Is GATE tougher than JEE?

Me: 'Everyone agrees JEE is tough. It’s impressive to have such a deep understanding at a young age. But let me ask you, which do you think is tougher, getting into Google/Facebook or IIT?'

Me: 'Board exams are easy.'

Me: 'Now, if Google had a common exam to recruit, which would be tougher: JEE or the Google exam?'

Why do narcissists avoid talking about the real issues?

Sister: 'What parameters? (Dodged the question)'

Sister: 'Hmm, yes. The same goes for entrepreneurship or starting a business, right? They’re also tough if you want to succeed.'

Awkward silence

What are some important works of Marcel Proust (novelist)?

Me: 'Was that a statement or a question?'

Sister: 'Okay, but...'

Sister: 'Nothing. But what’s wrong with admitting JEE is the toughest exam?'

What is the worst emotional pain you ever felt as an adult?

Me: 'Yes, it is,' I agreed.

Sister: 'Obviously, a statement.'

Me: 'I mean, are you comparing the failure rates, syllabus, depth of understanding, question difficulty, or the range of topics covered?'

Why do gun owners feel the need to defend themselves with deadly weapons? Can they not just talk things out like civilized people do?

Sister: 'How can you compare? They serve different purposes and happen at different stages.'

Me: 'Exactly! The same applies to Gate. When people say Gate is tough, they usually mean it’s tough for PSUs. Gate questions might be easier, but the competition is fierce due to limited seats.'

Nothing is inherently tougher or easier; it all depends on what you’re aiming for. 💪😌"

Why are black women the largest unmarried group in the United States of America?

Me: 'So that means it's the toughest exam?'

"Sister: 'Gate is easy,' said my sister who scored well in JEE Mains and Advanced but wasn’t happy with her board marks (around 94%, but she didn’t think it was good enough!).

Sister (showing me a video): 'Then why is this guy talking nonsense? Everyone knows JEE is tougher.'

What is the reason behind the Russian government's negative view on foreign travel?

Me: 'Okay, but why are you so obsessed with comparing these exams? What are you comparing them on?'

Sister: 'Really? Huh! Do you know how tough it is to give exams for nearly a month? And if you don’t get over 95%, you won’t get into a good college.'

After a minute...

If sea levels were rising, wouldn't the acreage of coastal salt marshes increase? Are they?

Cricket isn’t the only tough game; the Olympics, Para Olympics, Tennis, Golf, etc., are equally tough. It might just be over-hyped.'

Sister: 'Obviously Google/Facebook.'

She stared at me for about 10-15 seconds, then went back to watching the video.

What do you think about Vivian Jenna Wilson's decision to speak out against her father, Elon Musk, in a public interview with NBC News?

Me: 'Exactly.'

Me: 'Exactly! What's the point of comparing different exams? What are you trying to say?'

I replayed her words in my mind. Was that a slight dig? 🤔

What nonsense did you hear today in India that made you laugh?

Me: 'Look, if you want to get into the best DU colleges, the board exam is the toughest. If you want IIT, then JEE is the toughest. If you aim for IAS/IPS, CSE is the toughest. For PSUs or IITs for Masters, Gate is the toughest. For foreign universities, GRE/GMAT is the toughest. For AIIMS, it’s the toughest. For becoming a CA, that’s the toughest for you. Want to join the Indian Forces? NDA/CDS is the toughest. The same goes for SSC-CGL/CHSL/IBPS exams.

Sister: 'No way, it’s not even relevant to compare them.'