CUET UG Topper 2024 Interview: Vansh Bansal Shares His Preparation Strategy
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Vansh Bansal has secured 100% marks in three subjects in CUET UG 2024 exam including Business Studies Accountancy and Economics. Vansh a student of Silverline Prestige School Ghaziabad is someone who believes that a positive mindset and correct preparation strategy are keys to crack CUET UG exam. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha he shared his journey of becoming a CUET UG 2024 topper.
Q1: Congratulations on becoming a CUET UG 2024 topper. Tell us about your journey.
Vansh: Thank you. During my CUET preparation days my family school and teachers supported me a lot. All teachers were always there to help me even at late hours.
Q2: When did you start preparing for CUET and what was strategy?
Vansh: I started my CUET preparation in April just after my board exams as I was not aware of how important these exams were. I used to study for 2-3 hours at start mainly focusing on my weak area which was English and then gradually increased grinding hours as CUET UG exam was approaching.
Q3: What were your strong and weak areas?
Vansh: My strong area was my domain subjects which were Accounts Business Studies Economics and Maths but my weak area was English.
Q4: Which books did you refer to for CUET? Have you taken any coaching for CUET preparation?
Vansh: I enrolled in an institute for preparation but in reality it didn't help me because of extensive coaching classes. I further started studying on Youtube which helped me a lot and I scored 200/200 in 3 subjects in CUET result.
Q5: What was your exam-taking strategy?
Vansh: My strategy was mainly to focus on my weak areas daily and to give my spare time to my domain subjects. I used to study English daily for 2 hours and domain for 1 or 2 hours.
Q6: Which is your dream college and course?
Vansh: My dream colleges are Delhi University courses i.e. SRCC Hindu College and Hansraj College and I am willing for admission in B.Com (Hons) course.
Q7: Your advice for next year’s CUET Advanced takers?
Vansh: If I am eligible to give my opinion to next CUET aspirants I would suggest that start focusing on reading part in English more and practice MCQ questions daily for any of subjects you are appearing for in CUET UG exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The last date to edit the CUET subjects 2026 in application form was April 19, 2026. NTA reopened the CUET form correction 2026 window for paid candidates. In this window, candidates could only edit the opted subjects.
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Yes, NTA reopened the CUET form correction window 2026 on April 17. It has been closed now. During this window, candidates could only edit the CUET subjects opted. Only candidates who paid the application fee could modify the CUET subjects as per the preferred programme and university.
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National Testing Agency reopened the CUET subject correction 2026 window. Candidates who paid the registration fee could edit the opted CUET subjects till the prescribed last date at official website.
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Generally the CUET UG exam is held in the month of April or May. These exams are taken in CBT mode which means you will have to go to the centre and answer the questions using computer and the questions are in MCQ format.
Hope this helps!
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SRM University Sonepat provides scholarships based on CUET scores of the candidates. Check below the criteria for the scholarship:
| CUET-Percentile (Best 5 Subjects) | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 95 & above | 100% |
| 90- 94.99 | 75% |
| 85- 89.99 | 50% |
| 80- 84.99 | 25% |
| 70 - 79.99 | 10% |
Note: Only for first 500 students on FCFS basis.
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SRM Sonepat accepts CUET-UG scores for admission to BCom (Hons). Aspirants can also appear for SRMHCAT for admission to this programme. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria i.e. Class 12 to apply for BCom (Hons).
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Yes, CUET is needed for Manipal Jaipur. The below is the Manipal University Jaipur admission criteria other than CUET:
- UG courses: Merit, Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026, SAT score, JEE Main, CLAT, LSAT India, AILET, MHCET Law, etc.
- PG courses: Merit, GATE, MUJ written entrance test, CAT, MAT, XAT,
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Yes, candidates can join BSc courses at Amity University Gurugram without appearing for CUET-UG first. Amity University conducts its own entrance exam called AMCAT to admit students into BSc courses.
However, many BSc courses are also open for direct admissions which look at Class 12 board exam resul
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Yes, BBA students can get scholarships at Amity University Gurugram based on CUET-UG scores. To apply for this scholarship, students must secure a minimum aggregate of 85% in the exam.
Higher aggregates will result in a higher amounts of scholarship offered to the BBA student.
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No, CUET-UG registrations have been closed for Amity University Gurugram BBA admissions in 2026. The last date to register for CUET-UG was scheduled on February 28, 2026. Candidates who failed to apply for CUET-UG can still try to apply through their Class 12 board exam results.
Candidates who appli
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