1. Entrance Exams After 12th – Science (PCM/PCB)
Entrance Exams After 12th, students have a wide variety of entrance exams across all streams—Science, Commerce & Arts.
Engineering
- JEE Main & JEE Advanced – For IITs, NITs, IIITs
- BITSAT – Birla Institute of Technology
- VITEEE – Vellore Institute of Technology
- SRMJEEE – SRM University
- MET – Manipal Entrance Test
Medical & Life Sciences
- NEET UG – MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, Nursing
- AIIMS/ JIPMER (via NEET)
- ICAR AIEEA – Agriculture courses
- CUET UG – BSc programs across top central universities
Architecture
- NATA – Architecture (B.Arch)
- JEE Paper 2
Defense
- NDA – National Defense Academy
- Indian Navy B.Tech Entry
2. Entrance Exams After 12th – Commerce
Business, Finance & Management
- CUET UG – BCom, BBA, BA Economics
- IPMAT (IIM) – 5-year Integrated MBA
- NPAT – NMIMS BBA
- SET – Symbiosis BBA
- DU JAT (via CUET)
Finance & Accounting
- CA Foundation – Chartered Accountant
- CMA Foundation – Cost Accountant
- CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)
Hotel Management
- NCHMCT JEE – National Council for Hotel Management
- IIHM e-CHAT
3. Entrance Exams After 12th – Arts/Humanities
Management & Social Sciences
- CUET UG – BA Hons, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science
- IPMAT – IIM Integrated MBA
- TISS BAT – Social Sciences
Design & Fine Arts
- NID DAT – National Institute of Design
- NIFT Entrance Exam – Fashion industry
- UCEED / CEED – IIT Design programs
- Pearl Academy Entrance
Mass Communication
- CUET UG (Media Courses)
- IIMC Entrance (For PG)
- JMI Entrance – Journalism
4. Entrance Exams for All Streams
These exams are open to Science, Commerce, and Arts students:
- CLAT – Law (5-year Integrated LLB)
- AILET – Law
- CUET UG – 250+ Universities
- Defense (NDA)
- Hotel Management (NCHMCT JEE)
- Design (NIFT, NID)
- Teaching (Integrated B.Ed) – Some universities offer 4-year B.Ed entrance
5. Career Options Without Entrance Exams
Some courses don’t require entrance exams:
- BA / BCom / BSc (merit-based in some universities)
- BCA / BBA (private colleges)
- Animation, Graphic Design
- Photography
- Digital Marketing
- Paramedical (in select institutes)
How to Choose the Right Entrance Exam?
Select based on:
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- Career growth & salary scope
- Competition level
- Eligibility rules(If you want to check Eligibility, visit: www.drawmycareer.com)
- College reputation & placement record
Conclusion
After Class 12, students have a wide variety of entrance exams across all streams—Science, Commerce & Arts. The key is to choose based on passion, future growth, and alignment with skills. With proper guidance and timely preparation, students can access top institutes in India and build a strong career.
–Salwa Naz
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