Comprehensive Exam Preparation Guide
Brief descriptions of top exams in healthcare, business, law, engineering, and languages.
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
USA/Canada •
The MCAT is required for medical school admission, covering topics like biology, chemistry, and critical reasoning.
NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)
USA/Canada •
The NCLEX-RN is the licensing exam for nurses in the U.S. and Canada, testing skills in safe and effective care.
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
USA •
The USMLE is a three-step examination for medical licensure, focusing on foundational sciences and clinical skills.
PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
UK •
The PLAB exam allows international doctors to work in the UK, assessing medical knowledge and clinical skills.
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
India •
NEET is the primary entrance test for undergraduate medical and dental programs in India.
BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test)
UK and globally •
BMAT is used for admission to medical and biomedical programs, covering aptitude, science, and written skills.
GAMSAT (Graduate Medical School Admissions Test)
Australia, Ireland, UK •
GAMSAT is required for graduate entry into medical schools, testing science and reasoning.
COMLEX-USA (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination)
USA •
COMLEX-USA is an exam series for osteopathic medical licensure, focusing on osteopathic principles and clinical skills.
DHA Exam (Dubai Health Authority)
Dubai •
The DHA Exam is required for healthcare professionals who want to practice in Dubai.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
Global •
The GMAT is a standardized test for business school applicants, covering analytical writing, quantitative, and verbal skills.
CAT (Common Admission Test)
India •
CAT is India's entrance exam for MBA programs, testing quantitative, verbal, and reasoning skills.
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
Global •
The GRE is a standardized test for graduate programs, covering verbal and quantitative reasoning, and writing skills.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Global •
CFA certification is globally recognized in finance, testing investment analysis, portfolio management, and ethics.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
USA and globally recognized •
The CPA exam tests accounting, auditing, and tax regulation knowledge for licensure.
CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Global •
The CMA exam focuses on financial planning, analysis, and professional ethics for management accountants.
TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
Global •
TOGAF certification is for enterprise architecture, covering framework development and architecture strategies.
LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
USA, Canada, and internationally •
The LSAT is required for law school admission, assessing reading comprehension, logical, and analytical reasoning.
BAR Exam
Various countries •
The BAR exam grants licensure to practice law, with different versions across countries like the USA and UK.
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
India •
CLAT is an entrance test for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs in India.
LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test)
UK •
LNAT is required for law school admission in the UK, testing verbal reasoning and essay skills.
SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination)
UK •
SQE is the new examination for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales.
FE Exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)
USA •
The FE Exam is the first step toward engineering licensure, testing fundamental engineering knowledge.
PE Exam (Professional Engineering)
USA •
The PE Exam is a licensure test for engineers, assessing advanced engineering competency.
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
India •
GATE is a national entrance test for postgraduate engineering programs in India.
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
India •
JEE is India’s main entrance exam for undergraduate engineering programs.
EIT Exam (Engineer-in-Training)
USA •
The EIT Exam is a certification exam for entry-level engineers in the USA.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Global •
TOEFL tests English language proficiency for non-native speakers aiming to study or work in English-speaking countries.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Global •
IELTS is used to assess English proficiency for education and migration, with an academic and general version.
DELF/DALF (French Language Proficiency)
France •
DELF and DALF are diplomas in French language proficiency, widely recognized in France and internationally.
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Japan •
The JLPT measures proficiency in Japanese for non-native speakers, widely accepted in Japan.
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)
China •
HSK is China’s standardized test of Mandarin proficiency for non-native speakers.
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
USA and global •
The SAT is a college admission test covering math, reading, and writing, used worldwide.
ACT (American College Testing)
USA and global •
The ACT assesses high school students' readiness for college in English, math, reading, and science.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Global •
The IB is a high school diploma program with rigorous assessments recognized worldwide.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Global •
CISSP certification is for cybersecurity professionals, covering security and risk management.
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Global •
PMP certification is globally recognized in project management, covering project planning, execution, and monitoring.
