A commitment to innovation and sustainability

Secondary school certificate

Intermediate

Diploma courses

ITI courses

vocational courses

Intermediate

For Science (Engineering/Medical/Research)

State CETs: MHT-CET (Maharashtra), TS-EAMCET (Telangana), KCET (Karnataka) APEAPCET(Andhra pradesh). 

JEE Main & Advanced: For NITs, IIITs, GFTIs & IITs (Engineering).

NEET-UG: For MBBS, BDS, AYUSH courses (Medical/Health Sciences).

BITSAT: For BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad.

CUET-UG: For various science programs in Central Universities.

NEST/IISER Aptitude Test (IAT): For Integrated Science programs (IISERs, NISER).

NATA: For Architecture.

For Commerce & Management

CA Foundation: Chartered Accountancy. 

CUET-UG: For B.Com, Economics, etc..

IPMAT/JIPMAT: For Integrated Program in Management (IIMs).

NPAT: For NMIMS.

For Arts & Humanities

• CUET-UG: For various Arts/Humanities courses.
• CLAT/AILET: For Law.
• NIFT/NID DAT: For Design.
• HSEE/TISS-BAT: For Humanities/Social Sciences. 

For Defence & Aviation

• NDA/NA: For Army, Navy, Air Force.
• DGCA CPL: For Commercial Pilot License. 

For General & University Specific

• CUET-UG: Common for many central and state universities.
• VITEEE, SRMJEEE, MET, IPU-CET: For private universities. 

For Studying Abroad (English Proficiency/Aptitude)

• IELTS/TOEFL: English proficiency.
• SAT/ACT: For US Universities.
• MCAT/LSAT/GMAT: For specific professional courses. 

Hotel managment – NCHMCT JEE.

Agriculture – ICAR AIEEEA.

Diploma courses

State-Level: TS ECET (Telangana), AP ECET (Andhra Pradesh), UPSEE (UP), OJEE (Odisha), KEAM (Kerala), Haryana LEET, JELET (West Bengal).

University-Level: IPU CET, DTU LEET, PULEET, KIITEE. 

under graduation

Management (MBA/PGDM): CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT.

Engineering (M.Tech/M.E.): GATE, IIT JAM (for IITs).

General Post-Graduation: CUET PG (for various universities).

International Studies/Universities: GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE (English proficiency).

Law (LLM): CLAT (PG), AILET (PG).

Design: NID Entrance. 

INNOVATION centers

Innovation centers are collaborative spaces or organizations that provide resources, technology, and networking to foster new ideas, product development, and business growth, acting as hubs for startups, corporations, researchers, and individuals to connect, learn, and create, often with specialized labs, equipment, and mentorship.

Schemes

School Education (Elementary & Secondary)

• Samagra Shiksha: Integrated scheme for school education, from pre-school to Class 12, covering access, equity, quality, and vocational training.
• Mid-Day Meal Scheme (now PM Poshan): Provides nutritious meals to improve attendance and concentration.
• Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV): Residential schools for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Promotes girls’ education and empowerment, with financial incentives. 

Higher Education & Loans

• PM-Vidyalaxmi: Digital portal for collateral-free education loans, including interest subvention for some.
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships: Direct benefit transfer scholarships for college/university students, available on scholarships.gov.in.
• Dr. Ambedkar Interest Subsidy: Makes overseas education affordable for OBC/EBC students. 

Scholarships & Fellowships (Targeted Groups)

• National Fellowship/Scholarships: For SC, OBC, Minority, and Disabled students (e.g., NF-OBC, NF-SC, IEDSS).
• National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Supports bright students from economically weaker sections.
• Udaan Scheme (CBSE): Mentorship for girl students in STEM. 

Skill Development & Innovation

• Vocationalisation of Secondary Education: Integrates vocational skills into schooling.
• SwarnaJayanti Fellowships: For young scientists in frontier areas.
• National Talent Search Scheme (NTSS): Recognizes talent through NCERT. 

How to Find & Apply

Vikaspedia (vikaspedia.in): Information on various schemes. 

National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in): Central hub for applying to many schemes.

myScheme (myscheme.gov.in): Government portal to discover schemes.