Ananya plans to pursue a BA in Political Science Hons at Delhi University and aspires to become a civil servant.
Ananya Arya, an exceptional student from Patna, Bihar, scored 800/800 in CUET UG 2024 across her domain subjects and achieved a high score in English. With a stellar performance in her class 12 boards (98.4%), Ananya's preparation strategy emphasized early start, consistency, and avoiding procrastination. She plans to pursue a BA in Political Science Hons at Delhi University and aspires to become a civil servant.
Q: Could you tell us about your family background?
Ananya Arya: I hail from the historical city of Patna, Bihar - earlier known as Pataliputra. My family consists of four people: my dad, mom, younger brother, and me. My father is a businessman, and my mother is a homemaker.
Q: What was your reaction to your CUET UG 2024 results?
Ananya Arya: I appeared for five papers, including four domains: History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics of 200 marks each, and one language: English, of 200 marks. I scored 200/200 in all four domains, totaling 800/800. In English, I scored 185/200. I was extremely elated when I saw my score, and my parents were so proud of me. It was an atmosphere of sheer joy at my home.
Q: Can you tell us about your choice of stream in 10+2 and your performance?
Ananya Arya: I chose the Humanities stream in class 12th. Yes, I chose it myself because of a personal inclination as well as keeping in mind my aspiration to be a civil servant. I scored a total of 492/500 (98.4%) in my 12th boards.
Q: What was your strategy for CUET preparation?
Ananya Arya: My strategy for CUET was threefold. I kept the following points in mind:
- a) Starting Early - I started preparing for my domains side by side during my board preparation as a large part of the syllabus was the same. Although I opted for a different strategy when it came to preparing for MCQs, I prepared a separate register in which I noted down all the important points from which MCQs could be formed. After my boards had ended, I revised the chapters through that register itself instead of reading the NCERTs line by line.
- b) Staying consistent - Consistency is the key when it comes to competitive exams. Studying in smaller shifts regularly can help ease the pressure.
- c) Avoiding Procrastination - Procrastination can kill a lot of time. Therefore, avoiding distractions and keeping the daily goal in mind is of extreme importance.
Q: Who supported you the most during your CUET preparation?
Ananya Arya: My parents encouraged me the most during this journey. They have been extremely understanding and aware of the needs of the CUET exam and made sure I had all the facilities available to the best of their abilities.
Q: Can you describe your routine during CUET preparation?
Ananya Arya: I kept my daily routine very flexible. My day started with preparing a to-do list for the day. I allotted time to different subjects on different days and kept the hours flexible according to my convenience. At the end of the day, my goal was to be able to tick off the to-do list completely. Adda247 has been there for me throughout the journey whenever I needed help. The content provided by Adda247 is exactly what any CUET aspirant would be looking for. From solving doubts to motivating me when I was low, the faculty was always there for me. The Ebooks and Test Series are worth every penny. Reading NCERTs and then solving the test series helped me a great deal. Highly recommended!
Q: What is the CUET marking scheme?
NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2025:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q: Is there a negative marking in CUET?
Yes. There is a negative marking in the CUET exam. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. Negative marking will not be applicable in case of unattempted questions. The marking scheme as per NTA is given below.
i. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
ii. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
iv. If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
v. If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
vi. If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q: Can CUET normalisation reduce marks?
CUET normalisation procss refers to a process of adjusting scores to account for variations in difficulty between different sessions of CUET exam. The aim is to ensure fairness and equity among students who may have taken different sessions of the same exam.
The normalization process shouldn't inherently reduce marks for students. Instead, it aims to adjust scores in a way that maintains the integrity and validity of the assessment. CUET Normalization might involve scaling scores, adjusting grade boundaries, or applying statistical techniques to ensure that the difficulty level of the assessment doesn't disadvantage any particular group of students.
Q: What are your future plans and career goals?
Ananya Arya: I want to pursue a BA in Political Science Hons from DU. Thereafter, I aspire to follow my dream to be a civil servant and serve my country.
Q: When did you start preparing for CUET?
Ananya Arya: I started preparing for CUET as soon as I entered my 12th grade. Starting early has a lot of perks.
Q: Which courses and universities are you targeting?
Ananya Arya: I am targeting Political Science Hons at Delhi University.
Q: What advice would you give to students preparing for CUET 2025?
Ananya Arya: My suggestions to future aspirants would be:
- a) Proper research - Every exam has a different pattern and its respective requirements. An in-depth research about CUET would be very beneficial before you start your CUET journey.
- b) Consistency - Staying consistent since the start will work wonders.
- c) Prioritize your mental health - The world of competitive exams can be very pressurizing. Make sure you maintain your peace of mind and never compromise on it. Study with ease, have faith in yourself and everything will fall into place.
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