CUET UG Toppers’ Tips: ‘NTA mock tests are an insight to the real tests’

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How did you prepare for CUET?

I did not register for coaching and started preparing for the CUET on my own. A few topics on the board exam syllabus were deleted. I studied those deleted portions for CUET preparation.

After the board exams were over, I focussed on revision. I tried to revise two chapters of one subject every day. 

For other domain-specific subjects, I mainly used the NCERT textbooks. However, for economics, I referred to Sandeep Garg as well. Also, I bought Oswal Publications books for mock tests. I also took the mock tests available on the NTA website. That proved to be important to me. It was like an insight as to what the real exam would be like. I repeated the NTA mock tests.

What was it like preparing for the board and CUET exams simultaneously?

The board exam and CUET exam demanded a different approach. While the board exam preparation was mostly for subjective parts, in CUET UG, the questions were framed to test the details and intricacies involved in a subject. The board exam was slightly on the tougher side. However, with consistency, it could be managed.

Do you remember any question that was difficult to answer in CUET?

Oh yes. I found the questions in chronological order a bit difficult. Those questions were specific and had confusing dates. I analysed the question paper after the result was declared, and I found that questions in chronological order can be tackled by using the elimination method. 

Moreover, there are internal choices in the question paper, where one can answer only 40 questions out of the total 50. If a candidate finds the questions difficult, they can ignore them and not answer.

What would you recommend to CUET UG 2024 aspirants?

– Revision. Stress a lot on revision

– Read NCERT again and again

– Take adequate mock tests

– Time management is the key

– Try elimination technique to answer difficult questions

– CUET is not that difficult. Do not take stress

How is life in the Miranda House?

My first preference was Miranda House mainly because due to its rich legacy and the great alumni network. It has been ranked among the best colleges in NIRF as well.

I am in my second semester now and during this period, I have found it has widened my perspective of the world. I might take the UPSC CSE exams after my graduation is over. 

I am part of a few societies in my college. I am in the Tula, Vatavaran and women’s development cell. With Tula, I along with my teammates create awareness among consumers, especially among the students and the academic community about their rights. Vatavaran is the environment society of the college. In my first semester, I was part of Suvakta as well. With Suvakta, I honed my speaking skills.