Hi, Yes it is considered to be tough exam. Reason being the syllabus is huge and if preparation not started on time can create hassle to you, the other reason is only 5% of students out of all appearing for the exam clear the exam so competition is really high. Topics like IT and strategic Management are difficult topics to prepare for. So keeping the above points in consideration and not getting demotivated rather taking all this as motivation focus hard and be regular with your preparation. All the best.