AUCET MHRM, MA (HRD) Preparation 2020: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Andhra University Common Entrance Test 2020 ( AUCET )

Brett Ellis
Updated on Apr 6, 2021 04:32 IST

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The AUCET 2021 exam is set to be conducted in the month of May 2021. To successfully clear the AUCET test, candidates have to prepare well, know the exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus thoroughly. Also, with the competition only rising, aspirants have to put in time and dedication. AUCET is conducted by the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for admission to courses such as MSc, MA, MCom, MHRM, MJMC, MLISc, MPEd, MEd, MTech into various Andhra Universities. DUe to the COVID-19 pandemic, students had plenty of time to prepare for the state-level entrance exam, however, for the 2021 academic year, students will have to sit down and study hard in order to clear the entrance exam.

Table of contents
  • Step Wise AUCET preparation
  • AUCET 2021 Highlights
  • How to prepare for AUCET 2021
  • Books to read for AUCET preparation
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Step Wise AUCET preparation

Step 1: Know AUCET syllabus thoroughly.

Step 2: Understand the AUCET exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.

Step 3: Get all the study material for AUCET such as prep books and previous years question papers.

Step 4: Create a monthly time-table on how much material to cover on a daily basis.

Step 5: Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

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AUCET 2021 Highlights

Exam Name

Andhra University Common Entrance Test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Test Takers

Approx. 20,000

Accepting Colleges

2 colleges

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How to prepare for AUCET 2021

AUCET is a highly competitive entrance exam and candidates appearing for the test need to have a plan in hand to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for AUCET.

Know exam pattern for AUCET

The AUCET test is conducted in offline mode (pen-paper test), which comprises of 100 objective type and multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The time duration for the test is 1.5 hours (90 minutes). For every question answered correctly, 1 mark will be awarded. There is no negative marking.

Number of Sections

5

Type of Questions

MCQ

Number of Option

4

Language

English

Total Marks

100

To know more about the AUCET exam pattern, candidates can click here.

AUCET Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark will be awarded for every question answered right.
  • There is no negative marking in the AUCET 2021 entrance exam.
  • No marks will be given for unattempted questions.

AUCET Syllabus

To perform well in the AUCET test, candidates have to thoroughly through the syllabus. There is no success without hard work and in order to qualify for the entrance exam, candidates can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require superficial knowledge. Aspirants need to strategize their plans on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. The candidate can do so as per the below-mentioned pointers:

  • Make a list of topics, subject wise
  • Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult as per personal experience.
  • Note down topics that carry maximum weightage (as per previous year’s question papers).

To know the AUCET 2021 syllabus, candidates can click here.

Go through Prep books

In order to perform well in the AUCET exam, candidates need to make a list of books that they should read in order to perform well. Candidates are advised to purchase at least two to three prep books for AUCET. The books can help aspirants determine which topics to cover and study along with what to expect for the entrance exam.

Prepare a Time Table

And here’s where the preparation commences. Candidates need to make a time table on what topics to cover when, which subjects require high priority and how much to cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Aspirants are advised to create a daily plan and while preparing a time table, special attention should be given to completing the AUCET syllabus. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many question papers, mock papers and previous years question papers to better help prepare. Through this, a candidate can have a fair idea of what to expect in the entrance exam.

Refer to Past Year’s Question Papers

Candidates appearing for the AUCET 2021 exam are advised to solve the last five years question papers to help better understand the exam pattern and format of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Through the previous questions, candidates can understand which subjects are given high importance and topics which can help the aspirant score better in the exam.

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Solve sample papers and Mock tests

The best way for a candidate to know their strengths and weakness is by solving question papers, sample papers and mock tests. Through this, candidates can also figure out the best approach to be followed when they head out to attempt the actual AUCET question paper. From formulating time management to understanding the format of the paper, solving sample papers can help candidates prepare better for the entrance exam.

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Books to read for AUCET preparation

Candidates must prepare every topic from prep books as it will students clear doubts as well as understand the subjects thoroughly.

Book Name

Authors

BEd

BEd Guide

Bharti Sharma

BEd Entrance Exam Guide

RPH Editorial Board

Physics

Mathematical Physics

HK Dass

Statistical Physics

Reif

Mathematics

Pedagogy of Mathematics

BSP Raju and B.S Upadhyaya              

Ultimate Guide to the Math Act

Richard F Corn

Journalism and Mass Communication

Master guide for Journalism and Mass Communication

Ramesh Publications

Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examinations of All Indian Universities

Expert Compilations

Fundamental of Mass Media and Communication

Meena Devi

Commerce

Management

J S Chandan

Marketing Management

Philip Kotler

General English

Objective General English for Competitive Exams

Disha Experts

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