Competition is tough in India. Be it a job, a reputed degree, a degree from a good institution. To get the opportunity of your dreams, you need to appear for competitive exams. We have brought together a list of competitive exams in India to make your choice simple. Have a look to find all the options available.
List of Competitive Exams in India after Class 10th & 12th:
Upcoming Competitive Exams after Class 12th 2023-24
| Exam | Notification | Submission of Application | Admit Card | Date of Examination | Result |
| SSC CHSL | — | — | 7 days before the exam | 9 Mar – 21 Mar 2023 | To be updated |
| SSC Stenographer | October 2023 | — | February 2024 | March 2024 | May 2024 |
| SSC MTS | — | 17 February 2023 | — | April 2023 | To be updated |
| NDA & NA | 21 December 2022 | — | — | 16 April 2023 | To be updated |
| AIIMS & NEET | — | February 2023 | 4th week of March 2023 | 7 May 2023 | 1st week of June 2023 |
| JEE Main | — | 7 Feb 2023 to 7 Mar 2023 | Last week of March 2023 | 6 Apr – 12 Apr 2023 | To be updated |
| BITSAT (Session I) | 31 Jan 2023 – 9 Apr 2023 | — | 10 May 2023 | 22 May 2023-26 May 2023 (Session I) | To be updated |
| BITSAT (Session II) | 23 May 2023 – 12 June 2023 | — | 16 June 2023 | 18 June 2023 – 22 June 2023 | To be updated |
| Railways (RRB NTPC Exam Date 2023) | February 2023 | April 2023 | May 2023 | June 2023 – Dec 2023(CBT-1 & CBT-2) | To be updated |
| CTET | — | — | — | Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 (tentative) | To be updated |
| CLAT | First week of August 2023 | First week of December 2023 | Dec 2023 | December 2023 | |
| AILET | September 2023 | Third week of November 2023 | Last week of November | Second week of Dec 2023 | Third week of December 2023 |
| KVPY | — | — | — | 22 May 2023 | To be updated |
| NEST | 27 February 2023 | 17 May 2023 | 12 June 2023 | 24 June 2023 | 10 July 2023 |
| NIFT | 1 November 2022 | 31 December 2022 | 3rd week of January 2023 | 5 Feb 2023 | 22 Feb – 24 Feb 2023 |
| SEED | — | 5 Sep 2022 – 4 Jan 2023 | 7 January 2023 | 15 Jan 2023 | 23 January 2023 |
Below is the list of competitive exams in India that you can pursue after high school and do not require graduation.
1. SSC CHSL
The exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for undergraduate students. As CHSL stands for ‘Combined Higher Secondary level’. The exam is conducted in three tiers:
- Tier 1 – Objective test
- Tier 2 – Descriptive test
- Tier 3 – Typing test/ skill test
Depending on the exam results, you are recruited for the following positions:
(i) Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
(ii) Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
(iii) Postal Assistant (PA)
(iv) Sorting Assistant (SA)
(v) Data Entry Operator (DEO)
(vi) DEO
(vii) DEO (Grade A)
According to the order of the positions mentioned above, the pay scale varies from Rs 19,900 to Rs 81,100.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Tier 1 – 1 hour, Tier 2 – 1 hour, Tier 3 – 15 minutes |
| Exam type | Tier 1 – Online, Tier 2 – Offline, Tier 3 – Offline |
| Total questions | Tier 1 – 100 MCQs, Tier 2 – Essay writing, Tier 3 – Typing test |
| Subjects Covered | English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Letter/Application Writing, Essay Writing |
2. SSC GD
This exam is also conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). It is for students who have completed their class 10th from a recognized board. The age criteria is 18-23 years.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds this exam for undergraduate students for the recruitment of:
- Stenographer Grade C (Group B Non-Gazetted)
- Grade D (Group C) for the Ministries/ Organisations /Departments of the government
The candidates are selected for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty).
4 selection stages in SSC GD exam
(i) Computer-Based Test (CBE)
(ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
(iii) Physical Standard Test (PST)
(iv) Medical Exam which consists of Detailed Medical Exam (DME), Review Medical Exam
SSC GD Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total questions | 100 MCQs |
| Subjects Covered | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi |
3. SSC Stenographer
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds this exam for undergraduate students for the recruitment of:
- Stenographer Grade C (Group B Non-Gazetted)
- Grade D (Group C) for the Ministries/ Organisations /Departments of the government
The exam is conducted every year where the exam stages include a computer-based test and a skill test. The stenographer’s day to day responsibilities includes speech writing, press conference briefings, helping in public relations, etc.
The pay scale of this job varies from Rs 9,300 to Rs 20,200
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total questions | 200 MCQs |
| Subjects Covered | General English and Intelligence, General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension |
4. SSC MTS
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam. It provides opportunities to students who have completed their Class 10 from a recognized board. However, the age limit for applying for this exam is from 18-27 years. It offers recruitment to the candidates in:
- General Central Service Group-C non-gazetted
- Non-ministerial posts in various departments, ministries, and offices of the Government of India
To qualify for the exam, students are supposed to qualify for two tests namely Paper-1, which is online, and Paper-2, which is offline.
The candidates of this exam fall under the category of the Pay Band-1 Rs 5,200-20,200 and are given grade pay of Rs 1,800.
SSC MTS Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Paper 1 – 1 hour 30 minutes, Paper 2 – 30 minutes |
| Exam type | Paper 1 – Online, Paper 2 – Offline |
| Total questions | Paper 1 – 100 MCQs, Paper 2 – Essay writing |
| Subjects Covered | General English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning |
5. NDA & NA
Organized by the Union Public Service Commission, the NDA is one of the most sought-after examinations for undergraduate students. The candidates must appear for a written exam and an SSB Interview to qualify. The National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) exam is conducted twice a year. Candidates are selected for the post of Army Wing of National Defence Academy and Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy.
NDA & NA Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | General Ability Test – 2 hours and 30 minutes, Maths – 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Exam type | Offline |
| Total questions | General Ability Test – 150 MCQs, Maths – 120 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, General Science and Mathematics |
6. AIIMS & NEET
All India Institute of Medical Sciences conducts special medical tests for the students who have passed their 12th from CBSE/ISC/State Board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as the main subject. The students who appear for the exam should have scored a minimum of 40-50% aggregate in 12th( depending on their category).
AIIMS & NEET Exam Pattern:
| AIIMS | NEET | |
| Exam duration | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 3 hours and 20 minutes |
| Institutes | AIIMS affiliated institutions in India | All the medical colleges except AIIMS and JIPMER |
| Exam type | Online | Offline |
| Total Questions | 200 Assertion reason and MCQs | 200 MCQs |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Biology , General Knowledge, Aptitude & Logical Thinking | Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany |
7. JEE Main
The list of competitive exams in India is incomplete without JEE Main. The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds this exam for the Class 12th science stream students. This Joint Entrance Exam is conducted to offer students admissions to BE/BTech, BPlan, and BArch courses to IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology), and all other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) around the country.
JEE Main Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Institutes | IIITs, NITs and many other top colleges in India |
| Exam type | Both online and offline |
| Total Questions | 90 MCQs |
8. BITSAT
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, conducts this exam for students. Candidates must have completed their class 12th or equivalent exam from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and English as subjects. Admission eligibility is a minimum aggregate of 75% of the subjects mentioned earlier. Candidate must have a minimum 60% marks in individual subject.
BITSAT Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Institutes | BITS Pilani |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 130 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics and Biology |
9. Railways
Students above 18 years of age are eligible to appear for railway exams. Railways conduct 4 exams-
(i) RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
(ii) RRB JE
(iii) RRB ALP
(iv) RRB Group D
The exam pattern & posts for all these exams vary accordingly. The RRC Group D exam is also conducted by the Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRB). Students who have completed their Class 10 from a recognized board can apply for this exam. However, the age limit for this exam is 18 to 33 years.
Railways Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Stage 1 – 1 hour, Stage 2 – 1 hour |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | Stage 1 – 100 MCQs, Stage 2 – 120 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness |
10. CTET
Central Teacher Eligibility Test is organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for determining the eligibility of candidates as teachers for Class 1-8. However, candidates above 18 years of age can apply as a teacher for primary classes and will have to only qualify for Paper-1 for the exam.
The Payscale for this exam varies from Rs 9,300 – Rs 34,800.
CTET Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Paper 1 – 2.5 hours, Paper 2 – 2.5 hours |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | Paper 1 – 150 MCQs, Paper 2 – 150 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Paper 1 – Child Development and Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics and Environmental Studies, Paper 2 – Child Development and Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics & Science and Social Studies & Social Science |
11. CLAT
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for undergraduate students, organized by The Consortium of NLUs. The candidate must have completed class 12th and obtained the minimum aggregate as required by their category.
12. AILET
National Law University, Delhi conducts the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate level law courses. While CLAT is more at the India level, AILET is for admission to National Law University(NLU), Delhi only.
CLAT & AILET Exam Pattern:
| CLAT | AILET | |
| Exam duration | 2 hours | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Institutes | 22 NLUs + Private Law Colleges | NLU , Delhi |
| Exam type | Paper-based | Paper-based |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs | 150 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning | English Language, Current Affairs & General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning |
13. KVPY
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, conducts Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana(KVPY) exam. It is a scholarship programme sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, encouraging students to take up research careers in basic sciences. The test mainly has Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology questions. The exam has 80 questions and only MCQ type.
KVPY Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Institutes | CGU, IIIT, IISER and many other top colleges |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 80 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology |
14. NEST
The National Entrance Screening Test is an entrance examination for admission to:
- National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar
- Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai
- Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
The test offers admissions to 5year integrated M.Sc courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
NEST Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Institutes | National Institute of Science Education and Research, Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences and many other top colleges |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 230 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | General Ability, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology |
15. NIFT
The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts an entrance exam to shortlist candidates for admission to fashion design programmes.
NIFT Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Institutes | NIFT |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 100 objective questions and one subjective question |
| Subjects covered | Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
16. SEED
Symbiosis International University conducts Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) for admission in their Bachelor of Design(BDes) programmes. B.Des is a full-time four-year course with specialisations in Fashion Designing, Accessory Designing, Textile Designing, Interior Designing, etc.
SEED Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Institutes | Symbiosis Institute of Design, Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Visualisation, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Creative and Problem-Solving abilities, Application of Basic knowledge of Science and Mathematics, Art, Craft, Culture, Design, and Environment |
List of Competitive Exams In India After Graduation
Upcoming Competitive Exams after Graduation 2023-24
| Exam | Notification | Submission of Application | Admit Card | Date of Examination | |
| SSC CGL | 1st April 2023 | 1st May 2023 | — | June/July 2023 | To be updated |
| IBPS RRB | June 2023 | July 2023 | To be released soon | Prelims: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th & 19th Aug 2023 Main Exam Date: 16 Sep 2023 | To be updated |
| LIC AAO | 15th January 2023 | 31st January 2023 | 10th February 2023 | 17 and 20 Feb 2023 Main Exam: 18 March 2023 | March 2023 |
| NIACL AO | To be released soon | To be released soon | To be released soon | To be released soon | To be updated |
| CAT | 30th July 2023 | — | — | 26 November 2023 | To be updated |
| MAT CBT 1 (Online) | — | 21st February 2023 | 24th February 2023 | 26 February 2023 | 3rd week of March 2023 |
| MAT CBT 2 | — | 27th February 2023 | 2nd March 2023 | 4 March 2023 | |
| XAT | August 2023 | November 2023 | December 2023 | January 2024 | 3rd or 4th week of January 2024 |
| UPSC | 1st February 2023 | 21st February 2023 | — | Prelims: 28 May 2023 Mains: 15 September 2023 | To be updated |
| UPPSC | February 2023 | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| AFCAT | 1st December 2022 | 31st December 2022 | 8th February 2023 | 24 Feb – 26 Feb 2023 | March 2023 |
| AP Forest Department Recruitment APPSC FRO | — | — | — | 17th, 18th, 19th March 2023 | — |
| CG Police Constable Exam | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| BSPHCL Assistant Exam | May 2023 | May 2023 | — | Prelims: July 2023 Main: Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| HSSC Clerk Recruitment | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| TSCAB Staff Assistant Recruitment | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| IESE | — | — | 27 January 2023 | Prelims: 19 February 2023 Mains: 25 June 2023 | To be updated |
| IIFT | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| SBI PO | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| IBPS PO | August 2023 | August 2023 | Prelims-September 2023 Mains-October 2023 | 23rd & 30th September 2023 and 1st October 2023 5th November 2023 | To be updated |
| GATE | — | — | — | 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th February | 16th March 2023 |
| CEED | — | — | — | — | 7th March 2023 |
Now, start the list of competitive exams in India that you can pursue after graduation.
1. SSC CGL
The SSC CGL examination is held for students who have completed their bachelor’s degree from a recognized board or university. Candidates are selected for the post of Group-B and Group-C posts. For the different departments/organizations/ ministries of the Government of India. The exam consists of three tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. The pay range for this job varies from Rs 25,500 to Rs 1,51,100.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Tier-I/Objective: 60 minutes, Tier-II/Objective: 4 papers(2 hours each), Tier-III/Descriptive test: 60 minutes, Tier-IV/Computer Skill test: 15 minutes |
| Exam type | Tier-I: Online, Tier-II: Online, Tier-III: Offline, Tier-IV: Computer proficiency test |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension |
2. Banking & Insurance
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Bank Officer & Office Assistant Exam (IBPS RRB) is conducted for aspirants who wish to have their future career in banking. The eligibility criteria for Office Assistant/Clerk and Officer Scale I are 18-28 years. However, only a graduate can apply.
The four insurance companies under government are LIC, New India Assurance, National Insurance, United Insurance, and Oriental.
The LIC holds 5 exams: the LIC AAO exam, LIC Assistant Engineer (LIC AE), LIC Assistant 2020, LIC ADO (Apprentice Development Officer), and LIC HFL 2019 exam. Whereas the New India Assurance holds two exams namely, NIACL AO 2018 and NIACL Assistant 2018
The eligibility criteria for each exam varies accordingly.
3. MBA Entrance Exams
MBA Entrance exams aren’t a piece of cake, yet with determination & hard work one can clear them tactfully. These exams are to measure the effectiveness of students. Entrance Exams like CAT/MAT/XAT can help the graduate students get admissions in some of the most prestigious MBA programmes.
CAT, MAT & XAT Exam Pattern:
| CAT | MAT | XAT | |
| Exam duration | 2 hours | 2 hours 30 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Institutes | IIMs, IITs and many top colleges in India | BIMTECH, IMT, Indus Business Academy, ISBM and many top colleges in India | XLRI, IMI, IMT, XIME, IRMA, MICA, TAPMI, Great Lakes, BIMTECH and many top colleges in India |
| Exam type | Offline | Offline | Online |
| Total Questions | 64-76(MCQs + Descriptive) | 200 MCQs | 100 MCQs + 1 Descriptive |
| Subjects covered | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian and Global Environment | Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and General Knowledge |
4. UPSC Civil Services Examination
The Union Public Service Commission conducts UPSC, UPPSC, NDA, CDS exams. The motive of the examination is to select candidates for
- Civil Services
- National Defence Academy (NDA)
- Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
- Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
5. Indian Air Force
The Indian Air force conducts the AFCAT ( Air Force Common Admission Test). The exam is held twice a year to select Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
The pay range for this job varies from Rs 7 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum.
Indian Air Force Exam Pattern:
| Technical grade(Group X) | Non-Technical grade(Group Y) | Group X & Y | |
| Exam duration | 1 hour | 45 minutes | 85 minutes |
| Exam type | Online | Online | Online |
| Total Questions | 70 MCQs | 50 MCQs | 100 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | English, Physics, Mathematics | Reasoning and General Awareness, English | English, Physics, Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness |
6. State-level Examinations
The state-level examinations are crucial as they include job security, good salary & come with numerous perks & benefits. Some state-level examinations are:
- AP Forest Department Recruitment
- CG Police Constable Exam
- BSPHCL Assistant Exam
- HSSC Recruitment
- TSCAB Staff Assistant Recruitment
7. Indian Economic Service Examination
United Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts a national-level examination – Indian Economic Service(IES), to recruit for various positions. Engineers or candidates having a degree in economics/ statistics can apply. Here are the popular positions that get filled by the IES exam:
| S.No. | Name of IES Posts | Requirement |
| 1 | Indian Railway Service of Engineers | Civil Engineering |
| 2 | Indian Railway Stores Service | Civil Engineering |
| 3 | Central Engineering Service | Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/ JTS | Civil Engineering |
| 5 | Central Engineering Service (Roads), Gr ‘A’ | Civil Engineering |
| 6 | Central Water Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ | Civil Engineering |
| 7 | Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service | Civil Engineering |
| 8 | AEE(Civil Engg Posts)in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ | Civil Engineering |
| 9 | AEE(Civil) of P&T Building Works Gr ‘A’ | Civil Engineering |
| 10 | Indian Defence Service of Engineers | Civil Engineering |
| 11 | AEE(QS&C) in Military Engineer Service (MES)Surveyor Cadre | Civil Engineering |
| 12 | Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers | Mechanical Engineering |
| 13 | Indian Railway Stores Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 14 | Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/ JTS (Mechanical Engineering Posts) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 15 | Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 16 | Geological Survey of India Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ | Mechanical Engineering |
| 17 | Central Engineering Service (Roads), Gr ‘A’ | Mechanical Engineering |
| 18 | Central Water Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ | Mechanical Engineering |
| 19 | Indian Naval Armament Service | Mechanical Engineering |
| 20 | Indian Defence Service of Engineers | Mechanical Engineering |
| 21 | Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ | Mechanical Engineering |
| 22 | AEE(Mech Engg Posts) in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ | Mechanical Engineering |
| 23 | Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers | Electrical Engineering |
| 24 | Indian Railway Stores Service | Electrical Engineering |
| 25 | Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service | Electrical Engineering |
| 26 | Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS | Electrical Engineering |
| 27 | Indian Inspection Service (Asstt.Dir. Grade I) | Electrical Engineering |
| 28 | Indian Supply Service Gr ‘A’ | Electrical Engineering |
| 29 | AEE(Electrical) of P&T Building Works Gr ‘A’ | Electrical Engineering |
| 30 | Indian Defence Service of Engineers | Electrical Engineering |
| 31 | Indian Naval Armament Service | Electrical Engineering |
| 32 | Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ | Electrical Engineering |
| 33 | Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 34 | Indian Railway Stores Service | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 35 | Indian Inspection Service (Asst.Dir.Grade-I) | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 36 | Indian Telecommunication Service, Group ‘A’ | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 37 | Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’ | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 38 | Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/ JTS | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 39 | Indian Naval Armament Service | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 40 | Junior Telecom Officer (General Central Service Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| 41 | Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘B’ | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
8. Food Corporation Of India Examination
The Food Corporation of India(FCI) manages the supply and pricing of food grains. They also work to support farmers’ interests. FCI recruits for many positions like Manager (General Administration, Technical, Accounts, Law), Engineer, Typist, Medical Officer, etc. The exam pattern depends on the role.
9. GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations is the entrance exam for graduate schools in the U.S., Canada, and other countries. Many top-ranked M.B.A. programs accept GRE scores, so students who wish to study abroad opt for GRE as the first choice.
GRE Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Online – 3 hours 45 minutes, Paper-based – 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Institutes | Top international B schools like Stanford University, University of Virginia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, University of California and many other reputed schools |
| Exam type | Both Online and paper-based |
| Total Questions | Online – 82Paper-based – 102 |
| Subjects covered | Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning |
10. IIFT
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada conduct a separate management exam for admission to their M.B.A. International Business course. IIFT is counted amongst the top B-schools of India, and its M.B.A. programmes specialise in international trade and business.
IIFT Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Institutes | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, IPS Business School, IFIM Business School |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | 110 MCQs |
| Subjects covered | Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge |
11. State Bank Of India – PO
State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam to recruit probationary officers for their branches. SBI is India’s largest bank and gives you the opportunity to work in many areas. A Probationary Officer(PO) is an entry-level employee or junior manager in a bank who handles management work at a bank.
SBI PO Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Prelims: 1 hour, Mains: 3 hour, 30 minutes |
| Exam type | Online |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100 MCQs(Prelims)Mains: 155 MCQs + 2 Descriptive(Mains) |
| Subjects covered | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation & Analysis and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. |
12. IBPS – PO
With so much competition, no list of the toughest competitive exams in India can skip IBPS-PO. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO exam to select Probationary Officers in different public sector banks in India. Banks participating in IBPS PO are:
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- UCO Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Union Bank of India
- Indian Bank
IBPS PO Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 1 hour(Prelims) and 3 hour, 30 minutes(Mains) |
| Exam type | Online and Offline |
| Total Questions | 100(Prelims) and 157(Mains) |
| Subjects covered | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, English, Economy/Banking Awareness |
13. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Students who wish to pursue further Master’s or Doctoral courses in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science take the GATE exam. Candidates with an engineering degree or master’s degree in mathematics/science/statistics/computer applications are eligible for the exam. Many PSUs also accept the exam score for their recruitment.
GATE Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Institutes | IIT, NIT, VIT and many other top institutes |
| Exam type | Paper-based |
| Total Questions | 10 (General Aptitude) + 55 (subject wise) = 65 Questions |
| Subjects covered | You can choose one or two subjects from below list:1. Aerospace Engineering (AE)2. Agricultural Engineering (AG)3. Architecture and Planning (AR)4. Biotechnology (BT)5. Civil Engineering (CE)6. Chemical Engineering (CH)7. Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)8. Chemistry (CY)9. Electronics and Communication Engg (EC)10. Electrical Engineering (EE)11. Ecology and Evolution (EY)12. Geology and Geophysics (GG)13. Instrumentation Engineering (IN)14. Mathematics (MA)15. Mechanical Engineering (ME)16. Mining Engineering (MN)17. Metallurgical Engineering (MT)18. Petroleum Engineering (PE)19. Physics (PH)20. Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)21. Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)22. Statistics (ST)23. BioMedical Engineering (BM)24. Engineering Sciences25. Life Sciences (XL)26. Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)27. Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)28. Geomatics Engineering (GE)29. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) |
14. CEED
IIT Bombay conducts the Common Entrance Examination for Design(CEED) for admission to the Master of Design (M.Des) and PhD programs in IITs/IISC/Symbiosis and many other colleges.
CEED Exam Pattern:
| Exam duration | Part A(Objective) – 3 hours, Part B(Descriptive) – 2 hours |
| Institutes | IIT, IIDM, IISC, VIT, Symbiosis, LPU and many other colleges |
| Exam type | Part A- Computer Based TestPart B- Offline |
| Total Questions | 46 |
| Subjects covered | Part A:Visualisation and Spatial Ability Environmental and Social AwarenessAnalytical and Logical Reasoning Language and CreativityDesign Thinking and Problem Solving Observation and Design Sensitivity, Part B:Drawing CreativityCommunication Skills Analytical and Problem Solving Skills |
Further Resources to Prepare for Exam
Here is the list of competitive exam books that will help you prepare for the exams.
Recommended Books for Government Exams:
1. General Knowledge Book for Competitive Exams
2. A Handbook of Essays For Competitive Examinations
3. Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations
4. An Advanced Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning for Competitive Exams
5. Objective English For Competitive Examinations
6. Objective Indian Polity
7. Objective Indian History
8. Objective Indian Economy
9. Objective Geography
10. Objective General Science
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Recommended Books for NEET:
1. Objective Biology By Oswal Gurukul
2. Objective Physics By Oswal Gurukul
3. Objective Chemistry By Oswal Gurukul
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Recommended Books for IIT JEE:
1. IIT-JEE Solved Papers- Physics
2. IIT-JEE Solved Papers- Chemistry
3. IIT-JEE Solved Papers- Biology
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