Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Over 10 Lakh Students Apply For CUET: DU, BHU & Allahabad University Most Popular Picks

 

Over 1 million (10 Lac) students have applied for CUET till now. Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University & Allahabad University emerged as the top picks by students. Since each student is allowed to apply for up to 9 papers, a total of 46 lakh applications have been made so far. Majority of the registrations are from students of Delhi, UP, MP, Haryana & Rajasthan

A total of 86 universities will be admitting UG students through the exam in the 2022-2023 academic session

·         44 Central Universities

·         11 Deemed Universities

·         12 State Universities

·         19 Private Universities

While the dates for the exam have not been declared yet, the following universities saw the highest number of applications

1.      Delhi University: 6 Lac Applications

2.      Banaras Hindu University: 3.94 Lac Applications

3.      Allahabad University: 2.31 Lac Applications

4.      Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University: 1.49 Lac Applications

5.      Jamia Millia Islamia University: 1.21 Lac Applications

6.      Jawaharlal Nehru University: 0.57 Lac Applications

The Tamil Nadu assembly has also adopted a resolution against CUET to which Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister) wrote to the state clarifying that there is no case for rights infringement of states and UTs through the test.

The geographic spread of applications from across the country is expected to be high for the central test. There are also plans to conduct the test twice from next year which would increase adoption as well as diversity. The government has exempted 8 central universities from conducting the test due to “operational difficulties”

Competing head on with JEE (~9 lac aspirants) and NEET (~15 lac aspirants), CUET may become one of the largest exams in the coming years

A Guide to JEE Test Taking Strategies for Success

 

Introduction

The JEE is India's most prestigious engineering entrance examination and is conducted jointly by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam has been a gateway to some of the best engineering (IITs, NITs, CFTIs etc.) colleges in India for over six decades.

Different Ways to Prepare for IIT JEE

1.      Self-Preparation: Self-study is the process of studying without any help from teachers, tutors or classmates. The benefits of self-study are that you can learn at your own pace and decide how much time you want to spend on each topic. You can also choose what subjects to study and how much time to spend on each subject. You can also set your own goals and rewards for achieving them. However, there are some disadvantages too. One disadvantage is that it may be difficult to stay motivated if you don't have a teacher or tutor to keep you focused. Another disadvantage is that it's hard to get feedback on your work so it's difficult to know if you're doing well or not doing well in a subject.



2.      Coaching: Coaching is a very popular means for preparation for IIT JEE. The coaching institutes offer the necessary guidance and support to the students to help them prepare for this exam. The coaching institutes have qualified teachers who have experience in teaching IIT JEE aspirants. They provide both group and individual coaching classes. This helps the students to get a better idea of what they are being taught and it also helps them to get hands-on experience about how the exam is conducted.

3.      Hybrid: You can choose to only take classes / coaching for subjects or areas where you are weak. Students now have an option to refer to online content as a supplementary dosage of preparation

Secret To JEE Success - Mock Tests

Mock tests are exams that mimic the real exam. They are usually taken at the end of a term or semester to assess how well a student has performed in their previous classes. The main purpose of mock tests is to provide a realistic simulation of the examination experience and help students identify weaknesses in their knowledge base. Mock tests are used by schools, colleges, and universities across the globe for various purposes such as assessing students’ progress or preparing them for examinations.

Mock tests are an important part of the preparation for any competitive examination. It is a simulation of the actual exam and helps students get a feeling of what to expect on the day of their exam. The best way to prepare for an exam is to take mock tests and practice answering questions. Mock tests help identify one's strengths and weaknesses in various subjects, which can be used as feedback for future study sessions.

Despite offering a simulation of the JEE exam, mock tests have a few disadvantages as well. The first disadvantage is that they might not be a good indicator of the student’s true performance in the exam. The reason being that mock tests can be biased and often do not cover all the topics that are likely to come up in the exam. This is because teachers often give students questions from their own knowledge and experience, which might not be relevant for other students. Another problem with mock tests is that they can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety among students who take them seriously. This is because it is natural for many students to start worrying about their performance when they know what

How To Nurture a Positive Mindset for JEE Success?

It is important to develop a positive mindset to succeed on an exam. A positive mindset can help you stay motivated and confident, which will lead to better grades. The first step is to believe in yourself. If you believe that you are capable of success, then your confidence will be boosted, and this will help you perform better. When you have a strong belief in yourself, it becomes easier for the brain to focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about the outcome or how difficult it may be. The next step is to create a plan for success before the exam starts. This plan should include what time you will study each day, what time before bedtime that you should stop studying, and what kind of food or drinks that are best for your brain during exam time.

The most important thing to do when you think like a winner is to have a positive attitude. You can't succeed if you are not the right person for the job. If people don't want to work with you, then it's time to find people who will. If you want to think like a winner, then you need be prepared for success. Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen. When something doesn't work out or an opportunity is lost, try not to dwell on it and instead focus on what's next. Focusing on the positive and being persistent are two of the most important qualities that winners possess to achieve success in their lives and careers. Mental resilience, or the ability to stay calm and composed in stressful situations, is an important skill that everyone should have. Mental resilience is important because it can help us deal with stress and difficult situations. It also helps us bounce back from setbacks. Mental resilience is a skill that everyone can learn, but some people are born with more of it than others. Some people are naturally more resilient than others because they have had more practice dealing with difficult situations in their life. They may have been raised in a tough environment or experienced many losses at an early age - both things can teach people how to be resilient.

Friday, 20 May 2022

Students Demand Postponing the NEET 2022: Latest Updates On NEET 2022



As a precursor to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) north of 10,000 MBBS applicants have kept in touch with the National Testing Agency (NTA) requesting that the undergrad test be delayed. The to-be MBBS students are setting these expectations as they guarantee that the planned date of NEET is near other competitive exams. The medical test is scheduled for July 17 this year. Several other students took to Twitter raising similar requests.



The major concern raised by students is that while the date for this year’s NEET has been declared, last years counselling is still ongoing. Several droppers and NEET 2021 students were waiting till the end of the last rounds of counselling (“Mop Up Rounds”) to secure a seat but were unable to. Additional changes in the exam guidelines related to reservation policies (in NEET 2021) have also impacted students.

Students are raising concerns that they may not get enough time to prepare for the exam and may not be able to sit for it and are strongly demanding that the exam be postponed. The clash with CUET (in the first two weeks of July) is also posing a huge problem for aspirants

A number of twitter movements have started supporting the cause






While the official date has not been postponed, the NTA has shifted the application date twice already. Another change this year is that there will not be any upper age limit for nursing courses and the NEET exam will be considered for its admission




Thursday, 19 May 2022

CUET Latest Updates

 

What Is CUET?

The Common University Entrance Test, prior known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test is an all-India test being coordinated by National Testing Agency for admission to different Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification courses and Research Programs in 45 Central Universities of India


List Of Universities Under CUET

  • S.No

    University Name

    1

    Visva-Bharati University

    2

    University of Hyderabad

    3

    University of Delhi

    4

    University of Allahabad

    5

    Tripura University

    6

    Tezpur University

    7

    Sikkim University

    8

    Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

    9

    Rajiv Gandhi University

    10

    Pondicherry University

    11

    North Eastern Hill University

    12

    National Sanskrit University

    13

    Nagaland University

    14

    Mizoram University

    15

    Maulana Azad National Urdu University

    16

    Manipur University

    17

    Mahatma Gandhi Central University

    18

    Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

    19

    Jawaharlal Nehru University

    20

    Jamia Millia Islamia

    21

    Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

    22

    Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

    23

    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

    24

    The English and Foreign Languages University

    25

    Dr. Hari Singh Gour University

    26

    Central University of Tamil Nadu

    27

    Central University of South Bihar

    28

    Central University of Rajasthan

    29

    Central University of Punjab (not confirmed, because it doens't offer any UG/integrated masters degree)

    30

    Central University of Odisha

    31

    Central University of Kerala

    32

    Central University of Kashmir

    33

    Central University of Karnataka

    34

    Central University of Jharkhand

    35

    Central University of Jammu

    36

    Central University of Himachal Pradesh

    37

    Central University of Haryana

    38

    Central University of Gujarat

    39

    Central University of Andhra Pradesh

    40

    Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

    41

    Central Sanskrit University

    42

    Banaras Hindu University

    43

    Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

    44

    Assam University

    45

    Aligarh Muslim University

CUET UG Exam Pattern

According to the most recent CUET news 2022, the CUET entrance test 2022 will presently be having four segments:

Segment IA - 13 Languages

Segment IB - 19 Languages

Segment II - 27 Domain-explicit Subjects

Segment III - General Test

CUET Syllabus

·        Section 1A & 1B (40 MCQs, 45 Minutes - per subject)

o   RC Passages based on Literary, Narrative & Factual passages

o   Vocabulary based questions based on synonyms & antonyms

o   Grammar test based on sentence correction, fill in the blanks etc

o   Verbal Ability

·        Section 2 (40 MCQs, 45 Minutes – per subject)

S.No

Subject

1

Fine Arts

2

Performing Arts

3

Environmental Studies

4

Art Education Sculpture

5

Anthropology

6

Mass Media & Communication

7

Agriculture

8

Teaching Aptitude

9

Sociology

10

Sanskrit

11

Psychology

12

Political Science

13

Physics

14

Physical Education, NCC & Yoga

15

Mathematics

16

Environmental Science

17

Legal Studies

18

Knowledge Tradition – Practices in India

19

Home Science

20

History

21

Geography & Geology

22

Entrepreneurship

23

Engineering Graphics

24

Economics & Business Economics

25

Computer Science & Informatics Practices

26

Chemistry

27

Business Studies

28

Biology, Biotechnology & Biochemistry

29

Anthropology

30

Agriculture

31

Accountancy

·        Section 3 (General Test – 60 Minutes)

o   GK (General Knowledge)

o   Mental Ability

o   Quantitative Reasoning

o   Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Negative Marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answered to be followed

Application Fees (UG & PG Programs)

·        General / OBC / EWS – INR 800

·        SC / ST – INR 350

·        PWD – Nil

Last Date to Apply

·        May 22nd 2022

·        Website: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/



Latest Updates

·        9.8 Lac students have registered for the exam

·        Correction window for applications to open on May 25th 2022

·        CUET to be held twice a year from 2023

·        CUET scores (instead of class 12th scores) to be used as admission criteria for the 45 central universities

·        More than 84 universities have adopted the CUET this year

·        Academics are questioning the governments stance on the exam fearing that it will lead to drop outs and increased influence of coaching

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