Engineering Entrance Exams 2027: List, Dates, Eligibility

The engineering entrance exam 2027 season decides B.Tech and B.E. admissions for the 2027-28 academic year, and M.Tech admissions through GATE. This page covers the national, state and university-level engineering admission tests we track, what each is for and who should take it.

The lists, open application forms and upcoming dates below update automatically as official notices come out, Use the guide further down to pick the exams that fit your goals, state and marks.

Engineering Entrance Exams 2027: Applications Open Now

These engineering exams are currently accepting applications; open the exam page for the official form link and the last date.

• MP ITI 2026Online application (FCFS round)Closes tomorrow
• Odisha ITI 2026Online application (2026-27)Closes tomorrow

List of Engineering Entrance Exams 2027

The list covers national exams, state CETs, university tests, lateral-entry tests for diploma holders, polytechnic and ITI admissions, and PG exams. Use the National or State filter to see exams valid where you want to study, and the UG or PG filter to separate B.Tech exams from M.Tech exams.

Upcoming Engineering Exam Dates

Here are the next confirmed or expected events for each exam, such as notification, registration, admit card, exam day and result.

• 15OctHaryana ITI 2026Last date for admission in all NCVT/SC… (Session 2026-27) · 15 October 2026
• 2DecKLEEE 2027Online admit cards (Phase I) · 2 to 6 December 2026
• 3DecKLEEE 2027KLEEE 2027 exam (Phase I) · 3 to 7 December 2026
• 4JanGATE 2027Exam city notification · 4 January 2027
• 9JanVTUEEE 2027VTUEEE 2027 Phase I exam · 9 to 10 January 2027

Top Engineering Entrance Exams Explained

Most engineering aspirants need only a handful of these exams. These are the ones taken by the largest number of students.

JEE Main

JEE Main is the national B.Tech and B.E. entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Its rank is used for admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes through JoSAA counselling, and many state and private colleges also accept it. It is also the qualifying step for JEE Advanced. Every PCM student aiming for engineering should take it. See JEE Main 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced is the exam for admission to the IITs. It is conducted by one of the IITs each year under the Joint Admission Board, and only top-ranked JEE Main candidates are eligible to appear. Seats are allotted through JoSAA along with NIT and IIIT seats. Take it if you are aiming for an IIT and have qualified through JEE Main. See JEE Advanced 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

GATE

GATE is the national postgraduate engineering exam conducted by IISc and the IITs. Its score is used for M.Tech, M.E. and direct PhD admissions at IITs, NITs, IISc and many other institutes, with NIT M.Tech seats filled through CCMT counselling. Several public sector companies also use GATE scores for recruitment. It is meant for final-year students and graduates in engineering and related sciences. See GATE 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

BITSAT

BITSAT is the online admission test conducted by BITS Pilani for its integrated first-degree programmes at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. BITS does not use JEE Main for these admissions, so you must take BITSAT separately. It suits students who want a top private institute alongside their JEE attempts. See BITSAT 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

VITEEE

VITEEE is conducted by VIT for B.Tech admission to its campuses. It is one of the largest private university engineering tests and is usually taken as a backup or parallel option to JEE Main. Students from any state can apply. See VITEEE 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

COMEDK UGET

COMEDK UGET is the common entrance test of the consortium of private engineering colleges in Karnataka. Many well-known private colleges in Bengaluru and across Karnataka fill their consortium seats through it, and students from all states can apply. Take it if you want a private engineering college in Karnataka. See COMEDK UGET 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

MHT CET

MHT CET is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for engineering, pharmacy and agriculture admissions in the state. Engineering aspirants take the PCM group. It is the main route into government, aided and private engineering colleges in Maharashtra, along with JEE Main for certain seats. See MHT CET 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

KCET

KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for government-quota seats in engineering and other professional courses in Karnataka. It is mainly for students eligible as Karnataka candidates under the state rules. Students outside Karnataka usually look at COMEDK UGET instead. See KCET 2027 for dates, syllabus and updates.

Other large state exams include WBJEE, KEAM, AP EAPCET, TG EAPCET, GUJCET, Assam CEE and JKCET. If you plan to study in your home state, its CET is usually the most important exam after JEE Main.

Which Entrance Exam for Engineering After 12th?

Students often ask which entrance exam is needed for B.Tech. The short answer: there is no single exam. You need JEE Main for NITs and IIITs, JEE Advanced for IITs, your state CET for state colleges, and the institute’s own test for some private universities. Most students take three to five exams. Use this table to match your goal to the right exam.

Entrance Exams for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

There is no separate national exam for aeronautical engineering after 12th. IITs offer aerospace engineering through JEE Advanced, and other institutes admit through JEE Main, state CETs or their own tests. Check which colleges in your rank range offer the branch before you fill choices. Note that IGRUA is a pilot training academy, not an engineering programme.

Entrance Exams for Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering are offered through the same exams as other branches. Some state CETs and private university tests also accept students with Biology instead of Mathematics for these branches. Rules differ by exam, so confirm the subject requirement on the exam page before applying.

Engineering Entrance Exams Other Than JEE

JEE Main is important, but it is far from the only route. If you are looking at other entrance exams for engineering, these are the main groups.

• State CETs: MHT CET, KCET, WBJEE, KEAM, AP EAPCET, TG EAPCET, GUJCET, CG PET and others. They cover most government and private seats in their state, and many give preference to home-state candidates.
• Private university tests: BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, AEEE, KLEEE, UPESEAT, KIITEE and SAEEE. These are open to students from all states.
• Consortium and special institute tests: COMEDK UGET, IIITH UGEE, NERIST NEE, AMUEEE and IMU CET.

A practical plan is JEE Main, your home-state CET and one or two private university tests. That spreads your risk without overloading your preparation.

B.Tech Admission Without Entrance Exam

Direct admission in B.Tech without an entrance exam is possible in some cases, but it depends on the state and the college, and no route guarantees a seat.

• Class 12 merit: Some states and many private universities admit on Class 12 PCM marks. For example, engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu through TNEA are based on Class 12 marks, not a separate test.
• Vacant seats after counselling: When seats stay empty after the main rounds, some states and colleges fill them on Class 12 merit. Watch the state counselling notices.
• Management quota: Private colleges have a share of seats under management or institute quota, usually at higher fees. Admission rules are set by the state; deal only with the college directly and get everything in writing.
• Diploma route: After a three-year diploma, you can join B.Tech in the second year through a lateral-entry test or, in some states, on diploma marks.

Even if you plan a merit-based route, taking JEE Main and your state CET keeps more options open, since better colleges usually fill seats through exam ranks.

Eligibility for Engineering Entrance Exams

Each exam sets its own rules, but the broad pattern is similar.

• B.Tech and B.E.: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is the standard requirement for most programmes. A few branches and institutes accept other subject combinations. Students in Class 12 can apply and appear in the same year.
• Minimum marks: Most exams set a minimum Class 12 percentage, with relaxation for reserved categories. For IITs, NITs and IIITs there is an extra Class 12 performance condition, explained on the JEE Main and JEE Advanced pages.
• Domicile: State CETs often reserve most seats for home-state candidates. Private university and national exams are open to all.
• Attempts and age: JEE Advanced limits the number of attempts. Other exams have their own rules, so check before you apply.
• Lateral entry: A diploma in engineering, or a B.Sc. in some states.
• M.Tech: A B.Tech, B.E. or relevant science degree, with a valid GATE score or a pass in the state PG test.

Always confirm the exact criteria in the official information bulletin, linked from each exam’s page.

How to Prepare for Engineering Entrance Exams

Most B.Tech entrance tests are computer-based and ask objective questions from Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Some add numerical-answer questions, negative marking or an aptitude section, and the pattern differs by exam, so read the pattern on each exam page.

1. Start with the official syllabus of JEE Main. It covers most of what state CETs and private tests ask, so one plan serves several exams.
2. Finish NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks thoroughly, especially Chemistry. Then move to problem practice in Physics and Mathematics.
3. Do not ignore board exams. Class 12 marks affect eligibility and, in some states, admission merit.
4. Solve previous years’ question papers for each exam you are taking. They show the level, the pattern and the topics that repeat.
5. Take timed online mock tests regularly and review every mistake. Speed and accuracy matter as much as knowledge in CBT exams.
6. Keep a short revision notebook of formulas and reactions, and use the last month for revision and mocks rather than new topics.

For the complete list across all streams, see all entrance exams. Official sources: JEE Main (NTA), JEE Advanced and AICTE.

Engineering Entrance Exam Question Papers

Download previous years’ question papers and sample papers for the main engineering exams to practise in real exam conditions.

• JEE Main Question Papers12 years, latest 2026
• KCET Question Papers12 years, latest 2026
• GATE Question Papers12 years, latest 2026
• KEAM Question Papers12 years, latest 2026
• JEE Advanced Question Papers12 years, latest 2026
• AP EAPCET Question Papers10 years, latest 2026
• TG EAPCET Question Papers7 years, latest 2024
• WBJEE Question Papers11 years, latest 2025
• MHT CET Question Papers9 years, latest 2023
• AP PGECET Question Papers10 years, latest 2026
• BITSAT Question Papers9 years, latest 2025
• WB JELET Question Papers8 years, latest 2025

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