Which are the world's toughest exams to crack?

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Gaokao (China)

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IIT-JEE (India)

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UPSC CSE (India)

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Mensa (International)

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CFA (International)

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CCIE (International)

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GATE (India)

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All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam (UK)

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Master Sommelier Diploma Exam (International)

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