How to prepare for DU JAT 2022 in Three Months

How to prepare for DU JAT 2022 in Three Months

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Abhishek Dhawan
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Updated on Mar 15, 2022 23:53 IST

DU JAT is a crucial exam for admissions to Undergraduate management courses at Delhi University. Here we are sharing a three-month exam strategy for the exam aspirants.

DU JAT 2022 Preparation

DU JAT Exam Preparation

DU JAT 2022 is expected to be held in the first week of September. DU JAT registration window is expected to open in June and it is likely to remain open till mid-July. National Testing Agency (NTA) will be hosting the two-hour online test that will be held in two slots on a single day. It often happens that aspirants start their preparation late due to their board examinations which pretty much leave them with nothing more than a period of three months. However, if candidates devise the right strategy backed by swift execution, they can still secure a good score in DU JAT 2022. Before devising the preparation plan, it is important for aspirants to have a tacit understanding of the exam pattern and the syllabus.

DU JAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus

DU JAT question paper will have 100 Multiple Choice Questions divided into four section- each carrying four marks. The exam evaluates aspirants' aptitude and assessing skills to pursue management studies. Check out the table below to understand the DU JAT exam pattern and marking scheme.

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Mode of exam

Online or computer-based test

Total number of questions

100

Type of questions

Objective type MCQ based

Mode of Exam

Online

Number of sections

Four (Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English and Business and General Awareness)

No. of questions per section

25

No. of Answer Choices

Four

Language of Paper

English

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer and -1 for every incorrect answer

Duration of the test

2 hours

Total marks

400

It is important for an aspirant to cover the entire DU JAT syllabus before going for revisions. It is advisable that for DU JAT preparation, an aspirant should start with a subject that requires maximum attention.

Q:   Can I get direct admission to DU for MCom?

A:

The admission process for MCom at Delhi University up until 2021 was offered across two categories: Direct Admission and Through Entrance Test. Also, along with the entrance exam, interview rounds were also conducted for admission to Delhi University PG programmes.

There was no minimum age limit to take admission to the MSc programme offered by the university. However, DU PG admission 2022-23 was subject to a valid score in DUET as announced by the University. Starting 2023, the admission process of DU for its postgraduate courses, such as MA, MSc and MCom will be subject to the CUET-PG exam conducted by NTA.

After the results, qualified students will be required to appear for the seat allocation process conducted by the university for final seat allotment. While there is no information on direct admission on the official website of DU or its affiliated colleges students are advised to visit the admission office for more details on the same. 

Q:   Is DU admission open?

A:

DU admission for 2025 will open soon. Currently, the applications are open for PhD programme till Dec 10, 2024. Admission in Delhi University is based on CUET-UG and CUET-PG scores. Below are the upcoming events for DU admission:

  • The CUET PG registration process 2025 for admission to PG courses is expected to begin during the last week of Dec 2024, tentatively.
  • The CUET UG registration process 2025 for admission to UG courses will commence tentatively during the last week of Feb 2025. The CUET UG 2025 exam dates will be announced soon.

Q:   Is it easy to get into DU?

A:

DU is like a dream university for students around India. One of the reason could be low fee and high benefits. DU students not only enjoy great placements but also get to enjoy the capital city of India. Hence, the competition is tough. It is tough but not impossible for students to get admission in this reputed university. The admission to various courses is based on entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main,  CUET, and others. 

Sections

Important Topics

Quantitative Ability

Numbers, Profit and Loss, Fractions and Decimals, Ratio and Proportion, Graphs and Pie Chart

Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Verbal Analogy, Word Sequence, Terms and Prepositions, Time Sequence, Number Series, Direction and Distance, Verbal Reasoning and Missing Characters

General English

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the blanks

General Awareness

Geography, Economics, History, Politics, Current Affairs, Science, Computers, etc

How to prepare for DU JAT in three months

The difficulty level of questions in the DU JAT exam is usually moderate to difficult. To qualify for DU JAT, an aspirant has to stay focused throughout the three-month period.  An aspirant can divide his prep period into three parts. The first month should be devoted to cover the entire syllabus, the second for practising the mock test and the third for revision. We are sharing a few tips that will help you prepare for DU JAT 2022 in three months.

Develop a schedule as per your needs: A participant should devise his study plan as per his requirements. First and foremost, an aspirant should have clarity about the topics he is good at and the ones he needs to improve.  If an aspirant follows news regularly and is in a habit of reading English novels, s/he will have a better go at these sections. S/he can spend the first month of his preparation period learning all the key topics in Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. Alternately, if a candidate is good at Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Reasoning, s/he should devote time to improve General English and General Awareness and simultaneously, revise the quant and reasoning topics that they have already covered.

Don’t lose focus: Often an aspirant starts his/her preparation with a lot of zeal and vigour but loses focus intermittently. Even if they devote just two to three hours for DU JAT preparation, it will be sufficient provided they utilise this time qualitatively and stick to it till the exam. Aspirants should study at an hour when their attention span is maximum and they feel refreshed. It can be either late night or early morning as per the aspirants' convenience and comfort level.

Q:   How can I apply for MCom at DU?

A:

Candidates seeking admission to MCom at the University of Delhi are required to apply via CUET PG exam. Interested students can follow the steps given below to apply for CUET PG 2023.

  1. Visit the official website of CUET PG 2023 – cuet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox followed by clicking on the tab ‘Click Here to Proceed’.
  3. Enter personal details such as name, parents’ name, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity type and number followed by present and permanent address.
  4. Choose a password and security question and enter the captcha.
  5. Once the application number and password is generated, log in with the credentials to complete the application process.
  6. Complete the CUET (PG) 2023 application form by adding the information around personal details, paper selection, exam cities, educational details and upload the photograph and signature.
  7. The photograph and signature should be in JPEG format. While the photograph size must be between 10 KB to 200 KB, the signature image size must be between 4 KB to 30 KB.
  8. The application fee has to be paid in online mode through credit/ debit card, net banking or UPI.

After registration, candidates must fill in the application form and pay the registration fee which is as follows:

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

Application Fee Outside India (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

General1,0005,000

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

800

SC / ST / Third Gender

750
PwD700

For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.

CategoryApplication Fee (in INR)Application Fee Outside India (in INR)
General5001,500

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

400

SC / ST / Third Gender

400
PwD40

Q:   How can I get admission in DU for LLM?

A:

Candidates need to first register for LLM course to the begin admission process. Below is the DU admission process for LLM programme:

Step 1: DU LLM Application Process 2025

Aspirants meeting the eligibility condition can apply online. They need to fill out the application form, upload documents and pay the application fee.

Step 2: Entrance Exam/ Selection

DU accepts CUET PG score for admission to LLM course. The faculty of Law conducts LLM Entrance Test in online mode for a duration of two hours for shortlisting aspirants for LLM admission. 

Step 3: Counselling

All admissions will be made after physical or online counselling. The shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and document verification. After verification, candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   How can I get MBA from DU?

A:

Below are the steps to get in MBA at DU:

Step 1: Candidates first need to register for MBA course at the DU college of their choice. Below are the application fee:

College NameApplication Fee
FMS DelhiINR 1,000 (INR 350 for SC/ ST/ PwD)
DBEINR 1,200 (INR 700 for SC/ ST/ PC)
DSEINR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ EWS/ PwBD)

Step 2: The selection to MBA course will be based on CAT score. The shortlisted candidates will be further called for personal interview round. The university also considers the academic performance of the aspirants in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation. 

Step 3: Once you qualify all the selection rounds, you need to check the merit list. DU releases a merit list announcing the names of selected candidates. You need to pay the course fee to confirm a seat in the university.

Q:   What is the admission process for MCA in DU?

A:

The application process for all the postgraduate programmes of Delhi University, including the MCA is given below:

Step 1: Register on the official website.

Step 2: Under the 'Login details' section, applicants must fill in all the relevant details.

Step 3: A confirmation link will be generated.

Step 4: Click on the link to confirm registration.

Step 5: Log in with the PASSWORD and the new USERNAME (e-mail ID) on the email.

Step 6: Upload the necessary documents.

Step 7: Click on the Submit button.

 

Practise mocks: Practising mocks has to be the most important part of DU JAT preparation. An aspirant should practice at least a dozen mocks before taking the actual exam. The mock tests should ideally start before two months of the exam. An aspirant can easily assess his standing in the contest by practising DU JAT Question papers and mock tests. Additionally, it will also help an aspirant to devise his section-wise approach while taking the exam. It will also help him tackle exam pressure and ace time management.

Assess your takeaways from each session: Aspirants should make a table of the topics they have learned from each study session. Instead of toiling for hours, if an aspirant plans his studies smartly and focuses on productivity, it will help him score well in DU JAT 2022. It is important for an aspirant to set practical targets and cover them within the defined timeline. However, it is also crucial for an aspirant to not let the rest of his preparations affected if he has failed to cover certain topics.

Revise all the key topics and concepts. The last month of the preparation period should be invested in revision. Students should go over all the key topics and concepts to brush up their memory. It is advisable that the best of the last month should be spent on working on your strengths. Also, make sure you have attempted at least 10 previous years' DU JAT question papers before the actual exam.

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DU JAT 2022 Preparation FAQs

Q: Which books should I refer to prepare for the DU JAT General English section?

A: For General English preparation, candidates can refer to the following books:

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
  • English is Easy by Chetananand Singh

Q: Which books are best for Reasoning and Analytical Ability preparation?

A: The Reasoning and Analytical Ability section of DU JAT includes Series, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Critical Reasoning, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Family Tree, etc.

Q: How can I improve my speed of solving questions?

A: Practising mocks within a stipulated time limit will be helpful in improving your speed.

Q: Why score normalisation process is required?

A: In the DU JAT exam, question papers for each shift are different, therefore the difficulty level of the questions may vary. To adjust the difficulty levels of question papers, the marks of candidates are normalised.

Q: I had Mathematics and English as core subjects in Class 12. Can I apply for DU JAT?

A: Along with Maths & English as core subjects, you are also required to score 60 per cent (for General category, 55 per cent for SC/ST, 54 per cent for OBC) aggregate in four core subjects in Class 12 Board exam or equivalent.

Q: What's the difficulty level of the DU JAT exam?

A: DU JAT exam is moderate in terms of difficulty level.

Q:  I have completed the DU JAT Syllabus. Do I need to practice mocks as well?

A: Yes, practising mocks is a very important part of exam preparation. It will help you evaluate your performance and devising a section-wise strategy for DU JAT.

Q: Which agency will be conducting the DU JAT exam on behalf of Delhi University?

A: National Testing Agency will be conducting the DU JAT exam on behalf of Delhi University.

Q: When will the DU JAT registration commence?

A: DU JAT registration is expected to commence in June and is likely to conclude by July.

Q: Is mental calculation helpful in solving Quant and DI questions?

A: Yes, the mental calculation will help you solve questions quickly. You can master this art by practising it while solving mock questions.

Q: How many sample papers should I solve for DU JAT 2022 exam?

A: Candidates must solve at least 15-20 sample papers and mock tests for DU JAT preparation.
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