DAVV CET Preparation 2022: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Updated on Dec 15, 2021 02:18 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

DAVV CET is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the university and its affiliated colleges. Notification for the exam is usually released in May and the exam is held in June. Candidates have one year to prepare for the exam. Six months’ time is considered ideal for DAVV CET exam preparation. To qualify for the exam, candidates need to do smart and targeted preparation. Here we have discussed the preparation strategy for candidates who will begin their DAVV CET exam now.

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How to prepare for DAVV CET 2022?
Last Minute Preparation Tips for DAVV CET
FAQs Regarding DAVV CET Prep Tips

How to prepare for DAVV CET 2022?

Brushing up the basic concepts

Candidates should dedicate two to three months to learning the basic concepts brushing up on the fundamentals of the different topics.

Attempt mock test & previous year papers

Candidates should attempt mock tests and solve DAVV CET question papers. This will help them analyse where they stand in terms of knowledge. Candidates will also get to measure their progress as they go along with their preparation.

Prepare a study plan

Candidates should envisage a study plan and stick to it till it delivers desired results. It is not necessary to study 8 to 12 hours, studying 4 hours is also enough but candidates need to be focused and attentive towards their study. While preparation, pay equal attention to all the sections.

Categorise the topics

Candidates should categorize the topics to be covered as most difficult, difficult, moderate and easy. This will help them in a directed preparation. They should keep revising topics which are their strong point and focus on weak areas.

Learn shortcut tricks of solving questions

Candidates should learn the methods of solving questions in the quickest possible way. Learning shortcuts will help candidates solve questions more accurately and quickly.

Knowing syllabus and pattern

Candidates should know the DAVV CET exam pattern and syllabus well. A thorough understanding of the syllabus will help candidates pave way for efficient planning and preparation.

Study material

Candidates should make sure that they have all their study material and resources as per the DAVV CET syllabus in place for optimum preparation.

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Last Minute Preparation Tips for DAVV CET

It is advisable not to compare one’s preparation with the peers
Quick revision before the exam should be a high priority for the candidates. They should remain calm and have patience
Candidate should take proper food and rest before exams
Candidates should not take undue pressure at the last moment. They need to be confident and clear-headed about their approach

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FAQs Regarding DAVV CET Prep Tips

Q: Which books should I refer to crack DAVV CET MBA exam?

A: Candidates can refer to the following books to get a good score in DAVV CET

Books	Author
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	Arihant publications
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R. S. Aggarwal
Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal)	Dr. M.B.Lal & A.K.Singh
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	A. K. Gupta
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
General English	Arihant Publication

Q: How can I score well in the Verbal ability section?

A: To get a good score in this section, candidates need to persistently work on their grammar and vocabulary. They should also cover topics like jumbled paragraphs, time clauses, fill in the blanks, word analogies among others.

Q: Are learning shortcuts important to score well in DAVV CET?

A: Learning shortcuts is key to perform well in any exam especially in the aptitude and reasoning section.

Q: How much time should I practice to score well in DAVV CET?

A: If an aspirant is rooting for other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT or MAT, he or she doesn’t need to devote extra time for DAVV CET. Even If an aspirant does the quality practice of two hours for at least three to four months, he will get a good score in the exam.

Q: What should I avoid during DAVV CET preparation?

A: Candidates should minimize the use of social media and other such distractions during the exam preparation period.

Q: Is giving mock tests necessary for DAVV CET?

A: Mocks let you assess an aspirant’s true preparation for the exam. One doesn’t need to specifically take DAVV CET mocks but even he practice mocks of other MBA exams, it will be sufficient.

Q: Do I need to take specific coaching for DAVV CET?

A: The decision to join coaching is entirely an aspirant’s prerogative. If a participant believes that he or she needs to start from basics and require a guide throughout their preparation period then they should go for it, else he can prepare on his own.

Q: What’s the first step of preparation for the DAVV CET exam?

A: Candidate should first understand the pattern of the concerned exam they wish to appear for. If an aspirant wants to pursue a technical programme like MTech or MCA, he or she should prepare accordingly.