Engineering Entrance Exams Other than JEE Main Open for All: List of Top Colleges That Conduct Separate Exams

Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026, 18:00 IST

Several top universities in India conduct their own engineering entrance exams apart from JEE Main. Exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEE, and others offer students alternative pathways to pursue engineering at reputed universities.

Engineering Entrance Exams Other than JEE Main
Engineering Entrance Exams Other than JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Main, is one of the largest Engineering Entrance Exams in India. Popular among engineering aspirants, JEE Main is the key exam for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), as well as serves as a screening test for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). However, apart from NITs and IITs, many top engineering colleges in the country also conduct their own separate exams. Not only are these top colleges ranked highly in NIRF, but they are also recognised globally for excellence in education.

Check out the list of engineering colleges' entrance exams other than JEE Main that are open for all students from across India.

Engineering Exams Other Than JEE Mains

Engineering aspirants need not rely only on the JEE Main. Many top private colleges with international acclaim conduct their own admission tests, giving the students additional opportunities to secure seats in the reputed B.Tech program. These exams attract lakhs of applicants every year and offer alternative pathways to engineering education.

Given below are some quick facts about engineering exams other than JEE Mains:-

  • Total major engineering exams:- 10+

  • Popular exams apart from JEE Main:- BITSAT, MHT CET, SAAT, KIITEE, HITSEEE, etc.

  • Average applications per exam apart from JEE Main:- BITSAT has approximately 2 to 3 lakh applicants, MHT CET has more than 5 lakh applicants, etc.

List of Major Engineering Entrance Exams Other than JEE Mains

Apart from JEE Main, several renowned universities in India conduct their own engineering entrance examinations, offering admission to their B.Tech. programs. These exams are open to students across the country and help universities select candidates based on their own admission criteria. Appearing for these exams allows the students to explore top private engineering institutions with strong placement records, modern infrastructure, and diverse specialisations.

Given below is the list of top engineering colleges' entrance exams other than JEE Main:-

Institute Name

Entrance Exam 

Placement (Highest Packages)

Where to Apply?

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science(Deemed to be University) 

HITSEEE

The highest placement package for HITs for the undergraduate course has ranged between INR 6.5 LPA to 4.00 LPA

HITSEE Apply Link

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

KIITEE

The highest placement package for KIIT was INR 51 LPA, which was made by Microsoft.

KIITEE Apply Link

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

SAAT 

The highest placement package for SOA for the undergraduate course was INR 43 LPA in the 2024 academic session.

SAAT Apply Link

Birla Institute of Technology and Science- Pilani, and Mesra

BITSAT

The highest placement package for BITS for the recruitment season of  2024-25 was INR 1.45 Cr per annum

The application registration period begins from mid-December until March

Vellore Institute of Technology 

VITEEE

The highest placement package for VIT Vellore placements for the recruitment season of 2025 was INR 1 Cr.

The application registration period begins from mid-October until March.

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

MHT CET

The highest placement package for the ICT Mumbai placements for the recruitment season of 2024 for the M.Tech program was INR 9 LPA.

MHT CET Apply Here

COEP Technological University

MHT CET

The highest placement package of COEP Technological University for the recruitment season of 2025 was INR  52.57 LPA.

MHT CET Apply Here

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute

MHT CET

The highest placement package of Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute for the academic season of 2024-2025 was INR 54 LPA.

MHT CET Apply Here

Students who have appeared for  JEE Main are also advised to appear for these top entrance examinations to keep their options open. Notably, some of these top colleges are ranked higher than NITs and have a better placement record as well. Check out the details and expand the probability of finding a good college. 

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