BTech Entrance Exams: JEE is not the only path to a BTech degree; admission can also be obtained through these 13 other entrance exams..

BTech Entrance Exams: When it comes to BTech admissions, the first names that come to students' minds are JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Failure in these exams means losing a whole year. Many students overlook or are unaware of other entrance exams that can open the door to BTech admissions. Therefore, we are providing you with information about 6 such entrance exams that will reduce your dependence on JEE for B.Tech admissions.

These entrance exams also offer opportunities to get admission to good engineering colleges in the country. The registration process for some of these entrance exams has already started. If your goal is to get BTech admission in 2026, you can fill out the forms by visiting the official websites of these entrance exams.

National Level Exams
CUET UG
Many students are unaware that CUET UG also provides admission to BTech programs. Several universities, such as Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand, offer admissions to some engineering branches based on CUET UG scores.

BITSAT

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is another way to get BTech admission. It provides admission to the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science.

VITEEE
Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, is one of the leading private engineering colleges in India. Admission to B.Tech. and other engineering programs is through the VITEEE exam. Its campuses are located in Vellore, Bhopal, and Andhra Pradesh.

State Level B.Tech Entrance Exams
MHT CET (Maharashtra) – MHT CET is conducted for B.Tech admissions in Maharashtra. This exam is based on 12th-grade PCM subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and allocates seats in government and private engineering colleges in the state. Students with Maharashtra domicile receive higher priority.

WBJEE (West Bengal) – The WBJEE exam is conducted for B.Tech admissions in West Bengal. This exam is based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and opens the door to admission in top colleges like Jadavpur University. Admission to private colleges is also granted based on this exam.

KCET (Karnataka) – In Karnataka, students gain admission to engineering colleges through the KCET exam. Admission to prominent institutions like RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, and MSRIT is based on this exam.

AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh) – AP EAMCET is conducted in Andhra Pradesh for B.Tech admissions. This exam is based on the PCM subjects of the 12th grade and is the means of securing seats in the state's government and private engineering colleges.

TS EAMCET (Telangana) – B.Tech admissions in Telangana are through TS EAMCET. State students are given priority, and the exam is based on the PCM subjects of the 12th grade. Many prominent colleges like JNTUH, CBIT, and VNR VJIET grant admission based on these scores.

KEAM (Kerala) – The KEAM exam is conducted in Kerala for B.Tech. and Pharmacy admissions. 12th-grade marks are also included in the merit list. Seats in the state's government and private colleges are allocated based on this exam.

GUJCET (Gujarat) – The GUJCET exam is conducted in Gujarat for B.Tech admissions. Admission to LD College, Nirma Institute, and other government and private colleges is based on the scores of this exam. In some cases, JEE Main scores may also be used.

OJEE (Odisha) – B.Tech admissions in Odisha are through the OJEE exam. This exam gives priority to students from the state, and in some cases, admission is also granted based on JEE Main scores.

CG PET (Chhattisgarh) – CG PET is conducted in Chhattisgarh for B.Tech admissions. This is a state-level exam, and seats in government and private colleges are allocated based on this exam.

JKCET (Jammu and Kashmir) – The JKCET exam is conducted in Jammu and Kashmir for B.Tech admissions. Students with domicile in Jammu and Kashmir are given priority, and admission to the state's government and private engineering colleges is based on this exam.

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