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Exams After 12th in India: 54 Government and Entrance Exams Compared
54 exams on Shishya list Class 12 as the lowest qualification: 20 government recruitment or eligibility tests and 34 entrance or admission tests. An exam may ask for more for a particular post or paper — each row quotes the exam's own rule. Olympiads, which are for students still in school, are not listed. 20 teacher eligibility tests that also need a teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed. or B.Ed.) are not listed here.
Most qualification and age summaries here were drafted with AI and are indicative; rows marked "checked" were read against the notification. Dates are marked official, reported or expected (an estimate). Confirm on the official website before applying.
Government recruitment and eligibility tests (20)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Railway Recruitment Board NTPC Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–33 years | Class 12 pass for under-graduate-level posts. Bachelor's degree for graduate-level posts.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| UP Police Constable Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) | 1 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–22 years | Intermediate (Class 12) pass from a recognised board, OR equivalent qualification.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | uppbpb.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| SSC CHSL SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (Tier 1) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | 15 Jan 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–27 years | Class 12 (10+2) pass or equivalent from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| Bihar Police Bihar Police Constable (CSBC) Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar | Not on the tracker yet | 18–25 years | Class 12 pass (Senior Secondary) from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | csbc.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| Delhi Police PC Delhi Police Constable (SSC) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–25 years | Class 12 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ssc.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| HSSC CET Haryana Staff Selection Common Eligibility Test (HSSC CET) Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) | 15 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–42 years | 10+2 (Senior Secondary) for Group C posts; Class 10 for Group D postsIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | hssc.gov.in ↗ | 16 mock tests |
| MH Police Bharti Maharashtra Police Bharti (Constable) Maharashtra State Police | Not on the tracker yet | 18–28 years | Class 12 (HSC) pass from a recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | mahapolice.gov.in ↗ | 14 mock tests |
| BSSC Inter Level Bihar Staff Selection Commission Intermediate Level (BSSC) Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–37 years | Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | bssc.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 13 mock tests |
| GJ Police PC Gujarat Police Constable (Lokrakshak) Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–33 years | Passed Class 12th or equivalent Senior Secondary examination from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gprb.gujarat.gov.in ↗ | 13 mock tests |
| KSP Constable Karnataka State Police Constable (KSP) Karnataka State Police — Recruitment | Not on the tracker yet | 19–25 years | Class 12 (PUC II) pass from a Karnataka-recognised board or equivalent.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | ksp.karnataka.gov.in ↗ | 17 mock tests |
| HR Police PC Haryana Police Constable (HSSC) Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–25 years | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board with Hindi or Sanskrit as a subjectIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | hssc.gov.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| NDA National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | 11 Apr 2027 (official) | 16.5–19.5 years | Class 12 pass for Army wing. Class 12 with Physics + Mathematics for Navy and Air Force wings.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | upsc.gov.in ↗ | 16 mock tests |
| TS Police PC Telangana Police Constable (TSLPRB) Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) | 20 Dec 2026 (official) | 18–25 years | Intermediate (12th) or equivalent from a recognized board; SC/ST candidates may apply with SSC (10th)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tgprb.in ↗ | 8 mock tests |
| AP Police PC AP Police Constable (APSLPRB) Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) | 20 Nov 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–27 years | Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | slprb.ap.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| KPSC Group C KPSC Group C Recruitment Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) | 7 Feb 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–35 years | Varies by post: SSLC+ITI or Diploma for technical posts; Bachelor's degree in any discipline for clerical/non-technical postsIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in ↗ | 4 mock tests |
| TSPSC Group III TSPSC Group III Services Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) | 15 Jul 2027 (expected — an estimate) | 18–44 years | Intermediate (10+2) or Degree from a recognized universityIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | tspsc.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| OD Police PC Odisha Police Constable (OSSC) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–26 years | 10+2 from recognized board with Odia language proficiency requiredIndicative — confirm officially | Not listed | 3 mock tests |
| PB Police PC Punjab Police Constable Punjab Police | Not on the tracker yet | 18–28 years | Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Punjabi at matriculation level; 60% marks for General, 50% for SC/ST/BCIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | punjabpolice.gov.in ↗ | 4 mock tests |
| AN Police Andaman & Nicobar Islands Police Constable Andaman & Nicobar Police | 15 Oct 2026 (expected — an estimate) | 18–25 years | 12th Pass from recognized board for Constable Executive postsIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | police.andaman.gov.in ↗ | 3 mock tests |
| KSRP Constable Karnataka KSRP Special Reserve Police Constable (SRPC) Karnataka State Police — KSRP recruitment (applications and written test by the Karnataka Examinations Authority) | Not on the tracker yet | 18–33 years | 2nd PUC or equivalent: CBSE/ICSE Class 12, other boards' Class 12, NIOS senior secondary, or a 2-year ITI with an NIOS/PU pass in one language and one subject. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
Entrance and admission tests (34)
| Exam | Next exam day | Age limit | Qualification | Official site | Practice on Shishya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) National Testing Agency (NTA) | 2 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | At least 17 years | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English as core subjects.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | neet.nta.nic.in ↗ | 15 mock tests |
| CUET UG Common University Entrance Test (UG) National Testing Agency (NTA) | 20 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Each university sets its own subject-specific eligibility (e.g., DU BA Hons Economics needs Maths).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | cuet.nta.nic.in ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| JEE Main Joint Entrance Examination — Main National Testing Agency (NTA) | 22 Jan 2027 (official) | No age limit listed | Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | nta.ac.in ↗ | 15 mock tests |
| MHT-CET Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Class 12 with PCM (engineering / pharmacy / agriculture) — minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | cetcell.mahacet.org ↗ | 11 mock tests |
| CA Foundation CA Foundation (ICAI) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | 16 Jan 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Class 12 pass (any stream) from a recognised board. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can register but must clear the board before attempting CA Foundation.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | icai.org ↗ | No mock test yet |
| AP EAMCET AP Engineering Agricultural Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 16 years | Class 12 with Physics + Mathematics + (Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology) for Engineering stream. Class 12 with Physics + Chemistry + Biology for Agriculture / Pharmacy stream.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| JEE Advanced Joint Entrance Examination — Advanced Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - Rotating Organising Institute | 16 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Must have appeared in Class 12 (or equivalent) for the first time in the previous year OR the current year. Top 2,50,000 successful JEE Main candidates qualify.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | jeeadv.ac.in ↗ | 2 mock tests |
| KCET Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | 22 Apr 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Class 12 with PCM (engineering) or PCB (medical / agri streams). 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST/Cat I).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| TS EAMCET TS Engineering Agricultural Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 16 years | Class 12 with PCM (engineering) or PCB (agriculture). 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | jntuh.ac.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| GUJCET Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) | 28 Mar 2027 (expected — an estimate) | At least 17 years | Pass or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | gseb.org ↗ | 1 mock test |
| WBJEE West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | Class 12 with PCM (engineering / pharmacy). 45% in PCM (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD). English at qualifying level.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | wbjeeb.nic.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| BCECE Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology from a recognized board with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| KEAM Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | Class 12 with PCM (engineering / pharmacy). 50% aggregate in PCM (45% for SC/ST/OEC).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | cee.kerala.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| COMEDK UGET COMEDK UGET Karnataka Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) | 8 May 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | Class 12 with PCM. 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | comedk.org ↗ | 1 mock test |
| CS Foundation (CSEET) CS Foundation (ICSI / CSEET) Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) | 1 Oct 2026 (official) | No age limit listed | Class 12 pass from a recognised board. CA / CMA Foundation pass + select graduates can also apply directly to CS Executive (skipping CSEET).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | icsi.edu ↗ | No mock test yet |
| REAP Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process (REAP) Centre for Electronic Governance (CEG), Rajasthan | Not on the tracker yet | 17–32 years | Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (with Chemistry/Biology/CS/Biotechnology) with 45% marks, or Diploma in EngineeringIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | ceg.rajasthan.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| MH-CET Law MH-CET Law (3-yr & 5-yr LL.B.) State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra | 1 Apr 2027 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | For 5-year LLB: 12th pass with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); For 3-year LLB: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 45% marksIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | cetcell.mahacet.org ↗ | 1 mock test |
| NATA National Aptitude Test in Architecture Council of Architecture (COA) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Class 12 with Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics as core subjects, minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Diploma holders (10+3 with Maths) also eligible.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | coa.gov.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| OJEE Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Passed 10+2 from recognized board with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biology; minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | ojee.nic.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| MH Nursing CET Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing CET State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; 45% aggregate in PCB for general category, 40% for reserved categoriesIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | cetcell.mahacet.org ↗ | 1 mock test |
| Punjab CET Punjab Engineering College Common Entrance Test (PCET) Punjab Technical University (PTU) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC)Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | ptu.ac.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| AP LAWCET Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | 12th/Intermediate for 5-year LLB; Graduation in any discipline for 3-year LLBIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | apsche.ap.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| NIFT NIFT Entrance Examination National Testing Agency (NTA) | 10 Jan 2027 (official) | 16–24 years | B.Des / B.FTech: Class 12 (any stream) with minimum 50% aggregate. M.Des / M.FTech: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | exams.nta.nic.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| TS LAWCET Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | 12th/Intermediate (45% for General/OBC, 40% for SC/ST) for 5-year LLB; Bachelor's degree in any discipline for 3-year LLBIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | tgche.ac.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| AILET All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi) National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) | 13 Dec 2026 (reported) | No age limit listed | Class 12 with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Class 12 in current year applicants also eligible.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | nludelhi.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| Assam CEE Assam Combined Entrance Examination (Assam CEE) Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) | Not on the tracker yet | 17–21 years | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English; minimum 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST); OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering from State Council for Technical Education, AssamIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | astu.ac.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| JKCET J&K Common Entrance Test (JKCET) Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) | Not on the tracker yet | At least 17 years | Class 12 passed with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized boardIndicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | jkbopee.gov.in ↗ | 1 mock test |
| NID DAT NID Design Aptitude Test National Institute of Design (NID) | 21 Dec 2026 (expected — an estimate) | No age limit listed | B.Des: Class 12 (any stream) from a recognised board, OR a 3-year Diploma. M.Des: Bachelor's degree (4-year B.Des or other Bachelor's).Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | nid.edu ↗ | No mock test yet |
| LSAT India Law School Admission Council (LSAC) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | UG: Class 12 (any stream). PG: Bachelor's in any discipline (LLB candidates) for the PG-LL.M test.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | lsatindia.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| UCEED Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | 17 Jan 2027 (official) | No age limit listed | Class 12 pass (any stream) for the first time in the current or previous year. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can also apply.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | uceed.iitb.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| ISI B.Stat / B.Math ISI Admission Test (B.Stat / B.Math) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Class 12 with Mathematics + English as core subjects.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | isical.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| CMI Admission CMI Admission Test (B.Sc / M.Sc) Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | Class 12 with Mathematics + Science as core subjects.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗Several levels listed — see the rule | cmi.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| BITSAT BITSAT — BITS Admission Test (BITS Pilani) Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani | Not on the tracker yet | No age limit listed | 12th (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm., B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engg. and M.Sc. Biological Sciences): at least 75% aggregate in those three subjects and 60% in each (BITSAT-2026 rules).Indicative — confirm officially · source ↗ | admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
| CLAT CLAT — Common Law Admission Test (UG), Consortium of National Law Universities Consortium of National Law Universities | 6 Dec 2026 (official) | No age limit listed | Class 12 with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST/PwBD) from any recognised board.Checked against the notification (2026-05) · source ↗ | consortiumofnlus.ac.in ↗ | No mock test yet |
Question
- Which exams can I take after 12th?
- On Shishya, the exams that list Class 12 as the lowest qualification are — government: RRB NTPC, UP Police Constable, SSC CHSL, Bihar Police, Delhi Police PC, HSSC CET and 14 more; entrance: NEET UG, CUET UG, JEE Main, MHT-CET, CA Foundation, AP EAMCET and 28 more. Age limits and the exact qualification differ by exam and post; confirm on each official website before applying.