DU JAT Preparation 2022: Tips, Strategy & Guide

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Abhishek DhawanAssistant Manager – Editorial Content

Updated on Sep 16, 2022 14:30 IST

DU JAT exam has been scrapped. However, the DU JAT preparation plan of the previous year's toppers and the faculty is crucial owing to the competitiveness of the courses that have been on offer. CUET General Test has similar sections. Therefore, DU JAT preparation tips can help candidates prepare for the CUET General Test. DU JAT is conducted for admission to the undergraduate management programmes offered by the colleges affiliated with Delhi University. Thousands of management aspirants appear for the exam every year. While preparing for the exam candidates needs to keep in mind that their preparation should be directed on the right trajectory. As the DU JAT 2022 exam will be conducted in few months time, here are few strategies that candidates can follow during the last minute of preparation.

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Preparation Tips for DU JAT 2022
DU JAT Important Topics
Things to avoid during DU JAT preparation
FAQs Regarding DU JAT 2022 Preparation

Preparation Tips for DU JAT 2022

Focus on productivity: More than the number of hours spent on the study table, the candidate's attention span during this period would determine his/her success in the exam. So, the need of the hour is to devise a study plan smartly with a set of goals that could be achieved in the stipulated time. Candidates should come out with a detailed plan based on their strengths and weaknesses. This should include the topics that need to be covered, the hours that should be devoted to each subject, and the revision of the covered topic as well.

Find Right Study Material: It is important for a candidate to choose the most resourceful study material available in the market. Candidates should opt for a book that exhaustively covers all the key topics under DU jAT syllabus and provides simple solutions. Candidates should pay due importance to the quality of the DU JAT preparation books they are referring to because their entire preparation depends on it.

Best Books for DU JAT Preparation

Here we have enlisted the best reference books for each section:

Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude

Books	Author
Maths class XI and XIIth	NCERT
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha-McGraw-Hill Education
The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	Dinesh Khattar

Best Books for Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Books	Author
Short-cuts in reasoning	Disha Publications
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	Arihant publications
Verbal and Non-Verbal Aptitude	RS Agrawal

Best Books for General English

Books	Author
General English	Arihant Publications
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar	Wren and Martin

Be consistent: Most of us start our preparations with a lot of enthusiasm but only a few succeed to keep that momentum throughout the study period. Even if you spend two to three hours for DU jAT preparation, stick to this schedule till the date of examination. To analyse your prep level, you can also make a list of topics, you have learnt on your most productive day and compare it with the topics you have learnt on subsequent days.

Practise Mocks: An aspirant should, initially, take section-wise practice sessions and solve questions within the given time span. This will help them explore areas where there is room for improvement. Once they are confident about all three sections, they can attempt the whole DU JAT mock papers in one go.

Revision – During the last few days before the DU JAT exam, candidates should shift their focus on revision. They should go through the notes and study material to brush up on the basics and practice as many mock tests as possible

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DU JAT Important Topics

Section	Important topics
Quantitative Ability	Numbers, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutations and Combinations, Integration and Differentiation, Circles and Mensuration, Averages and Percentages, Time and Work, Quadrilaterals, Profit and Loss
Reasoning and Analytical Ability	Verbal Analogy, Time Sequence Diagram, Word sequence, Number Series, Verbal Reasoning Terms and Prepositions Direction and Distance Missing Characters
General English	Grammar and Usage, Synonyms and Antonyms, Comprehension at sentence and paragraph-level, One-word substitution, Identification of common errors, Vocabulary, word formation, Fill in the blanks
Business and General Awareness	Geography, General History, Current Affairs Computers, Economics Politics, Science Books & Authors

Things to avoid during DU JAT preparation

Avoid mugging up concepts and formulae in one go, instead, make a list of the same and use it to solve problems on a regular basis
Never ignore the time factor while practising mocks
Do not cram vocabulary randomly, rather learn it by reading newspapers where you can understand its usage in a sentence.
Avoid taking up new topics just one or two days before the examination

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DU JAT Exam Pattern 2022	DU JAT Syllabus 2022
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FAQs Regarding DU JAT 2022 Preparation

Q: How can I score well in DU JAT's General English section?

A: To get a good score in this section, candidates should work to improve their grammar and vocabulary. They should also cover topics like jumbled paragraphs, time clauses, antonym, synonym, fill in the blanks, word analogies among others.

Q: How should we prepare for DU JAT's Business and General Awareness Section?

A: The GA section could not be covered in little time. Candidates should be in a habit of reading GK books and newspapers to keep a tab on the latest developments across the country.

Q: How can we make our study session more productive?

A: Candidates should divide time to cover the topic-wise DU JAT syllabus. One should target a certain section and strive to solve at least 10-15 questions in one study session.

Q: Do I need to take specific coaching for DU JAT 2022?

A: It is an aspirant's prerogative whether he or she wants to take coaching or not. If the aspirant's fundamentals are clear, he can do well by practising mocks. However, if he wishes to work on his fundamentals, coaching could be useful

Q: Can practising mocks improve my performance?

A: Absolutely. Practising mocks would hugely improve your performance in the upcoming test. Additionally, it will help you manage time and tackle pressure.

Q: How can I score maximum marks in DU JAT 2022?

A: Candidates should attentively devote at least three months to DU JAT preparation. The preparation period should be of qualitative nature where you can assess your productivity from each study session.

Q: How should I prepare Quantitative Aptitude for DU JAT 2022?

A: Candidates should first brush up on their fundamentals and make a list of all the shortcuts and formulae that could be asked in DU JAT 2022. They should further develop a practice regime to improve their speed and accuracy.

Q: Which books should I refer to for General English?

A: Following books could be helpful in English preparation for DU JAT 2022:

Word Power Made Easy- Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar-Wren & Martin
General English- Arihant publications
Objective English-McGraw-Hill Education

Q: How can I score maximum marks in the DU JAT exam?

A: Candidates are required to devote at least three months to DU JAT preparation. The preparation period should be result-driven where you can evaluate your take-aways from each study session.

Q: Which section has the highest weightage in the DU JAT exam?

A: Every section in the DU JAT exam has equal weightage.

Q: How should we deal with mental fatigue while preparing for the DU JAT exam?

A: Candidates should deal with the fatigue factor by taking regular breaks, drinking lots of water or tuning into their favourite music.

Q: What are the key topics under the QA section of the DU JAT exam?

A: The key topics under the QA section of the DAVV CET exam includes Arithmetic, Number System, Algebra, Trigonometry, Mensuration, etc.

Q: How can I improve my accuracy in the DU JAT exam?

A: Candidates can improve their accuracy by persistently solving mocks, evaluating their result based on which they can invest more time on their weaker links.

Q: Which books should I refer to for preparing for Quantitative Ability in the DU JAT exam?

A: For preparing the QA section, Candidates can refer to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha and Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal.

Q: How many questions will be there in the DU JAT question paper?

A: DU JAT question paper will have 100 questions divided over four sections including Quantitative Ability, Reasoning & Analytical Reasoning, General English, and Business and General Awareness.

Q: How should I prepare for Reading Comprehension in the General English Section?

A: There is no pre-defined way of preparing for Reading Comprehension. The topics may range from current issues to abstract ones. It is expected that the candidate should be in a habit of reading regularly so that it will become easier for them to comprehend after reading the passage.