Every state entrance test, one clear guide.

One place to understand every major state Common Entrance Test — MHT-CET, KCET, WBJEE, KEAM, EAPCET, GUJCET, COMEDK, and more. Free, independent, and updated every exam cycle.

A state Common Entrance Test (CET) is an entrance examination conducted by a state government authority to admit students to engineering, pharmacy, and related undergraduate programmes within that state. Unlike JEE Main, which is national in scope, state CETs are tied to local colleges and often to domicile eligibility rules. Most are based on the state board Class 11–12 Science syllabus, making them a natural companion exam for students already studying for their board or for JEE.

This help center covers the eight largest state CETs in one organised place. Whether you are trying to understand which exams you can sit, how to apply, what the exam pattern looks like, or how counselling works after the result, you will find a plain-language guide here — with links to each state's official portal so you always reach the right source.

Common questions about state CETs

What is a state CET and how is it different from JEE Main?

A state CET is an entrance exam run by a state authority to fill seats in engineering and pharmacy colleges within that state. JEE Main is a national exam for admission to NITs, IIITs, and centrally funded institutes. Both can be attempted in the same year — most state-board Science students write their state CET alongside JEE Main and sometimes NEET. The key difference is that state CET seats are usually tied to domicile or state-level eligibility rules, while JEE Main is open to any qualifying student nationally.

Can I write more than one state CET?

Yes. A Class 12 Science student in Karnataka, for example, can write KCET, COMEDK UGET, and JEE Main in the same cycle. A Maharashtra student can write MHT-CET and JEE Main together. There is no rule that prevents writing multiple state CETs either, though you would need to meet each exam's eligibility conditions — particularly around domicile or state-board affiliation. The "Which CETs can I write?" eligibility wizard on this site helps you map your personal situation.

Are state CETs easier than JEE Main?

State CETs are generally based on the respective state board Class 11–12 syllabus, while JEE Main covers the entire NCERT/CBSE syllabus at a higher level of difficulty and breadth. For a student preparing from their state board textbooks, a state CET is the more natural fit. That said, difficulty varies: COMEDK UGET and WBJEE are considered more challenging than some other state CETs, and MHT-CET has a large question count that demands speed. Always check the official exam pattern for the specific CET you are targeting.

Which state CET should I write based on my home state?

The short answer: write the CET for the state where you want to study, and check that you meet that state's domicile and board eligibility rules. Maharashtra students write MHT-CET; Karnataka students write KCET (and can also write COMEDK); West Bengal students write WBJEE; Kerala students write KEAM; Telangana students write TG EAPCET; Andhra Pradesh students write AP EAPCET; and Gujarat students write GUJCET. COMEDK UGET is a private-consortium exam open to students across India for Karnataka private engineering colleges. Visit each state's official CET portal to confirm eligibility before registering.