10 Most Important Entrance Exams After Class 12 in 2026 - Career Guide

1. JEE Main – Gateway to NITs, IIITs & top engineering colleges

2. JEE Advanced – Only exam for admission into IITs

3. NEET UG – One exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH & Medical courses

4. CUET UG – Single test for Central & top universities

5. CLAT – Entry to National Law Universities (NLUs)

6. NDA – Become an Officer in Army, Navy or Air Force

7. NATA – Mandatory for B.Arch admissions in India

8. UCEED – Get into IITs for Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

9. IISER Aptitude Test – For top science & research institutes

10. ICAR AIEEA – National exam for Agriculture & Veterinary courses