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DU JAT exam pattern was designed by the National Testing Agency (NTA). However, starting the 2022-23 admission session, DU JAT exam has been scrapped. The admissions are based on the CUET exam for all UG courses offered by Delhi University.
DU JAT exam pattern 2022 specified the structure of the question paper, type of questions, marking scheme and other details. Candidates can check the detailed DU JAT 2022 pattern below. DU JAT exam will be conducted in the Computer-based Test (CBT) mode at more than 100 centres across 20+ cities in India in the first week of July. Candidates can check the detailed DU JAT exam pattern below.
DU JAT 2022 Pattern – Important Highlights
| DU JAT exam |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Total number of questions |
100 |
| Medium |
English |
| Sectional Weightage |
25 |
| Type of questions |
Objective type MCQ based |
| Number of sections |
Four, namely - Quantitative Ability - Reasoning and Analytical Ability - General English - Business and General Awareness |
| Negative Marking |
Yes |
| Duration of the test |
2 hours |
| Total marks |
400 |
DU JAT question paper includes 100 questions from four sections — Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English and Business and General Awareness, which will be based on topics under DU JAT 2022 syllabus as prescribed by Delhi University.
DU JAT 2022 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for DU JAT 2022 exam will help evaluate the score in theexam. Space below mentions the DU JAT marking scheme:
- Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer
- One marks will be deducted for wrong attempts
- No marks will be deducted for leaving a question unattempted
DU JAT 2022 Section Weightage
The table below indicates a section-wise break-up of questions and difficulty level of the DU JAT exam:
| Subject | Question Per Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| 25 |
Moderate |
|
| 25 |
Moderate to difficult |
|
| 25 |
Moderate |
|
| 25 |
Easy to Moderate |
Best Books for DU JAT Preparation
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10 |
NCERT |
| Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations |
RS Aggarwal/S Chand publication |
| High School English Grammar |
Wren & Martin |
| General English |
Arihant Publications |
| A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical |
Arihant publications |
| Short-cuts in reasoning |
Disha Publications |
| General Knowledge 2020 |
Arihant Publications |
DU JAT Exam Preparation Strategy
To score well in the DU JAT exam, aspirants should make a study schedule that fits with their way of studying. The preparation plan should include a subject-wise preparation strategy, the books that need to be covered, the hours that need to be devoted to each subject, the expected time to start revision and practice mocks.
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