Securing Your DU Seat: CUET 2024 Results and Next Steps
The wait is finally over!
NTA declared the results for CUET on 28th July, 2024 and all the Delhi University aspirants are in a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation.
Let's be honest about it; all things aside, now we're all wondering the same thing:
Ab Kya?
Well, don't worry. ApnaAdda is here to guide you through the intricacies of securing your dream seat in Delhi University. We'll break down everything you need to know to outsmart the competition and increase your chances of getting into your preferred college.
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Before we get into all the intricate details, make sure you have these things full read out. It's our duty to keep you informed.
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The Competition is Fierce
We know that there is no clear information written anywhere on the web about what things and nuances you have to consider to get a seat but here's why we're here!
To help you be ahead of all your competition.
Get this: The University of Delhi has 69,554 seats but this year CUET was given by 11,13,610 students, according to the reports on the news. So, if you have cleared CUET, it means that the battle for you is just about to begin.
Sure, clearing CUET is a significant achievement, but remember that you're competing with a large pool of qualified students. Just like you so many students cleared the entrance as well.
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A strategic approach is necessary to maintain your momentum and guarantee a spot in the college of your choice at Delhi University.
Make a choice!
Your journey to CUET and clearing it hasn't been easy and we acknowledge that fact, but now it is time for you to get your priorities straight and make decisions.
According to various sources across the web, and from the students' perspective- a 700+ score is considered to be very good, 650- 700 is considered to be a good score, and below that are considered average scores, but don't be afraid just yet. Throughout the last 3 years of the new process introduced by NTA, people have still managed to get into good colleges even after scoring in the range of 500-600, it all lies in your priorities.
Coming from so many students who have taken the CUET test and successfully managed to grab a seat at Delhi University College, you have to cleverly and accurately think what is more important for you-
- Getting your preferred college or
- Getting your preferred course.
Mind you, one comes at the cost of another.
But that doesn't mean that this will get in your way to your way in the top colleges. No, sir. You'll get in. Play around with the variations in both cases and you'll be in the college in Round 1 and that is without question.
School of Thoughts
If you're not really decisive enough, that is totally fine. You're still a teenager with a lot of pressure on your head; you may not have the answer, but we are sure that you will find your way to it, and besides, the support is what we're here for!
The next step for you to get in is CSAS Round 2, which is filling out your preferences.
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For those of you who do not know about the CSAS process yet, dude, wake up!
CSAS Phase 1: CUET
CSAS Phase 2: Preference List
CSAS Phase 3: Allotment Round
Now that you are done and dusted with round 1, you move on to decide your preferences and for that, there are two schools of thought that some students have had in the past (or so we have heard) to make a decision.
If you choose your preferred course..
Then you have to play around with filling your colleges. What we mean to say is fill your preference list like so:
Keep the course you prefer on top and list different colleges for the same course, starting from the top colleges to low-tier ones. Proceed with your second preference of the course and then proceed with listing other colleges that offer your course.
That way, you will end up getting the course you prefer in whatever college you choose.
When you graduate, you will get your degree in the course you want with the University's name written over it and not the college's name.
And vice versa for the other choice
If you choose your preferred college..
Then you have to waive the course you want to take. What we mean to say is fill your preference list like this:
Keep the college you prefer on top and list the top courses you prefer for the same college, starting from the top colleges to low-tier ones. Proceed with your second preferred college, and then proceed with listing the same list of courses you filled for the college you prefer the most.
This way, you may get the college you want and also boast about it a little, which does mean that you might get better opportunities and exposure to the world, but that will be a sacrifice for your preferred course.
But before that, before playing with the possibilities, lace your top preferred course with your top preferred combinations, and after you are done, proceed with the suggestions that others give you.
Warning!
1. Don't list the college you will never want to get into
For instance, if you will never prefer to study in an evening college or a low-tier college, do not fill it.
It is very possible that you might get allotted that college and even after applying for an upgrade, you may not get the college you want.
If you still do and get allotted a college you never wanted, you will be stuck waiting for an upgrade, and by that time, admissions might close for other universities
2. Don't fill out the list just to get a seat in a college.
Migration is a difficult job. Don't try too hard to get a seat because you might end up getting one. You would not like to have a backup so your year is not wasted.
Don't only fill out an application for CUET; consider registering for them as well. DU is not the only university. Have options for yourself to take up to secure your future.
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3. List as many colleges and courses you may want to graduate from.
Do not think that it is not good to list out colleges. There is a plethora of courses available at Delhi University and you have the option to choose from multiple colleges, so do exactly that.
Think it through and list out as many variations as you can.
Check all the colleges that offer admission through CUET here:
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4. Stay in touch with your seniors or ApnaAdda.
While it is important that you understand the system, it is also advisable to stay in close contact with your seniors for guidance and seek continuous support. These are the people who have gone through the process and know what the real dynamics are. They will be able to guide you and lead your way to an amazing journey in college.
You've Got this!
It might feel incredibly daunting as of now, but a little bit of systematic strategizing will go a long way. Prioritize carefully, stay informed, and seek advice from seniors. ApnaAdda is here to support you every step of the way. You've got this!
All the best!