Exam dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Garuda

Vision: Hidden behind the dream might be the fear of having to make a long-overdue decision, or resolve confusion or tension on the job. Particularly in mens dreams, an exam symbolizes actual problems, such as the fear of standing up for yourself to your boss or on the job in general. These dreams are a challenge to face and resolve conflicts. They may serve to encourage us to learn and grow.

A wTenching exam dream is meant to strengthen your self-confidence and provide the energy necessary to do the task. Taking an exam and failing: don’t panic, the dream is a sign that you will pass.

See Learning, School, Teacher.

Depth Psychology: The exam dream is testing your character and maturity. Passing the exam means you can move on to new tasks, be ready for the next test. Are you afraid of problems ahead? Do you doubt yourself: Is your belief in your own abilities on shaky ground? Build up your self-confidence!

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 2 — Martha Clarke

It reveals mistrust and fear of failure regarding the situation that you are experiencing. Awareness of this uncertainty indicates that you should trust your own skills more. Exams are quite stressful experiences that require you to deal with them in the short term.

If you dream that you fail an examination, or arrived late, or did not study enough, it means that you are not yet ready for the challenges of real life. You are advised to make the greatest effort and to forget your fears.

The two esoteric interpretations that exist about this dream are opposite. The first states that passing an exam portends success in life; canceling it, failure. The second interpretation, however, predicts the opposite.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 3 — Astro Center

An upcoming crisis in the attainment of a cherished goal.

If the dreamer fails the exam, or if he awakens before knowing whether he passed or failed, the goal may be unfeasible at this time and should be re-examined.

If the dreamer passes the exam, then, in spite of obstacles, he has it in him to get what he wants. Astrological parallel: Saturn or Uranus Tarot parallel: The Tower

Source: Dream Explanations of Astro Center • Author: Astro Center

Interpretation 4 — myjellybean

Dreaming about taking an exam suggests you have a fear of failure, and you may even be a perfectionist.

If you miss an exam in a dream, you are worried that you don’t have what it takes to accomplish something expected of you in real life.

To dream that you are cheating on an exam suggests that you are not being honest with yourself.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 5 — Vincent Wienand

1. A trial;

2. Judgment;

3. Test

4. Temptation;

5. Soul searching; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet. 1:7; Ps. 26:2; 1 Cor. 11:28.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 6 — Tyler Wolfe

Taking an exam is symbolic of being tested in life, James 1:3
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 7 — Silvana Amar

Are you testing yourself?How did it turn out? 
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary • Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Insecurity about oneself.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin