Disappointing marks in JEE often lead many students to stop pursuing their engineering career, which is undoubtedly a tragic scenario. You shouldn’t give up on yourself just because of not achieving one milestone. There are many ways open that can also establish you as an esteemed engineering professional in the corporate sector.

Therefore, in this article, we’ll discuss the top engineering entrance exams in India that you can still consider even if you fail to achieve excellent marks in the JEE. Some various top-ranked colleges and universities conduct their own tests. You can aspire to get yourself enrolled in any of those colleges.

10 Engineering Entrance Exams Other Than JEE

Below are some of the alternative exams to get into reputed engineering colleges. So, let’s explore the list of engineering entrance exams in India after the 12th.

1.   BITSAT

Birla Institute of Technology and Science has already gained a name in the education sector. Through their exam BITSAT which stands for Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test they select engineering candidates for all of their three campuses (Goa, Hyderabad, and Pilani) across India.

No. of seats	Pilani = 1040, Goa = 850, Hyderabad = 1080
No. of campuses	Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad
Exam date of 2023	21 May – 22 June
Duration	180 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology, English, and Logical Reasoning
Marking schemes	+3 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Total Marks	390
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 3 lakh students

2.   MHT-CET

One of the standardized engineering entrance exams in Maharashtra, MHT-CET is administered by the Maharashtra government for recruiting candidates in engineering and pharmacy programs. It is imperative for those aspiring to pursue engineering to attempt Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics paper. In case you’re a prospective pharmacy student, you have to choose Biology in addition to Physics and Chemistry.

Here are the details for MHT-CET Engineering exam.

No. of seats	1,23,895
No. of campuses	Approx. 5,936 colleges
Exam date of 2023	9 – 14 May
Duration	180 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Marking schemes	+1 for each correct answer for Section 1 (Physics & Chemistry) +2 for each correct answer for Section 2 (Mathematics) No negative marking
Total Marks	200
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 6,27,790 students

3.   VITEEE

For entry into the undergraduate engineering programs offered by the VIT group of institutions, prospective students must take the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE), which is one of the main engineering entrance exams other than JEE. The VITEEE examination is held generally in April every year in predetermined locations in India and beyond. Candidates are limited to one VITEEE attempt.

No. of seats	5160 (Main Campus)
No. of campuses	Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati
Exam date of 2023	17 – 23 April
Duration	150 minutes
Subjects	Math or Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, and English
Marking schemes	+1 for each correct answer   No negative marking
Total Marks	125
Approx. no. of applications per year	Approximately 2 lakhs+ students

4.   MET

The annual online admission tests are administered by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, previously called Manipal University. Over fifty thousand students apply annually to take the Manipal Entrance Test (MET), formerly known as the MU OET. All competent individuals are welcome to apply to one of MU OET’s sixteen engineering programs. All prospective students are required to take and pass this exam, which consists of objective multiple-choice questions. This is one of the top engineering entrance exams in India.

No. of seats	Around 2280
No. of campuses	Manipal (Karnataka)
Exam date of 2023	28 – 30 April, & 27– 28 May
Duration	120 Minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English
Marking schemes	+4 for each correct answer   -1 for each incorrect answer (Only for MCQs)   No negative marking for Numeric Answer Type Questions
Total Marks	240
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 2 Lakh+ students

5.   SRMJEEE

The University level entrance test is administered three times annually to provide admission into the BTech Programmes at SRM University and its various campuses. The SRM Institute of Science & Technology administers the SRMJEEE exam for admission into its BTech programs at its Delhi-NCR Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, and Vadapalani campuses. The SRMJEEE examination will be conducted in online mode using computer-based testing. Over 100 test centers across India and a few centers in the Middle East will be utilized for this purpose.

No. of seats	Around 7,000
No. of campuses	Kattankulathur – Chennai Ramapuram – Chennai Vadapalani – Chennai Tiruchirappalli – Tamil Nadu Delhi – NCR SRM University – AP (Andhra Pradesh) SRM University – Haryana SRM University – Sikkim
Exam date of 2023	17 – 23 April (Phase 1) 10 – 11 June (Phase 2) 22 – 23 July (Phase 3)
Duration	150 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Mathematics / Biology, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude
Marking schemes	+1 for each correct answer   No negative marking
Total Marks	125
Approx. no. of applications per year	lakh students approx.

6.   WBJEE

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a centralized test under the control of the WB state government. The WBJEE encompasses esteemed Indian universities such as Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, and the University of Kalyani.

No. of seats	4345 (2283 Govt. + 2062 Private)
No. of campuses	20 Universities (11 Govt. + 9 Private)
Exam date of 2023	30th April
Duration	4 (2+2) hours
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Marking schemes	Category 1: For each correct answer +1 will be awarded. ¼ negative marking.   Category 2: For each correct answer +2 will be awarded. ½ negative marking.   Category 3: For each correct answer +2 will be awarded. No negative marking.
Total Marks	200
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 1 lakh students

This is one of the most famous engineering entrance exams after the 12th for admission into undergraduate programs. The eligibility criteria for taking the exam require candidates to have completed their plus two level education in either Pure Science or Vocational 10+2 stream.

7.   SITEEE

Symbiosis International holds the SIT Engineering Entrance Exam (SITEEE) annually to identify prospective engineering students. To participate in SITEEE, applicants must first ensure they are eligible. Registration, form completion, fee payment, image upload (picture and signature), and application submission are only some of the steps involved in the application process. Check the application’s eligibility requirements before submitting it. The application for the SITEEE exam is available online.

No. of seats	600
No. of campuses	Pune
Exam date of 2023	May 6 and May 14
Duration	60 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Marking schemes	+2 for each correct answer   No negative marking
Total Marks	120
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 88,746 students

8.   COMEDK

The COMEDK UGET is one of the state-level engineering entrance exams in India that is conducted by the Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). The scores obtained in the exam are utilized for admission to engineering and medical degree courses that are offered by colleges and institutes affiliated with COMEDK. The announcement of the examination dates for the COMEDK 2024 exam will be declared online just like this year. To obtain comprehensive information about COMEDK, you can further head to their website.

No. of seats	Approx. 18460   (Refer here for precise numbers)
No. of campuses	207 colleges
Exam date of 2023	28th May
Duration	180 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Marking schemes	+1 for each correct answer   No negative marking
Total Marks	180
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 66,304 students

9.   KIITEE

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, situated in Bhubaneswar, conducts the KIITEE. The purpose is to provide admission opportunities to eligible candidates for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) 2023 examination was scheduled to be conducted at over 60 examination centers that are geographically dispersed across diverse states within the nation. The assessment shall be carried out in dual stages. For comprehensive insights pertaining to KIITEE, kindly refer to their official website.

No. of seats	Approx. 237
No. of campuses	Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Exam date of 2023	14 April – 8 June
Duration	180 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology
Marking schemes	+4 for each correct answer   -1 for each incorrect answer
Total Marks	480
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 2 – 3 lakh students

10.  AEEE

To select students for its four-year Bachelor of Technology degree program, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham administers the Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE), a national-level engineering entrance examination. One of the many engineering entrance exams in India, the AEEE will be used to determine admission to the BTech programs at the Amrita Schools of Engineering in Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, and Amaravati. However, Joint Entrance Examination Mains Examination also serves the same purpose. Candidates who have met the AEEE 2023 requirements will be counseled for admission to the university’s BTech programs based on their scores on the entrance test.

No. of seats	Approximately 12000
No. of campuses	Amritapuri Campus Amaravati Campus Bengaluru Campus Chennai Campus Coimbatore Campus Faridabad Campus Kochi Campus Mysuru Campus
Exam date of 2023	21 April – 11 May
Duration	150 minutes
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English
Marking schemes	+3 for each correct answer   -1 for each incorrect answer
Total Marks	300
Approx. no. of applications per year	Around 1 lakh students

How RAA Can Help?

Rathi’s Aspire Academy is a progressive institution focused on helping students crack JEE with success. Our students appearing for JEE are guided for all the above-mentioned exams. They are also trained for every situation to handle in the examination hall. Needless to say, we take several measures such as personalized guidance, mock tests, and close tests to help a student boost confidence.

For example, below are the records of a few RAA students from the last JEE 2021-23 batch:

1. 3 students got selected for Vellore Institute of Technology
2. 1 student got selected for SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Though most of the engineering exam syllabi of the country are more or less the same, we would like to call ourselves specialized in the preparation of JEE. Since more or less, all engineering entrance exams in 2023 are already finished, you can contact us to take preparation for 2024. For more information regarding RAA, head to our website.

Conclusion

For those engineering students who are in search of the best college or institute for enrollment, this blog shall serve as the ultimate destination.  The forthcoming year will witness the prominence of various esteemed engineering entrance examinations in India. It is therefore imperative for aspiring engineers to qualify the appropriate examination and thereby secure their academic future.

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