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Concerned about your child’s performance on college entrance exams? Cracking a competitive examination isn’t just about putting in hard work but also studying smart, starting preparations at the right time, implementing the most effective strategies, and performing your best on the day of the exam. Read on to find the list of stream-wise competitive examinations for intermediate students below. Also, discover tips on how to prepare for any entrance exams.
Stream | Examination Details | Objective |
PCM (Engineering) | 1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
2. JEE Advanced
3. BITSAT entrance exam for admission to Birla Institute campuses 4. State-level eng. entrance exams 5. Independent college entrance exams |
Screening exam for JEE advanced entrances
For admission to B. Tech., B.E., B. Arch., etc., in IIT & NIT colleges For pursuing UG eng. & sci. Studies at campuses in Hyderabad, Pilani &Goa E.g., Karnataka CET For B.Tech. courses at AMU, IPU, Manipal University, VITEEE, etc. |
PCB (Medical) | 1. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
2. COMED-K (in Karnataka) |
For admission to MBBS & BDS colleges
For admission to dental, medical & eng. colleges |
PCB (Biotech & Research)
PCM with Biotech |
1. AIBTCET by Dr. DYP Uni., Pune
2. CUBEB for admission to central universities 3. Exams conducted by independent universities |
For enrolling in B.Tech., B.Tech. Medical & M.Tech Integrated courses
5-year integrated biotechnology courses For admission to Annamalai & Jamia Milia University. |
PCM/PCB (For scientific research) | 1. KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)
2. NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) for UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai, NISER Bhubaneswar & ISERC |
Scholarship to pursue basic science programmes
For admission to various undergraduate science programmes |
PCM (For defence & navy services) | 1. NDA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy)
2. TES (Technical Entry Scheme) for Indian Army 3. INBES (B.Tech. Entry Scheme) by Indian Navy 4. IMU CET (common entrance test for merchant navy) for government colleges |
For defence training
For technical courses in the army For defence engineering courses For graduation in nautical science or marine engineering |
PCM (Design, Architecture & Fashion) | 1. AIEED (All Indian Entrance Examination For Design)
2. NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) 3. NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) by NIASA 4. NID (National Institute of Design Admissions) 5. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) 6. CEPT (Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology) |
For enrolling in a 4 yr. UG level Design programme.
Fashion designing courses at NIFT campuses For UG architecture courses in colleges For design courses at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, etc. For design courses at IIT-B, IIT-G, and IIITDM Jabalpur. For design & env. Planning course in Gujarat |
Commerce | 1. DU-JAT by Delhi University
2. NMIMS-NPAT by Narsee Monjee Inst. of Management Studies 3. SET by Symbiosis University, Pune |
For BBA, BMS (Management) & BA (H) in economics
For enrollment in B.Sc. or BBA (Finance) courses For various management courses |
Law | 1. CLAT (common entrances for law colleges)
2. AILET (All Indian Law Entrance Test) for govt. colleges |
For honours law and commerce courses (B.Com., B.A.-LL.B, BBA-LL.B, etc.)
For L.L.M., B.A. & LL.B.(H) courses |
Arts (Humanities) | 1. HSEE (by IIT Madras)
2. BHU entrance exams 3. TISS-BAT for humanities & social science courses |
For SST UG-level courses
For B.A. courses For enrollment at TATA college campuses |
Besides these, there are other exams conducted by independent colleges for mass media, hotel management, and business administration courses.
Gather as much information as you can from newspapers, official college or government websites, teachers, career counsellors, or seniors to be aware of the chosen field, its scope, and eligibility criteria. It helps you prepare an effective study plan for the exam.
Make a plan highlighting your short-term & long-term goals (e.g., topics you wish to cover on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis), the number of study hours (including self-study & coaching), and breaks. It’s also important to have a dedicated study space to avoid distraction. If you find yourself getting astray, make sure you revisit your original objective of taking the exam.
Collect study materials that are relevant to your goals, like books, reference guides, mock test papers, notes, etc. Thoroughly study the basic concepts and make crisp notes, flowcharts, flashcards, etc. for last moment revisions.
Solve as many questions as you can and practise answer-writing as you finish each chapter. The initial focus should be on strengthening the concepts you’ve learned, not on getting maximum marks. Practising mock test papers in a time-bound manner would increase your speed & accuracy and eliminate last-moment pressure or exam fear. Regular practice will automatically boost your score.
Being dedicated towards study doesn’t mean you’ve to compromise on your lifestyle and social commitments. Do remember to make room for leisure, exercise, and self-reflection in your schedule. It’s important to connect with friends, have family discussions, and participate in celebrations to unwind and relax. Balancing studies with ‘me time’ and healthy recreation will help you achieve goals faster.
We, at Ekya Schools, believe in creating a stimulating, and nurturing environment where students ‘live their lessons’ every day inside classrooms and gain valuable insights from experiential learning. Our initiatives like career camps, alumni interactions, work exposure programmes, college and career guidance, etc., are designed to prepare students for their future. Read more about college and career guidance at Ekya.
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The best trip I've ever been on!
Before I begin, spoiler alert: this was a blast. So, if you don't mind reading about the best trip we've had without any FOMO… read on. So, let the story unfold!
DAY 1
Waking up at 1 AM sounds like pure torture. It was! But, It was 100% worth it. Reaching the airport was when I realised what I was going to do, and I was scared! All of us assembled at the airport, chaos all around.
We were given the tickets, and we all walked in with a friend, chattering happily, excited about what would happen next. After a considerable wait and lots of roaming around, we boarded the plane. Everyone was bustling around, trying to get in. Finally, we heard some good news "You can switch your seats!" Shanti Ma'am hollered. Everyone was elated! The flight was pretty uneventful, except for some people screaming, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai!"
By Zoe Akhar
Grade 6A
Ekya School, JP Nagar
Once we reached Nagpur airport, everyone was worried. We couldn't find our bags! After a bit of waiting and worrying, we all found our bags and boarded the bus. The whole ride was filled with sleepyheads. After two and a half hours, we reached a halt. We walked for a bit and got to the resort. All of us were famished! We entered the restaurant and the rooms were decided. After some relaxation, we went for lunch and returned to our rooms, trying to figure everything out.
We didn't do much; we just attended a session on mammals and birds, which was pretty informative. We had high tea and interacted with a forest guide about the national park. After dinner, we all went to our rooms, everyone tired and coming to the end of a long day.
DAY 2
Guess our surprise visitor, Langurs! On Day 2, we went out and about around the village. After breakfast, we went to a town to try our hands at pottery (none of us was perfect), but it was fun! We stopped for a group photo and rested for a bit.
After lunch, we went to the nearby village. We interacted with villagers and asked them a few questions (we practised Hindi as well). After talking to them, we went to a nearby pond before returning to the resort.
Wait, day two did not end here; after a break, we learnt about insects and snakes. The cherry on the cake was getting to touch an actual snake…YES. It was so cool! After dinner, we went to our rooms for some well-deserved rest.
DAY 3
This morning started with a startling phone call. We all were worried, but it was just a wake-up call. We got ready at 4 AM, all pumped up for a safari.
We didn't see much, some Nilgai, lots of spotted deer, and a few wild dogs and jackals here and there. Everyone ended up dozing off!
After we reached the resort, we lazed around for a bit and went to look for insects later in the day. There were dragonflies, insects, birds, and butterflies, and we could identify them (the presentations did pay off). We had fun for a bit in the evening, cycling, playing TT, badminton and enjoying our time.
Then, it was the BEST evening ever! We loved it. A roleplay followed by a bonfire! The roleplays were fun to watch. During the bonfire, everyone just roasted marshmallows, and we all talked. The best thing was the pasta for dinner (everyone took loads!) After what I would call the best trip day, we all went back and flopped to bed.
DAY 4
All good things must come to an end! And that day was today. We went for another (much more eventful) safari. We saw jackals, wild dogs, a tiger footprint, lots of deer (some samba ones, too), nilgai, langurs, etc. There were so many that I can't remember some.
After the safari, it was time to leave. There was loads of last-minute packing, and we set off. This bus ride was way more fun and filled with music and chatter. As we reached the airport, the realisation of returning home sank in (Bye Nagpur).
All the check-in and packing were a complete blur. We waited near the gate, enjoying snacks and the time we had left. Everyone was sad about leaving. The plane was as quiet as a mouse, and no one bothered to switch seats. I realised how valuable the memories I got here were. As soon as we landed, everyone went back to their friend group. It was noisier than ever. After exiting the airport, everyone said their goodbyes and left.
This was by far the best trip I've been on! I swear none of us will be able to forget it.
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