What is open for you: dates, deadlines and your Plan B
Entrance exams, government jobs, eligibility tests, scholarships and admission rounds for the 2026–27 cycle — national, plus Maharashtra. Each one says who should skip it, the real odds where we have them, the documents to get ready and what to do if you miss it.
Bachelor's degree (or final year) in a relevant subject. Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Biotechnology, Geology and Economics.
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths (passed, or appearing in 2027) for B.E./B.Tech. Check the information bulletin for attempt limits and the 75% Class 12 criterion used for NIT admission.
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Eligibility, odds, documents and sources
Eligibility
Class 12 with PCM (engineering) or PCB (pharmacy, agriculture). Two attempts are planned for 2027; check the notice for how the scores are used.
All dates
Form opens
Oct 2026 Expected
Attempt 1
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 Expected
Attempt 2
Apr 2027 Expected
Documents to get ready
Domicile certificate (Maharashtra), for state-quota seats.
Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, if you claim a reserved seat. Validity is issued by a district committee and can take several weeks, so apply as early as you are allowed.
Non-creamy layer certificate (OBC, VJ/NT, SBC) or EWS certificate valid for the admission year.
Income certificate for fee concessions and scholarships.
Entrance for IIM MBA/PGP programmes and many other B-schools that accept CAT scores.
Skip it if: Your 10th, 12th and graduation marks are weak and you have no work experience: many IIM shortlists weigh them heavily, so check before paying for coaching.
Graduates or final-year students. Naval Academy needs an engineering degree; Air Force Academy needs Physics and Maths in Class 12 or an engineering degree. Age windows are in the notice.
Paper 1 (Classes 1–5): Class 12 + D.El.Ed. Paper 2 (Classes 6–8): graduation + B.Ed. B.Ed holders are not eligible for primary posts (Supreme Court, 2023).
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Eligibility, odds, documents and sources
Eligibility
Graduation with 50% (45% for Maharashtra reserved categories), or final-year students.
All dates
Form opens
Jan 2027 Expected
Exam
Apr 2027 Expected
Documents to get ready
Domicile certificate (Maharashtra), for state-quota seats.
Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, if you claim a reserved seat. Validity is issued by a district committee and can take several weeks, so apply as early as you are allowed.
Non-creamy layer certificate (OBC, VJ/NT, SBC) or EWS certificate valid for the admission year.
Graduation (final-year students may apply). Age 21–32 on 1 August (OBC up to 35, SC/ST up to 37); 6 attempts for General/EWS, 9 for OBC, no limit for SC/ST.
The single entrance for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS…) seats across India, including state quotas.
Skip it if: A private MBBS fee is out of reach and your mock scores are far below the government-seat range: prepare a non-NEET path (B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, Agriculture) alongside, not after.
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Eligibility, odds, documents and sources
Eligibility
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English (passed, or appearing in 2027). Minimum marks and age rules are in the NTA bulletin.
Domicile certificate for your home state's 85% quota counselling.
Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, if you claim a reserved seat. Validity is issued by a district committee and can take several weeks, so apply as early as you are allowed.
Non-creamy layer certificate (OBC, VJ/NT, SBC) or EWS certificate valid for the admission year.
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Eligibility, odds, documents and sources
Eligibility
Only the top ~2.5 lakh JEE Main candidates (across categories) can register; at most two attempts in consecutive years. Age and Class 12 rules are in the official brochure.
Depends on the scheme: category, family income and course. Fresh and renewal applications both go through the portal.
All dates
Form opens
1 Jun 2026 Confirmed
Last date to apply
30 Sep 2026 Confirmed
Documents to get ready
Income certificate for fee concessions and scholarships.
Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, if you claim a reserved seat. Validity is issued by a district committee and can take several weeks, so apply as early as you are allowed.
Domicile certificate (Maharashtra), for state-quota seats.
Bank account seeded with Aadhaar, in the student's name.
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