5 Toughest Exams in The World

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1. Gaokao 

Difficulty Level: 5

The Gaokao exam is widely known as the toughest exam in the world. It is the national college entrance examination in China. What makes Gaokao the toughest exam in the world is its comprehensive syllabus, the immense pressure to achieve high scores, and its significant impact on future academic and career prospects. The Gaokao covers subjects such as Chinese literature, mathematics, a foreign language, and additional subjects depending on the student’s chosen stream. Due to the challenging nature of the Gaokao exam, several European and American colleges have started considering Gaokao scores for admissions.

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