Entrance Exams After 12th Science: Navigate Your Career

 Choosing the right path after 12th grade can be overwhelming, especially for science students with a wide array of career options. Entrance exams act as gateways to prestigious institutes and rewarding careers in engineering, medicine, research, and more. This guide provides clarity on popular entrance exams and the career paths they lead to.

1. Exams for Entry into Engineering

Students who want to become engineers should focus on these main exams:

Exams included in JEE Main and JEE Advanced

The exam was organized by NTA / IITs.

Purpose: Getting admitted to NITs, IIITs and IITs

Programs: B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch

BITSAT

This research is led by BITS Pilani.

The purpose of this presentation is to explain the admission process to BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

Programs: Engineering and Sciences

State CETs are examples such as MHT CET, KCET and WBJEE

Led by: State Boards

The aim is to be admitted to a state engineering college.

2. Allied and Medical Sciences Entrance Exams

Anyone who wants to work in medical and healthcare fields should consider:

NEET (UG)

The test is organized by: NTA

Admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, etc. is the purpose of this exam.

AIIMS, JIPMER and both government and private medical colleges are institutes.

The Nursing / Paramedical Exams at AIIMS

If you’re working towards a B.Sc. in Nursing or allied health sciences

3. Defence and Maritime Entrance Exams

For those interested in serving the nation:

NDA (National Defence Academy)

Conducted by: UPSC

Entry: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force (after SSB & medical)

Indian Navy B.Tech Entry

Direct entry based on JEE Main scores

IMU CET

Conducted by: Indian Maritime University

Purpose: Admission to marine engineering and nautical science courses

4. Pure Sciences and Research

For students with a passion for research and academia:

IISER Aptitude Test

Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Courses: BS-MS Dual Degree

NEST

Admission to NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS

Focus: Research in basic sciences

KVPY (discontinued) / INSPIRE Scholarship

Supports research-oriented students with scholarships

5. Design, Architecture & Other Specialized Fields

Explore creative and interdisciplinary career paths:

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

For admission to B.Arch programs

UCEED & CEED

Conducted by: IIT Bombay

For undergraduate (UCEED) and postgraduate (CEED) design courses

NIFT / NID Entrance Exams

For careers in fashion, textile, and industrial design

6. Agriculture & Food Technology

ICAR AIEEA (UG)

Conducted by: ICAR

Admission to B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, etc.

7. Law and Management (For Science + Interest in Commerce/Humanities)

CLAT (for integrated law programs)

IPMAT (for integrated management at IIMs)

Conclusion: Charting Your Path

The path after 12th science is diverse and filled with opportunities. Your interests, strengths, and long-term goals should guide your choice of entrance exams. Start early, stay informed, and prepare strategically.