Indian Competitive Exams Guide
Understand exam patterns, eligibility, preparation strategies, and top coaching resources for India's major entrance examinations.
SSC CGL, CHSL & GD
Staff Selection Commission
The Staff Selection Commission conducts national-level examinations like CGL (Combined Graduate Level) and GD (General Duty) to recruit personnel for Group B and C posts across various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.
JEE Main & Advanced
Joint Entrance Examination (NTA / IITs)
The Joint Entrance Examination is the national-level engineering entrance exam for admission to undergraduate courses at premium institutes including IITs, NITs, and IIITs. JEE Main is conducted by the NTA, while JEE Advanced is organized by rotating IITs for students who clear the Main exam cutoff.
NEET-UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NTA)
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the single entrance exam for undergraduate medical education (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) in all medical colleges across India, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS)
Union Public Service Commission
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive exam conducted by the UPSC for recruitment to various civil services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
CAT (MBA Entrance)
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's premier computer-based entrance exam for admission to postgraduate business administration programs at all 20 IIMs and over 1,200 business schools nationwide.
Banking (IBPS / SBI PO & Clerk)
IBPS / State Bank of India
Banking examinations recruit Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, and Specialist Officers for public sector and regional rural banks across India, featuring fast-paced recruitment schedules.
GATE
IISc & Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science for admission to Master's programs and recruitment by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
NDA / CDS
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The National Defence Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams recruit officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
CLAT
Consortium of National Law Universities
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a centralized national exam for admission to 22 prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) in India.
CUET-UG
National Testing Agency (NTA)
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) provides a single-window selection system for admission to undergraduate programs in central, state, and partner private universities across India.
CTET / TET
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level certification exam establishing teaching eligibility for Classes I to VIII in central and federal schools.
Class 10 Board Exams
CBSE / ICSE / State Boards
Class 10 Board Exams evaluate secondary education achievements and serve as a key decider for high school stream selection (Science, Commerce, or Arts).
Class 12 Board Exams
CBSE / ISC / State Boards
Class 12 Board Exams are the ultimate high school milestone, determining university eligibility and professional entrance qualifiers.
Foundation (Class 6–10)
Olympiads / NTSE / Early Prep
Foundation batches build analytical skills, advanced mathematics concepts, and logical reasoning early on to set up success in future competitive examinations like JEE and NEET.
Study Abroad (IELTS / GRE / GMAT)
British Council / ETS / GMAC
Standardized language proficiency and aptitude tests required for admission to foreign undergraduate and graduate courses at international institutions.