Courses & Entrance Exams
A quick reference to entrance exams mentioned in career roadmaps on this site.
- Agricultural EngineerAgriculture and Allied Sciences
JEE Main required; JEE Advanced for IITs. State/university-level alternatives include ICAR, GATE, AIEEA, MHT CET, UPCATET, AP EAMCET, CG PAT, SHIATS, CCSHAU, Assam Agriculture University VET, Rajasthan JET, AGRICET. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
- School TeacherEducation and Training
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or state TET is required for government-school employment. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
- NurseHealth and Wellness
Entrance exams vary by institution — examples include the AIIMS Nursing entrance examination and Indian Army Nursing Exam. No entrance exam is necessary for Diploma courses. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
- Automobile EngineerEngineering
JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, MHT CET and similar national/state/university-level entrance exams, depending on the institute. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
- Indian Administrative ServiceGovernment Services
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) — a bachelor's degree from a government-recognized university is mandatory to appear. Check official UPSC notification for current eligibility, age limits, attempts and dates.
- Aircraft PilotOperations, Logistics, and Hospitality
Civil aviation: commercial pilot license via an aviation institute. Defence Forces: AFCAT, NDA (can be taken directly after Class 12) or CDSE, all conducted by UPSC/Air Force. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
- Lawyer/Law Officer/AdvocatePublic Policy, Law, and Safety
CLAT, AILET or LSAT India for the five-year integrated law course. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
For the full list of official entrance exams, visit the Ministry of Education