Competitive Exam Industry in India

The market size of the competitive exam industry in India is estimated to be around INR 64000-
80000 crore. This includes revenues from coaching institutes, publishers of study materials,
online learning platforms, and exam conducting bodies. The coaching industry alone is
estimated to be worth around INR 40000 crore, with major players like FIITJEE, Allen Career
Institute, and Resonance Eduventures. The market size is expected to grow in the coming years
due to the increasing number of aspirants and the growing popularity of online learning
platforms.

The below mentioned are some of the main exams.

1. UPSC Civil Services Examination: This exam is conducted by the Union Public Service
Commission and is considered one of the toughest exams in India. It is held annually and
includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test. Approximately 10 lakh
candidates appear for this exam every year.

Cut off (2021)

2. IIT-JEE (Joint Entrance Examination): This exam is conducted for admission to the Indian
Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other
premier engineering colleges in India. The exam is held in two stages - JEE Main and JEE
Advanced. More than 16 lakh (1.6 million) students registered for JEE Main, and around
2.5 lakh (250,000) candidates appeared for JEE Advanced.
Cut off (2022)
 3. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): This exam is conducted for admission to
undergraduate medical courses in India. It is considered one of the toughest exams in
India due to the limited number of seats and high competition. Over 16 lakh (1.6 million)
candidates registered for NEET, and around 15 lakh (1.5 million) appeared for the exam.

Cut off (2022)

4. CAT (Common Admission Test): This exam is conducted for admission to MBA programs
in India's premier management institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Management
(IIMs). Around 2.27 lakh (227,000) candidates appear for CAT.
Cut off (2022)

IIM Qualifying CAT cut offs

IIM Ahmedabad 85

IIM Bangalore 85

IIM Calcutta 85

IIM Lucknow 90

IIM Indore 90

IIM Kozhikode 85
IIM Amritsar 90

IIM Nagpur 85

IIM Sambalpur 93

IIM Trichy 93

IIM Raipur 93

IIM Ranchi 90

IIM Kashipur 94

IIM Vizag 80

IIM Udaipur 93

IIM Bodhgaya 93

IIM Shillong 75

IIM Sirmaur 92

IIM Rohtak 95

IIM Nagpur 85

IIM Jammu 93
 5. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering): This exam is conducted for admission to
postgraduate engineering courses in India's top institutes. Around 8.8 lakh candidates
registered for GATE.
Cut off (2022)
 6. SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination): This
exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Group B
and C posts in the government.
Cut off (2022)
 7. IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer): This exam is
conducted for the recruitment of Probationary Officers in public sector banks in India.
Around 3.5 lakh candidates appeared for IBPS PO.
Cut off (2021)
 8. CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test): This exam is conducted by the Central Board of
Secondary Education for recruitment of teachers in central government schools. Around
12 lakhs appeared for the exam.
Cut off (2022)

9. NDA (National Defense Academy) Exam: This exam is conducted for admission to the
Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Around 5 lakh (500,000) candidates registered for
NDA, and around 6,000 candidates were shortlisted for the final selection process.

Cut off (2022)

10. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): This exam is conducted for admission to
undergraduate and postgraduate law courses in India's top law colleges. over 77,000
candidates registered for CLAT, and around 62,000 candidates appeared for the exam.
Cut off (2021)