How to Prepare for PU CET (UG) in Three Months: Prep Tips and Guides

Get to know all the prep tips and guides on how you can ace PU CET (UG) and what steps and measures one must take. 

The Panjab University (PU) has extended the entrance exam dates for the Panjab University Common Entrance Exam (PU CET) for Undergraduate (UG) courses and the PU CET (UG) exam will now be conducted on October 4, 2020. With time in hand, students who have successfully applied online for PU CET (UG), can begin their preparation straight away. It is imperative to make the most of the time in hand so that you can come out with flying colours and get admission to the renowned varsity in the applied course. One should know all the details such as the PU CET (UG) exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, have all the prep guides and prep material to study well and ace the state-level entrance exam.

Steps to Prepare for PU CET (UG)

One needs to follow the below-mentioned steps which covers all aspects of preparation that is required to study well.

How to Prepare for PU CET (UG)

One must be confident and committed in order to ace the entrance exam and get admission to the course applied for. Be it BSc (Hons) or BSc Pharmacy, one needs to work hard, dedicate their time to cover the syllabus along with revising, solving sample papers and previous years question papers, read through prep books and more.

Know the PU CET (UG) Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

One should know the PU CET (UG) exam pattern and marking scheme as it gives one an idea about the number of sections, what type of questions are asked, what is the weightage of marks, how many questions are in one section, will the questions be asked in MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) or long descriptive questions, will the entrance exam be in online mode (computer test) or offline mode (pen and paper test). One should know all the details accurately as it will give you an idea on how to prepare for the entrance exam. Also, by knowing the exam pattern and marking scheme, there is no time wastage on the main day as one knows which questions to solve first and how to manage time. Here is the PU CET (UG) Marking Scheme which as follows:

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Know the PU CET (UG) Syllabus

The candidate also needs to get the prescribed syllabus for the course applied for. Be it Zoology, Botany, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, one needs to get the exact syllabus so that they can get to preparation straight away. Calculate the number of subjects, units and chapters which are in the syllabus, and divide them with the total days you have in hand. By doing so, you cover a certain amount of the syllabus day by day. A piece of simple advice would be, not to leave the entire syllabus for the last month. Here is a brief description of the syllabus which is as follows:

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Purchase Prep Books and Guide Books

To understand the PU CET (UG), one should also purchase prep books for the course applied for. There are various prep books and guides available in the market, however, one is advised to purchase prep books of renowned publishers and authors. One can either look it online, ask coaching centres and professors. However, for BSc, it is advisable to stick to the Class 11 and 12 NCERT books.

Solve Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers

One way to test your abilities, to know your strengths and weaknesses, is by solving sample papers. One gets to test themselves and it is a great way to know topics which require more attention. Also, by getting a hand of the previous years’ question papers, one gets to know the type of questions asked, the exam pattern and marking scheme, how the questions are framed, which topics are given more preference and more.

Revision

The candidate needs to also revise at the end of the day what they have studied. The best way is by writing pointers, jotting down what you have learnt in short sentences. For example, for Mathematics, one needs to keep on calculating in order to get the methods right. It cannot happen in one go.

Prep Tips

• Practice mock tests, solve sample papers and previous years’ question papers as much as you can.
• Do not waste time. Make the most of the time you have on your hands.
• Create a time table, as to how much of the syllabus you can cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Time yourself every time you solve a sample paper, question paper or mock test. Try and finish the paper on time.
• If you do not understand any topics, look for alternatives to help you understand better.
• One has to be dedicated, focused and committed. Make it your aim and mission to finish the syllabus on time.
• Understand the questions which are asked in the previous years’ questions papers.
• Understand the marking scheme, as to how much time is required per section.

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