State level Engineering Entrance Exams, Government Colleges & Their Fees
Engineering is one of the most popular career choices in India. Every Year, lakhs of students appear for entrance exams to get admission into top government engineering colleges. These colleges offer quality education at affordable fees. However, different states have their own entrance exams and admission processes. In this article, we will provide your with a state wise list of entrances exams through which you can get admission into government engineering colleges.
All India Level – JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination – Main)
JEE Mains Exam Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Main is the most important entrance exam in India. It is used for admission to NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), and many centrally funded institutions. Some state colleges also accept JEE Main scores.
State Wise Engineering Entrance Exam Name, Colleges and Fees
| State / UT | Entrance Exam Name | Admission in Govt Colleges | Approximate Admission Fee (Rs.) |
| Andhra Pradesh | AP EAMCET (EAPCET) | Govt engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh | Rs. 35,000–Rs. 50,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Based on JEE Main | NERIST and other govt institutes | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 30,000 |
| Assam | Assam CEE | Govt engineering colleges of Assam | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 60,000 |
| Bihar | UGEAC (Through JEE Main) | BCECE Board – Govt engineering colleges | Rs. 30,000–Rs. 45,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | CG PET | Govt colleges in Chhattisgarh | Rs. 25,000–Rs. 40,000 |
| Delhi | JEE Main | DTU, NSUT, IIIT-D (Govt funded) | Rs. 95,000 (initial payment) |
| Goa | GCET / JEE Main | Goa Engineering College | Rs. 50,000–Rs. 70,000 |
| Gujarat | GUJCET | Govt engineering colleges in Gujarat | Rs. 30,000–Rs. 50,000 |
| Haryana | JEE Main | Through HSTES counseling for govt colleges | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 60,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | JEE Main | HPTU and govt institutes | Rs. 35,000–Rs. 55,000 |
| Jharkhand | JCECE / JEE Main | Govt engineering colleges | Rs. 30,000–Rs. 50,000 |
| Karnataka | KCET | UVCE, Govt engineering colleges in Karnataka | Rs. 60,000–Rs. 80,000 |
| Kerala | KEAM | Govt colleges under CEE Kerala | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 60,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | JEE Main | Through DTE MP counseling | Rs. 50,000–Rs. 70,000 |
| Maharashtra | MHT CET | Govt colleges like COEP, VJTI | Rs. 70,000–Rs. 90,000 |
| Manipur | JEE Main | NIT Manipur and govt colleges | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 30,000 |
| Meghalaya | JEE Main | NIT Meghalaya and others | Rs. 25,000–Rs. 35,000 |
| Mizoram | JEE Main | NIT Mizoram and other govt institutes | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 30,000 |
| Nagaland | JEE Main | Admission through DTE Nagaland | Rs. 25,000–Rs. 35,000 |
| Odisha | OJEE (through JEE Main) | CET Bhubaneswar, Govt colleges | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 60,000 |
| Punjab | JEE Main | Through PTU counseling | Rs. 50,000–Rs. 70,000 |
| Rajasthan | JEE Main | Govt colleges via REAP | Rs. 60,000–Rs. 80,000 |
| Sikkim | JEE Main | Govt Engineering College, Sikkim | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 30,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | No separate exam; 12th marks (TNEA) | Govt colleges like Anna University | Rs. 31,440–Rs. 320,000 |
| Telangana | TS EAMCET | Govt engineering colleges like OUCE, JNTUH | Rs. 50,000–Rs. 70,000 |
| Tripura | JEE Main | TPSC, NIT Tripura | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 30,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | JEE Main (Previously UPCET) | AKTU affiliated Govt colleges | Rs. 50,000–Rs. 70,000 |
| Uttarakhand | JEE Main | Govt engineering colleges via UKTU | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 60,000 |
| West Bengal | WBJEE | Govt engineering colleges like Jadavpur University | Rs. 20,000–Rs. 40,000 |
| Union Territories | JEE Main | Based on central counseling (JoSAA/CSAB) | Rs. 60,000–Rs. 80,000 |
State level Engineering Entrance Exams
Which institutes in West Bengal offer admission based on JEE Mains score?
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur are two government engineering institutes in West Bengal. These institutions are known for their high academic standards, excellent infrastructure, and strong placement records. Admission to both NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur is offered through the JEE Main entrance examination followed by centralized counseling conducted by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
