India's Toughest Exams: UPSC, JEE, GATE, CAT, and More

India's Toughest Exams: UPSC, JEE, GATE, CAT, and More

India has some of the toughest exams, including UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, CA, NEET-UG, and NDA. These exams are known for their rigorous standards.

  1. UPSC: Selects candidates for IAS, IPS, etc. Requires a graduation degree.
  2. JEE Advanced: For IIT admissions. Requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  3. GATE: For postgraduate engineering programs and PSU jobs. Requires an undergraduate degree.
  4. CAT: For IIMs and top business schools. Requires a bachelor’s degree.
  5. CA: Conducted by ICAI with three levels. Requires 10+2 or a graduate degree.

The Imperial Examination in China was one of the oldest and toughest exams for selecting government officials.