Updated on May 17, 2023 16:54 IST

Preparing for DUET exam is one of the most challenging things an aspirant goes through. As it is a national level exam and the competition only increases each year, so one can not waste their time and must prepare and practice religiously. Read on to check the best ways to prepare for DUET exam, the best resources to prepare from and more!

Step Wise DUET preparation

Step 1: Know DUET syllabus thoroughly.

Step 2: Understand the DUET Pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.

Step 3: Get all the study material like prep books and previous years question papers to help better understand what to expect in the exam.

Step 4: Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis.

Step 5: Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

DUET Highlights

Exam Name

Delhi University Entrance Test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

2 hours

Official Website

nta.ac.in

How to prepare for DUET

DUET is an all-India entrance exam that is highly competitive and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and aim in order to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for DUET.

  • Know exam pattern for DUET: Candidates should check DUET exam pattern to get an idea of the overall structure of the exam. The exam pattern is different for different programmes. The online test will be conducted for two hours and comprises MCQ based questions. Total marks allotted to the test is 400. Candidates can refer to the table below for further clarification:
  • DUET Marking Scheme: The marking scheme of DUET is given below.

Marks for Each Correct Answer

Marks Deducted for Each Wrong Answer

Total Marks

+4

-1

400

  • DUET Syllabus: To perform well in DUET test, candidates have to thoroughly go through the syllabus. Aspirants need to strategize their plans on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. There is no success without hard work and in order to qualify for the entrance exam, candidates can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require superficial knowledge. The candidate can do so as per the below-mentioned pointers: Make a list of topics, subject wise, Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult as per personal experience, Note down topics that carry maximum weightage (as per previous year’s question papers).
  • Go through Prep books: To perform well in the DUET exam, candidates need to make a list of books which they should study for the entrance exam. Candidates are advised to purchase at least two to three prep books for DUET, depending on the course applied for. The books can help aspirants determine which topics to cover and study along with what to expect for the entrance exam. For the programme applied for, candidates need only buy the books according to the course.
  • Prepare a Time Table: Candidates need to make a time table on what topics to cover when, which subjects require high priority and how much to cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Aspirants are advised to create a daily plan and while preparing a time table, special attention should be given to completing the course applied for. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many question papers, mock papers and previous years question papers to better help prepare. Through this, a candidate can have a fair idea of what to expect in the entrance exam.
  • Refer to Past Year’s Question Papers: Candidates appearing for the DUET 2023 exam are advised to solve the last five years question papers to help better understand the exam pattern and format of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Through the previous questions, candidates can understand which subjects are given high importance and topics which can help the aspirant score better in the exam.
  • Solve sample papers and Mock tests: The best way for a candidate to know their strengths and weakness is by solving question papers, sample papers and mock tests. Through this, candidates can also figure out the best approach to be followed when they head out to attempt the actual DUET question paper. From formulating a time management to understanding the format of the paper, solving sample papers can help candidates prepare better for the entrance exam.

Books to read for DUET preparation

Candidates must prepare every topic from prep books as it will students clear doubts as well as understand the subjects thoroughly.

Books

Author

Self Study Guide for LLB

Arihant Experts

Guide for BBA/BBS/BBM 2019

Arihant Experts

Delhi University BMS Guide

Arihant Experts

Delhi University MA Economics

Arihant Experts

Delhi University MA English Guide 2019

Arihant Experts

Delhi University MCom Honours Guide

Arihant Experts

Delhi University BEd JEE

Arihant Experts

Delhi University BElEd Common Entrance Exam

Arihant Experts

Delhi Vishwavidyalaya BEd Sanyukt Pravesh Pariksha

Arihant Experts

Fluency in English II

Department of English: University of Delhi

Delhi University MA Political Science Entrance Examination

RPH Editorial Board

Delhi University Financial Accounting

DK Goel

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