Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate, for short CUET UG is the national level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency for central universities, State Universities, and other participating institutes across India for admissions in undergraduate programs. It was started to ensure equal opportunities for students so that entry into higher institutes would be equal and no student’s prospects would be tied up with board examinations but only based on an entrance score.
To ace CUET UG, smart preparation, material to study, and consistent practice are required. Read on for a detailed guide on how to ace CUET UG.
Understanding CUET UG
CUET UG is conducted now by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It has three sections:
Section 1A & 1B: Language Tests (English & Other Languages)
Section 2: Domain Specific Subjects
Section 3: General Test (Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge)
First and foremost, the most important thing for any success is getting a clear cut idea of the pattern and syllabus of the exam.
Overview of Exam Pattern
Exam Type is CBT (Computer Based Test) and duration depends upon the sections, 2 3 hours in total duration. Question types are generally MCQ based.
Scoring:
- Correct answer +5 marks
- while wrong answer fetches 1 mark with an option of negative marking
- 0 marks for unanswered.
Available in 13 languages: including English, Hindi, and many regional languages of India
Eligibility Conditions
Has passed or appeared for Class 12th Board Examination.
Age is no bar but still some particular universities have different criteria for this.
Recommended Books for CUET UG Preparation
1. Language Proficiency (English & Other Languages)
English:
Objective General English S.P. Bakshi
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar and Composition from Wren & Martin
NCERT English (Class 11 & 12)
Other Languages:
NCERT textbooks for Hindi, Sanskrit and other languages
Practice board exam style questions
2. Domain Specific Subjects For CUET
| NCERT Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) | All domain subjects are must |
| Physics: | Concepts of Physics – H.C. Verma, NCERT Exemplar |
| Chemistry: | NCERT, Modern ABC for Chemistry |
| Mathematics: | R.D. Sharma, NCERT, NCERT Exemplar |
| Economics: | Sandeep Garg (Micro & Macro), NCERT |
| Accountancy & Business Studies: | T.S. Grewal, Poonam Gandhi |
| History, Geography, Political Science: | NCERT, Tamil Nadu Board Books |
| Psychology, Sociology: | NCERT and practice papers other than NCERT also |
3. General Test (Section 3)
| Quantitative Aptitude: | R.S. Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude), Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
| Logical Reasoning: | R.S. Aggarwal (Verbal & Non Verbal Reasoning), Arun Sharma’s Logical Reasoning |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs: | Manorama Yearbook, Lucent’s GK, The Hindu Newspaper, PIB, and monthly current affairs magazines |
CH Edgemakers’ CUET Coaching & Study Material
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✔ Personalised Coaching – coaching is done through one to one sessions for id of weak points and subsequent on that.
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MUST FOR YOUR PREPARATION
1. Study Plan
- Multiplying and tough topics only to be divided
- Weak topics must be given more effort
- Daily practice of numerical and reasoning questions
2. Revised NCERTs
- For the area specific topics
- Clarity to be given more importance rather than just Mugging up.
3. Mock Tests & PYQs
- How and when the questions will come, how to manage time:
- Mistakes can be understood and more effective in weaker sections
- Full length tests can be attempted under examination conditions.
4. Increase Speed & Accuracy
- Daily practice quantitative & logical reasoning
- Negative marking should be reduced by not wasting too much space for guesses
5. Current Affairs updation
- Newspaper, Monthly magazine, reliable sources The Hindu, PIB, website, brief note to read over & over.
6. Improvement in time management skills
- Don’t waste too many minutes on a single question in mocks, Strategy, Skip the questions & come back to those later on, End.
7. Consistency is the key & don’t crash at the last moment
- Regular study and revision.
- Short breaks improve concentration and retention.
- Sleep schedule must be maintained.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping NCERTs: You should practice from other books but many students rely on extra books only; ignoring NCERTs can be very bad.
Forget Mock Tests: you should give 20+ mocks for each section. Not Practicing in mocks is one of the worst time management mistakes.
Too Much Study with Too Many Books: Not a problem; rather it needs a few best books. Instead we should aim for reliable books and do it thoroughly.
Not Systematic Study: Studying too much but not revising it after uniform interval may also lead to an increase in your work.
Neglect of Mental and Physical Health : Stress & Tension; and poor rest/relaxations; and of course, all will be paying the price to performance since you are not at your very best.
OVERALL
Success in CUET UG is intelligent preparation, high quality study materials, and enough practice. Try sticking to NCERTs, PYQs, mock tests, and proper use of the Internet. With right planning, self discipline, and a firm approach, one can look for entry into any desired university.
Let the preparations be an early and intense one! End