list of top Indian entrance exams after Class 12 for students from different streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts)

list of top Indian entrance exams after Class 12 for students from different streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts), grouped by their subject domains: --- 1. For Science Students (Engineering, Medical, and Other Fields)** Engineering** - **JEE Main**: For admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Also, a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. - **JEE Advanced**: For admission to IITs. - **BITSAT**: For admission to BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. - **VITEEE**: For admission to VIT University. - **SRMJEEE**: For admission to SRM University. - **COMEDK UGET**: For engineering colleges in Karnataka. - **WBJEE**: For engineering colleges in West Bengal. Medical** - **NEET-UG**: For admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH courses, and other medical programs. - **AIIMS MBBS**: Integrated under NEET for AIIMS medical admissions. - **JIPMER MBBS**: Also included under NEET for JIPMER admissions. Design/Architecture** - **NATA**: For admission to undergraduate architecture programs. - **UCEED**: For design courses at IITs. Defence** - **NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam**: For joining Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. Pure Sciences and Research** - **KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)**: For research-oriented students in basic sciences. - **IAT (Integrated Program in Science)**: For IISERs. - **NEST**: For admission to NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. --- 2. For Commerce Students** Management and Business Studies** - **IPMAT**: For integrated BBA+MBA programs at IIM Indore, Rohtak, and other institutions. - **DU-JAT**: For management and business courses at the University of Delhi (renamed CUET-UG). - **SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)**: For business and management courses at Symbiosis International University. Accounting and Finance** - **CA Foundation**: For Chartered Accountancy. - **CS Foundation**: For Company Secretary courses. - **CMA Foundation**: For Cost and Management Accountancy. Law** - **CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)**: For admission to NLUs and other law universities (integrated 5-year law programs). - **AILET**: For law courses at NLU Delhi. --- 3. For Arts Students** Law** - **CLAT**: Integrated 5-year law programs for students across streams. - **AILET**: Specifically for NLU Delhi. Design and Creative Arts** - **NID DAT**: For admission to design programs at NID. - **UCEED**: For design courses at IITs (also open to Arts students). - **Pearl Academy Entrance Exam**: For design, fashion, and business programs. *Media and Journalism** - **IIMC Entrance Exam**: For journalism and mass communication courses. - **CUET**: For various programs in central universities. General Aptitude-Based Exams** - **CUET (Common University Entrance Test)**: For undergraduate courses in central universities. - **TISS-BAT**: For social science programs at TISS. --- 4. For All Streams (Open to Science, Commerce, and Arts Students)** Hotel Management** - **NCHMCT JEE**: For hotel management courses at institutes affiliated with NCHM. Mass Communication and Media Studies** - **Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)**: Includes media and communication courses. Liberal Arts** - **Ashoka University Entrance Exam**: For liberal arts programs. - **KREA University Admissions**: For interdisciplinary courses. Defence** - **NDA**: Open to all eligible streams for Army, but Science is required for Navy and Air Force. --- Tips for Preparation** - Identify your interest and career goals before choosing an exam. - Start preparing early to cover the syllabus thoroughly. - Refer to the official website of the exams for detailed eligibility criteria and schedules. Would you like details about any specific exam?