{"id":146615,"date":"2023-12-16T09:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/blog\/?p=146615"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:46:31","slug":"toughest-exams-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/blog\/toughest-exams-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Toughest Exams in India To Crack in 2026- List of Top 10 Tough Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want a successful career ahead in India, it&#8217;s compulsory to be competitive in many areas. There are many prestigious and lucrative career paths that one can choose, but the journey on that path is not easy. You need to crack few exams to reach there and these are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the Indian hardest exam to crack. Here is the list of the top 10 toughest exams in India which will help you&nbsp;in remaining competitive and knowledgeable in today&#8217;s world.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In India, there are many competitive exams which are the toughest in India rank-wise but can lead you to your dream career. Many business institutes,&nbsp; organizations and colleges conduct these exams so that they can filter out the best candidate for their courses. A large number of students, roughly a few lakhs appear for these competitive exams which makes these exams to be the toughest exams in India. So let&#8217;s have a look at these top 10 toughest exams in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Top 10 Toughest exams in India&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <b>UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC.png\" alt=\"toughest exams in India\" class=\"wp-image-146644\" width=\"448\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC.png 985w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC-768x589.png 768w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC-260x200.png 260w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03055905\/UPSC-87x67.png 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Certainly, e<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">veryone must have heard of the UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) exams and about the difficulty level to crack this exam. UPSC is a central government agency responsible for conducting various competitive exams in India. Indeed, it&#8217;s one of the toughest exams in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, Civil Services Examination (CSE) is t<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he most well-known exam by the UPSC .<\/span>However this <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is one of the toughest exams in India. The CSE is a national exam to select candidates for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other prestigious central government services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about UPSC&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every year approx. 8 to 10 lakh candidates appear.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, there is only a 0.1% to 0.3% probability of passing the exam<\/span> which<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> makes the UPSC the toughest exam in India rank-wise.<\/span><\/li><li>Furthermore ,t<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he syllabus for the examination is vast, covering a wide range of subjects, including history, economics, geography, politics, and current events.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certainly, the questions are designed to test a candidate&#8217;s ability to analyze, understand, and apply complex concepts<\/span> which in return<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> mak<\/span>es <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the exam t<\/span>he most <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">challenging.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three levels of the exam- the preliminary exam, the main exam, and then the interview round.<\/span> <\/li><li>You can check more info at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upsc.gov.in  <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <b>UGC NET: (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060119\/UGC-NET.png\" alt=\"toughest exams in India\" class=\"wp-image-146645\" width=\"486\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060119\/UGC-NET.png 978w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060119\/UGC-NET-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060119\/UGC-NET-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The next one of the toughest exams in India is&nbsp; UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test). It is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about UGC-NET<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">requires a high level of subject knowledge and teaching aptitude.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The competition is also intense, with many candidates appearing for the exam every year.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the probability of passing the exam is only 6%.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The more attempts you give, it reduces the more chances you have to get selected for UGC.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Top 10 Toughest Exams in India | \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u0915\u0940 10 \u0938\u092c\u0938\u0947 \u0915\u0920\u093f\u0928 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u090f\u0902\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pRPpeadWVao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <b>JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060215\/jee.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146649\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060215\/jee.png 960w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060215\/jee-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060215\/jee-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060215\/jee-87x67.png 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is a national-level engineering entrance examination conducted in India for admission to undergraduate engineering programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other premier engineering institutes in the country. Certainly, it is also one of the toughest exams in India to crack. With proper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/jee-exam-prep-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JEE coaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, one can get a good rank in this exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about JEE<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two exams in JEE: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main is the first stage of the JEE and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year<\/span> whereas <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JEE Advanced is the second stage of the JEE and is conducted by the IITs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only the top 2,50,000 performers in JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JEE is considered one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in India due to its high level of difficulty, competition, and comprehensive syllabus that covers topics in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The examination requires a high level of aptitude, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding of the subjects.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <b>NEET-UG (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060319\/neet-ug.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146653\" width=\"522\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060319\/neet-ug.png 964w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060319\/neet-ug-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060319\/neet-ug-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;Aspirants who want to enter into medical line have to give NEET -UG exam. It is a centralized exam at the national level. The increased number of candidates appearing in this exam<\/span> every year<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has made NEET the toughest exam in India rank-wise. H<\/span>owever, i<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">t is one of the toughest exams in India to crack but preparation with proper guidance and focus can help in cracking the NEET. Henry Harvin Institute<\/span> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/neet-preparation-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NEET preparation courses <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Indeed, <\/span>you can get best guidance by enrolling in this course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about NEET-UG<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exam consists of questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Surely <\/span>, i<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">t covers a broad syllabus that requires a strong understanding of the concepts and a good level of retention power.<\/span><\/li><li>Certainly,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">large number of students (Approx. a few lakhs) appearing for a limited number of seats.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Demo of Henry Harvin Courses | Placement Sessions | Henry Harvin Reviews @henryharvin\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qzzQ16lRvOM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <b>NDA&nbsp; (National Defense Academy)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060422\/NDA.png\" alt=\"toughest  exams in India\" class=\"wp-image-146656\" width=\"564\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060422\/NDA.png 967w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060422\/NDA-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060422\/NDA-768x567.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For candidates who have dreamed of the serving nation by serving in the Army, Navy and air force, NDA is the point of entry for these professions. It is considered one of the toughest exams in India to crack. However, with the right preparation, hard work, and determination, students can successfully clear the NDA exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about NDA<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indeed , <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High level of competition<\/span> is there. <\/li><li>Also t<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he syllabus for NDA is very vast<\/span>.<\/li><li>So, c<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lear the written exam, Group Discussions, Interviews, Medical checks ups, and Physical and mental tests to get a seat in NDA.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <b>CA (Chartered Accountant)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060524\/Chartred-.png\" alt=\"Toughest exams in India\n\" class=\"wp-image-146657\" width=\"461\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060524\/Chartred-.png 979w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060524\/Chartred--300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060524\/Chartred--768x568.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Chartered Accountant (CA) exam is a professional certification in the field of accountancy, offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). undoubtedly, <\/span>i<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">t&#8217;s one of the toughest exams in India and students who want to become CA gives this exam.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about CA&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The syllabus is very vast<\/span><\/li><li>Certainly , it r<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">equires a strong grip on every subject<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A large number of students compete for a limited number of seats, which adds to the pressure and makes the CA exam highly competitive.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <b>GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060819\/gate.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146660\" width=\"507\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060819\/gate.png 967w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060819\/gate-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060819\/gate-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060819\/gate-87x67.png 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The GATE exam is conducted annually by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). GATE is used as a benchmark to assess a candidate&#8217;s aptitude and ability to pursue higher studies in engineering and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Points to Know about GATE<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Competition is intense<\/span><\/li><li>So it n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eeds a strong foundation of knowledge&nbsp;<\/span><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vast syllabus.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <b>ACET (Actuarial Common Entrance Test)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060834\/ACET.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146662\" width=\"499\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060834\/ACET.png 981w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060834\/ACET-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060834\/ACET-768x569.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) for admission to the Actuarial Science program. The ACET exam tests a candidate&#8217;s aptitude in mathematics, statistics, and other related subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>9. ISI (Indian Statistical Institute)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060846\/ISI.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146664\" width=\"532\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060846\/ISI.png 975w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060846\/ISI-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060846\/ISI-768x566.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The next name in the toughest exams in India is ISI. The purpose of this exam is to get admission in courses like B. Math&#8217;s, B. Stats, M. Stats, and M. Tech degree programs in Indian statistical institutes. Certainly, one should have good knowledge of mathematics and calculus to crack this exam.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <b>CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060901\/CLAT.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146665\" width=\"621\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060901\/CLAT.png 972w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060901\/CLAT-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060901\/CLAT-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/hh-certificates.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/03060901\/CLAT-87x67.png 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs offered by the National Law Universities (NLUs) in India.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other <b>Courses offered by EXAM preparation academy of Henry Harvin<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apart from these the top 10 most challenging exams in India to crack, there are other exams also which need proper guidance and mentoring to clear the exam. Henry Harvin offers a few exam preparation courses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/ctet-exam-prep-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CTET Exam Preparation Course<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/ibps-po-exam-preparation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IBPS (PO) Prelims\/Mains Exam Preparation Course<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryharvin.com\/pmp-exam-preparation-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PMI\u00ae Certified PMP\u00ae Exam Preparation Course<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many prestigious and lucrative career paths options one can choose but there is no doubt that the journey of reaching these profiles is not an easy one. <\/span>E<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ntrance exams for career paths like IAS, IFS, CA, NDA etc. are the toughest exams in India to crack. <\/span>undoubtedly, a<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">spirants need to do preparation by putting all their focus, and energy a<\/span>long with <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the best guidance. These exams are difficult to crack but not impossible. 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