Plan around JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, UPSC, and other major exams using recurring registration windows, eligibility context, and preparation guidance.
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JEE, BITSAT, VITEEE and other engineering entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 Session 1 | Jan 22-31, 2025 | Nov 2024 | Closed | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | Visit |
| JEE Main 2025 Session 2 | Apr 1-15, 2025 | Feb 2025 | Upcoming | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | Visit |
| JEE Advanced 2025 | May 18, 2025 | Apr 2025 | After JEE Main | 23 IITs | Visit |
| BITSAT 2025 | May 22-26, 2025 | Jan-Apr 2025 | Ongoing | BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad | Visit |
| VITEEE 2025 | Apr 19-30, 2025 | Nov 2024-Mar 2025 | Open | VIT Vellore, Chennai | Visit |
| SRMJEEE 2025 | Apr 2025 | Oct 2024-Apr 2025 | Open | SRM Chennai, Delhi NCR | Visit |
| COMEDK 2025 | May 2025 | Jan-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | Karnataka private colleges | Visit |
| WBJEE 2025 | Apr 2025 | Dec 2024-Jan 2025 | Closed | Jadavpur, WB engineering colleges | Visit |
| MHT CET 2025 | May 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | Maharashtra engineering colleges | Visit |
| KCET 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | Karnataka engineering colleges | Visit |
NEET and other medical entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Seats/Info | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~1 lakh MBBS, 27k BDS | Visit |
| AIIMS INICET 2025 | Jan/Jul 2025 | 2 months before | Multiple sessions | PG seats at AIIMS | Visit |
| NEET PG 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | ~50,000 PG seats | Visit |
| NEET MDS 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024-Jan 2025 | Closed | ~6,000 seats | Visit |
| JIPMER 2025 | Merged with NEET | N/A | N/A | ~200 MBBS seats | Visit |
CAT, XAT, SNAP and other MBA entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Aug-Sep 2025 | Upcoming | IIMs, top B-schools | Visit |
| XAT 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug-Nov 2024 | Closed | XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT | Visit |
| SNAP 2025 | Dec 2025 | Aug-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | SIBM, SCMHRD | Visit |
| NMAT 2025 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | NMIMS Mumbai | Visit |
| CMAT 2025 | Jan 2025 | Nov-Dec 2024 | Closed | JBIMS, GIM | Visit |
| MAT 2025 | Feb, May, Sep, Dec | Before each session | Multiple | Various colleges | Visit |
| IPMAT 2025 (IIM Indore) | May 2025 | Mar-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | IIM Indore 5-year IPM | Visit |
CLAT, AILET, LSAT and other law entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Aug-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | 24 NLUs | Visit |
| AILET 2025 | Dec 2025 | Sep-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | NLU Delhi | Visit |
| LSAT India 2025 | Jan, May 2025 | Multiple windows | Multiple | Jindal Global, IFIM | Visit |
| DU LLB 2025 | Jun 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Upcoming | Faculty of Law, DU | Visit |
| MH CET Law 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jan-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ILS Pune, GLC Mumbai | Visit |
UPSC, SSC, Banking and other government exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Posts | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE 2025 | Prelims: May 25, 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~1,000 IAS/IPS/IFS | Visit |
| SSC CGL 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~10,000+ posts | Visit |
| SSC CHSL 2025 | Mar 2025 | Nov-Dec 2024 | Closed | ~5,000+ posts | Visit |
| IBPS PO 2025 | Oct-Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | Upcoming | ~4,000+ posts | Visit |
| IBPS Clerk 2025 | Aug-Sep 2025 | Jun-Jul 2025 | Upcoming | ~5,000+ posts | Visit |
| SBI PO 2025 | Jun-Jul 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Upcoming | ~2,000+ posts | Visit |
| RBI Grade B 2025 | Apr 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~300+ posts | Visit |
| NDA 2025 | Apr, Sep 2025 | Jan, Jun 2025 | Multiple | ~400 seats | Visit |
NTSE, INSPIRE, Olympiads and other scholarship exams
Date: Nov 2025
Registration: Aug-Sep 2025
Eligibility: Class 10 students
₹1,250/month till PhD
Date: May 2025
Registration: After Stage 1
Eligibility: Stage 1 qualifiers
₹1,250/month till PhD
Date: Merged with INSPIRE
Registration: N/A
Eligibility: Merged with INSPIRE
N/A
Date: After 12th results
Registration: After results
Eligibility: Top 1% in 12th boards
₹80,000/year
Date: Oct-Apr
Registration: Aug-Sep
Eligibility: High school students
Recognition + IMO selection
Date: Nov-Feb
Registration: Jul-Sep
Eligibility: School students
Recognition + selection
GATE, NET, JAM and other PG entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | For | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2025 | Feb 1-16, 2025 | Aug-Oct 2024 | Closed | MTech admissions + PSU jobs | Visit |
| UGC NET 2025 | Jun, Dec 2025 | 3 months before | Multiple | JRF + Asst. Prof eligibility | Visit |
| CSIR NET 2025 | Jun, Dec 2025 | 3 months before | Multiple | JRF + Lecturership | Visit |
| IIT JAM 2025 | Feb 2025 | Sep-Oct 2024 | Closed | MSc at IITs | Visit |
Time Needed: 2 years ideal
Time Needed: 2 years ideal
Time Needed: 6-12 months
Time Needed: 1-2 years minimum
Time Needed: 6-12 months
JEE Main is conducted twice a year (January and April sessions). You can appear for both sessions in the same year. After 12th, you have 3 consecutive years to appear, giving you 6 attempts total.
Technically yes, but not recommended. Physics and Chemistry overlap, but JEE requires Mathematics while NEET requires Biology. The depth and approach differ significantly. Choose one and focus completely.
GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of result announcement. It can be used for MTech admissions, PSU recruitments, and some private sector jobs.
Not mandatory but helpful for structured preparation. Many toppers are self-taught using online resources. Coaching provides guidance and peer competition. Choose based on your learning style and self-discipline.
JEE Main is for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and acts as qualifier for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is only for IIT admission. Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rankers are eligible for JEE Advanced. Advanced is significantly harder.
Yes! You can appear for CAT in your final year of graduation. B-schools give provisional admission subject to graduation completion. Many students prepare during final year itself.
Minimum 21 years, Maximum 32 years for General category. Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST. Attempts: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST (till age limit).
Absolutely! NTSE scholars get ₹1,250/month from Class 11 till PhD. More importantly, NTSE preparation builds strong foundation for JEE/NEET. The recognition also helps in college applications.
Unfortunately, late registrations are usually not accepted. Mark calendars well in advance. For major exams, registration opens 3-4 months before. Set reminders and register early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Most exams allow center preference during registration. Some exams allow correction window to change centers. Once admit card is issued, center change is usually not possible. Choose wisely during registration.
Never miss a registration. Set reminders for your target exams.
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