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Top 10 Toughest Exams In India

Competitive exams in India form an integral and defining aspect of the country’s education and employment landscape. Here is a look at the top 10 toughest exams in India.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination

The exam comprises three stages: preliminary, main written, and personality tests. It encompasses a wide range of services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others.

Indian Institute of Technology – Joint Entrance Exam (IIT JEE)

It is a national-level common entrance exam for candidates who aspire to enter the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology. It is divided into two parts: IIT Mains and JEE Advanced.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

GATE is for those who are aspiring to pursue post-graduation in Engineering. It is a national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Master in Technology (MTech), and direct Ph.D. admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutes/universities.

Indian Institutes of Management Common Admission Test (IIM CAT)

It is a challenging exam for graduates aspiring to pursue higher education in Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). It assesses candidates' understanding of quantitative ability, data interpretation, verbal ability, and logical reasoning.

National Defence Academy (NDA)

The NDA is the national-level exam conducted to recruit the most qualified candidates for the country's most prestigious defense academy.

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

It is the gateway to India’s premier National Law Universities (NLUs). Aspiring lawyers must ace this exam to get admission to prestigious National Law Universities.

Chartered Accountant (CA) Exam

It is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The exam is divided into three stages, the initial stage is the Common Proficiency Test (CPT), followed by the Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC).

UGC-NET

Conducted by the National Testing Agency, the UGC NET examination is another challenging endeavor for those passionate about becoming teachers.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

It is the entrance examination for the prestigious medical and dental colleges in India. It is based on their understanding of the subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics.

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam

The National Institute of Design (NID) conducts a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate design programs.