Entrance examination
type of exams for a attending an educational institution
In education, an entrance examination or admission examination is an examination that educational institutions conduct to select prospective students. It may be held at any stage of education, from primary to tertiary, even though it is typically held at tertiary stage.
By country
France
France has various entrance examinations, including one to enter medical studies, and entrance examinations for the Grandes écoles of engineering and of business, for which students prepare for two years in a Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles.
India
In India, entrance examinations are chiefly used for admission to many of the country's educational institutions. Certain institutions are considered "Institutes of National Importance," including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and National Institutes of Technology (NITs), which conduct entrance exams for admission. The National Level Common Entrance Examination (NLCEE) is a talent hunt initiative in India that provides scholarships and exposure visits to students aspiring for higher education. The stiff competition has led to a situation where many students neglect their school studies and focus solely on 'entrance coaching' which is time-consuming and expensive. This has led many states to scrap the entrances and base admissions on the school leaving marks which, are none too reliable. Experts point out that in a country where many different boards are present common entrances are essential, but application skills rather than cramming should be stressed on. Frequent changes in the pattern of examination are essential since sticking to a 'standard text' or 'standard pattern' alone will favour the coaching industry and the rote-learners.
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