Shiksha.com got in touch with CUET-UG Topper 2023 Devansh Shukla to know about his CUET-UG 2023 preparation strategy, exam experience, plans on higher studies, targetted colleges and more. Talking about his preparation routine, he said that CUET syllabus 2023 was quite similar to the board exam syllabus and hence, he didn't face any difficulty during his CUET 2023 exam preparation journey.
CUET Topper 2023 Devansh Shukla
CUET Topper 2023 Devansh Shukla started his CUET exam 2023 preparation after the board exams. With a normalised score of 780 marks, Devansh scored 100 percentile in CUET-UG 2023. Talking about his preparation routine, he said that CUET-UG syllabus 2023 was quite similar to the board exam syllabus and hence, he didn't face any difficulty during his CUET 2023 exam preparation journey. With dreams to pursue BCom (Hons) from Delhi University's one of the top college, SRCC, Devansh says that aspirants must keep a positive outlook while starting their CUET preparation journey.
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Shiksha.com got in touch with CUET-UG Topper 2023 Devansh Shukla to know about his CUET-UG 2023 preparation strategy, exam experience, plans on higher studies, targetted colleges and more. Talking about his subject-wise marks break-up, Shukla told that he scored 200 marks in English and Business Studies subjects, 194 marks in Economics and 194 marks in Accountancy. Check out some informative excerpts from the interview below:
Commonly asked questions
CUET 2026 exam was held in two slots. first slot was held between 9 AM to 12 PM and second slot was held between 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates could check the exact subject-ise timings on their admit card.
CUET UG 2026 notification has been released at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. The dates for the CUET 2026 exam subject wise has been declared online. CUET 2026 is ongoing. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates can check the important details about:
- Exam important dates
- CUET eligibility criteria
- Steps to fill application form
- Reservation criteria
- Admit card
- Exam centres
- Syllabus
- Exam pattern
- Results
- Normalisation Process
NTA will release CUET 2026 city intimation slip online. Candidates who will complete the CUET application process by paying the requisite fee can log in with their username and password and download the slip to check the city where their CUET UG 2026 exam centre will be located.
CUET intimation slip mentions the date of examination, shift, subject/test papers and medium chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. City intimation slips are released subsequently for the exams scheduled on different dates. CUET city intimation slip is not an admit card. It is an advanced information about the allotment of city. Based on the city allotted, candidates will have to make the necessary arrangement for travel, accommodation, etc.
Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
- Q: You have scored more than 780 marks out of 800. Was this CUET result expected? Yes, actually my exam went well. Please tell us about your first reaction.
- Q: Tell us about your family and educational background?
- Q: How was your board result?
- Q: When did you start preparing for CUET Exam? What all books did you refer to?
- Q: How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you feel is better, coaching or self-study?
- Q: Which subject is your strong one and which is the weakest? Are NCERT books sufficient for preparations?
- Q: What was your exam day strategy?
- Q: According to you, what was the toughest and easiest section?
- Q: Which all universities did you apply for? What was your dream college?
- Q: What are the courses you are looking forward to?
- Q: To whom do you attribute your successful CUET journey? What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc.?
Q: You have scored more than 780 marks out of 800. Was this CUET result expected? Yes, actually my exam went well. Please tell us about your first reaction.
A: Initially, when the answer key came, my actual raw score came to be 788 but got normalized to 780, anyways I am happy with my score.
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Q: Tell us about your family and educational background?
My father is a professional stock market trader and my mother is a homemaker. I am from commerce stream and the school from which I passed is "Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Rambagh, Basti"
Q: How was your board result?
A: I got 98% in my board exams.
Q: When did you start preparing for CUET Exam? What all books did you refer to?
A: Since the syllabus of the CUET Exam is quite similar to our board's syllabus, I didn't give any dedicated time for CUET until my board exams were over. After my boards got over, I started my cuet preparation. I prepared from the NCERT textbooks and MCQ question bank of Arihant publication (Commerce domain).
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.
As per the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment guidelines, PwD candidates will be provided with following facilities:
- Scribe facility: In case the candidate has physical limitation and required a scribe for writing the exam, he/she must be certified in the format provided by CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
- Extra time: PwD candidates will get extra time of one hour whether such candidates use scribe facilities or not.
Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.
Q: How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you feel is better, coaching or self-study?
A: Approx 6-7 hours of regular self-study is enough for a better score. Coaching plays an important role in keeping our preparation on track. So, I would say one should always have a mix of this.
Q: Which subject is your strong one and which is the weakest? Are NCERT books sufficient for preparations?
A: I think accountancy is my strongest subject as I have scored 100/100 in my boards. And I don't think that I am weak in any of the subjects that I have studied. Yes, for theoretical subjects ncert textbooks are enough and important but for calculative subjects like accountancy or mathematics, some sidebooks can be more helpful.
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Q: What was your exam day strategy?
A: On the exam day, I revisited all those questions which I made incorrect while my preparation. I revised all the important factual data which had a high probability of coming into the exam. Just this much was enough for the exam day.
Q: According to you, what was the toughest and easiest section?
A: None of the sections was so easy or so difficult, it was of moderate level.
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Q: Which all universities did you apply for? What was your dream college?
A: I have applied for Delhi University for BCom (Hons). However, my dream college is Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Q: What are the courses you are looking forward to?
A: I am looking forward to pursuing BCom (Hons).
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Q: To whom do you attribute your successful CUET journey? What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc.?
A: I contribute this to my parents and my teachers who were supportive during the whole journey and kept me motivated to continuously work hard and the Toprankers platform as their integrated teaching, video solutions, and study materials were best suited to my preparation.
For future aspirants, I would just suggest that they start the preparation as soon as possible as the exam is highly competitive. Just preparation is not important but your positive attitude towards it also plays an important role in your success.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 14 hours ago
No college in the MP Epravesh offers BCA course. The courses offered under the MP Epravesh required their own score for admission purposes.
The MP Epravesh will provide admission to the state colleges which do not take admissions through CUET UG exam.
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Answered 17 hours ago
Hi, please specify the course name so that we can help. There are 6 different courses conducted by the University. Each course has its own cutoff. Please elaborate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 18 hours ago
NO, CUET is not required to get admission in BA at Oriental University. The university accepts CUET (UG) scores, admissions to the standard BA programmes are primarily merit-based. To be eligible for admission, applicants should have passed Class 12 with at least 40% aggregate score.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 18 hours ago
No, CUET is not required for admission in BCA at Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology. Admission is offered based on performance in Class 12, followed by personal interview.
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Answered 2 days ago
Students with 80 percentile in CUET are eligible for 50% scholarship and direct admission in Amity Ranchi. BPharm students are excluded from scholarship offered based on CUET percentile.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
No, CUET UG is compulsory for admission to all undergraduate courses at Delhi University colleges, including top Science colleges.
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Answered 3 days ago
Yes, CUET is required for admission in MCA at JSS Academy of Technical Education. 85% of the total intake will be filled through Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow Counselling, based on CUET PG. Other 15% can get direct admission based on merit.
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Veer Narmad South Gujarat University offers admission in MA programme based on merit achieved in last qualifying exam. However, for certain specialised courses like MA in Human Resource Development or Political Science, CUET PG scores are accepted.
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, the BHU UG 2026 Counselling registration has been started at the samarth portal. The last date to apply for the BHU UG 2026 admissions is July 25.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, aspirants can get admission at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University via CUET-UG scores. Aspirants who pass CUET can register on the university's website with their score. Once selected, aspirants have to come for document verification and pay course fees to confirm their seat.
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