Shivangi Mishra 29th Dec, 2023
The world is full of challenging exams, but some are true tests of endurance and, intellect, and skill. Each one demands years of preparation, unwavering focus, and the mental agility.
Mensa, the world's largest and oldest IQ society, aims to identify individuals with exceptional intellect. Only the top 2% of the population make the cut. India has around 3000 members who have qualified for Mensa membership.
This isn't just an exam; it's a national rite of passage in China. Only under 1% of students get scores for admission to top colleges. Millions take it every year, with the pressure cooker atmosphere and life-altering consequences.
The ultimate test for any wine professional, a grueling gauntlet designed to identify the world's most knowledgeable and skilled sommeliers. The Master Sommelier Diploma Examination-THEORY has a pass rate of about 10%.
With a pass rate of less than 1%, it is a highly competitive examination. Successful candidates join the IAS, IPS, IFS, and other esteemed civil services. Only the most dedicated and well-rounded can conquer this bureaucratic beast.
‘IIT’ is a highly coveted tag for Indians, and the competition is fierce. Physics, chemistry, and mathematics are the battlegrounds, with only 1-2% of test-takers emerging victorious.