Section-wise preparation strategy for DU JAT 2022

Abhishek
Abhishek Dhawan
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7 mins readUpdated on Feb 25, 2022 21:25 IST

DU JAT aspirants should devise a preparation plan in advance to score well in the upcoming exam. Here we have discussed section-wise preparation strategy for DU JAT 2022.

DU JAT or Delhi University Joint Admission Test is a national level entrance exam conducted for professional UG programmes. As many as 16 affiliated colleges with Delhi University offer admission into BMS/BA (Hons) Business Economics /BBA(FIA) programmes. The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and conducted in online mode across 24 cities. Aspirants eyeing DU JAT 2022 should chalk out a preparation plan at the earliest. In this article, we will discuss the section-wise strategy to prepare for the DU JAT exam. Before proceeding further, we need to get acquainted with the DU JAT exam pattern and DU JAT syllabus.

Table of content
  • DU JAT Exam Pattern
  • DU JAT Syllabus
  • Section-wise preparation strategy for DU JAT 2022
  • FAQs Related to DU JAT Preparation

DU JAT Exam Pattern

The DU JAT question paper will comprise 100 objective questions equally divided across four sections. For every correct answer, the examiner will get four marks and for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. The following table will help you understand the exam structure, marking scheme and time limit of the DU JAT exam.

DU JAT 2022 Pattern Highlights

Mode of exam

Online or computer-based test

Total number of questions

100

Type of questions

Objective type MCQ based

Number of sections

Four (Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English and Business and General Awareness)

Duration of the test

2 hours

Total marks

400

DU JAT Syllabus

Aspirants should cover the entire DU JAT syllabus without delay, especially for topics that they find difficult.  Questions will be asked from four sections- Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English and General Awareness.

Section

Important Topics

Quantitative Ability

Numbers, Profit and loss, Fractions and decimals, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Speed and Time, Graphs and Pie Chart

Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Verbal Analogy, Word Sequence, Terms and Prepositions, Time Sequence, Number Series, Direction and Distance, Verbal Reasoning and Missing characters

General English

Reading Comprehension, Finding Errors, Sentence Sequencing, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks

General Awareness

Geography, Economics, History, Politics, Current Affairs, Science, Computers, etc.

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Section-wise preparation strategy for DU JAT 2022

To qualify for DU JAT 2022, aspirants need to score uniformly well in all the sections. It is important for an aspirant to devise a section-wise preparation strategy.  They should evaluate his/her strengths and weaknesses and accordingly devise his DU JAT preparation plan. Here we are sharing a section-wise strategy to crack DU JAT 2022.

Preparation strategy for Quantitative Aptitude: This section measures the Arithmetic as well as problem-solving skills of an aspirant. This section, in particular, is concept-driven and it is suggested that candidates should brush up on the fundamentals to develop the required competence.  In order to perform well in this section, aspirants should make it a habit to practice Quant for at least two hours a day and cover every single topic in the Quant syllabus. Additionally, they should also learn shortcuts and tricks to get an accurate result in minimum time. To enhance speed and accuracy, candidates can also take sectional mock tests of DU JAT during the course of preparation. Following are the books that will help you in preparing Quantitative Aptitude.

Best Books for 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

Preparation strategy for Reasoning and Analytical Ability: This section of DU JAT evaluates an aspirant’s critical thinking as well as decision-making skills. To score well in this section, candidates should cover Arrangement, Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Direction, and Syllogism at least three months before the exam.  Questions are usually easy, therefore if candidates prepare well, they will have better chances of doing well in this section. Aspirants can refer to the following books to prepare for Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning.

Best Books for 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

Preparation strategy for General English: English section is an integral part of almost every competitive exam. To make the best of this section, aspirants should strengthen the basics of grammar and build their vocabulary. Also, they must practice at least two or three Reading Comprehension passages daily. A regular reading habit will go a long way in honing their grammatical and comprehension skill. Aspirants should take up writing tasks on a regular basis and assess their performance to improve grammar. Candidates can also refer to the following books for General English preparation.

Best Books for General English

Books

Author

General English

Arihant Publications

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar

Wren and Martin

Preparation strategy for Business and General Awareness: This section of DU JAT is crucial because if candidates know the answers, it will take relatively lesser time to complete this section and the time could be used to mark more questions in other sections. To score well in this section, candidates are required to keep themselves abreast with the latest development around the world. Candidates should start building the habit of reading newspapers and following current affairs trends if they do not have this habit already. Aspirants should make a list of date wise development for at least a period of three months. Candidates can also refer to the following books for GK preparation.

Best Books for General Awareness

Books

Author

General Knowledge

Lucent publications

Manorama Yearbook

Manorama

Newspapers

The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India

Take mock tests: In addition to the above-mentioned strategy, DU JAT 2022 aspirants should regularly take mocks to assess their preparation level. Candidates can start with sectional mocks and gradually move to practice full paper tests. This will help them manage time, tackle pressure and improve their speed and accuracy in the long run.

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FAQs Related to DU JAT Preparation

Q: How many sections will be there in the DU JAT questions paper?

A: DU JAT question paper will comprise four sections—Quantitative Ability, Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General English, Business and General Awareness.

Q: What is the section-wise marks distribution in the DU JAT question paper?

A: Every section in the DU JAT exam carries equal weightage i.e. 100 marks for each section.

Q: When is the best time to start solving DU JAT mocks and previous year question papers?

A: Candidates can start with sectional mocks in the mids of DU JAT preparation. Once they cover the syllabus, they should opt for full-length mocks.

Q: How tough are General Awareness questions in the DU JAT exam?

A: GK section in the DU JAT exam is usually moderate in terms of difficulty level. A major portion of questions in this section is asked from Static GK.

Q: How should I master the Analytical & Reasoning Ability section of the DU JAT exam?

A: Analytical & Reasoning Ability tests the analytical ability as well as the problem-solving skills of the test taker. This section helps the examiner assess how quickly the examinee understands the puzzles and patterns. To ace this section, candidates need to put in a lot of practice and solve sample questions.

Q: Will the test takers with a gap year be at any disadvantage?

A: No, there is no disadvantage for students having gap years. They will be treated at par with regular students given they possess all the necessary documents/certificates.

Q: What are the best books that I can refer to for the DU JAT exam's Quantitative Section?

A: Candidates can refer to NCERT books of Class 9 and Class 10 for conceptual understanding. To gain a competitive edge, they can refer to Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha and How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma.

Q: Can I prepare for DU JAT in three months?

A: Yes, candidates can prepare for DU JAT in three months if they focus on conceptual clarity. They should refer to expert-recommended DU JAT preparation books and practice at least 20-30 mock tests and sample papers.

Q: Which college is considered best for the BMS programme?

A: Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies is the top-ranked college offering the BMS programme.

Q: What will be the language of the DU JAT question paper?

A: The DU JAT 2022 question paper will be in English.

Q: I have scored 50 per cent aggregate in Class 12. Will I be able to apply for DU JAT?

A: As per the eligibility criteria of DU JAT, the minimum score required for the General category students to be eligible for the DU JAT exam is 60 per cent. If the candidates belong to the SC/ST category, they need to have a 55 per cent aggregate in the Class 12 Board exam while candidates from the OBC category need to score 54 per cent.
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