India's Toughest Exams: UPSC, JEE, GATE, CAT, and More
India's toughest exams, like UPSC, JEE, GATE, and CAT, challenge students with rigorous standards and competition, shaping future leaders and professionals.

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.
UPSC
: Selects candidates for IAS, IPS, etc. Requires a graduation degree.JEE Advanced
: For IIT admissions. Requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.GATE
: For postgraduate engineering programs and PSU jobs. Requires an undergraduate degree.CAT
: For IIMs and top business schools. Requires a bachelor's degree.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.