"Qualifying Examination District" refers to the administrative district where a student took the qualifying exam (usually their 12th grade board exam), while "Qualifying Examination State" refers to the state within which that district is located, essentially indicating the geographical location where the student passed the exam that makes them eligible for further studies or a specific program.

When filling out application forms for higher education or professional courses, you are often asked to mention the "Qualifying Examination District" and "Qualifying Examination State" to identify the location where you completed your qualifying exam.

Example:

If you took your 12th grade exam from a school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, your "Qualifying Examination District" would be Lucknow and your "Qualifying Examination State" would be Uttar Pradesh.