CUET UG 2024: After scoring 94.2 per cent in Class 12, the opportunity to appear for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) was a respite to Garima. The Class 12 marks she scored were less for securing admission to Delhi University's Hindu College and she was glad that CUET happened. Garima appeared for six subjects in CUET 2022 – English, Hindi, political science, geography, history and physical education. She got full marks in all the subjects. Garima is in her second year now and is studying Political Science (Hons) at the Hindu College. Speaking to the indianexpress.com, Garima shares how he prepared for the CUET. Read edited excerpts here: How did you prepare for CUET? It was the debut batch of CUET and I did not know much about how to proceed with the preparation. I religiously followed the NCERT textbooks and made sure not to ignore the deleted portions of the CBSE curriculum. The CBSE term 1 exam was in MCQ format, it made me get used to the exam pattern. I also practised mock tests from books including Arihant and Oswal publications. I used to complete one subject, answer multiple-choice questions and then take up another subject. Read | CUET UG 2024: Check marking scheme, subject-wise distribution, types of questions What was it like preparing for the board and CUET exams simultaneously? I started my CUET UG preparation after my board exams were over. Whatever I studied for board exams was eventually required for the CUET exam. So, the preparation did not bother me, but instead gave me a chance to do better and get myself admitted to the Hindu College. What would you recommend to CUET UG 2024 aspirants? - Study NCERT religiously - It is just a matter of two-three months, it will set the course of your future. Prioritise your preparation - CUET is not that tough, it is doable and easy Why did you choose Hindu College? After my CUET exam was over and I came to know that I would have to fill in preferences. I checked the list of colleges that provide Political Science (Hons). After checking the list of best colleges, I filled Hindu College as my first choice. Apart from Hindu College, I added other colleges including Miranda and Lady Shri Ram College as my preferred choices for the same course. I am associated with two societies at my college. One is the Connecting Dreams Foundation (CDF) which aims to address the SDG-based challenges through entrepreneurial action and youth participation. And the other is the Hindu College Queer Collective (HCQC), which aims to provide a safe and open space to discuss and express the diverse identities of people on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. As part of the societies, we start new projects and work on them. Taking part in these has built confidence in me allowing me to manage time effectively. Also, Hindu College has transformed me for the better. Earlier, I was more of an introverted person, now I had to make connections and make friends which made me social and extroverted. My communication skills have also developed. In my free time, I read novels and watch anime. After my graduation is over, I aim to prepare for the civil services.
