There are numerous reasons why IIT JEE is the toughest exam in the world. The syllabus is enormous – spanning three subjects and almost 4 years of study material. The question paper pattern is totally unpredictable and cut-offs are reaching dizzying heights.

Why is IIT difficult?

“The exam is designed to eliminate people or to reject candidates, not to select them. So it is tricky and complicated,” Rao said. While talking about the competition among JEE aspirants and the preparation they come with, Rao said, “By 1 or 2 marks, the rank can go down by thousands.

Is getting into IIT very tough?

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among the most difficult schools in the world to get into. ... IITs take in just one out of 50.