🏛️ 1. Choose the Type of College
Government Colleges (like IITs, NITs, IIITs, State Govt Colleges)
Private Colleges (like VIT, SRM, Manipal, etc.)
Deemed Universities or Autonomous Institutes
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📋 2. Meet Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Minimum Marks: Usually 50% aggregate (varies by institute and category).
Age Limit: Generally, 17–25 years (depending on the exam).
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📝 3. Appear for Entrance Exams
Depending on the college, you need to qualify one or more of the following:
🔹 National Level Exams:
JEE Main – For NITs, IIITs, and other central govt. colleges.
JEE Advanced – For IITs (after clearing JEE Main).
🔹 State-Level Exams:
MHT CET – Maharashtra
KCET – Karnataka
WBJEE – West Bengal
KEAM – Kerala
AP EAMCET / TS EAMCET – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
🔹 University/Private College Exams:
VITEEE – VIT University
SRMJEEE – SRM University
BITSAT – BITS Pilani
MET – Manipal
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🧾 4. Application Process
Fill out the application form for the entrance exams and/or colleges.
Upload documents and pay fees online.
Download admit cards for entrance exams.
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🧠 5. Appear for the Entrance Exam
Attend the exam on the scheduled date.
Check results on the official website.
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📊 6. Participate in Counselling
After qualifying, attend the centralized counseling process:
For JEE-based Colleges:
JoSAA Counseling (for IITs, NITs, IIITs)
For State Exams:
Conducted by respective state authorities (e.g., KEA for Karnataka)
For Private Colleges:
Colleges conduct their own counseling or accept other entrance scores.
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🏫 7. College Allotment & Admission
Based on your rank/score, preferences, and category, colleges are allotted.
Pay admission fees and submit original documents to secure your seat.
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📑 Documents Required at Admission
10th & 12th Mark Sheets
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Caste/C
ategory Certificate (if applicable)
Entrance Exam Scorecard
Admit Card
Passport-size Photos
ID Proof (Aadhaar, etc.)