9 toughest exams in the world

01 NOV, 2023

Adhya Moona

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The National College Entrance Examination in China is highly competitive and crucial for determining college admissions.

gaokao, china

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts this exam for entry into the Indian Administrative Services, Indian Police Services, and other elite government positions.

upsc CIVL SERVICES exam, india

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

For admission into Indian Institutes of Technology and other engineering colleges students must appear for this exam. It's known for its low acceptance rate and high level of difficulty.

iit-jee exam, india

Photo: UNSPLASH

Mensa is a is a high-IQ society, and its admission test is one of the most challenging IQ tests in the world.

MENSA, ENGLAND 

Photo: UNSPLASH/CHRISTIN HUE

A globally recognized qualification for finance professionals, the CFA exams are renowned for their rigor.

cfa (Chartered financial analyst)

Photo: UNSPLASH/UNSEEN STUDIO

GRE is a standardised test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States, Canada and other countries.

gre (graduate record examinations)

Photo: UNSPLASH/TINGEY INJURY LAW FIRM

Passing this bar exam is required to practice law in California, and it's renowned for its difficulty.

california bar exam, usa

Photo: UNSPLASH/ALEXANDR PODVALNY

The United States Medical Licensing Examination is a three-step examination program for medical licensure in the United States. 

usmle, usa 

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an Indian entrance examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering and sciences.

GATE, INDIA