procedure for admissions to undergraduate engineering degrees at various colleges in Tamil Nadu. It is run by Anna University, Chennai. The admissions process is based on the results of the candidates’ class 12th board exams. Registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the assigned college are all part of the counseling procedure. TNEA is a famous engineering admissions method in Tamil Nadu.

 

Event	Date
TNEA registration commencement date	To Be Notified
Last date to submit the TNEA 2023 application form	To Be Notified
Issue of random number	To Be Notified
Declaration of TNEA 2023 rank list	To Be Notified
TNEA 2023 General counseling	To Be Notified
TNEA supplementary counseling	To Be Notified

 

17. Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE)

The Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE) is a state-level entrance examination administered by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by colleges in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The exam, which is often taken in April, contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and others depending on the degree sought for.

 

Events	Dates (Announced)
Online submission of application	9th February 2023
Last date to submit application	30th March 2023
Last date of fee submission	30th March 2023
Application correction	1st to 3rd April 2023
Announcement of city of exam	30th April 2023
Release of admit card	2nd week of May 2023
CUCET UG Entrance exam	21st to 31st May 2023 (Reserve dates: 1st to 7th June 2023)
Answer key release date	June 2023
Result declaration	June/ July 2023
Commence of Counseling	July 2023

 

Through CUET (PG):

Events	Dates
Online submission of the application form	March 20, 2023
Last date to submit the application form	May 5, 2023
Last date of transaction of examination fee	May 5, 2023
Application correction	6th -8th May 2023
Admit card	May/ June 2023
CUCET PG exam	5th to June 12th, 2023
Answer key release date	2nd week of July 2023
Result declaration	2nd week of July 2023
Commencement of counseling	3rd week of July 2023

 

18. Amrita Entrance Examination Engineering (AEEE)

The Amrita Entrance Examination – Engineering (AEEE) is an entrance exam administered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs provided at the university’s three campuses in Amritapuri, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore. The exam is typically given online and assesses the candidate’s understanding of areas such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The selection process is based on the candidate’s performance in AEEE and in the counseling process.

 

Events	Dates
Release of Registration and Application Form	November 19, 2022
Last Date for application form submission	Phase 1 – April 10, 2023
AEEE 2023 facility to show willingness to appear for exam	April 6 to 10, 2023
AEEE 2023 slot booking	Phase 1 – April 6 to 10, 2023 Phase 2- April 30 to May 2, 2023
AEEE 2023 Hall Ticket	April 16, 2023
AEEE 2023 Exam (Computer Based Test)	Phase1- April- 21 to 28, 2023 Phase 2- May 5–11, 2023
AEEE 2023 Offline Exam (Pen and Paper Based Exam)	To be notified
Declaration of Result	To be notified
Publication of the AEEE rank list	To be notified
AEEE Counseling 2023	To be notified

 

19. Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM)

The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to various M.Sc. (Two-Year), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate programs. The exam is conducted online and is usually held in February. The test consists of multiple-choice questions and is held for seven different papers, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biotechnology, geology, mathematical statistics, and biological sciences. Candidates who qualify for the exam can apply for admission to various participating institutions based on their JAM scores.

 

Events	Dates
Start date of JAM 2023 application form	September 6, 2022
Last date to submit the JAM application form	October 14, 2022
Availability of JAM correction window	November 10 to 30
JAM Admit card release	January 11, 2023
JAM 2023 Entrance Exam	February 12, 2023
Release of the JAM response sheet	February 20, 2023
Release of answer key	February 23
Challenge JAM answer keys	February 24
Last date to challenge JAM answer keys	February 26
JAM final answer key	March 16, 2023
JAM 2023 result announcement	March 21, 2023
Release of the JAM 2023 scorecard	April 3
Submission of JAM 2023 admission form	April 11, 2023
Last date to submit the admission forms	April 25, 2023
Last date for receipt of the request for a change in the category in proper format/rectification of defective documents	To be notified
First admission list of IIT JAM	To be notified
Second admission list of IIT JAM	To be notified
Third JAM admission list	To be notified
Final JAM admission list	To be notified
Conclusion of the admission	To be notified