Entrance Exam Calendar 2026

Maharashtra's state-level engineering entrance exam for admission to B.Tech/BE courses in Pune colleges. MHT-CET 2026 tests PCM at Class 11–12 level. Scores accepted by all SPPU-affiliated colleges including COEP (95+ percentile), PICT (92+), and VIT Pune (88+). Over 4 lakh students appear each year.

National level engineering entrance exam for NITs, IIITs, and top private colleges. JEE Main 2026 scores are accepted by COEP, SIT Pune, MIT-WPU, and VIT Pune. Two sessions (Jan & April 2026) allow students to improve scores. COEP requires 97+ percentile for CSE branch.

Qualifying exam for IIT admission. Also used by COEP Pune and top autonomous institutes in Pune for merit-based admissions and scholarships. Only top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers can appear.

Mandatory national entrance exam for MBBS and BDS admission. NEET 2026 is required for admission to AFMC (650+ score), BJ Medical College Pune (620+ for open category), D.Y. Patil Medical College, and Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College in Pune. Over 20 lakh students appear nationwide.

India's premier MBA entrance exam. CAT 2026 is accepted by SIBM Pune (60+ percentile required), and many top management institutes in Pune. High CAT percentile (85+) can unlock scholarships. Over 3 lakh students appear annually.

Symbiosis University's MBA entrance test — mandatory for SIBM Pune, SIT Pune (MBA), SCMHRD, and all Symbiosis B-schools. SNAP 2026 is conducted 3 times; best score counts. SIBM Pune requires 60+ percentile. Average SIBM package ₹28 LPA.

Popular MBA entrance exam accepted by MIT-SOM, BIMM, IIMM, Indira Institute, and Suryadatta Institute in Pune. Available in paper-based, computer-based, and internet-based modes. Good alternative for students who missed CAT/SNAP deadlines.

NTA's common management admission test for MBA and PGDM. Accepted by MIT-SOM, BIMM, IIMM, and many Pune B-schools. CMAT 2026 results are valid for one academic year. Good option for students who missed CAT or SNAP.

Mandatory entrance test for B.Arch programs in Pune. NATA 2026 is required for admission to MIT-WPU, COEP, and Symbiosis School of Architecture. Tests drawing ability, aesthetic sensitivity, and mathematical aptitude.

Symbiosis University's UG entrance test for SIT Pune B.Tech, Symbiosis Law School, and Symbiosis media programs. SET 2026 is mandatory for all Symbiosis undergraduate programs. One of the most popular private university entrance tests in Pune.