Toughest Course in India that you Should Know About

“Wah uska beta toh IIM mein hai!!” 

“Suna hai uski beti IAS hai!!”

As Indians, we love to flex about our Academic qualifications, be it our parents or our pretentious rishtedar. Over the decades, we have developed a stereotype that studying in IITs, IIMs, or qualifying for the UPSC is a game-changer; the rest is peanuts. But are these courses actually the most difficult ones? Or there are other courses that are tougher. In India, it is a big flex if you are pursuing a course that is considered to be one of the toughest in the country. 

So, you may ask, “Which course is the toughest?” 

The answer is not so straightforward because there are numerous courses that are intimidating for a variety of reasons, and it is impossible to single out one course as India's toughest course.

Hence we have curated a list of some of the toughest courses in India (in no particular order).

1- Chartered Accountancy

There is a running joke amongst the people who aspire to be a chartered accountant “how many years or attempts did it take you to clear all your exams”. And there’s a reason behind it. The reason being, it is easily the most difficult commerce course.

This course takes around 3 to 4 years to finish and pass all of the exams. The chartered accountancy degree has a vast curriculum that requires a lot of patience, hard work, and intelligence. Students qualify for the CPT exam and think they are done with the major part of CA course; however, the other two exams are not an easy nut to crack.

Candidates after class 12 are eligible to pursue CA course. To become a Chartered Accountant (CA), they must complete the following three levels of certification:

1. Common Proficiency Task (CPT) or the CA foundation course.
2. Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) or CA intermediate.
3. CA final exam.

The first exam is easy enough, but the second and third exams are tougher. Every year, more than 37,000 students take the CPT exam, with just 15–20 percent qualifying for the IPCC exam.

2- Civil Services

Civil services are among the highest paid, respected, and prestigious professions in India. To prepare for this exam, you must study thoroughly, cover the entire curriculum, and be extremely intelligent. Every year, UPSC holds a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview. These are some of the most difficult exams in the world, making this the most demanding subject to study.

So as Munna Bhaiya said, “Padhai karo IAS yaias bano”.

3- MBBS

You must first pass the NEET exam in order to pursue a profession in medicine. It is not tough to pass this exam, but earning an aggregate that would help you rank better is difficult. You will only be able to get into a good medical institute if you score well on the NEET exam. So, it is definitely as easy as Sanjay Dutt made it look in Munna Bhai MBBS.

MBBS requires you to study for at least 5 years. You can choose your area of specialization after five years of MBBS course and then pursue MD for the next 3 years. MBBS is regarded as one of the most difficult bachelor’s programs in the world, requiring a great deal of effort and dedication.

Toh kya MBBS karna asaan hai?

4- Computer Science

It is not easy to be an engineer, especially a CS engineer. Computer science requires devoting a significant amount of effort to learning the subject and mastering it’s fundamentals. You must be very motivated to master diverse programming languages, which can appear difficult at first. Computer science examinations are some of the most difficult ones to pass, requiring extensive knowledge and skills in a variety of programming languages such as Java, C++, HTML, Python, and others. You must also be familiar with a lot of software and programmes, which can be challenging. 

But don’t worry … “Engineering kar lo bohot scope hai ''. 

5- Law

Law courses in India at the bachelor’s level typically last three to five years. A student interested in pursuing a profession in law can pursue a three-year LLB degree following graduation or a five-year integrated study after passing their 10+2 exams. You must engage in a comprehensive study of several disciplines such as criminal law, family law, environmental law, and others, making it one of India's most difficult courses.

What makes it even more challenging is the fact that you have to continue practicing law and keep studying to get better. Technically, you will be a law student all your life.

So if anyone says that pursuing law courses is not that difficult just say-

6- MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the most difficult professional course in India. This course is designed for professionals interested in human resource management (HRM), business, marketing, retail, and other related fields.

Apart from the course itself what makes it so difficult is the fact that there is a cut-throat competition in India to get into a good MBA college, so be prepared.

7- Architecture

When it comes to India's toughest courses, architecture does not fall short. To get into this field you’ll need to pursue your bachelor’s in architecture. After that you need to obtain expertise in this field, you will need to work on several tasks and architectural projects in addition to finishing the course.

Taking this course demands a lot of effort and perseverance, which will aid in staying on track and finishing the course. Within five years, you must study a variety of disciplines and complete various assignments and projects. To work in this sector, you'll need at least two years of experience, which you can achieve through internships.

So, it’s in your hands if the building falls or not.

8- Psychology

Psychology is one of the toughest courses because you have to invest in it completely. To study psychology, one does not need to be particularly bright; all that is required is the correct mindset. The subject requires a high level of patience, excellent communication skills, the capacity to connect with others, and emotional control. To succeed, the student must put in a little additional effort, which will pay off in the long run.

And, NO! Psychology students do not read minds.