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India's Mega Exams: Global Ranking Revealed by SBI Report
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News18•02-10-2026, 07:52
India's Mega Exams: Global Ranking Revealed by SBI Report
- •India's NEET UG, UPSC CSE, JEE Main, and UGC NET are among the world's largest exams.
- •An SBI Research report confirms these figures, highlighting the scale of Indian examinations.
- •China's 'Gaokao' ranks first globally with 12.9 million students, while India's NEET UG is 5th with 2.5 million applicants.
- •Four of the world's 14 largest exams are from India, characterized by high candidate numbers and difficulty.
- •The report emphasizes the need for a robust 'National Testing Framework' to address issues like paper leaks and ensure integrity.
Key Questions Answered
According to the SBI Research report, India's NEET UG exam ranks as the 5th largest examination in the world with approximately 2.5 million applications.
Among the world's 14 largest exams, 4 major examinations are from India, which include NEET UG, UPSC CSE, JEE Main, and UGC NET.
China's 'Gaokao' ranks first globally in the list of largest exams, with approximately 12.9 million students participating.
