Competitive Exam Calendar 2025
Never miss a registration deadline. Complete calendar of JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, UPSC, and 50+ competitive exams with dates, eligibility, and preparation tips.
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Important Notice
Dates are indicative based on previous years patterns. Always verify on official exam websites. Dates may change due to various factors.
Engineering Entrance Exams 2025
JEE, BITSAT, VITEEE and other engineering entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 Session 1 | Jan 22-31, 2025 | Nov 2024 | Closed | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | Visit |
| JEE Main 2025 Session 2 | Apr 1-15, 2025 | Feb 2025 | Upcoming | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | Visit |
| JEE Advanced 2025 | May 18, 2025 | Apr 2025 | After JEE Main | 23 IITs | Visit |
| BITSAT 2025 | May 22-26, 2025 | Jan-Apr 2025 | Ongoing | BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad | Visit |
| VITEEE 2025 | Apr 19-30, 2025 | Nov 2024-Mar 2025 | Open | VIT Vellore, Chennai | Visit |
| SRMJEEE 2025 | Apr 2025 | Oct 2024-Apr 2025 | Open | SRM Chennai, Delhi NCR | Visit |
| COMEDK 2025 | May 2025 | Jan-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | Karnataka private colleges | Visit |
| WBJEE 2025 | Apr 2025 | Dec 2024-Jan 2025 | Closed | Jadavpur, WB engineering colleges | Visit |
| MHT CET 2025 | May 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | Maharashtra engineering colleges | Visit |
| KCET 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | Karnataka engineering colleges | Visit |
Medical Entrance Exams 2025
NEET and other medical entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Seats/Info | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~1 lakh MBBS, 27k BDS | Visit |
| AIIMS INICET 2025 | Jan/Jul 2025 | 2 months before | Multiple sessions | PG seats at AIIMS | Visit |
| NEET PG 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | ~50,000 PG seats | Visit |
| NEET MDS 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024-Jan 2025 | Closed | ~6,000 seats | Visit |
| JIPMER 2025 | Merged with NEET | N/A | N/A | ~200 MBBS seats | Visit |
MBA Entrance Exams 2025
CAT, XAT, SNAP and other MBA entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Aug-Sep 2025 | Upcoming | IIMs, top B-schools | Visit |
| XAT 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug-Nov 2024 | Closed | XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT | Visit |
| SNAP 2025 | Dec 2025 | Aug-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | SIBM, SCMHRD | Visit |
| NMAT 2025 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | NMIMS Mumbai | Visit |
| CMAT 2025 | Jan 2025 | Nov-Dec 2024 | Closed | JBIMS, GIM | Visit |
| MAT 2025 | Feb, May, Sep, Dec | Before each session | Multiple | Various colleges | Visit |
| IPMAT 2025 (IIM Indore) | May 2025 | Mar-Apr 2025 | Upcoming | IIM Indore 5-year IPM | Visit |
Law Entrance Exams 2025
CLAT, AILET, LSAT and other law entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Top Colleges | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Aug-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | 24 NLUs | Visit |
| AILET 2025 | Dec 2025 | Sep-Nov 2025 | Upcoming | NLU Delhi | Visit |
| LSAT India 2025 | Jan, May 2025 | Multiple windows | Multiple | Jindal Global, IFIM | Visit |
| DU LLB 2025 | Jun 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Upcoming | Faculty of Law, DU | Visit |
| MH CET Law 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jan-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ILS Pune, GLC Mumbai | Visit |
Government Job Exams 2025
UPSC, SSC, Banking and other government exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | Posts | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE 2025 | Prelims: May 25, 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~1,000 IAS/IPS/IFS | Visit |
| SSC CGL 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~10,000+ posts | Visit |
| SSC CHSL 2025 | Mar 2025 | Nov-Dec 2024 | Closed | ~5,000+ posts | Visit |
| IBPS PO 2025 | Oct-Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | Upcoming | ~4,000+ posts | Visit |
| IBPS Clerk 2025 | Aug-Sep 2025 | Jun-Jul 2025 | Upcoming | ~5,000+ posts | Visit |
| SBI PO 2025 | Jun-Jul 2025 | Apr-May 2025 | Upcoming | ~2,000+ posts | Visit |
| RBI Grade B 2025 | Apr 2025 | Feb-Mar 2025 | Upcoming | ~300+ posts | Visit |
| NDA 2025 | Apr, Sep 2025 | Jan, Jun 2025 | Multiple | ~400 seats | Visit |
Scholarship & Olympiad Exams 2025
NTSE, INSPIRE, Olympiads and other scholarship exams
NTSE Stage 1 2025
Date: Nov 2025
Registration: Aug-Sep 2025
Eligibility: Class 10 students
₹1,250/month till PhD
NTSE Stage 2 2025
Date: May 2025
Registration: After Stage 1
Eligibility: Stage 1 qualifiers
₹1,250/month till PhD
KVPY 2025
Date: Merged with INSPIRE
Registration: N/A
Eligibility: Merged with INSPIRE
N/A
INSPIRE 2025
Date: After 12th results
Registration: After results
Eligibility: Top 1% in 12th boards
₹80,000/year
Math Olympiad (RMO/INMO)
Date: Oct-Apr
Registration: Aug-Sep
Eligibility: High school students
Recognition + IMO selection
Science Olympiad (NSO/NSE)
Date: Nov-Feb
Registration: Jul-Sep
Eligibility: School students
Recognition + selection
Postgraduate Entrance Exams 2025
GATE, NET, JAM and other PG entrance exams
| Exam | Exam Date | Registration | Status | For | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2025 | Feb 1-16, 2025 | Aug-Oct 2024 | Closed | MTech admissions + PSU jobs | Visit |
| UGC NET 2025 | Jun, Dec 2025 | 3 months before | Multiple | JRF + Asst. Prof eligibility | Visit |
| CSIR NET 2025 | Jun, Dec 2025 | 3 months before | Multiple | JRF + Lecturership | Visit |
| IIT JAM 2025 | Feb 2025 | Sep-Oct 2024 | Closed | MSc at IITs | Visit |
Exam-wise Preparation Strategies
JEE Main/Advanced
Time Needed: 2 years ideal
- Start from Class 11
- Focus on NCERT + advanced books
- Solve 5000+ problems
- Give weekly mock tests
- Revise formulas daily
NEET UG
Time Needed: 2 years ideal
- NCERT is Bible
- Biology needs memorization
- Physics numericals practice
- Solve 10 years PYQs
- Focus on NCERT diagrams
CAT
Time Needed: 6-12 months
- Start 6 months before
- VARC needs reading habit
- Quant needs shortcuts
- DILR needs practice
- 100+ mocks recommended
UPSC CSE
Time Needed: 1-2 years minimum
- Prelims - wide coverage
- Mains - answer writing practice
- Current affairs daily
- Optional subject mastery
- Interview personality development
GATE
Time Needed: 6-12 months
- Focus on core subjects
- Previous year questions
- Virtual calculators practice
- Standard textbooks
- Subject-wise preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
1How many times can I appear for JEE Main?
JEE Main is conducted twice a year (January and April sessions). You can appear for both sessions in the same year. After 12th, you have 3 consecutive years to appear, giving you 6 attempts total.
2Can I give both JEE and NEET in the same year?
Technically yes, but not recommended. Physics and Chemistry overlap, but JEE requires Mathematics while NEET requires Biology. The depth and approach differ significantly. Choose one and focus completely.
3What is the validity of GATE score?
GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of result announcement. It can be used for MTech admissions, PSU recruitments, and some private sector jobs.
4Is coaching necessary for competitive exams?
Not mandatory but helpful for structured preparation. Many toppers are self-taught using online resources. Coaching provides guidance and peer competition. Choose based on your learning style and self-discipline.
5What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
JEE Main is for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and acts as qualifier for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is only for IIT admission. Top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rankers are eligible for JEE Advanced. Advanced is significantly harder.
6Can I appear for CAT while doing graduation?
Yes! You can appear for CAT in your final year of graduation. B-schools give provisional admission subject to graduation completion. Many students prepare during final year itself.
7What is age limit for UPSC CSE?
Minimum 21 years, Maximum 32 years for General category. Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST. Attempts: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST (till age limit).
8Is NTSE worth preparing for?
Absolutely! NTSE scholars get ₹1,250/month from Class 11 till PhD. More importantly, NTSE preparation builds strong foundation for JEE/NEET. The recognition also helps in college applications.
9What if I miss registration deadline?
Unfortunately, late registrations are usually not accepted. Mark calendars well in advance. For major exams, registration opens 3-4 months before. Set reminders and register early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
10Can I change exam center after registration?
Most exams allow center preference during registration. Some exams allow correction window to change centers. Once admit card is issued, center change is usually not possible. Choose wisely during registration.
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