India's premier engineering entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. JEE Main serves as eligibility for JEE Advanced, the gateway to 23 IITs across India.

The single national-level medical entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in government and private medical colleges across India. Over 20 lakh students appear annually.

Conducted by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) for admission to their 5-year BS-MS dual degree program. IISERs are premier research institutions funded by MHRD, offering world-class science education.

National-level examination for admission to NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai, both premier research institutions under Department of Atomic Energy. Offers integrated MSc programs in basic sciences with research opportunities.

Conducted by UPSC twice yearly for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. Candidates undergo 3-year training followed by service-specific training at respective academies.

State-level entrance examination conducted by Odisha State Government for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and lateral entry courses in government and private institutions across Odisha.

Multi-stage national and international competitions organized by HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) including NSO, IMO, NTSE, KVPY, and International Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Astronomy.