Exam guides
Competitive exams made clear
Plain-language guides to the exams our students prepare for: the pattern, who can apply, how to prepare and where to find the official notice. There is also a guide to the olympiads for Class 6 to 10.
Last reviewed October 2026
After Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
JEE Main
The entrance exam for NITs, IIITs and other engineering colleges, and the gateway to JEE Advanced.
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After Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
JEE Advanced
The exam for admission to the IITs, open to top JEE Main rankers.
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After Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
NEET
The single national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.
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After Class 12 (or appearing in Class 12)
NDA
The UPSC exam for the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy.
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After Class 12 (any stream)
CUET
One entrance test for undergraduate admission to central and many other universities.
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Class 9 students in Delhi schools
MVPP
A Delhi government scholarship exam for Class 9 students.
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Class 6 to 10
Olympiads (Class 6 to 10)
A guide to the main Maths, Science and talent-search olympiads for students in Class 6 to 10.
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