CUET Topper Tips: Know How NCERT Books Helped Chetna Rani To Get Admission In Hindu College
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET Topper Tips: Stick to NCERT while preparing for the CUET entrance exam, says Chetna Rani who scored 800 in CUET and currently studying in Delhi University's Hindu College.
Born and brought up in Delhi, Chetna Rani, a CUET 2022 Topper, scored perfect marks to secure her dream course in one of the best Delhi University colleges, The Hindu College. She says "coaching isn't important for CUET because the exam is entirely based on NCERT which is already taught in the Class 12th CBSE board syllabus." Chetna started her CUET preparations after her board exams. She used to dedicate 7-8 hours regularly in the preparation for CUET 2022.
Q. When did you start preparing for CUET Exam? What all books did you refer to?
A. I started preparing after the board exams ended in April. I focused on the NCERT syllabus and tried formulating MCQ objective-type questions from that.
Explore colleges based on CUET
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
Q. Tell us about your family and educational background?
A. I was born and brought up in Delhi but my native village is in Bihar. My mother is an insurance advisor and my father is a lawyer. I have an elder sibling. My alma mater is Presentation Convent Sr. Secondary School, Delhi. Currently, I am pursuing BA(Hons) in Political Science from Hindu College.
The admission process for MCom at Delhi University up until 2021 was offered across two categories: Direct Admission and Through Entrance Test. Also, along with the entrance exam, interview rounds were also conducted for admission to Delhi University PG programmes.
There was no minimum age limit to take admission to the MSc programme offered by the university. However, DU PG admission 2022-23 was subject to a valid score in DUET as announced by the University. Starting 2023, the admission process of DU for its postgraduate courses, such as MA, MSc and MCom will be subject to the CUET-PG exam conducted by NTA.
After the results, qualified students will be required to appear for the seat allocation process conducted by the university for final seat allotment. While there is no information on direct admission on the official website of DU or its affiliated colleges students are advised to visit the admission office for more details on the same.
DU admission is open. Admission in Delhi University is based on CUET-UG and CUET-PG scores. Below are the upcoming events for DU admission:
- University of Delhi (DU) has released the admission cutoff for five-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB courses through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores.
- The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
- DU CSAS-PG 2025 Spot Round 3 allocations have been released for admission to various PG courses based on the CUET-PG 2025 scores, and the last date for fee payment is Aug 20, 2025.
Q. How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you feel is better, coaching or self-study?
A. I studied for almost 7-8 hours, when CUET Exam 2023 got closer, a bit more. Self-study has always worked best for me. Coaching isn't important for CUET because the exam is entirely based on NCERT which is already taught in the Class 12th CBSE board syllabus.
Explore more Science exams with upcoming dates
14 Nov '24 - 15 Oct '25
18 Oct '25
1 Jan '26
28 Feb '26
2 Dec '24 - 19 Aug '26
14 Oct '25
17 Oct '25
9 Nov '25
21 Nov '25
Also Read: CUET 2022 Topper Tips: Know How Elimination Method Helped Prisha Khandelwal Get Into SRCC
Q. How did you prepare for CUET UG, just a month before the exam?
A. I formed possible questions from NCERT books and referred them to Oswal, Arihant, and other publications. These books boost your confidence when you practice the sample papers given in them but are not always accurate.
Q. Which subject is your strong one and which is the weakest? Are NCERT books sufficient for preparations?
A. I feel the most confident about political science and the least about economics, which is why I didn't choose it as one of my domains even though I studied it in my 12th CBSE syllabus as a subject. Yes, NCERT books are sufficient for CUET.
Candidates seeking admission to MCom at the University of Delhi are required to apply via CUET PG exam. Interested students can follow the steps given below to apply for CUET PG 2023.
- Visit the official website of CUET PG 2023 – cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox followed by clicking on the tab ‘Click Here to Proceed’.
- Enter personal details such as name, parents’ name, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity type and number followed by present and permanent address.
- Choose a password and security question and enter the captcha.
- Once the application number and password is generated, log in with the credentials to complete the application process.
- Complete the CUET (PG) 2023 application form by adding the information around personal details, paper selection, exam cities, educational details and upload the photograph and signature.
- The photograph and signature should be in JPEG format. While the photograph size must be between 10 KB to 200 KB, the signature image size must be between 4 KB to 30 KB.
- The application fee has to be paid in online mode through credit/ debit card, net banking or UPI.
After registration, candidates must fill in the application form and pay the registration fee which is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) (For upto three test papers) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) (For upto three test papers) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,000 | 5,000 |
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | 800 | |
SC / ST / Third Gender | 750 | |
| PwD | 700 |
For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 500 | 1,500 |
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | 400 | |
SC / ST / Third Gender | 400 | |
| PwD | 40 |
NTA has mentioned that CUET UG 2026 syllabus will adhere to NCERT syllabus. Hence, it can be assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the CUET UG exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the subject concepts and ability to apply them in various situations.
Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national-level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is similar with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.
Candidates seeking admission to Jamia Millia Islamia for MBA can apply online on the official website. Admission to this course is offered based on the entrance exam conducted by the university, i.e. JMI Entrance Eest. Interested candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned. Followed by application filling and before application submission, candidates are also required to pay the application fee which ranges from INR 550 to INR 700. A step-by-step process of application is mentioned below:
- Visit the official website and scroll down.
- On the Admission section in the left corner of the page, there are multiple links for course-wise application forms.
- Click on the desired courses' application link, fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
Q. When it came to exam day, what was your strategy? According to you, what was the toughest and easiest section?
A. My exam strategy was to mindfully choose the 40/50 questions to attempt, questions I felt confident about. I was careful about the time limit.
Q. Which all universities did you apply for? What was your dream college?
A. I applied to Ambedkar University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi University. My dream was to get into Hindu College.
Q. To whom do you attribute your successful CUET topper journey? What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude etc?
A. I attribute my CUET journey to my sister, she has always been my constant support and source of comfort and joy. Stick to NCERT. When you read a particular paragraph( in theoretical subjects), try to formulate your own set of MCQs that could possibly be asked from that paragraph. Assertion Reasonings can be tricky as opposed to straightforward questions, so try to get your hand on as many of those as you can.
Do not panic if you are unable to find sample papers, NTA releases the official sample papers sometime before exams. Do not trust the judgment and news shared by YouTubers. Only rely on official NTA notifications for official updates.
Read More:
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Aug '25 | NEST NISER commencement of cla... |
18 Aug '25 | NEST CEBS 2025 Counselling: Cl... |
16 Aug '25 - 19 Aug '25 | IISER 2025 Round 4 Seat Allotm... |
8 Aug '25 - 12 Aug '25 | IISER 2025 Round 3 Seat Allotm... |
Jul '25 | ITM NEST 2025 Result Date |
Jun '25 | ITM NEST 2025 Exam date |
Oct '25 | OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for... |
Nov '25 | OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam
H
Beginner-Level 1
Answered 5 days ago
CUET UG DU cutoffs for the year 2025 have been revealed for the BA (Hons) in Political Science. According to the cutoff data for CUET UG courses, the DU closing ranks for the aforementioned course ranged from 315.01 - 935.4 within its affiliated colleges. Compared to the CUET-UG cutoffs for the prev
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:
Top Colleges | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
Hindu College | INR 86,010 |
Miranda House | INR 19,014 |
Hansraj College | INR 540 |
Kirori Mal College | INR 50,445 |
ARSD College | INR 540 |
Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test
L
Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, with 98 percentile you have a very good chance to enter North Campus.
- Top colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda House usually require 99+.
- Other North Campus colleges may accept students with 97–98+.
- Final admission depends on your category (General vs. reserved), course choice, and
N
Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is not under CUET. Instead the college accepts the scores of the UPMT exam for admission to the BHMS course. This is the Uttaranchal Pre-Medical Test and is conducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidatescan take admissions into the Marwadi University BCom courses without appearing for the CUET entrance exam. Candidates who wish togain admissions into the Marwadi University are required to clear their Class 12 board exams and apply for admissions. Candidates can apply for admissions a
S
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates can choose upto four exam cities of their choice while filling the CUET application form. NTA will try best to allot the city of examination to the candidates in the order of preference opted by them in their CUET 2026 application form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted to the candidates. Choice of CUET 2026 centre city will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only. In case, there are very few candidates from a particular CUET exam centre city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.
Candidates will have the oppurtunity to choose the exam city while filling the CUET application form 2026. Candidates must carefully choose the exam cities. No request for change in exam centre will be entertained once the admit cards are issued.