Competitive exams of India
A single catalogue of 170 competitive exams — civil services, banking, railways, defence, teaching, engineering, medical, law, management, design and more. Filter by category, level, or stream.
Showing 170 exams across 24 categories.
Agriculture(3)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICAR AIEEA UG ICAR All India Entrance Exam - UG NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NTA / ICAR | 2026-06 Tentative Agri universities | Apr-May 2026 | 12th with PCB/PCM/Agri | Visit |
ICAR AIEEA PG ICAR All India Entrance Exam - PG NationalPG Entrance· Annual | NTA / ICAR | 2026-07 Tentative | May-Jun 2026 | Bachelor's in Agri/Allied | Visit |
CUET Agriculture Agriculture via CUET NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NTA | 2026-05-11 Confirmed Many agri universities use CUET now | Jan-Feb 2026 | 12th with Science | Visit |
Architecture(2)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NATA National Aptitude Test in Architecture NationalUG Entrance· Multiple sessions | Council of Architecture | 2026-04 Ongoing For B.Arch; 3 sessions per year | Mar 2026 | 12th with Math 50%+ | Visit |
JEE Main Paper 2 JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) / 2B (B.Planning) NationalUG Entrance· Twice a year | NTA | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) B.Arch/B.Planning at NITs/IIITs | Oct-Nov 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
Banking & Insurance(18)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBPS PO IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee NationalOfficer· Annual | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | 2026-08-22 Tentative (Prelims) Mains expected 04 Oct 2026 | Jul-Aug 2026 | Graduate; age 20-30 | Visit |
IBPS Clerk IBPS Clerical Cadre (CSA) NationalClerk· Annual | IBPS | 2026-12-06 Tentative (Prelims) Mains expected 30 Jan 2027 | Sep-Oct 2026 | Graduate; age 20-28 | Visit |
IBPS SO IBPS Specialist Officer NationalOfficer (Specialist)· Annual | IBPS | 2026-Q4 Tentative IT, Law, HR, Agri, Marketing | Sep 2026 | Graduate with specialization; age 20-30 | Visit |
IBPS RRB PO IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III NationalRural Bank Officer· Annual | IBPS | 2026-11-21 Tentative (Prelims Scale I) Mains 20 Dec 2026; Scale II/III single exam 27 Dec 2026 | Aug-Sep 2026 | Graduate; age 18-40 (varies by scale) | Visit |
IBPS RRB Clerk IBPS RRB Office Assistant NationalRural Bank Clerk· Annual | IBPS | 2026-12 Tentative (Prelims) Mains 30 Jan 2027 | Aug-Sep 2026 | Graduate; age 18-28 | Visit |
SBI PO SBI Probationary Officer NationalOfficer· Annual | State Bank of India (SBI) | 2026-Q3 Tentative (Aug-Sep) Prelims + Mains + GE/Interview | Jun-Jul 2026 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
SBI Clerk SBI Junior Associate NationalClerk· Annual | SBI | 2026-Q4 Tentative Prelims + Mains | Aug-Sep 2026 | Graduate; age 20-28 | Visit |
RBI Grade B RBI Officer Grade B (DR) NationalRegulator Officer· Annual | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | 2026-Q3 Tentative Phase 1, 2 & Interview | Jun-Jul 2026 | Graduate 60%+; age 21-30 | Visit |
RBI Assistant RBI Assistant Examination NationalClerk (Regulator)· Annual | RBI | 2027-02 Annual-TBA 2026 exam conducted in Feb-Apr 2026 | Dec 2026 | Graduate 50%+; age 20-28 | Visit |
NABARD Grade A NABARD Assistant Manager NationalDevelopment Bank· Annual | NABARD | 2026-Q3 Tentative Phase 1, 2 & Interview | Jul-Aug 2026 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
NABARD Grade B NABARD Manager NationalDevelopment Bank· Annual | NABARD | 2026-Q3 Tentative Higher level than Grade A | Jul-Aug 2026 | Graduate 60%+/PG; age 21-35 | Visit |
SEBI Grade A SEBI Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) NationalRegulator Officer· Annual | Securities and Exchange Board of India | 2026-Q3 Tentative Multi-stream (General/Legal/IT) | Jun-Jul 2026 | Graduate; age up to 30 | Visit |
SIDBI Grade A SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A NationalDevelopment Bank· Annual | SIDBI | 2026-Q3 Tentative Phase 1, 2 & Interview | May-Jun 2026 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
IFSCA Grade A IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A NationalRegulator Officer· Annual | IFSCA | 2026-Q3 Tentative GIFT City regulator | Jun-Jul 2026 | Graduate; age up to 30 | Visit |
IRDAI Grade A IRDAI Assistant Manager NationalRegulator Officer· Annual | IRDAI | 2026-Q3 Tentative Insurance regulator | Jun-Jul 2026 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC AAO LIC Assistant Administrative Officer NationalInsurance Officer· As per vacancy | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA Prelims + Mains + Interview | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC ADO LIC Apprentice Development Officer NationalInsurance Officer· As per vacancy | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA Sales/development role | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC Assistant LIC Assistant NationalInsurance Clerical· As per vacancy | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA Clerical cadre | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
Central Govt Jobs(7)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCI Category Food Corporation of India Category II/III NationalPSU· As per vacancy | FCI | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA Manager and lower posts | Check notification | Graduate | Visit |
SSC CGL Combined Graduate Level Examination NationalGraduate Level· Annual | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | 2026-06 Tentative (May-Jun 2026) Tier 1 CBT; for Group B & C posts | Apr-May 2026 | Graduate; age 18-32 | Visit |
SSC CHSL Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination National12th Level· Annual | SSC | 2026-08 Tentative (Jul-Sep 2026) For LDC, JSA, PA/SA, DEO posts | May-Jun 2026 | 12th pass; age 18-27 | Visit |
SSC MTS Multi-Tasking Staff Examination National10th Level· Annual | SSC | 2026-10 Tentative (Sep-Nov 2026) Includes Havaldar in CBIC/CBN | Jun-Jul 2026 | 10th pass; age 18-25 | Visit |
SSC Stenographer Stenographer Grade C & D Exam National12th Level· Annual | SSC | 2026-10 Tentative (Oct-Nov 2026) Requires shorthand skill test | Jul-Aug 2026 | 12th pass; age 18-30 | Visit |
SSC JHT Junior Hindi Translator Examination NationalPG Level· Annual | SSC | 2026-09 Tentative (Aug-Sep 2026) For translator posts across ministries | Jul 2026 | Master's degree with Hindi/English | Visit |
SSC Selection Post Selection Post Phase XIV NationalMixed (10th to PG)· Annual | SSC | 2026-06 Tentative Multiple posts with varying eligibility | Apr-May 2026 | 10th/12th/Graduate | Visit |
Civil Services(6)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UPSC CSE Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) NationalCentral Government· Annual | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | 2026-05-24 Confirmed (Prelims) Mains: 21 Aug 2026 onwards (5 days) | 14 Jan - 03 Feb 2026 | Bachelor's degree; age 21-32 | Visit |
UPSC IFoS Indian Forest Service Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual | UPSC | 2026-05-24 Confirmed (Prelims) Prelims common with CSE; Mains from 22 Nov 2026 | Jan-Feb 2026 | Bachelor's in Science/Engineering/Agri; age 21-32 | Visit |
UPSC ESE / IES Engineering Services Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual | UPSC | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted | Sep-Oct 2026 | Engineering degree; age 21-30 | Visit |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Combined Geo-Scientist Examination NationalCentral Government· Annual | UPSC | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) 2026 Prelims on 08 Feb 2026 already conducted | Sep 2026 | M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry; age 21-32 | Visit |
UPSC CMS Combined Medical Services Examination NationalMedical - Govt· Annual | UPSC | 2026-07 Tentative (July 2026) For Assistant Medical Officer posts | Apr-May 2026 | MBBS | Visit |
UPSC IES/ISS Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service NationalCentral Government· Annual | UPSC | 2026-06 Tentative (June-July) 3-day descriptive exam | Mar-Apr 2026 | PG in Economics / Statistics | Visit |
Commerce(10)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CA Foundation Chartered Accountancy Foundation NationalEntry· 3 times a year | ICAI | 2026-05 Tri-annual (May/Sep/Jan) Entry-level CA | Mar 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
CA Intermediate CA Intermediate NationalIntermediate· 3 times a year | ICAI | 2026-05 Tri-annual Post-Foundation | Feb 2026 | CA Foundation / Graduate | Visit |
CA Final CA Final Examination NationalFinal· Twice a year | ICAI | 2026-05 Bi-annual (May/Nov) Final qualifying | Feb 2026 | Cleared Intermediate + articleship | Visit |
CMA Foundation Cost & Management Accountancy Foundation NationalEntry· Twice a year | ICMAI | 2026-06 Bi-annual (Jun/Dec) Cost & Management Accountancy | Apr 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
CMA Intermediate CMA Intermediate NationalIntermediate· Twice a year | ICMAI | 2026-06 Bi-annual | Apr 2026 | CMA Foundation / Graduate | Visit |
CMA Final CMA Final NationalFinal· Twice a year | ICMAI | 2026-06 Bi-annual | Apr 2026 | CMA Intermediate | Visit |
CSEET CS Executive Entrance Test NationalEntry· 4 times a year | ICSI | 2026-05 Quarterly For Company Secretary entry | Apr 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
CS Executive Company Secretary Executive NationalIntermediate· Twice a year | ICSI | 2026-06 Bi-annual (Jun/Dec) | Apr 2026 | CSEET / Graduate | Visit |
CS Professional Company Secretary Professional NationalFinal· Twice a year | ICSI | 2026-06 Bi-annual (Jun/Dec) | Apr 2026 | CS Executive | Visit |
ACET Actuarial Common Entrance Test NationalEntry· Twice a year | Institute of Actuaries of India | 2026-06 Bi-annual Entry for actuarial profession | Apr-May 2026 | 12th with Math | Visit |
Defence(14)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UPSC NDA (II) National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | UPSC | 2026-09-13 Confirmed NDA (I) on 12 Apr 2026 already conducted | Jun 2026 | 12th pass; unmarried male/female; age 16.5-19.5 | Visit |
UPSC CDS (II) Combined Defence Services Exam II NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | UPSC | 2026-09-13 Confirmed CDS (I) on 24 May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Graduate; age 19-25 | Visit |
UPSC CDS (I) Combined Defence Services Exam I NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | UPSC | 2026-05-24 Confirmed Held same day as CSE Prelims | Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 | Graduate; age 19-25 | Visit |
UPSC CAPF AC Central Armed Police Forces - Assistant Commandant NationalParamilitary Officer· Annual | UPSC | 2026-07-19 Confirmed For BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB | Mar-Apr 2026 | Graduate; age 20-25 | Visit |
SSC GD General Duty Constable Examination NationalParamilitary Constable· Annual | SSC | 2027-01 Tentative (Jan-Mar 2027) For BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, AR | Sep 2026 | 10th pass; age 18-23 | Visit |
SSC CPO Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF NationalParamilitary SI· Annual | SSC | 2026-08 Tentative (Aug-Sep 2026) For SI in Delhi Police/CAPF | May-Jun 2026 | Graduate; age 20-25 | Visit |
AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test NationalOfficer Entry· Twice a year | Indian Air Force | 2026-08 Tentative (AFCAT 2) AFCAT 1 conducted Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 | Graduate (stream varies); age 20-26 | Visit |
Indian Navy Agniveer SSR Navy Agniveer Senior Secondary Recruit NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual | Indian Navy | 2026-Q3 Tentative Short service | Check notification | 12th (PCM); age 17.5-21 | Visit |
Indian Navy Agniveer MR Navy Agniveer Matric Recruit NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual | Indian Navy | 2026-Q3 Tentative Chef/Steward/Hygienist | Check notification | 10th pass; age 17.5-21 | Visit |
Indian Army Agniveer Army Agniveer (GD, Tradesman, Clerk etc.) NationalSoldier Entry· Annual | Indian Army | 2026-Q2 In progress CEE conducted by ARO | Mar-Apr 2026 | 10th/12th; age 17.5-21 | Visit |
Air Force Agniveervayu Air Force Agniveervayu (Group X/Y) NationalAirman Entry· Bi-annual | Indian Air Force | 2026-Q3 Tentative STAR exam | Check notification | 12th (PCM for X, any for Y); age 17.5-21 | Visit |
Coast Guard Navik GD Indian Coast Guard Navik General Duty NationalSailor Entry· Bi-annual | Indian Coast Guard | 2026-Q3 Tentative | Check notification | 12th (PCM); age 18-22 | Visit |
Coast Guard Yantrik Indian Coast Guard Yantrik NationalTechnical Sailor· Bi-annual | Indian Coast Guard | 2026-Q3 Tentative | Check notification | 10th + Diploma in Engg; age 18-22 | Visit |
TA Officer Territorial Army Officer Examination NationalPart-time Officer· Annual | Ministry of Defence | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Part-time commissioned officer | Check notification | Graduate; age 18-42 | Visit |
Design(3)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEED Common Entrance Examination for Design NationalPG Entrance· Annual | IIT Bombay | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) For M.Des at IITs/IISc; 2026 done | Aug-Oct 2026 | Bachelor's degree | Visit |
NID DAT NID Design Aptitude Test NationalUG/PG Entrance· Annual | NID Ahmedabad | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) NID campuses | Oct-Nov 2026 | 12th (UG) / Graduate (PG) | Visit |
UCEED Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design NationalUG Entrance· Annual | IIT Bombay | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) B.Des at IITs, IIITDM | Oct-Nov 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
Engineering(17)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main Jan Joint Entrance Examination Main - Session 1 NationalUG Entrance· Twice a year | NTA | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) 2026 Session 1 done; Session 2 done Apr 2-9, 2026 | Oct-Nov 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
JEE Advanced Joint Entrance Examination Advanced NationalUG Entrance (IIT)· Annual | IIT (rotating) | 2026-05 Tentative (May 2026) For IIT admissions | Apr-May 2026 | Top 2.5L JEE Main qualifiers | Visit |
BITSAT Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test NationalUG Entrance· Annual | BITS Pilani | 2026-05 Tentative (May-Jun 2026) BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th with PCM 75%+ | Visit |
VITEEE VIT Engineering Entrance Exam NationalUG Entrance· Annual | VIT | 2026-04 Ongoing VIT Vellore, Chennai, AP, Bhopal | Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 | 12th with PCM/B | Visit |
SRMJEEE SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam NationalUG Entrance· Multiple phases | SRM University | 2026-Q2 Ongoing SRM campuses | Phase 2 in April 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
COMEDK UGET Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka State - KAUG Entrance· Annual | COMEDK | 2026-05 Tentative Karnataka private colleges | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th with PCM 45%+ | Visit |
KCET Karnataka Common Entrance Test State - KAUG Entrance· Annual | KEA | 2026-04 Tentative Engineering + other courses | Jan-Mar 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
MHT CET Maharashtra Health & Technical Common Entrance Test State - MHUG Entrance· Annual | MH State CET Cell | 2026-04 Tentative Engg + Pharm + Agri | Jan-Mar 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
WBJEE West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination State - WBUG Entrance· Annual | WBJEEB | 2026-04 Tentative WB engg/pharm colleges | Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
AP EAPCET AP Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy CET State - APUG Entrance· Annual | APSCHE | 2026-05 Tentative | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th with PCM/B | Visit |
TS EAPCET Telangana Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy CET State - TGUG Entrance· Annual | TSCHE | 2026-05 Tentative | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th with PCM/B | Visit |
KEAM Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical State - KLUG Entrance· Annual | CEE Kerala | 2026-04 Tentative Eng/Arch (medical is via NEET) | Feb-Mar 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
GUJCET Gujarat Common Entrance Test State - GJUG Entrance· Annual | GSEB | 2026-04 Tentative | Jan-Mar 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
AEEE Amrita Entrance Examination - Engineering NationalUG Entrance· Multiple phases | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 2026-Q2 Ongoing Amrita campuses | Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 | 12th with PCM 55%+ | Visit |
OJEE Odisha Joint Entrance Examination State - ODUG/PG Entrance· Annual | OJEEB | 2026-05 Tentative Engg + Pharm + MCA + MBA | Feb-Apr 2026 | Varies by course | Visit |
GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering NationalPG / PSU· Annual | IISc / IITs (rotating) | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) 2026 conducted Feb 7-15; for M.Tech & PSU | Aug-Oct 2026 | Engg Bachelor's / Science Master's | Visit |
SSC JE Junior Engineer Examination NationalCentral Govt· Annual | SSC | 2026-06 Tentative (May-Jun 2026) Civil, Mechanical, Electrical streams | Mar-Apr 2026 | Engineering Diploma/Degree; age 18-32 | Visit |
Fashion Design(1)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIFT Entrance NIFT Entrance Examination NationalUG/PG Entrance· Annual | NIFT | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) 16+ NIFT campuses | Oct-Dec 2026 | 12th (UG) / Graduate (PG) | Visit |
Hotel Mgmt(1)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCHMCT JEE National Council for Hotel Management JEE NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NTA / NCHMCT | 2026-06 Tentative For IHMs | Mar-May 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
Intelligence(2)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB ACIO Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy | MHA (IB) | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA IB Grade II/Executive | Check notification | Graduate; age 18-27 | Visit |
IB Security Assistant IB Security Assistant / Executive NationalCentral Govt· As per vacancy | MHA (IB) | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | 10th/12th; age 18-27 | Visit |
Law(10)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CLAT UG Common Law Admission Test - Undergraduate NationalUG Entrance· Annual | Consortium of NLUs | 2026-12 Tentative (Dec 2026 for 2027 session) For 5-yr integrated LLB at NLUs | Jul-Oct 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
CLAT PG Common Law Admission Test - Postgraduate NationalPG Entrance· Annual | Consortium of NLUs | 2026-12 Tentative LLM at NLUs | Jul-Oct 2026 | LLB | Visit |
AILET All India Law Entrance Test NationalUG/PG Entrance (NLU Delhi)· Annual | NLU Delhi | 2026-12 Tentative NLU Delhi | Aug-Nov 2026 | 12th (UG) / LLB (PG) | Visit |
LSAT India Law School Admission Test - India NationalUG/PG Entrance· Twice a year | Pearson VUE / LSAC | 2026-05 Tentative Private law schools | Mar-Apr 2026 | 12th (UG) / LLB (PG) | Visit |
MH CET Law Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law State - MHUG/PG Entrance· Annual | State CET Cell MH | 2026-05 Tentative 3-yr and 5-yr LLB | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th / LLB | Visit |
AP LAWCET AP Law Common Entrance Test State - APUG/PG Entrance· Annual | APSCHE | 2026-05 Tentative | Mar-Apr 2026 | 12th / LLB | Visit |
TS LAWCET Telangana LAWCET State - TGUG/PG Entrance· Annual | TSCHE | 2026-06 Tentative | Apr-May 2026 | 12th / LLB | Visit |
AIBE All India Bar Examination NationalBar Licensure· Annual | Bar Council of India | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Required to practice law; AIBE 21 in 2026 | Check notification | LLB | Visit |
Judicial Services State Judicial Services (Civil Judge) StateJudiciary - State· Annual (varies by state) | State High Courts / PSCs | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA PCS-J; each state separately | Check state HC | LLB; age varies | Visit |
Higher Judicial Service Higher Judicial Services StateJudiciary - State· As per vacancy | State High Courts | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA For District Judge | Check state HC | LLB + 7 yrs practice | Visit |
Management(14)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAT Common Admission Test NationalMBA Entrance· Annual | IIMs | 2026-11 Tentative (Nov 2026) For IIMs + 1200+ B-schools | Aug-Sep 2026 | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
XAT Xavier Aptitude Test NationalMBA Entrance· Annual | XLRI Jamshedpur | 2027-01 Annual (1st Sun Jan) XLRI, XIMB, etc. | Aug-Dec 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
NMAT NMAT by GMAC NationalMBA Entrance· Annual (multiple attempts) | GMAC | 2026-10 Window Oct-Dec NMIMS & partner schools | Aug-Oct 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
SNAP Symbiosis National Aptitude Test NationalMBA Entrance· Annual (3 attempts) | Symbiosis International | 2026-12 Tentative SIBM, SCMHRD, etc. | Aug-Nov 2026 | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
CMAT Common Management Admission Test NationalMBA Entrance· Annual | NTA | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) For AICTE-approved institutions | Oct-Dec 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
MAT Management Aptitude Test NationalMBA Entrance· 4 times a year | AIMA | 2026-05 Feb/May/Sep/Dec | Apr 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
ATMA AIMS Test for Management Admissions NationalMBA Entrance· Multiple windows | AIMS | 2026-Q2 Tentative | Check notification | Graduate | Visit |
IIFT IIFT Entrance for MBA (IB) NationalMBA Entrance· Annual | NTA / IIFT | 2026-12 Tentative IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada | Aug-Oct 2026 | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
TISSNET TISS National Entrance Test NationalPG Entrance· Annual | TISS | 2027-01 Annual (Jan-Feb) TISS Mumbai & other campuses | Oct-Dec 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
MICAT MICA Admission Test NationalMBA Entrance· Twice a year | MICA Ahmedabad | 2026-12 Tentative PGDM-C (Communications) | Aug-Nov 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
IRMASAT IRMA Social Awareness Test NationalRural Management· Annual | IRMA | 2026-12 Tentative IRMA Anand rural mgmt | Sep-Oct 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test State - KAMBA Entrance· Twice a year | KPPGCA | 2026-06 Tentative | Apr-May 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
IPMAT Indore Integrated Program in Management Admission Test National5-yr Integrated MBA· Annual | IIM Indore | 2026-05 Tentative After 12th | Feb-Apr 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
IPMAT Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test - IIM Rohtak National5-yr Integrated MBA· Annual | IIM Rohtak | 2026-05 Tentative | Mar-Apr 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
Medical(7)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEET UG National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test - Undergraduate NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NTA | 2026-05-03 Confirmed MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Veterinary, Nursing | 8 Feb - 8 Mar 2026 | 12th with PCB 50%+; age 17+ | Visit |
NEET PG NEET Postgraduate NationalPG Entrance (MD/MS)· Annual | NBEMS | 2026-Q3 Tentative (Jun-Aug) For MD/MS/PG Diploma | Mar-May 2026 | MBBS + internship | Visit |
NEET MDS NEET Master of Dental Surgery NationalDental PG· Annual | NBEMS | 2027-01 Annual-TBA For MDS admissions | Oct-Nov 2026 | BDS + internship | Visit |
INI-CET Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test NationalPG Entrance (AIIMS etc.)· Twice a year | AIIMS Delhi | 2026-05 Tentative AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS PG | Mar-Apr 2026 | MBBS + internship | Visit |
NEET SS NEET Super Specialty NationalSuper-specialty· Annual | NBEMS | 2026-Q3 Annual-TBA DM/MCh admissions | Check notification | MD/MS/DNB | Visit |
FMGE / NExT Foreign Medical Graduate Exam / National Exit Test NationalLicensure· Twice a year | NBEMS / NMC | 2026-06 Tentative NExT transitioning; check NMC site | Apr-May 2026 | MBBS (foreign) / MBBS final year | Visit |
AIAPGET All India AYUSH PG Entrance Test NationalAYUSH PG· Annual | NTA | 2026-Q3 Annual-TBA AYUSH postgraduate | Check notification | BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS | Visit |
Nursing(1)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIIMS BSc Nursing AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Entrance NationalUG Entrance· Annual | AIIMS | 2026-Q2 Tentative | Mar-Apr 2026 | 12th with PCB | Visit |
Overseas(7)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRE Graduate Record Examination InternationalPG Abroad· Year-round | ETS | Rolling On-demand US grad schools | Check slot | Graduate | Visit |
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test InternationalMBA Abroad· Year-round | GMAC | Rolling On-demand Global MBA programs | Check slot | Graduate | Visit |
IELTS International English Language Testing System InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month | British Council / IDP | Rolling Check slot | ielts.org | None | Visit |
TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month | ETS | Rolling Check slot | ets.org/toefl | None | Visit |
SAT Scholastic Assessment Test InternationalUG Abroad· 7 times a year | College Board | 2026-05 Multiple sittings US undergrad | Check slot | 12th students | Visit |
ACT American College Testing InternationalUG Abroad· Multiple dates | ACT Inc. | 2026-Q2 Multiple sittings US undergrad alternative | Check slot | 12th students | Visit |
PTE Academic Pearson Test of English - Academic InternationalEnglish Proficiency· Multiple dates/month | Pearson | Rolling Check slot | pearsonpte.com | None | Visit |
Pharmacy(2)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPAT Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test NationalPG Entrance· Annual | NBEMS | 2026-05 Tentative For M.Pharm admissions | Feb-Apr 2026 | B.Pharm | Visit |
NIPER JEE NIPER Joint Entrance Examination NationalPG Entrance· Annual | NIPER | 2026-06 Tentative For NIPER institutes | Apr-May 2026 | B.Pharm/M.Pharm/M.Sc. | Visit |
Railways(8)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RRB NTPC Graduate Non-Technical Popular Categories - Graduate Level NationalGraduate Level· As per vacancy | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | 2026-Q2 In progress / Tentative CBT 1 in 2026; for Station Master, Goods Guard, CA etc. | Closed | Graduate; age 18-33 | Visit |
RRB NTPC UG Non-Technical Popular Categories - 12th Level National12th Level· As per vacancy | RRB | 2026-Q3 Tentative For Commercial Clerk, Ticket Clerk, etc. | Closed | 12th; age 18-30 | Visit |
RRB Group D Group D Level-1 Posts National10th Level· As per vacancy | RRB | 2026-Q3 Tentative For Trackman, Helper, Assistant Pointsman | Closed | 10th/ITI; age 18-36 | Visit |
RRB ALP Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician NationalTechnical 10th+ITI· As per vacancy | RRB | 2026-Q4 Tentative Stage 1, 2, CBAT | Check notification | 10th + ITI/Diploma; age 18-33 | Visit |
RRB JE Junior Engineer NationalEngineering Diploma· As per vacancy | RRB | 2026-Q4 Tentative Multi-discipline technical | Check notification | Engineering Diploma/Degree; age 18-33 | Visit |
RRB Paramedical Paramedical Categories NationalMedical/Allied· As per vacancy | RRB | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA Nursing, Pharmacist, Lab Tech | Check notification | Relevant professional qualification | Visit |
RPF Constable Railway Protection Force Constable NationalSecurity· As per vacancy | RPF | 2026-Q3 Tentative Physical + CBT | Check notification | 10th pass; age 18-28 | Visit |
RPF SI Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector NationalSecurity Officer· As per vacancy | RPF | 2026-Q3 Tentative Physical + CBT | Check notification | Graduate; age 20-28 | Visit |
Teaching & Research(16)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JEST Joint Entrance Screening Test NationalPhD Entrance· Annual | IISc & IITs | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) Physics, Theoretical CS, Neuroscience | Nov 2026 | M.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech | Visit |
ICAR NET ICAR Agricultural Research Service NET NationalTeaching/Research - Agri· Annual | NTA | 2026-Q3 Annual-TBA Agricultural lectureship | Check notification | M.Sc. Agri/Allied | Visit |
DBT JRF DBT Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) NationalBiotech JRF· Annual | RCB / DBT | 2026-Q2 Tentative Biotech fellowship | Mar-May 2026 | M.Sc. Biotech | Visit |
ICMR JRF ICMR Junior Research Fellowship NationalBiomedical JRF· Annual | ICMR | 2026-07 Tentative | May-Jun 2026 | M.Sc. Life Sci/Biomedical | Visit |
CTET July Central Teacher Eligibility Test - July NationalSchool Teacher· Twice a year | CBSE | 2026-07 Tentative For KVS, NVS, Central govt schools | Apr-May 2026 | Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I) | Visit |
CTET December Central Teacher Eligibility Test - December NationalSchool Teacher· Twice a year | CBSE | 2026-12 Tentative | Sep-Oct 2026 | Graduate + B.Ed (Paper II); 12th+D.El.Ed (Paper I) | Visit |
KVS Recruitment Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment NationalSchool Teacher· As per vacancy | KVS | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA PRT, TGT, PGT, Principal | Check notification | B.Ed + CTET qualified | Visit |
NVS Recruitment Navodaya Vidyalaya Teacher Recruitment NationalSchool Teacher· As per vacancy | NVS | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA TGT, PGT, Principal | Check notification | B.Ed + CTET qualified | Visit |
DSSSB Teacher Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board - Teacher State - DelhiSchool Teacher - Delhi· As per vacancy | DSSSB | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA For Delhi govt schools | Check notification | Graduate + B.Ed + CTET | Visit |
UPTET UP Teacher Eligibility Test State - UPState TET· Annual | UP Basic Education Board | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA | Check notification | Graduate + B.Ed / D.El.Ed | Visit |
KTET Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test State - KeralaState TET· Twice a year | Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerala | 2026-Q3 Annual-TBA | Check notification | As per category | Visit |
TNTET Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test State - TNState TET· Annual | TRB, Tamil Nadu | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | B.Ed/D.El.Ed | Visit |
NCET National Common Entrance Test (4-yr ITEP) NationalUG Integrated B.Ed· Annual | NTA | 2026-Q3 Tentative Integrated Teacher Education Programme | May-Jun 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
UGC NET June UGC National Eligibility Test - June cycle NationalAssistant Professor / JRF· Twice a year | National Testing Agency (NTA) | 2026-06 Tentative (Jun 2026) For Asst Prof & JRF eligibility | Apr-May 2026 | Master's 55%+ | Visit |
UGC NET December UGC NET - December cycle NationalAssistant Professor / JRF· Twice a year | NTA | 2026-12 Tentative (Dec 2026) | Oct-Nov 2026 | Master's 55%+ | Visit |
CSIR UGC NET CSIR-UGC NET for Science Research NationalAsst Professor / JRF (Science)· Twice a year | NTA/CSIR | 2026-06 Tentative Chemical, Physical, Life, Math, Earth Sci | Apr-May 2026 | M.Sc. 55%+ / integrated BS-MS | Visit |
Science(5)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAT (IISER) IISER Aptitude Test NationalUG Entrance· Annual | IISERs | 2026-06 Tentative 5-yr BS-MS at IISERs | May-Jun 2026 | 12th with PCM/B | Visit |
NEST National Entrance Screening Test NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NISER / UM-DAE CEBS | 2026-06 Tentative NISER Bhubaneswar, UM-DAE CEBS | Mar-May 2026 | 12th with Science | Visit |
ISI Admission Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test NationalUG/PG Entrance· Annual | ISI | 2026-05 Tentative B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math | Feb-Apr 2026 | Varies by course | Visit |
CMI Entrance Chennai Mathematical Institute Entrance NationalUG/PG Entrance· Annual | CMI | 2026-05 Tentative B.Sc. Math/CS/Physics | Feb-Apr 2026 | Varies by course | Visit |
IIT JAM Joint Admission Test for Masters NationalPG Entrance· Annual | IITs | 2027-02 Annual (Feb) For M.Sc. at IITs/IISc; 2026 done in Feb | Sep-Oct 2026 | Bachelor's in Science | Visit |
Scientific(3)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ISRO Scientist ISRO Scientist/Engineer SC NationalGovt R&D· As per vacancy | ISRO | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA ICRB recruitment | Check notification | Engineering Degree | Visit |
DRDO CEPTAM DRDO CEPTAM Technical/Admin NationalGovt R&D· As per vacancy | DRDO | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | Varies by post | Visit |
BARC OCES/DGFS BARC Training School Entrance (via GATE) NationalGovt R&D· Annual | BARC | 2027-02 Via GATE 2027 Through GATE score | Aug-Oct 2026 | B.Tech/M.Sc. + GATE | Visit |
State Civil Services(10)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPSC CCE Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services State - BiharState PSC· Annual | BPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Bihar administrative services | Check notification | Graduate; age 20-37 | Visit |
UPPSC PCS UP Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services State - UPState PSC· Annual | UPPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Uttar Pradesh admin services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-40 | Visit |
MPSC State Services Maharashtra State Services Examination State - MaharashtraState PSC· Annual | MPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Maharashtra civil services | Check notification | Graduate; age 19-38 | Visit |
TNPSC Group 1 TN Combined Civil Services Exam - Group I State - Tamil NaduState PSC· Annual | TNPSC | 2026-Q3 Annual-TBA Tamil Nadu administrative services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-32 | Visit |
KPSC KAS Karnataka Administrative Service Exam State - KarnatakaState PSC· Annual | KPSC (Karnataka) | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Karnataka civil services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-35 | Visit |
Kerala PSC KAS Kerala Administrative Service State - KeralaState PSC· Annual | Kerala PSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Kerala administrative services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-32 | Visit |
WBPSC WBCS West Bengal Civil Services Exam State - WBState PSC· Annual | WBPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA West Bengal civil services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-36 | Visit |
RPSC RAS Rajasthan Administrative Service State - RajasthanState PSC· Annual | RPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Rajasthan administrative services | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-40 | Visit |
APPSC Group 1 AP Group I Services State - APState PSC· Annual | APPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA AP state services | Check notification | Graduate; age 18-42 | Visit |
TSPSC Group 1 Telangana Group I Services State - TelanganaState PSC· Annual | TSPSC | 2026-Q4 Annual-TBA Telangana state services | Check notification | Graduate; age 18-44 | Visit |
University(3)
| Exam | Authority | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Site |
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CUET UG Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate NationalUG Entrance· Annual | NTA | 2026-05-11 Confirmed (11-31 May 2026) For Central Universities & others | Jan-Feb 2026 | 12th pass | Visit |
CUET PG Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate NationalPG Entrance· Annual | NTA | 2027-03 Annual (Mar-Apr) 2026 conducted Mar-Apr | Dec 2026 - Jan 2027 | Graduate | Visit |
IPU CET Indraprastha University CET State - DelhiUG/PG Entrance· Annual | GGSIPU | 2026-Q2 Tentative Many courses via CUET now | Mar-May 2026 | 12th / Graduate | Visit |
Last updated: 2 May 2026. Dates are indicative — always verify on the exam's official website before applying.