Top 10 Toughest Exams In India

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Exams are given a lot of importance in India. They determine the students' capabilities. Exams also help students develop their patience, determination, and time management skills. These exams can be computer-based or pen and paper. They can be multiple-choice questions or full-length answers. The student's future depends on these exam results. Hence, they aren't easy. Some exams are more challenging than others. Are you curious about them?

Read on to know about the top 10 toughest exams in India:

  1. UPSC Civil Services Exam:

    The UPSC-CSE recruits candidates suitable for civil services in India. These include IAS, IPS, IFS, and other similar services. It is one of the exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

  2. IIT- JEE: IIT stands for Indian Institute of Technology. The IITs are among India's best engineering colleges. JEE stands for Joint Entrance Examination. The exam offers admission to IITs, NITs and other top Indian engineering colleges.

  3. Chartered Accountant (CA):

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India manages the CA exam. These exams have three levels. They are Foundation, Intermediate and Final. Candidates who clear all three are eligible to become professional auditors in India.

  4. NEET-UG :

    NEET-UG is a medical entrance examination. It grants admission in Undergraduate courses such as MBBS, BDS, etc. The NTA conducts it, i.e. National Testing Agency. NEET stands for National Eligibility Entrance Test.

  5. AIIMS UG:

    AIIMS stands for All India Institute Of Medical Science. Clearing the AIIMS exam makes the student eligible for an MBBS undergraduate program offered in 9 AIIMS institutes throughout India.

  6. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE):

    GATE is conducted in 8 regions in India. It tests students' knowledge in engineering and science subjects. It comprises 29 subjects. Students appear for GATE to improve their chances of a bright future.

  7. National Defence Academy (NDA):

    The NDA entrance exam is a national level defence exam. The UPSC conducts it. The exam recruits for the Army, Navy and Air Force of NDA. It takes place twice a year.

  8. Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT):

    The CLAT or Common Law Admission Test is a national-level law entrance exam. It grants admission to 22 national law colleges and more than 70 affiliated universities. The exam is offline. It is in pen and paper format.

  9. UGC NET:

    NET stands for National Eligibility Test. It is conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam selects candidates eligible for Assistant Professor for University level lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

  10. National Institute of Design Entrance Exam:

    The NID entrance exam is called the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). It is a national-level entrance exam. NID-DAT shortlists applicants for courses at the National Institute of Design campuses.

    Are you interested in appearing for any of the exams mentioned above? Prepare yourself with specialised coursesat Glow & Lovely Careers (formally known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation). Attempt mock tests to improve your chances. Set a study timetable and stick to it. While giving your exams, remember to stay confident. Do not doubt yourself. With proper preparation, you can ace any of these exams.

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