Top 10 Toughest Exams in India 2025: Full List & Details

#1 UPSC Civil Services – India’s toughest with very low success rate.

#2 JEE Advanced – Gateway to IITs, demands strong problem-solving skills.

#3 GATE – Highly technical, for postgrad & PSU jobs.

#4 CAT – Tough MBA entrance with heavy competition.

#5 NDA – Defence exam with written, SSB, and medical tests.

#6 CLAT – Competitive law entrance for NLUs.

#7 CA Exam – Multi-stage, low pass rates, deep financial knowledge needed.

#8 NEET-UG – Medical entrance, highly competitive with lakhs of aspirants.

#9 UGC NET – For lectureship and JRF, covers multiple subjects.

#10 NID Entrance – Creative and competitive design institute admission.