Different types of exams

NTSE or National Talent Search Examination:

NTSE is by far the most prestigious of all the talent search examinations conducted in India for school
students.

Syllabus and subjects: NCERT prescribed syllabus covering Science, Maths, Social science and
mental ability. General awareness becomes an important factor during interview stages
Medium of examination: English and Hindi
Conducting body: SIERT
How to apply: Forms are available in schools or can be downloaded from the NCERT websites.
Exam date: Usually, 1st round of the written exam is conducted on 3rd Sunday of November
every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-8 in recognized schools can appear in the exam
NCO or National Cyber Olympiad:
NCO is a newly started hugely popular examination conducted by SOF on a national level.

Syllabus and subjects: It is an international level competition focussing on mental ability, logical
and analytical reasoning in computers and IT.
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: SOF or Science Olympiad Foundation
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools
Exam date: Usually, 2nd week of September ever year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with SOF
Website: Sofworld

NSO or National Science Olympiad:

NSO, as the name suggests is science focussed talent search examination conducted on a national level
by SOF

Syllabus and subjects: It is an international level competition focussing on mental ability, logical
and analytical reasoning in computers and IT.
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: SOF or Science Olympiad Foundation
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools
Exam date: Usually, 3rd week of November every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with SOF
How to succeed: See the section below on How to succeed at maths and science olympiads
Website: Sofworld
IMO or International Mathematics Olympiad:

IMO, as the name suggests is maths focussed talent search examination conducted by SFO on a pan
India basis.

Syllabus and subjects: It is an international level competition focussing on enhancing creative

thinking in Mathematics. The subject followed is common to CBSE, ICSE and IB boards of education
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: SOF or Science Olympiad Foundation
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools
Exam date: Usually, 2nd week of December every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with SOF
How to succeed: See the section below on How to succeed at maths and science olympiads
Website: Sofworld
IEO or International English Olympiad:
IEO is a one-of-a-kind English language testing exam in India. It is conducted by SFO on a pan India
basis.

Syllabus and subjects: It is an international level competition focussing on enhancing creative

thinking in English. The subject followed is common to CBSE, ICSE and IB boards of education
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: SOF or Science Olympiad Foundation
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools.
Exam date: Usually, 3rd week of January every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with SOF
Website: Sofworld
NSTSE or National Science Talent Search Examination:
As per UnifiedCouncil which conducts this exam, NSTSE is a diagnostic test that actually helps students
improve. They will give detailed feedback based on their assessment of what and how much have
students understood and thus help remove phobia of the subject

Syllabus and subjects: The subject followed is based on CBSE prescribed curriculum of Science
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Unified Council
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. It can also be downloaded from the website of Unified Council
Exam date: Usually, 1st week of December every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with Unified Council
Website: Unifiedcouncil

UCO or Unified Cyber Olympiad:

As per UnifiedCouncil which conducts this exam, UCO is a diagnostic test that helps students improve
their mental ability, logical reasoning and computer skills. They will give detailed feedback based on their
assessment of what and how much have students understood and thus help remove phobia of the subject

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is more generic in nature and is suitable
for CBSE, ICSE, IB boards
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Unified Council
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. It can also be downloaded from the website of Unified Council
Exam date: Usually, 2nd week of September every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-3 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with Unified Council
Website: Unifiedcouncil
SLSTSE or State Level Science Talent Search Examination:
In order to assess scientific talent and temperament in students and reward the distinguished students,
Unified Council conducts SSTSE. It is similar in nature to NTSE. However currently it is only conducted in
the state of Andhra Pradesh

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focused on Science. No specific board is
specified by the conducting authorities
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Unified Council
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. It can also be downloaded from the website of Unified Council
Exam date: Usually, 1st week of February every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-4 to Class-10 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Usually the
schools have to register with Unified Council. Currently it is only conducted in state of Andhra Pradesh
Website: Unifiedcouncil

SSTSE or State Science Talent Search Examination:

This is prestigious exam is conducted by Rajasthan State Government every year to identify and reward
meritorious students and encourage education in the science. This is conducted at the state level,
exclusively for students studying in Rajasthan. Click here to read more about SSTSE exam
Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Science. No specific board is
specified
Medium of examination: English and Hindi
Conducting body: Rajasthan States education ministry
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools
Exam date: Usually, 1st week of November every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-10 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Currently it is only
conducted in state of Rajasthan
Website: Rajasthan SSTSE

KVPY or Kishore Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojana:

This is an ongoing program conducted by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of
India. The objective is to encourage students of basic Science, Engineering and Medicine to take up
careers in research in these areas

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Science. CBSE, ICSE
board students will find the course content similar to their curriculum
Medium of examination: English and Hindi
Conducting body: Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website of KVPY
Exam date: Usually, last week of October every year.
Eligibility: Students of Class-11 and Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply
How to prepare: You can read about preparation for KVPY interviews here
Website: KVPY

NSEA or National Standard Examination in Astronomy:

NSEA is the first of the five stages of Astronomy Olympiad program. NSEA is jointly conducted by two
very prestigious bodies namely IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and HBCSE or Homi
Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Science and content is more
aligned to CBSE prescribed curriculum
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, last week of November every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-9-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

NSEJS or National Standard Examination in Junior Science:

NSEJS is the first of the five stages of Junior Science Olympiad program. NSEJS is jointly conducted by
two very prestigious bodies namely IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and HBCSE or Homi
Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Science and content is
generic in nature. So students across CBSE, IB, ICSE boards can easily appear for this exam
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, last week of November every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-10 or lower and born after 1st January 1996 are eligible to
apply
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

NSEP or National Standard Examination in Physics:

NSEP is a very prestigious exam conducted for students of class 11 and class-12 by IAPT or Indian
Association of Physics Teachers and HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. Successful
students are given scholarships and are also invited for a training camp for International Physics
Olympiad.

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Physics and is more CBSE
aligned. However, given the nature of exam, students of other boards can also appear without many
issues
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, last week of November every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-11 or Class-12
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

NSEC or National Standard Examination in Chemistry:

NSEC is a very prestigious exam conducted for students of class 11 and class-12 by IAPT or Indian
Association of Physics Teachers, Association of Chemistry Teachers and HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre
for Science Education. This is first of the five stage examination in Chemistry, culminating in participation
in International Chemistry Olympiad or IChO.

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Chemistry and is more CBSE
aligned. However, given the nature of exam, students of other boards can also appear without many
issues
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, last week of November every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-11 or Class-12
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

NSEB or National Standard Examination in Biology:

NSEB is a very prestigious exam conducted for students of class 11 and class-12 by IAPT or Indian
Association of Physics Teachers, Association of Biology Teachers and HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for
Science Education

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Biology and is more CBSE
aligned. However, given the nature of exam, students of other boards can also appear without many
issues
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website

Exam date: Usually, last week of November every year.

Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-11 or Class-12
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

RMO or Regional Mathematics Olympiad:

RMO is a very prestigious exam conducted for students of class 11 and class-12 by IAPT or Indian
Association of Physics Teachers and HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on Maths and is more CBSE
aligned. However, given the nature of exam, students of other boards can also appear without many
issues
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Jointly conducted by IAPT or Indian Association of Physics Teachers and
HBCSE or Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, first week of December every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-11 or Class-12
Website: IAPT and HBCSE

IIO or International Information Olympiad:

IIO is conducted every year in the month of September - October to test competence and proficiency in
the field of computer science. It is held annually at national and international level

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on CBSE, ICSE and State Board
syllabus
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: CLF or Computer Literacy Foundation
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, the exam is held in the month of September or October every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-1 or Class-12
Website: Silverzone

IOM or International Olympiad in Mathematics:

IOM is conducted every year in the month of November-December to test competence and proficiency in
the field of Maths. It is held annually at national and international level

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on CBSE, ICSE and State
Board syllabus
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: MOF or Mathematics Olympiad Foundation

How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, the exam is held in the month of November or December every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-1 or Class-12
Website: Silverzone

IOS or International Olympiad in Science:

IOS is conducted every year in the month of December to test competence and proficiency in the field of
Science. It is held annually at national and international level

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focused on CBSE, ICSE and State Board
syllabus
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: SSE or Society for Science Education
How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, the exam is held in the month of December every year. Eligibility: All Indian
students of Class-1 or Class-12
Website: Silverzone

IOEL or International Olympiad of English Language:

IOEL is conducted every year in the month of December-January to test competence and proficiency in
the field of English. It is held annually at national and international level

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focused on CBSE, ICSE and State
Board syllabus
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: CLF or Computer Literacy Foundation How to apply: Forms are available in
schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and submitted back through schools. You can also
download the form from the website
Exam date: Usually, the exam is held in the month of December-January every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-1 or Class-12
Website: Silverzone

ZIO or Zonal Information Olympiad:

ZIO is a nationwide computing contest organized annually by IARCS in coordination with CBSE. The goal
is to identify school students with outstanding skills in algorithms and computing. The finalists represent
India at International Olympiad for Informatics (IOI). IOI is one of the 6 science Olympiads held annually
at international level

Syllabus and subjects: The subject or exam content is focussed on CBSE

Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: IARCS or Indian Association for Research in Computing Science

How to apply: Forms are available in schools and must be filled in the prescribed format and
submitted back through schools. You can also download the form from the website Exam date: Usually,
the exam is held in the month of November-December every year.
Eligibility: All Indian students of Class-8 to Class-12
Website: IARCS

List of Various Competitive Exams / Educational Tests

Conducted by External Agencies - 2011 - 2012
Exam

Conducting Agency

Class

NTSE (National talent search exam)

First Round

Directorate of Education NCERT

VIII

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)

Second Round

Science Olympiad Foundation(Computer

Department)

III - XII

NSO (National Science Olympiad)

First Round & Second Round

Science Olympiad Foundation

III - XII

I B T (Education Test)

Australian Council for Educational Research

III - X

AITSE (All Indian Talent Search

Exam)

Childrens Education Trust

V - XII

ASSET

Educational Initiatives

III - XII

JSTSE (Junior Science Talent Search

Exam)

Directorate of Education
NCERT

IX

NSTSE (National science talent search

exam) First Round Second Round

Unified council

III-XII

NMOC (National Maths Olympiad

Contest)

VI XII

IMO (International Mathematic

Science Olympiad Foundation
Olympiad) First Round, Second Round

III-XII

RMO (Regional Maths Olympiad )

VI XII

IEO (International English Olympiad)

Science Olympiad Foundation

VI XII

Competitive Exams after 12th

Engineering
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
Purpose - For Admission in B. E./B. Tech., B. Arch., B. Planning
Eligibility - Class 12 pass (PCM)
Application mode - Online
Source: IIT- Joint Entrance Exam with PCM
JEE Advanced
Purpose- Admission in UG programmes in IITs and ISM Dhanbad
Eligibility - Class 12 Pass (PCM)
Application mode -Online
Source: http://jeeadv.iitd.ac.in/
BITSAT
Purpose - Admission in Integrated First Degree programmes in BITS Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad campuses.
Eligibility - Class 12 pass (PCM)
Application mode - Online
Source: www.bitsadmission.com/
VIT University Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE)
Purpose - Admission in B Tech Courses
Eligibility - Class 12
Application mode - Online, By Post
Source : www.vit.ac.in
National Level Engineering Entrance Exams

S.
N
o.

Exam
Name

Website URL

BITSAT

http://www.bitsadmission.com

COMED-K

https://www.comedk.org/

IPU-CET (B. www.ipu.ac.in

Tech)

Manipal (B. www.admissions.manipal.edu

Tech)

VITEEE

www.vit.ac.in

AMU (B.
Tech)

http://www.amucontrollerexams.com/

NDA
Entrance
with PCM
(MPC)

http://careerairforce.nic.in/index1.asp?
lid=43&ls_id=50&level=3&lang=1&pid=38

All India
http://www.jeemain.nic.in
Engineerin
g Entrance
Exam with
PCM (MPC)

State Level
Engineerin
g Entrance
Exams

Andhra Pradesh - http://apeamcet.org/

Delhi - http://www.dce.edu/
Karnataka -http://kea.kar.nic.in/index1.html
Kerala - http://www.cee-kerala.org/
Maharashtra
- http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/approvedinstitues/StaticPages/H
omePage.aspx
West Bengal -http://www.wbjeeb.in/
Chattisgarh - PET
- http://www.mkcl.biz/cgpet2014/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx#
Gujarat - CET (B.Tech) - http://dte.gswan.gov.in/edte/
Jammu and Kashmir - CET (B.Tech)
- http://www.jakbopee.org/index.aspx
Odisha - JEE (B.Tech) - http://www.ojee.nic.in/Candidate/Default.aspx
Uttar Pradesh - JEE -http://www.jeecup.org/

Medical
All India Pre - Medical / Pre - Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT)
Purpose-Admission to MBBS/BDS
Eligibility-Class 12 (PCB)
Application mode -Online
Source: http://aipmt.nic.in/aipmt/Welcome.aspx

All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT)

Purpose-Admission in 5 year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree courses in Veterinary Colleges.
Eligibility-Class 12 (PCB)
Application mode-Online, By Post
Source: www.vci.nic.in/forms/default.aspx
National Level Medical Entrance Exams

S. No.

Exam Name

Website URL

AIIMS

http://aiimsexams.org/

CMC-Vellore

http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in/

CMC-Ludhiana

http://cmcludhiana.in/

COMED-K

https://www.comedk.org/

JIPMER

http://jipmer.edu.in/

Manipal (MBBS)

www.admissions.manipal.edu

MGIMS-Wardha

http://www.mgims.ac.in/

AMU (MBBS)

http://www.amu.ac.in/

BHU Medical

http://bhuonline.in/

State Level Medical Entrance Exams

Assam - CEE - http://www.ceemedu.org/
Gujarat - CET (MBBS) - http://gseb.org/gseb/default.aspx

Marine, Navy, Defence

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Purpose - Admission in Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) leading to BSc. (Nautical Science)
Eligibility - Class 12 (PCM)

Application mode - By post

Source: www.imu.edu.in/index.php
Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme
Purpose - Admission in Indian Navy B.Tech course
Eligibility - Class 12 passed
Application mode - Online
Source: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/index.php
Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment
Purpose - Admission in 24 weeks Basic training at INS Chilka followed by Professional training
Eligibility - Class 12 (Maths and Physics/Chem./Bio/Computer Sc.)
Application mode - Online, By Post
Source: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/index.php
Defence
Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES)
Purpose-Technical Entry to Army
Eligibility-Class 12 PCM
Apply-Online
Source: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Purpose - Admission to Army and Air Force wings of NDA and 4 years B. Tech course for the Indian Naval Academy
Course (INAC)
Eligibility- Class 12, 12 Passed
Application mode - Online
Source: www.upsc.gov.in/

Fashion & Design

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test
Purpose-For Admission in Design, Management and Technology for the international fashion business
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+, Graduate
Application mode -Online, By Post
Source: www.nift.ac.in/
National Institute of Design Admissions
Purpose-Admission to 4 year GDPD & 2.5 Year PGDPD
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+, G

Application mode -By Post

Source: www.admissions.nid.edu/
All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)
Purpose-Admission in 4 years UG level programmes in Design
Eligibility-Class 11, 12 Application mode - Online
Source: www.aieed.com/
Other Design Schools & Exams

Srishti School

http://srishti.ac.in/

School of Fashion Technology

http://www.softpune.com/

Pearl Academy

http://pearlacademy.com

Symbiosis Institute of Design

http://sid.edu.in/

Footwear Design and Development Institute

http://www.fddiindia.com/

Maeer's MIT Institute of Design

http://www.mitid.edu.in/

National Institute of Design

http://www.nid.edu/

National Institute of Fashion Design

http://www.nift.ac.in/

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

www.nata.in

10

Center for Environmental Planning and

Technology (CEPT)

http://www.cept.ac.in/

Humanity & Social Sciences

IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE)
Purpose-Admission in integrated Master of Arts (M.A.) programme
Eligibility- Class 12
Application mode - Online
Source: http://hsee.iitm.ac.in/
TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
Purpose-Admission in B.A. Social Sciences programme in any of three Campuses i.e. Tuljapur, Guwahati and

Hyderabad
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+
Application mode -Online
Source: http://campus.tiss.edu/
Language
The English and Foreign Languages University Hyderabad Entrance Test
Purpose-Admission for BA (Hons.) in English, Arabic, French, German, Russian and Spanish BCJ, B.Ed. (English)
Eligibility-Class 12, G, PG
Application mode - Online
Source: www.efluniversity.ac.in/
JNU Admission Entrance Exam
Purpose-Admission in of three-year B.A. (Hons.) programme in Foreign Languages
Eligibility-Class 12, G, PG
Application mode -Online, By Post
Source: www.jnu.ac.in/

Agriculture & Hotel Management:

Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICAR AIEEA-UG-PG
Purpose-Admission in Bachelor, Master Degree Program, SRF (PGS) to Pursuing Ph.D in Agriculture and Allied
Sciences at Agricultural Universities
Eligibility-Class 12, UG, PG
Application mode -Online
Source: www.icar.org.in/
All India Hotel management Entrance Exam NCHMCT JEE
Purpose-Admission in B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration
Eligibility-Class 12
Application mode -Online
Source: www.nchmct.org/

Law
Common Law Admission Test
Purpose-Admission in B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Com. (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons)
Eligibility- Class 12, 12+
Application mode -Online, By Post
Source: www.gnlu.ac.in/clat2014.php

Law School Admission Test LSAT India

Purpose-Admission in B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Com. (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons)
Eligibility- Class 12, Graduates
Application mode -Online
Source: www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia/
All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Purpose-Admission in B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LLM, PhD
Eligibility-Class 12, 12+, LLB, LLM
Apply-Online, By Post
Source: www.nludelhi.ac.in/
Lloyd Entrance Test (LET)
Purpose-Admission in B.A.,LL.B- 5-year integrated course
Eligibility-Class 12, 12+
Application mode -Online, By Post
Source: www.lloydlawcollege.com

Pure Science
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Purpose-Fellowship and admission to IISc Banglore in 4 year BS Degree
Eligibility- Class 11, 12, UG, PG
Application mode - Online, in Person, By Post
Source: www.kvpy.org.in/main/fellowship.htm
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
Purpose-Admission in 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical
sciences in NISER or UM-DAE CBS.
Eligibility-Class 12 (PCMB)
Application mode - Online, By Post
Source: www.nestexam.in/

Mathematics
Indian Statistical Institute Admission
Purpose-Admission in B Stat (Hons), B Math (Hons), M Stat, M Math, MS (QE), MS (LIS), M Tech (CS), M Tech
(QROR) and Research Fellowships.
Eligibility-Class 12 (Maths, English)

Application mode -Online, By Post

Source: www.isical.ac.in/index.php
Chennai Mathematical Institute Scholarship 2014
Purpose- This Institute is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the mathematical sciences. The
research groups in Mathematics and Computer Science are among the best known in the country. They Offer
Courses in BSc, MSc, PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics streams.
Eligibility- Class 12th or Equivalent, B Sc / MSc, BE, BTech ( Math, Physics , Statistics, Computers)
Application mode - Online, In Person
Scholarships: B.Sc. (Hons.): Rs. 5000 per month, M.Sc.: Rs. 6000 per month, Ph.D.: Rs. 16000 per month
Source: http://www.cmi.ac.in/
Admissions to Universities
BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET) Purpose-Admission in UG programmes in BHU
Eligibility-Class 12, 12+
Application mode -Online, By Post
Source: www.bhu.ac.in/
Banasthali Vidyapith Admission
Purpose-Admission in Class 6, 9 & 11, Graduation, Post Graduation
Eligibility-Class 5, 8, 10 Passed (Only Girls)
Application mode - Online, Post
Source: www.banasthali.org/banasthali/wcms/en/home/

Other Entrance Tests and Exams

1.

Marine Engineering (MERI) Kolkata & B.Sc. Nautical Science Degree at T.S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai)

2.

Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Trainee Navigation Officers CADETS (TNOC)

3.

UPSC, NDA/NA Examination

4.

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Course

5.

Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad, Bachelor of Business Management

6.

Hotel Management, Joint Entrance Exam for 19 Colleges for 3 years, Diploma Course

7.

Institute of Advanced Management, Hotel Management College, Kolkata (3 years Diploma Course)

8.

Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai

1.

Certificate Course in Footwear/Leather Goods/& Leather Garments

2.

Certificate courses in Tanning, Wet-finishing, Finishing

3.

Diploma Courses in Leather Goods/Leather Garments University of Delhi (Faculty of Technology),

Combined Entrance Exam (CEE)

9.

Special Class Railway Apprentices Exam

10.

Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA) 3 years after 12th from International Institute of Professional
Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (M.P.)

Entrance Examinations after Graduation

1.

CAT For Admission in IIM

2.

GRE- For Education in Foreign Universities (U.K.,U.S.A.)

3.

GATE - For M-Tech & M.E.

4.

UPSC - Union Public Service Exam

5.

CDS - Combined Defence Services Exam

6.

Exam for Probationary Officer in Banks/Development Officer in NABARD, Insurance companies

7.

Exam for different posts through RBI Service Selection Board

8.

Entrance Exam for B.Ed. Course in states

International Entrance Exams to Study Overseas

Thousands of aspirants migrate to various parts of the world every year to complete their higher studies. Whilst the
global study abroad scene has opened up tremendously to accommodate students of all academic backgrounds and
interests, there are still certain preset academic standards that need to be met in order to gain admission to a
university or college abroad. These are achieved by clearing competitive international entrance exams. Good
performances in competitive study abroad exams also help you to win scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Some of the most popular, and most important international entrance exams include the SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT,
GRE, IELTS and the TOEFL. These are required for admission to universities and colleges in various countries
across the globe. At times, the need may be a combination of one or more of these and other tests/examinations
specific to that country and its education system.

TOEFL AND IELTS

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) probably top the list with regard to the sheer number of students across the world needing to undertake one
or the other to demonstrate English language proficiency. The widest possible selection of universities and colleges
accept TOEFL scores, including the top 100 in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The IELTS is a
mandatory exam for Indian and other non-native English speakers, especially in the Commonwealth countries, for
entry into most reputed universities and colleges overseas, and occasionally for immigration requirements as well.
The TOEFL is held throughout the year, usually on weekends. The IELTS, conducted by the British Council, is held in
71 centres spread all over the country, over four times a month.

For more information on TOEFL, visit TOEFL

For more information on IELTS, visit IELTS

GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is another popular examination among Indian students aspiring to study in
the US or Canada. It is a fairly standardized test that measures the verbal, mathematical and general analytical skills
of the candidate, though the format has undergone quite a few changes over the years. It is an admission
requirement for many graduate courses, especially in engineering and the sciences, in the US.
For more information on GRE, visit GRE

GMAT
Management aspirants need to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), which is an admissions
assessment for business colleges. Average GMAT scores are in the range of 570-580. However, for top school
admissions a score of at least 700 is almost mandatory. New sections have been introduced recently, such as
Integrated Reasoning, which have made the test more competitive than before. GMAT test is available throughout the
world in more than 500 locations. The slots have to be booked in advance.
For more information on GMAT, visit GMAT

SAT
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) test, required for entry into some universities in US, if a person has not completed
an equivalent, is of two types - the Reasoning Test to check the general writing skills and grammar and the Subject
Test to check a candidate's knowledge in the subject chosen. The SAT is owned, developed and conducted by the
College Board of the United States of America. Within the USA, the SAT is offered seven times a year, generally on
the first Saturdays of October, November, December, January, March, May and June. Most other countries follow the
same dates.
For more information on SAT, visit, SAT

MCAT AND LSAT

Other competitive study abroad examinations include the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the Law
School Admission Test (LSAT), mandatory for getting into medicine and law respectively in the USA.

The MCAT is a multiple-choice test that is designed to evaluate the examinee's aptitude and knowledge about
relevant subjects.
For more information on MCAT, visit MCAT
The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council for students who wish to pursue a career in law in
the USA, Australia and Canada.
For more information on LSAT, visit LSAT