Explore major exams in India

Explore major Indian entrance and competitive examinations, eligibility routes, exam stages and career pathways.

Different education and career goals require different examinations. Use these guides as a starting point, then verify eligibility, dates, syllabus and notifications on the relevant official authority website.

NEET UGMedical, dental, AYUSH and allied-health admission pathway. JEE MainEngineering, architecture and planning entrance pathway. CUET UGCommon entrance route for undergraduate admissions at participating universities. CLATLaw-school entrance pathway for participating national law universities. UPSCCivil services and other major national competitive examinations. GPSCGujarat public-service examination and recruitment pathways. SSC ExamsCentral-government recruitment including graduate, 10+2 and other posts. Railway ExamsRRB recruitment including NTPC, Group D, ALP and technical pathways. Banking ExamsIBPS, SBI, RBI and other banking recruitment pathways. NDADefence-entry pathway after school for eligible candidates. CDSGraduate-level entry route for eligible defence-service aspirants. CA / CS / CMA / CFAProfessional pathways in accounting, company law, cost management and finance. Management ExamsCAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT and other management-admission routes. Teaching & EducationCTET, TET, B.Ed and higher-education teaching pathways. Law & JudiciaryCLAT, LLB, advocacy, judiciary and related legal careers. Other Government RecruitmentExplore additional central and state recruitment pathways based on qualification.

How to choose the right exam

After 10th: explore diploma, ITI and other skill-based pathways before selecting a longer academic route.

After 12th: consider NEET, JEE Main, CUET, CLAT, NDA and other course-specific entrance examinations according to your stream and goals.

After graduation: explore UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, CDS, CAT and professional qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA and CFA where eligible.

Eligibility, age limits, subjects, attempt limits, examination dates and admission rules can change. Always verify the current notification with the relevant official authority.

Official examination authorities

NTA · UPSC · GPSC · SSC · Railway Recruitment Boards · IBPS · Indian Army

Note: Official websites and examination notifications should be treated as the final source for current eligibility, dates, syllabus, fees and application rules.