State engineering entrance exams: pattern, rank rule and what to study

Each state decides its engineering seats differently: some run their own paper, some add Class 12 marks to the rank, and some use JEE Main or marks alone. Pick your state to see the pattern, marking scheme, how the rank is decided and which Class 11 and 12 concepts to revise first.

• GUJCET · Gujarat120 MCQs, 40 per subject
• MHT CET · Maharashtra150 MCQs for 200 marks
• KEAM · Kerala150: Maths 75, Physics 45, Chemistry 30
• KCET · Karnataka60 per subject
• AP EAPCET · Andhra Pradesh160 MCQs for 160 marks
• OJEE · OdishaFirst-year B.Tech uses JEE Main scores
• BCECE · BiharFirst-year B.Tech uses JEE Main scores
• TNEA · Tamil NaduNo entrance exam: cut-off from Class 12 marks

Looking for the national exams? See JEE and NEET, or the Class 12 board exam hub.

Patterns describe the 2026 cycle as published; the brochure for your year governs.