Top 5 Engineering Entrance Exams Other Than JEE Main

The top 5 engineering entrance exams other than JEE Main, which are most preferred, are BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, MU OET and MHT CET. This exam is considered a gateway for technical and non-technical colleges, and more than 10 lakh candidates appear collectively in these National and state-level entrance exams.

Top 5 Engineering Entrance Exams Other Than JEE Main

Candidates must appear in engineering entrance tests following their 12th grade to be admitted to the best engineering institutes in India. Several national, state and university-level engineering admission examinations are conducted annually in India. The top 5 engineering entrance exams in India for candidates are listed below.

1. BITSAT
2. VITEEE
3. SRMJEEE
4. MU OET (MET)
5. MHTCET

1. BITSAT

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT), often known as BITS, is an entrance exam for admission to several fields at Birla Institute of Technology campuses.

Among India's most esteemed educational establishments, BITS grants admission to deserving applicants for its integrated first-degree programs, which are offered at its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai.

Conducting Body: BITS Pilani

Courses Offered: Engineering, Pharmacy, and Master of Science (M.Sc)

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who passed 12th from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology as subjects with adequate English proficiency in 2022 or 2023.

Exam Fees: INR 3400(Male) and INR 2900 (Female)

Examination Mode: Online

Number of Questions: 150

Total Marks: 450

Duration: 3 Hours

Seats Offered: 2000+ Seats in Total

BITSAT Official Website: www.bitsadmission.com

2. VITEEE

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) administers VITEEE, one of the most well-liked institute-level BTech exams, to candidates seeking admission to BTech programs. The 2026 VITE will take place online.

At the PG and UG levels, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) provides multiple courses like B.Arch, B.Tech, B.Des., BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, MBA, BBA, M.Des courses. VITEEE is conducted in 134 test centres throughout India. 

Before registering for the test, candidates must read the directions and details about the VITEEE application form 2026. 

Conducting Body: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Courses Offered:  B.Arch, B.Tech, B.Des, B.A, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, MBA, BBA, M.Des

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who have passed 12th from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology as subjects and candidates had to be born on or after July 1, 2001, to be eligible to apply for VITEEE 2026.

Exam Fees: INR 1,250

Examination Mode: Online

Number of Questions: 125

Total Marks: 125

Duration: 150 Minutes

Seats Offered: 2500+ Seats in Total

Official Website: www.vit.ac.in

3. SRMJEEE

The SRMJEE is conducted online by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in multiple phases (SRMJEEE) for the programs offered by the SRM University campus.

The SRM Institute of Science and Technology, formerly SRM University, Chennai, will administer the SRMJEEE 2026 exam (approved by the University Grants Commission, India). 

Those who pass the test will be able to apply for admission to a variety of UG and PG programs.

Conducting Body: SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Courses Offered: B.Tech and M.Tech programs

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate should have passed class 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board with PCM/B subjects.

Exam Fees: INR 1200

Examination Mode: Online/Offline

Number of Questions: 130 questions

Total Marks: 125 Marks

Duration: 150 Minutes

Seats Offered: 70,000+

Official Website: www.srmist.edu.in

4. MU OET (MET)

MU OET is a university-level admission test that the Manipal Academy of Higher Education administers. Through MU OET (MET) 2023, seats are available for 218 programs in 19 disciplines. 

MAHE is one of Asia's most prominent technical universities, not only in India. The institution's new name is the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

MAHE is linked with 19 colleges in total and has seven departments. Currently, 28,000 students studying in various programs at colleges and institutions affiliated with MAHE come from 57 countries.

Conducting Body: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Courses Offered: UG and PG

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the 12th standard, A level, IB, or American High School diploma, or its equivalent, with English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, and any other optional subjects related to the life sciences, and with a minimum of 55% of their marks in these subjects combined. 

Exam Fees: INR 2000

Examination Mode: Online: Computer-Based Test

Number of Questions: 60 questions

Total Marks: 240 marks

Duration: 150 Minutes

Seats Offered: 2400 seats

Official Website: www.manipal.edu

5. MHTCET

The MHT CET (Maharashtra Health & Technical Common Entrance Test) is an entrance test organised by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai. This examination will be administered by the Maharashtra government's Directorate of Technical Education until 2018. 

Those who wish to enrol in B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharma, or Pharm.D programs at any of the Maharashtra State University's associated institutes must take this exam.

Conducting Body: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra

Courses Offered: B.E., B.Tech, B.Pharma, or Pharm.D

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have completed the Higher Secondary exams, with mathematics and physics required. The applicant should also have studied biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or technical or vocational disciplines. 

Exam Fees: INR 800

Examination Mode: Online

Number of Questions: 150 questions

Total Marks: 200 marks

Duration: 180 Minutes

Seats Offered: 90000+ seats

Official Website: mhtcet2026.mahacet.org