CUET or Common University Entrance Test is an all-India test being conducted by National Testing Agency in 53 central universities for admission in UG, PG, Integrated, Diploma and PhD courses. Conducted across 547 cities in India and 13 cities abroad, the National Testing Agency coordinates the exam. The exam is one of the major entrance exams in India. This article will give you an idea about the books and study material that can be used for preparing for the exam along with a foolproof CUET Beginners Preparation Strategy.
CUET Exam Pattern:
The CUET pattern can be understood as follows:
- Mode: Online
- Duration: Slot 1: 3 Hours 15 Minutes, Slot 2: 3 Hours 45 Minutes (May vary as per the choice of sections)
- Subjects: The questions will be based on the following subjects:
- Language
- Domain Knowledge
- General Test
- Total Questions: 175 questions
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will get a score of +4 marks, and each wrong answer will get a score of -1 mark.
- Question Paper Pattern: There will be section IA, and section IB, which check the language efficiency, section II and section III for the exam, and section II tests your basic knowledge in the specialization that you have applied for, consisting of the questions from the domain knowledge which differs according to the course you are applying for, like BCom, Hotel Management, Mass Communication, etc. Section III will have the General Test. Section B This article will give you a list of study materials that can be used in preparing for section A of CUET.
CUET Preparation Books Section-wise
Section I of CUET 2022 is completed and dedicated to language. A total of 32 languages are there for candidates can choose from. For starting your CUET preparation, below are a few CUET preparation books that you can refer to, for each section.
1. Language
Following are some of the important CUET exam preparation books you can use for this section:
- NCERT Books for each subject
- Practise sets based on class exams – by Oswaal
- Past Year Papers of General Aptitude Tests
- NCERT Exemplar for each domain subject (if available)
2. Domain Knowledge
Following are some of the important CUET exam preparation books you can use for this section:
- NCERT Books for each domain subject (if available)
- Practice sets based on Class exams – by Oswaal
- Past Year Papers of General Aptitude Tests
- NCERT Exemplar for each domain subject (if available)
- R.S. Aggarwal Books for Science subjects
- T.S. Grewal Books for Commerce subjects
- Online YouTube content freely available for specific subjects
3. General Test
This section broadly encompasses 4 subjects namely Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General and Current Affairs, and Verbal Ability. For better CUET Preparation check the best resources.Â
Quantitative Aptitude Books (Numerical Ability and Quantitative Reasoning)
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths.
- NCERT 10th standard.
- Practice quizzes on the BYJU’S Exam Prep website.
- Practice questions from different online sources.
Logical Reasoning Books (Logical & Analytical Reasoning and General Mental Ability)
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
- Data interpretation by RS Agarwal
- Data interpretation by Arun Sharma
General and Current Affairs (General Knowledge and Current Affairs)
- General Studies by McGraw Hill
- General Knowledge by Arihant Publication
- Manorama Yearbook
- The Hindu
- The Indian Express
- The Economist
- The Wire
- Live Mint
- The Economic Times
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Current Affairs Magazines
CUET Beginners Preparation Strategy
While preparing for the CUET, the main fundamentals that will help you are
- Understanding of the syllabus
- Make a Study Plan
- Choosing Good Study Material
- Revision and Practice
Given below are the tips to improve on these fundamentals:
Understanding the syllabus
Before starting to prepare for the CUET Entrance exam, you should know what are the topics you need to cover for the exam. This is why you should have an understanding of the syllabus. Once you know what to study, you can easily allot time for each topic that you need to study.
Make a study plan
The next step of preparation is making a study plan. After self-analysis of the knowledge you possess in each of the topics in the syllabus, you can create a timetable for studying. Be sure to allocate more time to the subjects that you need to be thorough in and less time to the topics that you are already confident in. While creating a study plan, you must give importance to the following:
- Make notes while studying, so that you can go through it when necessary.
- Take small breaks every hour, to keep you motivated and fresh.
- Make sure that you sleep at least 6 hours a day.
- Set a goal each day and work hard to achieve it.
Choosing Good Study Material
Choosing the right study materials is important in preparing for CUET. When you look for books and texts, make sure to choose the ones that have the complete and updated syllabus of the exam.
Revision and Practice
After studying a topic, revise it at the end of the day. Revise everything you have learned during the week during the weekend. Revision is as important as studying. In the end, test your knowledge by taking CUET mock tests. Analyze which areas you need to work more on and allocate more time to them. You will also get an idea of how questions are asked in the real exam to help you in managing time.
Once you’re done with all these preparations, just put them to action. Be sure to ace the CUET exam.
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