{"id":4615,"date":"2025-07-18T15:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4615"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:27:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:57:05","slug":"toughest-exam-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/toughest-exam-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Toughest Exams in India: Top 10 Toughest Exams in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The level of education and competitive examinations in India is known worldwide. Some of the exams here are so difficult that cracking them requires years of preparation, mental toughness, and immense dedication. Many candidates attempt to pass these exams throughout their lives, but only a small percentage succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know w<\/span><b>hich is the toughest exam in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, come on. <\/span><b>List of Toughest Exams in India. Which<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one is it? Then this article is for you. Here is <\/span><b>the list of the Top 10 Toughest Exams in India 2025. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we are sharing detailed information about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Civil Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Toughest Exam in India Why are these exams so difficult?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the main reasons that make these exams difficult are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High competition (millions of candidates, limited seats)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-depth and comprehensive syllabus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple stages of selection process(Prelims, Mains, Interview)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum success rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A test of time management and mental endurance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1724&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First IAS officer of India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>List of Top 10 Toughest Exams in India 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a l<\/span><b>ist of the 10 toughest exams in India in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Name of the Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Objective<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>success rate<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CSE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;1%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT-JEE (Advanced)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering Admissions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GATE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-18%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET-AND<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Admission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~1%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIIMS PG<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical PG Admission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission to Law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NDA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defence Services Entry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~1.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartered Accountancy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~10% (Final)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOT \/ NIFT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry into design<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~5-7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC-NET \/ JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher education and research<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. UPSC Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Toughest Exam in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes first in the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and\u00a0 IFS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><b>hase: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><b>yllabus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History, Politics, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Essay, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><b>uccess rate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 0.2%\u20130.5%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><b>reparation period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20132 years or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W<\/span><b>hy it is difficult: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demands depth, variety, and continuity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. IIT-JEE (Advanced)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission to the top engineering institutes of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ability: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After passing JEE Main, one becomes eligible for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Syllabus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics, Chemistry, Maths(PCM).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><b>uccess rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1-2%\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Preparation period:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-4 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Why it is difficult: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concept clarity, speed, and accuracy required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection in M.Tech and PSU Jobs in IITs\/IISc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Paper: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branch-specific, General Aptitude and Maths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><b>uccess rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-18%, but very few people get the top rank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical depth + time frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. NEET<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission to MBBS\/BDS in Medical Colleges in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 PCB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Syllabus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics, Chemistry, Biology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~1-2%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High competition, huge syllabus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. AIIMS PG (INI-CET)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission in AIIMS and other institutes for PG medical courses like MD\/MS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited seats, demand for in-depth medical knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~2-3%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>6. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission to NLU(National Law University).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law, English, Logic, GK, Quant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><b>uccess rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5-6%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management, comprehension, and law skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7. NDA (National Defence Academy)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officer Selection in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phase: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Exam + SSB Interview + Medical.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 1.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both mental and physical tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>8. CA (Chartered Accountancy) Exam<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a Chartered Accountant certified by the ICAI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phase:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foundation \u2192 Intermediate \u2192 Final<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 10% in the final.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long course, practical approach, time management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>9. NID \/ NIFT Entrance Exam<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bachelor&#8217;s\/Master&#8217;s Courses in Design, Fashion Design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Aptitude, Drawing, Logical Reasoning, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timeliness with creativity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bout 5-7%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ishwar-chandra-vidyasagar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become An IAS Officer After 12th<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. UGC NET \/ JRF<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility for Assistant Professor and Research at the University.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General paper and subject-specific paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~6%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-depth syllabus, mix of varied topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to prepare for these exams?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make a Well-planned timetable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NCERT and Standard Books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make up the base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests &amp; PYQs(Previous Year Question Papers)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study Newspapers and Current Affairs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid mental stress, do meditation, yoga, or creative activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1251&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Time is Required to Prepare for UPSC?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These top 10 exams in India are not only tough, but they also symbolize the dedication, hard work, and patience that an aspirant should possess. Be it UPSC or JEE Advanced, every exam has its importance. If you are also preparing to take any of these exams, then it is important to understand that not only hard work but smart study, confidence, and constant practice are the keys to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=794&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS vs IPS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Toughest exams in India FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4608 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4608{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4608 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4608{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4608.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4608.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: 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data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4608\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-46080\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse46080\" aria-controls=\"collapse46080\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Which is the toughest exam in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse46080\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4608\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-46080\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered to be the toughest examination in India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-46081\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse46081\" aria-controls=\"collapse46081\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can only studious students succeed in these exams?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse46081\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4608\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-46081\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, the main mantra of success is constant practice, dedication, and the right strategy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-46082\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse46082\" aria-controls=\"collapse46082\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is difficult among NEET or JEE?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse46082\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4608\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-46082\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both are highly competitive, but there is a difference in the subjects and approach.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-46083\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse46083\" aria-controls=\"collapse46083\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does GATE lead to a government job?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse46083\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4608\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-46083\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, many PSU companies recruit based on GATE scores.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-46084\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse46084\" aria-controls=\"collapse46084\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When to start preparing for CLAT?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse46084\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4608\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-46084\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is advisable to start from class 11 or 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