Top 10 most difficult exams to crack globally

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Networking heavyweight Cisco conducts this test to recruit network engineers. The examination assesses a candidate’s ability to plan, operate, and troubleshoot converged network infrastructures on different Cisco equipment.

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It’s a four-stage competitive exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. The UPSC recruits IES to look after the managerial and technical services of the Indian government.

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There is no age limit to take this test. The criteria to become a member of the Mensa Society is to score at least 98th percentile in this exam. It is the oldest high IQ society in the world. Each country has its own Mensa Society.

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According to the Wall Street Journal, it is one of the toughest exams in the world. Less than 20 per cent applicants manage to clear it, most of them after repeated attempts. An average candidate takes four attempts to clear the exam.

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CA is a three-level examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. While most give up after repeated attempts, only about 10 per cent candidates manage to pass the exam.

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This Fellowship exam is conducted by the Oxford University. The exam includes four papers, each of which has a duration of three hours. Only two members are selected every year.

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JEE advanced (previously known as IIT-JEE) is an engineering college entrance examination conducted in India. It has to be cleared by the candidates who wish to be admitted to IIT which is the best engineering institute in the country.

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The Gaokao examination is a compulsory exam which is to be given by every high school student in China who wishes to pursue higher education. The exam is conducted over 9 hours across two days.

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The Union Public Service Commission conducts this exam every year to recruit for various government jobs. The exam has three phases .

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This exam is considered the world’s toughest examination. It is an exam of expert winemakers and is divided into three sections which include theory, service, and blind tasting.

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