10 Top Toughest Exams In The World

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 01, 2023

1. UPSC-India

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, India: This prestigious exam is known for its extensive syllabus and rigorous selection process to recruit candidates for various administrative services in the Indian government.

2. Gaokao-China

Gaokao, China: Gaokao is the national college entrance examination in China and is highly competitive, as it determines students' access to universities and colleges.

3. CFA-USA

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Program, USA: Offered by the CFA Institute, this rigorous program requires extensive study and experience in the field of finance to earn the CFA charter.

4. IIT-JEE- India

IIT JEE (Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Entrance Examination), India: This exam is a gateway to admission in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and is known for its difficulty in testing engineering and science aptitude.

5. ASPFE-UK

All Souls Prize Fellowship Examination, University of Oxford, UK: One of the most challenging academic exams, this fellowship examination tests candidates' knowledge and analytical skills in various subjects.

6. Mensa

Mensa IQ Test: The Mensa IQ test is a high-range IQ test for entry into the Mensa society, which accepts only the top 2% of the population based on their IQ score.

7. CBE-USA

California Bar Examination, USA: This is a difficult bar examination for aspiring lawyers in California, known for its low passage rates.

8. FGEEE-France

French Grandes Écoles Entrance Exams, France: Entrance exams for prestigious French Grandes Écoles, such as École Normale Supérieure and École Polytechnique, are highly competitive and demanding.

9. USMLE

USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination): A challenging exam series for medical professionals seeking to practice in the United States.

10. CUMT UK

Cambridge University Mathematics Tripos, UK: A notoriously challenging mathematics examination offered by the University of Cambridge.

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