Not only is it very stiff and competitive, the Gaokao is China’s national college entrance examination. However, for students of the general category in India, other tests they will have to contend with include the UPSC Civil Services Examination and the IIT JEE-the latter of which is a bit tricky while the former is very competitive. These exams not only demand vast knowledge and years of preparation but also work within a framework where reservation policies significantly impact general category candidates. The UPSC’s vast syllabus and the IIT JEE’s deep focus on core scientific subjects, combined with intense competition and socio-economic factors, make them particularly daunting. This article talks about the form, matter, and unique problems that characterize such exams, thus ranking them at the topmost for India’s general category students.