Top 10 Toughest Exams in India & the World
Image: Pexels
6 June, 2025
UPSC Civil Services Exam – India
This exam is known for its vast syllabus and multi-stage process, cracking UPSC is a dream for many.
Image: Pexels
Image: Pexels
IIT-JEE – India
This exam is one of the most challenging engineering entrance exams in the world with fierce competition
CA (Chartered Accountancy) – India
With low pass percentages and rigorous multi-level testing, CA is among the toughest finance-related exams
Image: Pexels
NEET-UG – India
It is held for entry to India's top medical colleges, NEET sees lakhs of aspirants each year fighting for limited seats.
Image: Pexels
Image: Pexels
GATE – India
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is known for its complex technical questions.
Gaokao – China
China's national college entrance exam, known for its extreme difficulty and pressure on students.
Image: Pexels
Heading 3
Heading 3
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – Global
Globally recognized finance exam with three levels and an extremely low pass rate.
Image: Pexels
Heading 3
Heading 3
USMLE – USA
The United States Medical Licensing Examination is critical and tough for becoming a doctor in the U.S.
Image: Pexels
Mensa IQ Test – Global
A high-IQ society entrance exam that tests logical and analytical brilliance.
Image: Pexels
C.A.T. – India
Gateway to India's top B-schools, the CAT tests logical reasoning, verbal ability, and quantitative skills.
Image: Pexels
Check More Stories
Image: Pexels
ndtv.com