Top 10 India’s Most Challenging Examinations

News: The growth of a student’s potential is often attributed to the competitive nature of our educational system, pushing individuals to hone their skills and foster creativity. Competitive exams play a pivotal role in evaluating aptitude, mental resilience, technical expertise, and physical fitness. While numerous exams are conducted in India annually, only a select few stand out as exceptionally challenging.

1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

• Comprising JEE Main and JEE Advanced, this nationwide engineering entrance exam is a gateway to prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs. The Advanced level is accessible only to top performers in JEE Main.

2. UPSC Civil Services

• Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, this exam selects candidates for various central government positions, including IAS, IPS, IRS, and IFS. The success rate is less than 1%, making it a highly coveted yet challenging endeavor.

3. National Defence Academy (NDA)

• Catering to Army, Navy, and Air Force aspirants, NDA requires 10+2 graduates to clear this exam. The overwhelming number of candidates and strict selection criteria contribute to its challenging nature.

4. UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test)

• Exclusively for post-graduates, UGC-NET shortlists Assistant lecturers and Junior Research Fellowship candidates. Clearing this exam opens avenues for lucrative positions in public sector undertakings.

5. Indian Engineering Services (IES)

• Conducted by UPSC, IES is a three-stage exam for civil services in mechanical and managerial roles. The selection process includes a General Aptitude Test, Technical papers, and an Interview.

6. Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

• A gateway to 16 National Law Universities, CLAT assesses candidates’ aptitude in areas like Elementary Mathematics, English, GK, Legal Aptitude, and Logical reasoning.

7. Chartered Accountancy Exam (CA)

• Administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, CA is a three-level exam with a success rate ranging from 8-16%. It is considered one of the toughest globally.

8. AIIMS (PG) Entrance Exam

• Conducted twice a year, this entrance exam for MD/MS post-graduate courses at AIIMS is highly competitive, with a limited number of seats available.

9. CAT (Common Admission Test)

• Initiated by the IIMs, CAT evaluates candidates for business administration programs. The exam is utilized by IITs and IIS for their management programs as well.

10. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

• A joint effort of IITs and the Indian Institute of Science, GATE is a comprehensive test assessing understanding in engineering and science subjects. It is widely used for admissions and recruitment in public sector undertakings.

11. National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)

• Formerly known as AIPMT, NEET is the entrance exam for MBBS and BDS programs, conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is recognized for its rigorous selection process and limited available seats.

FAQs:

Structure of UPSC Civil Service main exam?

– The main exam includes nine papers, and the final merit rating is based on seven selected papers and an interview.

Mode of CLAT Exam 2022?

– CLAT Exam 2022 for UG and PG courses will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper-based mode.

JEE Main 2022 test date?

– Session 1 is from June 20 to June 29, and session 2 is from July 21 to July 30, 2022.

Parts in the CAT 2022 exam?

– CAT 2022 exam includes Reading Comprehension and Verbal Comprehension (VARC), Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Abilities.

What is NEET Exam?

– NEET is the entrance exam for MBBS and BDS programs, conducted by the National Testing Agency, held in May annually.