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CUET PG MCA Entrance Exam Preparation Experience

Last Updated : 29 Aug, 2024

Introduction 


The CUET PG MCA entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MCA program at different universities which accept CUET PG scores. NTA has recently started taking exams for MCA. Before CUET, the universities were taking their own entrance test. But now almost all universities across India are accepting CUET scores. Every year more than 40000 candidates appear for the CUET PG MCA exam and among those, only 17-19% qualify. Thus, the candidates need a solid preparation strategy to prepare for and crack the CUET PG MCA exam.

Important Details for CUET Exam:

Headings

Description

Mode of ExamComputer Based Test (CBT)
Time Duration2 Hours
Subjects

Part A: 25 Questions are in English, Reasoning

Part B: 75 Questions which are on Mathematics, Computers, General Awareness

Marking Scheme4 marks will be given for every correct answer and -1 to be deducted for every wrong answer.
Exam DateConducted every year in the month of June/July
Exam Level

National

CUET PG MCA Exam Syllabus:

  • Mathematics: You are asked questions from 11th and 12th class maths topics.
  • Logical Reasoning: General logical questions like puzzles, series, find out the odd one, etc.
  • Computer Awareness: Questions related to hardware, software, binary, hexadecimal representations, computer basics like CPU, input/output devices, Boolean algebra,etc are covered in this section.
  • English: General English that you have studied in your school life like synonyms, antonyms, passages, etc.
  • General Awareness: General knowledge questions related to sports, a little bit of history, etc.


Give Mock Tests:

Mock tests which are a simulation of what the real exam might look like are a very essential part of any aspirant's preparation. These tests help the candidates be well prepared for the actual exam and help them get familiarised with the question paper pattern. These tests help the candidates identify their weak topics and help them prepare more in those areas. Mock tests also help the aspirants understand how to manage their time during the exam.


Revision is the Key to Success:

No matter how easy is the topic without revision it is highly unlikely to pass this exam because the candidate would end up making silly mistakes. You should revise these 4 subjects at least 3-4 times. Last month and a half should be dedicated to revision thoroughly.

Books you can follow for CUET Exam:

1. Mathematics:

  • Maths 11th class NCERT
  • Maths 12th class NCERT
  • RD Sharma Objective
  • Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

2. Logical Reasoning:

  • Any good reasoning book will solve your purpose
  • Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

3. Computer Awareness:

  • Computer Fundamentals by Pradeep K. Sinha and Priti Sinha
  • Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts
  • Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

4. English:

  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
  • Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

5. General Awareness:

  • Read the Newspaper daily.
  • Lucent's General Knowledge

Word of Advice for the Upcoming Candidates:

You can easily crack this exam if you have prepared well enough for the NIMCET Exam because the syllabus of NIMCET as well as the CUET PG MCA exam is same. NIMCET is little bit tough to crack as compared to CUET exam. So, keep your basics very strong and you can easily crack this exam.

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