List of Competitive Exams after 12th

With the advent of new technologies and the development of new roles, academic institutions across the world have started offering multidisciplinary courses. Apart from a diverse curriculum, the institutes also provide state-of-the-art facilities, excellent industrial training opportunities, and professionally acclaimed faculties. However, securing admission to the top educational institutes, be it in India or abroad, is no piece of cake. If you are planning to study abroad, apart from the admission documents, you also need to clear some entrance exams with good scores. In this blog, we will discuss around 100+ competitive exams after the 12th which will open the gates to pursuing top-notch degree courses from world-renowned universities!

Also Read: Top Ph.D. Entrance Exams

Competitive Exams After 12th in India

There are a number of entrance exams conducted in India to grant admission to UG programs like BTech, BMS, BA LLB, etc. While some are conducted at the national level by NTA or the respective institutes, others are conducted at the state level. Tabulated below are some of the major competitive exams after the 12th in India:

Engineering Entrance Exams

1. JEE Mains
2. JEE Advanced
3. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)
4. VITEEE
5. IPUCET
6. AMU (B.Tech)
7. VITEEE
8. COMED-K
9. NDA Entrance with PCM
10. Manipal (B.Tech)
11. All India Engineering Entrance Exam with PCM
12. State-Level Engineering Entrance Exams
13. HPCET
14. SRMJEEE
15. BHU UET
16. AP EAMCET
17. WBJEE
18. KIITEE
19. NATA
20. LPUNEST
21. IPU CET
22. MHT CET
23. TANATA
24. KEAM

Medical Entrance Exams

25. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
26. JIPMER
27. AIIMS
28. CMC-Vellore
29. CMC-Ludhiana
30. Manipal
31. AIPMT

Paramedical and Pharmacy Entrance Exam

32. Odisha JEE
33. Gujrat CET
34. WBJEE
35. AP EAMCET
36. TS EAMCET
37. UPSEE
38. MHT CET
39. BITSAT

Also Read: How to Become a Pharmacist in India

Law Entrance Exams

40. CLAT
41. Army Institute of Law Entrance Exam [AIL LET] 
42. LSAT India
43. DU LLB
44. AP LAWCET
45. TS LAWCET
46. CUCET
47. ULSAT
48. CULEE

Commerce Entrance Exams 

49. CPCT
50. NMIMS – NPAT
51. Symbiosis’s SET Exam
52. Xavier’s Entrance Exam – for BMM/BMS Course
53. DU JAT
54. IPU CET
55. BHU UET
56. RUET
57. JSAT
58. LPUNEST
59. IPMAT
60. SET
61. NIFT

Defense and Marine Entrance Exams 

62. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
63. Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme
64. Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES)
65. National Defence Academy (NDA)
66. Naval Academy Examination (I)
67. Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment

Fashion and Design Entrance Exams 

68. National Institute of Fashion Technology – NIFT Exam
69. National Institute of Design – NID Exam
70. Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design
71. Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
72. All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)
73. Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam
74. Footwear Design and Development Institute
75. National Institute of Fashion Design
76. UCEED
77.  National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Arts and Humanities Entrance Exams

78. BHU UET
79. DUET
80. JNUEE
81. CUCET
82. SUAT
83. IPU CET
84. IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE)
85. TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
86. The English and Foreign Languages University Hyderabad Entrance Test

Agriculture Entrance Exams

87. Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICAR AIEEA-UG-PG
88. KEAM
89. HORTICET
90. AP EAMCET
91. BCECE
92. JCECE
93. CG PAT
94. JET Agriculture

Hotel Management Entrance Exams

95. All India Hotel Management Entrance Exam NCHMCT JEE

Aslo Read: Tips to Crack Competitive Exams

Government Exams after 12th

If you are planning to pursue government jobs after completing 12th, there are various entrance exams across different vacancies that you can appear for. Some of the popular Government exams after the 12th are:Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test

95. SSC Exams
96. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level
    • Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
    • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
    • Postal Assistant (PA)
    • Data Entry Operator (DEO)
    • Sorting Assistant (SA)
97. SSC Stenographer
98. SSC GD Constable Exam
99. SSC Multitasking Staff
100. NDA exam for Armed Forces
101. Indian Coast Guard Exam
102. Indian Navy Exam
103. Indian Army Exam
104. Indian Coast Guard Exam for the post of Sailors, Technicians, Assistant Commandants and Airmen
105. RRB or Railway Recruitment Exams
106. UPSC Exams
107. UPSC CAPF Exam
108. AFCAT Exam 
109. Insurance Exams
110. Bank Exams 
111. Public Service Commissions (PSC) exams
112. RRB Assistant Loco Pilot
113. Railway Group D
114. Indian Security Forces Exams
     • Border Security Force (BSF)
     • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
     • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
     • Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
     • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Check out Government Exams after 12th in Science! and Government Jobs After 12th Arts Stream

Common Competitive Exams After 12th to Study Abroad

When it comes to studying abroad, it is imperative to know that different universities and countries have their own set of examinations. This can further be categorized into subject-based tests. However, there are some common exams to study abroad which have been given a rundown below.

Competitive Exams	Details
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	One of the most famous competitive exams after the 12th, the IELTS tests your basic skills in the English language. Based on your score, you can get admission to countries like Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, etc.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	TOEFL is a standardized language proficiency test that comprehensively evaluates the reading, writing, and listening skills of candidates. The score of this test is accepted by various universities to offer admissions.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)	Another popular competitive exam after 12th, the GRE is conducted by ETS to help students pursue a master’s or doctoral program in the US. The test examines the reasoning ability, logical thinking, and quantitative ability of the candidates. Nowadays, Universities in countries like Canada, Australia, and China also accept these scores for granting admissions.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)	To pursue MBA abroad, giving the GMAT exam is a must. Apart from testing your writing skills, it also examines your reasoning and analytical thinking.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)	Designed to examine the critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and scientific concepts of students, the MCAT is a renowned competitive exam after the 12th. The non-native students willing to secure admission in the Medical field in Canada and the US have to go through this examination.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT)	This is a competitive exam conducted after the 12th to help students secure admission to the top law school in the world.

Preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, or GRE?
Leverage Live offers exclusive online classes by best-in-class experts along with doubt sessions, personalised coaching and insightful study materials! Book a free demo with us today!

Competitive Exams After 12th in the UK

The universities in the UK not only offer an array of degree programs across various disciplines but also provide a platform to students for their holistic development. Given below are some of the competitive exams after 12th which can help you take admission in top UK institutes:

Competitive Exams	Details
History Aptitude Test (HAT)	Conducted by Oxford University, this exam is for students who want to enroll in History courses at the university.
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)	This exam is for those students who want to pursue Dental and Medical programs in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
Biomedical Admission Test (BMT)	BMT is an entry-level exam offered by Oxford University for students who want to pursue Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, and Dentistry courses.
Graduate Medical Science Admission Test (GAMSAT)	This is a common entrance test for students who want to study Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary, and Podiatry.
Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT)	This exam evaluates your comprehension ability, verbal reasoning, and inductive and deductive reasoning in order to grant admission to leading Law institutes in the UK like Oxford, LSE, University of Glasgow, etc.

Competitive Exams After 12th in USA

The USA is one of the most popular destinations to pursue higher education. Not only does it houses a wide range of universities that have etched their names in the top rankings but it also provides opportunities to gain international exposure. So if you want to study in the USA then here are some competitive exams after the 12th that you need to clear:

Competitive Exams	Details
American College Test (ACT)	Running for a duration of 2 hours 55 minutes, it evaluates your English, Maths, Science, and Reading skills.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	Focuses more on your Reading, Writing, and Maths skills. Questions have to be completed in 3 hours (without an essay).
Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA)	To get a smooth admission to different public and private universities in Texas, one has to appear for this competitive exam after the 12th.
General Educational Diploma (GED)	A person willing to pursue a diploma in the United States or Canada has to give this competitive exam after the 12th.

FAQs

Thus, there is a wide range of competitive exams after class 12th. If you are planning to pursue a degree abroad but need guidance to prepare for English proficiency tests or competitive exams like GMAT, GRE, SAT then you can reach out to our study abroad experts at Leverage Edu who will mentor you and help you ace these exams through dedicated doubt clearing sessions, multiple mock tests, scores of practice questions, and last-minute tips and tricks! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.