Imperial examination

The Imperial examinations was an education system used by the to determine entrants into the  system and other important posts in the  and government of the Empire. The examinations would have a large impact on Imperial intellectual, cultural, and political life over the course of Emperor Palpatine's reign, as it was believed that success in the exams would guarantee an Imperial citizen a prosperous future. Moffs and planetary governors oversaw the carrying out of the lower level exams, carried out on the system and sector level, with the highest level taking place on under the 's oversight. They were divided into military and civil divisions, with the former being considerably more popular and prestigious than the latter. The of  prepared its cadets for the exams as part of its program, and regional military schools also did. The existence of Imperial examinations contributed to the creation of a military aristocracy in Imperial society.

Degree types

 * Military degrees
 * Fourth Class Military Degree (Cadet Member)
 * Third Class Military Degree (Officer Candidate)
 * Second Class Military Degree (Military Tribute Scholar)
 * First Class Military Degree (Military Advanced Scholar)
 * Civil degrees
 * Fourth Class Civil Degree (Student Member)
 * Third Class Civil Degree (Recommended Jurist)
 * Second Class Civil Degree (Tribute Scholar)
 * First Class Civil Degree (Advanced Scholar)

Behind the scenes
It is based on the Chinese.