How to prepare for DU JAT 2022 in Six Months

Abhishek
Abhishek Dhawan
Assistant Manager – Editorial Content
5 mins readUpdated on Mar 16, 2022 13:23 IST

DU JAT facilitates admission to professional undergraduate programmes offered by 16 colleges affiliated with Delhi University. Read on to know the six-month preparation plan for the DU JAT exam.

DU JAT Six Month Preparation Plan

DU JAT 2022 Preparation in Six Months

DU JAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to BMS, BBA (FIA) and B.A (Hons) courses at colleges affiliated with Delhi University. DU JAT registration is expected to commence in June and it is likely to end by July. DU JAT 2022 is expected to be conducted in September. The exam is usually conducted in two slots on the same day. DU JAT will be a two-hour online test conducted across 24 cities.  Here are a few tips that will help DU JAT aspirants prepare better for the exam.

Table of content
  • Understanding the DU JAT exam pattern
  • Best Books for DU JAT Preparation
  • Five key tips for Six-months DU JAT Preparation Strategy
  • FAQs on DU JAT Preparation Tips

Understanding the DU JAT exam pattern

To make six month DU JAT preparation plan, understand the DU JAT exam pattern and accordingly devise their study plan DU JAT question paper comprises 100 MCQs equally divided into four sections: Quantitative Ability, Reasoning & Analytical Ability, General English and Business and General Awareness. For every correct answer, four marks will be awarded while an incorrect answer will invite a penalty of one mark.

Best Books for DU JAT Preparation

This section brings the list of most popular and commonly referred books for DU JAT exam. 

Quantitative Aptitude

Books

Author

Maths class XI and XIIth

NCERT

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha-McGraw-Hill Education

The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

Dinesh Khattar

Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Books

Author

Short-cuts in reasoning

Disha Publications

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical

Arihant publications

Verbal and Non-Verbal Aptitude

RS Agrawal

General English

Q:   Can I get direct admission to DU for MCom?
Q:   Is DU admission open?
Q:   How can I apply for MCom at DU?

Books

Author

General English

Arihant Publications

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar

Wren and Martin

Business and General Awareness

Books

Author

General Knowledge

Lucent publications

Manorama Yearbook

Manorama

Newspapers

The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India

Five key tips for Six-months DU JAT Preparation Strategy

  • Build a strong foundation: A good foundation goes a long way in helping an aspirant qualify DU JAT exam. If a candidate’s basic concepts are clear, it will help him cover the DU JAT syllabus in lesser time. It is equally important for an aspirant to work on his weaker links such topics often spring a surprise in such exams.
  • Be consistent with daily study regime: An aspirant can get a good score in the DU JAT result if he or she sticks to his/her study regime for a period of six months. Even two to three hours daily for this period is enough to cover the entire syllabus. After every study session, an aspirant should reflect on how much has s/he learnt in this period and how could he perform better.
  • Plan smartly: While devising the DU JAT 2022 preparation plan, an aspirant should be mindful of the fact that it should be practical suits his way of studying. DU JAT preparation plan should include the subject-wise preparation strategy, the books that need to be covered, the hours that need to be devoted to each subject, the revision of the covered topic as well.
  • Practise DU JAT mock tests: Taking regular mocks is key to performing well in the DU JAT exam. One can start with sectional DU JAT mock tests which will help her/him evaluate his topic wise preparation. Once a candidate covers the entire syllabus, s/he can take full-fledged DU JAT mock tests. Even if an aspirant will solve at least 10 mock test papers, his/her chances of making it through will drastically improve. Additionally, he should also solve previous years’ DU JAT question papers.
  • Manage your time wisely: It’s not only the study hours that will decide candidates' fate in the DU JAT examination. It is equally crucial for an aspirant to keep a healthy distance from all the possible distractions during the preparation period. An aspirant should minimize the use of social media and keep away from habits that can affect his concentration level.

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FAQs on DU JAT Preparation Tips

Q: How should I prepare for Reading Comprehension in the General English section?

A: There is no defined syllabus for Reading Comprehension. It will expectedly have passages from current affairs, literature or abstract topics.

Q: Which books should I refer to prepare for DU JAT Analytical Ability section?

A: For Analytical Ability preparation, candidates can refer to the following books:

  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar and Dr Lal
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta

Q: How much time should I invest in DU JAT preparation?

A: If you are planning to study at least three months in advance, you need to put in at least 4 to 5 hours daily to stand a good chance in the exam.

Q: Are there non-MCQs in the DU JAT question paper?

A: No, there are no non-MCQs in the DU JAT question paper. All the 100 questions are objective type.

Q: Can I use a calculator for solving QA questions of the DU JAT exam?

A: No, the test takers are not allowed to use a calculator or any other gadget during the exam.

Q: How many colleges participate in the DU JAT counselling process?

A: A total of 16 colleges participate in the DU JAT counselling process.

Q: In how many cities DU JAT exam is conducted?

A: DU JAT exam is expected to be conducted in 24 cities across India.

Q: What are the important topics under the Reasoning and Analytical ability section?

A: The most important topics under the Reasoning & Analytical ability section includes seating arrangement, series and analogy.

Q: What is the exam pattern for DU JAT 2022?

A: DU JAT comprises 100 multiple-choice questions carrying four marks each. The test will be conducted for two hours.

Q: What is the utility of solving DU JAT mocks?

Q:   How can I get MBA from DU?
Q:   What is the admission process for MCA in DU?
A: Solving mocks will help candidates to analyse where they stand in terms of knowledge and execution.
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