Is GATE tougher than JEE?

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

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

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

Why do some people feel down in summer, specifically in July and August? What could be the reasons behind this feeling of sadness during those months only?

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.'

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?'

Sister: 'Okay, but...'

Can you share a story of someone who had a lucky experience while hitchhiking?

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: 'Obviously, a statement.'

What are some of your favorite hip hop lyrics?

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.

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

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

Can you write a letter to your first love without mentioning his/her name?

Me: 'Board exams are easy.'

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

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

Is it true that most Indian men are gay and they just hide their feelings?

Me: 'Exactly.'

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

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

How would you feel if your girlfriend had dick pics on her phone?

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

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

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

Republicans, why do you support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump?

Sister: 'Obviously Google/Facebook.'

Awkward silence

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

What is the cost of implementing synchronized traffic lights in a mid-sized city?

After a minute...

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.'

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

What do you do to make yourself sleep early?

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

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