UG Entrance Exams 2026: Comprehensive Guide to NEET, JEE Main Session 2, CUET, OJEE, and EAMCET
The examination season for undergraduate admissions in India is set to commence with multiple national and state-level entrance tests announcing their schedules for 2026. Lakhs of students across the country preparing for higher education in engineering, medical, and other professional courses can expect a series of crucial notifications from various examination bodies during late January and early February.
Major National UG Entrance Examinations 2026
CUET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already initiated the application process for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. The detailed notification was released on January 3, with the examination scheduled to be conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their forms online at cuet.nta.nic.in before January 30, 2026, with the fee payment deadline extending until January 31, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: The National Testing Agency is expected to announce registration dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shortly. Candidates will be able to apply through the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students planning to appear for the April session should verify their eligibility and prepare necessary documents in advance. Those who registered for Session 1 remain eligible for Session 2.
NEET UG 2026: While NTA has not yet released the official exam date and application schedule for NEET UG 2026, students can anticipate announcements soon, potentially following last year's pattern when the NEET UG 2025 notification was issued on February 7. The syllabus for NEET UG 2026 has already been notified by the National Medical Commission through the Under Graduate Medical Education Board.
Key State-Level UG Entrance Tests 2026
OJEE 2026: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 registration process is currently underway and scheduled to close on March 22, 2026. This state-level entrance test facilitates admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Odisha. According to the tentative examination calendar, OJEE 2026 is expected to be held from May 4 to May 9, 2026.
TS EAMCET 2026: The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has announced that TS EAMCET 2026 will be conducted on May 9, 10, and 11 in computer-based test mode. A detailed notification containing application guidelines and examination schedules will be released shortly on the official website tgeapcet.nic.in.
Other Important UG Entrance Examinations 2026
BITSAT 2026: The BITS Aptitude Test (BITSAT) application window opened on December 15 and will remain open until March 16 for Session 1. For Session 2, the application period is from April 20 to May 2, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in for admission to UG programmes at Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
KCET 2026: The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) serves as an eligibility test for engineering, veterinary, and pharmacy courses. While official dates for 2026 are yet to be announced, last year's registration opened on January 23, 2025, with a final deadline of February 24, 2025.
VITEEE 2026: The VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 registration process began on October 24, 2025, with a tentative application deadline of March 31, 2026. The examination is scheduled from April 28 to May 3, 2026, with results expected in the second week of May followed by online counselling.
WBJEE 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) for engineering, technology, pharmacy, and architecture courses is likely to begin registration in January 2026 based on past trends. Applicants should complete their forms carefully, pay the application fee, and submit within the stipulated time, with the deadline expected in February 2026.
These examinations represent critical milestones for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate education across India's premier institutions. Aspirants are advised to regularly check official websites for updates and ensure timely completion of application procedures to avoid last-minute complications.
