Last-minute tips for DU LLB 2022 - Revision strategy, syllabus overview, books and more
Planning to appear for DU LLB 2022 entrance exam? Here's a 'last month preparation plan for DU LLB entrance exam' covering essential aspects like exam pattern, syllabus, important books and mock tests.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the DU LLB entrance exam 2022 on October 19, from 8 am to 10 am. Candidates registered to appear for DU LLB entrance exam have less than one month for exam preparation. Candidates can check here how to prepare for DU LLB entrance exam in one month with a productive strategy, books and more.
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DU LLB 2022 Preparation Strategy
In the remaining time for DU LLB preparation 2022, the strategy for the last few days should be as under:
Prepare a schedule
The first step towards a better preparation would be to prepare a plan by blocking time slot for each subject of DU LLB question paper. The schedule for DU LLB preparation should be such that if you plan to study for 6-8 hours a day then a break in every two hours should be there. It would prove to be helpful as you won't feel exhausted after a long duration of exam preparation. Sufficient time should be allotted to understand your strengths and weaknesses from the subjects.
Q: Does DU offer 1 year LLM?
No, Delhi University offers a full-time LLM programme of two to three years duration at the PG level. This course is offered by Faculty of Law under DU. University of Delhi LLM admission is conducted in online mode and for final selection, candidates are required to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university. CUET PG exam is conducted by NTA and considered by DU for admission to LLM course. Candidates after completing graduation can apply for DU LLM programme.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for LLB at Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi?
Eligibility criteria for LLB at Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi:
- A candidate should have completed graduation or post graudation from Indian or foreign university recognised as equivalent by Delhi University.
- Candidates who have still not completed their degree but they are yet to give qualifying exams are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have already done LLB course from any university are not allowed for admission to LLB courses at Campus Law University, Delhi.
- Candidates who got themselves enrolled for LLB courses in any other university or they are student of LLB at university before are not allowed to take admission to LLB courses at the institute.
- General and EWS candidates should have atleast 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree examination, OBC/PWD students should have atleast 45% aggregate and SC/ST students should have atleast 40% aggregate in the qualifying degree examination.
Q: Can I get into DU with 500 score in CUET UG?
Delhi University offers UG courses based on CUET UG exam. Based on the DU B.Com Hons. cutoff 2024, It is not possible to get into DU with 500 score as the cutoffs for all the affiliated colleges under Delhi University were comparatively above than the score of 500. Further, DU CUET UG cutoff 2024 ranged from 608 to 758 for the General AI category candidates for B.Com Hons. However, cutoffs can vary as per the courses, for some courses, it is below and for other, it is above. Candidates can check the CUET last round scores for various courses to have an idea of the colleges and their respective results from the DU page:
Know the pattern and syllabus
It is crucial to know the pattern and syllabus of DU LLB entrance exam to proceed with exam preparation. You should be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus well in advance to know the subjects, type of questions asked, and marking scheme. The important thing to note is the section-wise weightage of question and marks is not clear yet. There will be a total of 100 objective type of questions carrying four marks each. The questions will be based on the four main subjects as under:
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- English Language including Comprehension
- Analytical Ability
- Legal Awareness and Aptitude
- General Knowledge
The question paper will be available in English language only. Moreover, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark in case of each wrong attempt.
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Subject-wise preparation
Each of the section of DU LLB question paper is different, therefore, you need to approach each section with a different technique. With this method i.e. a subject-focused preparation, you'll be able to score well in DU LLB entrance exam 2022. Though there are no subject-wise cut off marks but to get a better overall score, it would be important to cover the syllabus of each subject. Ensure that no topic is left from any of the subjects in the first-month itself to avoid last-minute hassles in preparing them. Also, during the exam preparation ensure making notes of the important topics and, key points from each subject, as it would be helpful for the last-minute preparation.
Q: Who is eligible for Delhi University MSc admission?
Candidates seeking admission to Delhi University for the two-year MSc programme must have completed a BSc (Hons)/ BSc degree or any other relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. In addition to this, eligible candidates are required to have a valid score in CUET-PG exam conducted by NTA to secure admission to university. Final selection will, however, be subject to the final seat allotment done by the university on the basis of the course/college selection of the students and their scores in the CUET PG exam. For more details, check out DU PG Bulletin 2023 available on the official website.
Q: Can I take admission in DU MBA without CAT?
No, aspirants wishing to apply for any of the MBA colleges under DU must pass CAT. DU colleges offering MBA provide maximum weightage to the CAT percentile. Check below the CAT weighate for admission at DU:
| DU Colleges | CAT Percentile Weightage |
|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | 50% |
| DBE | 70% |
| DSE | 80% |
Apart from CAT, the performance of the candidates in Class 10, Class 12, graduation will also be considered for MBA admission.
Q: What is the criteria for admission to MCom at DU?
Delhi University MCom admission up until 2021 was offered in 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.
Q: Can I get into Law Centre-II without CUET?
No, Law Centre-II admission to all the postgraduate programmes, is entrance-based. This DU-affiliated college accepts CUET PG exam for admission to its postgraduate courses. Law Centre-II along with DU started accepting CUET PG from 2023 session onward. Before this, admission to PG courses was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU.
Q: How many marks are required in CUET to get admission in DU?
Students can check the subject and some college wise CUET cut off for last year and predict their chances of admission through CUET this year. Check the table below to know the expected DU CUET cut off 2024:
| College | BA Cutoff (in Percentile) | BSc (Hons) Cutoff (in Percentile) | B.Com/ B.Com (Hons) Cutoff (in Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda House | 99 | 98 | NA |
| Hindu College | 96 - 99.5 | 97 - 99.5 | 99 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College | 97.5 | 97 | 99 |
| Kirori Mal College | NA | NA | 99.75 |
| Lady Shri Ram College For Women | 96.5 - 99.25 | 99.25 | 99.75 |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce | NA | NA | 99 - 100 |
| Hans Raj College | 92 - 99 | 96 - 99 | 99 |
| Deshbandhu College | 88 | 78 | 99 |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | NA | 97 | NA |
| Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | NA | 78.66 - 91 | NA |
| Daulat Ram College | 80 - 97.5 | 94 - 99 | 99 |
| Gargi College | 99 | 99 | 80 |
| Maitreyi College | 97 | 95 | 96 |
| Jesus and Mary College | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Dyal Singh | 98 | 97 | 98 |
Best books to practice for DU LLB entrance exam
By best books, we mean the essential books that would be helpful to score good marks in DU LLB entrance exam. Moreover, the books should be as suggested by the experts for targeting each subject separately. Some of the books to refer for each section of DU LLB question paper are:
| Section | Books |
|---|---|
| English including Comprehension | Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin |
| Legal Awareness and Aptitude | Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A P Bhardwaj Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations |
| Analytical Aptitude | A Modern Approach to Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Analytical Reasoning by MK Panday |
| General Knowledge | General Knowledge Yearbook by Arihant Manorama Year Book of General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
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DU LLB 2022 Preparation Strategy: Last 15 days
Revise the concepts
In the last 15 days remaining for the examination, your complete focus should be on the revision of concepts from each subject. Take help of notes that you prepared previously. During revision also to cross-check that nothing from the syllabus of DU LLB 2022 entrance exam is left uncovered. Check if there is anything left, if Yes, then clear it in the first week itself. To ensure revision of all subjects, make a plan with emphasis on each subjects' analysis. This will also help you take note of the weak areas where preparation is still required.
Take mock tests and previous years papers
How would you know that you are completely prepared to appear for DU LLB entrance exam? Mock test, yes the only correct method to ensure your preparation for the exam is taking the mock test available online. The mock tests are based on the exam pattern of DU LLB entrance exam carrying MCQs from each subject. Moreover, the mock tests are time-specific that is to give you real-time exam experience. NTA also provides an online mock test window for DU LLB aspirants to prepare for the exam. Here's why you should take at least 3-4 mock tests per week in the last 15 days of DU LLB:
- Improves test-taking skills i.e. speed of solving the questions
- Helps you adapt to tricks of solving critical questions quickly
- Gives you a quick preparation analysis
- Help you improve accuracy with each attempt, the more you practice online mock test, the higher will be chances of scoring well in the exam
- Better time-management among the sections
Take care of your health
In the meantime, one should not forget to eat healthily and take care of themselves. DU LLB 2022 exam preparation can be stressful especially when the sectional-weightage is not clear and less than 15 days are remaining for the exam. Therefore, prepare for the examination with online resources, as well as books for DU LLB entrance exam. Don't stress if you cannot get into any crash course by DU LLB coaching institutes or get books, just prepare with limited resources to score well in the exam. For this, you need to:
- Read books, newspaper blogs every day
- Watch news (national/ international) around legal awareness, General Knowledge and current affairs
- Various apps are available to prepare for DU LLB entrance exam
- Moreover, several Facebook groups and Instagram pages actively sharing tips for DU LLB subjects
- Apart from this, watch Law judgements, and current affairs in the legal domain for the past 12 months.
All the best for your exam!
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