What If Not JEE? Other Important Engineering Entrance Exams in India
What If Not JEE ? If you are wondering what to do if JEE is not cleared, but still feel that engineering is your true calling, then you need to look at some other options for engineering beyond the IITs and NITs.
JEE contains a maximum number of colleges in India that take directly or indirectly through JEE MAIN and also this Examination serves as the only entry criteria to JEE Advanced which is the gateway to IITs.But still, there is a number of entrance examinations that a student must give. It is always advisable to fill out multiple examination forms to get more chances for selection.
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So, here we are providing you enough options that you must attempt so that You get into a good Engineering college in India after class 12th.
The below entrance exams include Top Private Engineering college examinations & State level too.
BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test is a computer-based online test conducted by BITS, Pilani for admissions into the Integrated First Degree Programmes in Engineering, Science and Pharmacy at its three campuses namely: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad and Goa.
Application Fee : ₹3300 for Male Candidates, ₹2800 for Female Candidates and US $90 (₹6300) for Male and Female Candidates who choose Dubai as the Test Centre.
BITSAT Full Form |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test |
Conducting Body |
BITS, Pilani |
Exam Level |
University/National |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Exam Duration |
3 hours |
Number of Questions |
150 |
Total Seats Offered |
2970 (BITS Pilani- 1040, BITS Hyderabad- 1080 and BITS Goa-850). These seats include all the B.E, B. Pharma and Integrated MSc. Courses offered after 12th or its equivalent. |
Official Website |
UGEE : IIIT Hyderabad
The UGEE or Undergraduate Entrance Exam will be conducted by IIIT Hyderabad for admissions into its Dual Degree courses after class 12th. The admissions to the single degree programmes are conducted through various channels like JEE Main and Special Channel of Admission or (SPEC) given to Board Toppers etc.
The Dual Degree Programmes of IIIT Hyderabad is given admissions mainly through this UGEE or Undergraduate Entrance Exam and other routes include Olympiad/KVPY and DASA (For International Students).
The UGEE will be a 3 hours Computer Based Test divided into two sections namely: Section 1: SUPR or Subject Proficiency test and Section 2: REAP or Research Aptitude. The Section 1 and Section 2 are of 60 minutes and 120 minutes duration respectively.
UGEE (IIIT Hyderabad) Full Form |
Undergraduate Entrance Exam |
Conducting Body |
IIIT Hyderabad |
Exam Level |
National/Institute |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (Computer Based Test) |
Questions Type |
MCQs |
Application Fee |
INR 2000 |
Total Seats Offered |
97 |
Official Website |
VITEEE - Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination
The VITEEE or the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination will be conducted for admissions in the undergraduate Engineering courses after class 12th or equivalent in all the VIT Campuses including VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT Andhra Pradesh and VIT Bhopal respectively.
The VITEEE 2021 will be conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology or VIT in a Computer based Test or CBT mode on multiple dates for which candidates can book their desired slot.
Application Fee :
VITEEE Full Form |
Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination |
Conducting Body |
Vellore Institute of Technology |
Exam Level |
National/Institute |
Exam Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Exam Frequency |
Once every year |
Number of Questions |
125 |
Questions Type |
MCQs |
Official Website |
SRMJEEE - SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination
The SRMJEEE or SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination will be conducted for admissions in the undergraduate Engineering Courses after class 12th or equivalent in the various Engineering Colleges of the SRM Group of Universities including SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM University AP – Amravati and SRM University Haryana – Sonepat
The SRM University also offers Direct Admission to students if they meet the following criteria :
SRMJEEE Full Form |
SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination |
Conducting Body |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology or SRMIST |
Exam Level |
National/Institute |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Exam Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Number of Questions |
125 |
Questions Type |
MCQs |
Application Fee |
₹1100 |
Total Seats Offered |
11250 |
Official Website |
MET – Manipal Entrance Test
The Manipal Entrance Test or MET will be conducted for admissions in the Manipal University for the following courses offered at the different institutes of MAHE or Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
The MET 2021 will be a 2 hours duration test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English & Numerical Answer Type for BTech or Engineering while the BPharm or Pharmacy candidates can either opt for Mathematics or Biology as one of the sections while the other sections remain common.
MET Full Form |
Manipal Entrance Test |
Conducting Body |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) |
Exam Level |
Institute/National |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Number of Questions |
60 (B.Tech and B.Pharm), 100 (BBA, BA Media and Communication) |
Questions Type |
MCQs |
Total Seats Offered |
For BTech: 3890, For BPharm: 240 |
Accepting Colleges |
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University Jaipur |
Official Website |
Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE)
Amrita Schools of Engineering are private engineering institutes in India affiliated to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore which is spread across its five campus :
Amritapuri (Kollam), Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Amaravati.
Amrita Schools of Engineering conduct Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE) along with Joint Entrance Examination – Main for admission to B.Tech programs and M.Tech admissions are based on Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
Type |
Private Engineering Institute |
Affiliation |
National Assessment and Accreditation Council , AICTE |
Website |
COMEDK UGET – State Level Examination
COMEDK UGET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. The exam is a gateway for admissions to engineering and architecture courses offered by more than 120 colleges/institutes that accept COMEDK scores.
Exam Name |
COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Official Website |
Apart from university level exams, there are many state level entrance exams as well that are conducted each year for admission into the undergraduate engineering courses offered by the participating institutes of the state such as UPSEE ,UKSEE , WBJEE, MHT CET , AP EAMCET , KCET and KEAM . Students can appear in the state level entrance exams for admission into some of the top engineering institutes of the state.
We have discussed all the possible options available if the candidate isn’t able to qualify JEE . However, candidates must note that JEE is just a part of life and not the entire life. One can have a bright future even without taking JEE. Thus, don’t rely only on JEE and consider other options in life.
Harshita Nandal has worked as a Creative head in Mitrakshar, University of Delhi. She has done her Graduation from the University of Delhi in English Honours. In her free time, she prefers to play the guitar, take short walks in between work and loves to watch Korean dramas. Currently, she is an author at Educere India to fulfil the desire of her passion for writing.