About Good Luck for Exams

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All the Best for Your Exams
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135 wishes · 3 languages · 4 photo designs · Updated October 2026

About Good Luck for Exams

Exams come every year for school and college students, and the days before them can feel long and tense. A kind message from family or friends can calm nerves and lift confidence.

In many homes elders bless children before a board or entrance exam, and friends send a quick "all the best" on the morning of the paper.

The best exam wishes do not add pressure. They remind the student to rest, stay calm and do their best, and that they are loved whatever the marks.

Before every exam
Exams since old China
Blessings, curd and charms

Where it began

Written exams are very old. In China the imperial exams for government jobs began over a thousand years ago, and families prayed for their sons' success.

In India students often touch the feet of elders for blessings and eat a spoon of curd and sugar before leaving for the exam.

In Japan students buy charms from shrines and eat foods whose names sound like winning.

Rows of empty desks and green chairs in an exam hall — An exam hall waits for students

How it grew over time

Old China
Imperial exams begin, and families pray for success.
1800s
School and university exams spread across many countries.
20th century
Cards and wishes for exam season become common.
Today
Students get messages of luck from family and friends.

How it is celebrated in different places

India
Curd and sugar, blessings from elders and a temple visit before board exams.
Japan
Students carry shrine charms and eat lucky foods like katsu.
South Korea
Families give sticky rice cakes that stand for passing the exam.