Shiksha.com got in touch with one of the CUET-UG Topper 2023 Daksha Shrestha Singh who has scored 800 marks out of 800 marks. Singh talked about her CUET-UG 2023 preparation strategy, exam experience, plans on higher studies, targetted colleges and more.
CUET UG Topper 2023 Daksha Shrestha Singh
CUET UG Topper 2023 Daksha Shrestha Singh: Shiksha.com got in touch with one of the CUET-UG Topper 2023 Daksha Shrestha Singh who has scored 800 marks out of 800 marks and made her to Miranda House, Delhi University. With the release of DU CSAS 1st Merit List, Daksha is now celebrating the news of making it to her dream college. Talking about her subject-wise marks break-up, Singh informed that she has scored a perfect 100 percentile in four subjects including English. " I got 200 out of 200 raw scores in History, Political Science, Economics and English. My normalised scores were the same in the three-domain subjects but my English score was normalised to 199.64. I got 100 percentile in all subjects," Daksha said.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET-UG Result 2023 on the official website of CUET UG and NTA, i.e. cuet.samarth.ac.in on July 15.
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Commonly asked questions
The difficulty level of the CUET exam varies between moderate and tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. While for the well-prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.
From the year 2021 onwards, CUET is conducted in computer-based mode. Till 2020, the exam was conducted in paper-pencil based (PBT) mode. The exam will continue to be conducted in the computer-based mode or online mode. As per the CUET exam pattern, the exam was conducted in two to three slots, depending on the number of applications received in a subject. There were three sections on Language, Domain Subject and General Test (optional). The number of questions and marks will vary from paper to paper.
More than 200 CUET participating universities, including central, state, government, private, and deemed institutes offer admission to various undergraduate and integrated courses through Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). Each CUET college offers the courses across Science, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, and other streams. Students planning to get admission through CUET exam have to check the courses offered by their target university on their official website, NTA official website, or at Shiksha page.
To prepare well for the CUET UG and board examinations, candidates must:
- Start their preparations for CUET UG along with class 12th board examination. This will help students to cover the maximum syllabus for CUET.
- Candidates must make sure to be familiar with the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for the subjects they are planning to opt for.
- Candidates must know weak and strong topics by solving CUET mock tests or previous year question papers.
- Students must make sure to download the CUET question papers and analyse difficulty level of the exam
- Aspirants must select the best books for CUET UG preparation.
Daksha further talked about her CUET-UG 2023 preparation strategy, exam experience, plans on higher studies, targetted colleges and more. Check out the excerpts from the interview below:
- Q: You have scored more than 800 marks out of 800. Was this result expected? 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? 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 would you like to attribute this success? What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc.?
Q: You have scored more than 800 marks out of 800. Was this result expected? Please tell us about your first reaction.
A: I did know that I had answered every question correctly, but somehow, I could only hope for 800 out of 800. When I realised that my raw score was 800, my immediate reaction was of extreme happiness, and I could not believe that my hard work had paid off.
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Q: Tell us about your family and educational background?
A: My family has been small and close-knit since the beginning. I am a single child and both my parents are working. My school, St. Joseph’s Convent High School is affiliated to the ICSE Board, and I have been studying here since Kindergarten.
Q: How was your board result?
A: I was the Arts stream state topper in my ISC Board Exams. I got 97.25%.
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Q: When did you start preparing for CUET Exam? What all books did you refer to?
A: I started preparing for CUET in the beginning of class 12. My primary source for preparation was NCERT. Other than that, I used Career Launcher books for MCQs.
Commonly asked questions
On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2025-26, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission:
- Very Good Score: 700 and above
- Good Score: 650 and above
Q: How much time did you devote to self-study? What do you feel is better, coaching or self-study?
A: Self-study is important, with or without coaching. After my Board Exams were over, I spent at least 6 hours a day going through my notes and reading NCERT books. Whether someone prefers self-study or coaching is a matter of personal preference as everyone has different ways of studying.
Q: Which subject is your strong one and which is the weakest? Are NCERT books sufficient for preparations?
A: It would be hard to call any subject my weakest or strongest, but I did like studying English the most and I was definitely the most stressed out for Economics. According to me, NCERT books were sufficient for preparation, at least in my subjects, and if you have read every line multiple times, you will be able to answer all questions.
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Q: What was your exam day strategy? According to you, what was the toughest and easiest section?
A: I made it a point to reach the centre really early on the exam day. Then, I just revised the parts of my NCERT books which felt important to me. It is important to stay hydrated and not to get fazed by the large number of people there. Just stay composed despite any technical difficulties, otherwise, it is easy to forget something you remembered quite well before that. There is no universal ‘easiest’ or ‘hardest’ section in CUET as every subject has different papers with varying difficulty levels in different shifts. In my shift, Economics was surprisingly easy while everything else was moderately easy according to me.
Q: Which all universities did you apply for? What was your dream college?
A: I applied for quite a few universities just so that I had backup options, but the only University I really wanted to attend was Delhi University. My first preference was Miranda House College and my second preference was Lady Shri Ram College.
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Q: What are the courses you are looking forward to?
A: I would like to pursue B.A. English Honours. While I would also be open to other Humanities courses, English is my first choice.
Q: To whom would you like to attribute this success? What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants in terms of preparation, attitude, etc.?
A: I attribute my success to my parents, who have encouraged me to pursue the stream I truly had an aptitude for. I would also thank my teachers, who solved every doubt I had and motivated me when I needed it. Future aspirants should be clear as to what they want to study and where, as such clarity encourages one to work harder to realise that vision. Read NCERT multiple times, and solve mock tests. Above all, try your best to remain confident and composed throughout all difficulties, and do not lose hope.
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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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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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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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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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No, CUET UG is compulsory for admission to all undergraduate courses at Delhi University colleges, including top Science colleges.
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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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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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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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