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Indeed, entrance exams are frequently required for admission to programs in geological engineering, particularly at reputable universities. For admission to geological engineering programs, Indian universities and engineering institutes may administer their entrance tests or accept national-level examinations. For instance, to be admitted to their B.Tech programs—which may involve geological or related engineering branches—prestigious universities such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) require applicants to pass the JEE Advanced or JEE Main exams.

In a similar vein, admission tests for geological engineering or related fields like geotechnology or earth sciences may be unique to different universities. Typically, these entrance tests assess a candidate's understanding of physics, mathematics, and earth and its processes in general.