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Comparing NEET and Gaokao: Security, Structure, and Consequences

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Comparing NEET and Gaokao: Security, Structure, and Consequences

That Reddit post about NEET and Gaokao just blew up online. Seriously. It’s all about comparing the two systems, and people are freaking out about exam security and everything else.

The thread, posted on r/Neet_india, basically threw out the idea that while India keeps dealing with all these paper leaks in big entrance tests like NEET , China handles the Gaokao without all that controversy. It was captioned something kind of… “We’re just born in the wrong country guys…” It hit hard.

People started dropping points about how massive the Gaokao is. It’s huge. Over thirteen million students take it every year. Way bigger than the Indian exams, like JEE or NEET .

And the structure itself is wild. They said the Gaokao isn't just one test. It’s spread out over two or three days. It tests stamina, how you handle stress, speed, and accuracy. You have to deal with Math, Chinese, and another foreign language, plus you pick some streams in science or arts.

It’s still pen and paper, though. Not just multiple choice. They still use essays.

But the big focus, the part that got everyone talking, was the security . They claimed the papers are treated like state secrets in China. Maximum surveillance is in place.

Papers move in GPS-tracked containers. Police or the military escort them. And the exam centers? Signal jammers, AI cameras, facial recognition. Trying to stop cheating, you know?

Then there’s the atmosphere. They said they shut down factories. Roads blocked. No loud noises allowed. Traffic police were there, making it feel like some kind of national event. Super intense.

But then the comments section just exploded. It wasn't all aGreement.

One user was straight up about the consequences. “Wahan rules follow hotein hain aur real consequences hotein hai unlike yahan jaise,” one person wrote.

Another one brought up the severity. If you cheat the Gaokao ? Prison time. Over seven years. That’s heavy.

Some people totally loved the structure of the Chinese system. They argued that studying for Gaokao is stressful, but the system itself is actually designed to test real capability. Not just memorizing MCQ tricks. They suggested India couldn't even manage that in ten years.

Then you got the criticism aimed at India itself. One comment was really biting. It talked about how democracy works—rich getting richer, poor getting poorer. And there’s no real change coming. It felt like they were just growing money. People want to grow India, but they’re just growing wealth.

Of course, not everyone bought the comparison wholesale. Someone pointed out that leaks have happened in China too. They argued, “ Gaokaos literally been leaked despite all the strict laws. The government just doesn't care. But yeah, leaks happen everywhere when so many students are writing somewhere.”

There was a debate about the format too. Essays? Not everyone’s good at expressing themselves, even if they know the stuff. MCQs, they said, that tests knowledge, not just how well you can write it down.

And back to the security spectacle. Someone else reacted to the road closures and noise bans. “When I heard they block all the roads and stop all the noise—I thought, this is too much.”

Then there was the inequality angle resurfacing. Another user brought up how the system handles reservations. They said the Gaokao is even worse on that front. It’s based on how much your family contributes to taxes. Rich families in rich cities always get the edge. The poor ones are left behind.

It just keeps swirling. A lot of people are talking about the system, the cheating, and who actually benefits from these massive tests. It’s messy.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

Gree News Team covers international news and global affairs at Gree News. Our collective of senior editors is dedicated to providing independent, accurate, and responsible journalism for a global audience.

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