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The World’s Toughest Entrance Exam With A Selection Rate Below 1%; It’s Not UPSC, JEE, Or CAT

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UPSC and JEE are considered the toughest exams, and there is no doubt why: because of the low selection rate and vast syllabus. These exams are on the list of the toughest exams globally. However, the toughest entrance exam has a selection rate below 1%.

 

Toughest College Entrance Exam

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China’s National College Entrance Exam (NCEE) or Gaokao is challenging for many, where the selection rate is just 1%, allowing only a few students to succeed. The Exam is now considered the ‘World’s Toughest College Entrance Exam.’ Students need a level of dedication for this exam. They are expected to know everything they have studied in the past few years.

 

‘Gaokao’ World’s Toughest College Entrance Exam

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The Gaokao Exam is the toughest globally. The exam is the entrance test for high school seniors in colleges in China. The difficulty level of the exam is incomparable. The exam is conducted for two days annually. The overall score of the Gaokao exam is 700, out of which students have to obtain at least 600. The exam helps students secure positions in top Chinese universities. Gaokao keeps the students under pressure, which results in their admission to top universities.

 

Level Of Gaokao

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No universal standard set for the examination compares it to any difficulty level. Students are required to condense whatever they have learned in 12 years in a few subject tests.

 

Why Is GaoKao The Toughest Exam?

You must be wondering why the exam is considered the toughest. So here are a few reasons that will clear your doubts about the world’s toughest exam

  • Over 13 million Chinese students register themselves for exams each year. Around 50000-60000 people get seats in China’s top universities. The most interesting part is that 260 students are competing for each seat.
  • The exam lasts 2-3 days, and students experience performance pressure, making it challenging.
  • The exam covers a broad curriculum with Chinese, Mathematics, and a foreign language with one elective like humanities and science.

The selection rate for the Gaokao Exam is 1%, making it more challenging and tough for students. Securing 600 points becomes more stressful if you know about the chances of getting selected.

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