CUET Exam alternatives after Scoring Low? Here’s What You Must Do Next

Every student wishes to get enrolled in their dream university with their preferred program and to offer students a secondary chance to the National Testing Agency (NTA) introduced CUET (Common University Entrance Test) last year 19.2 lakh students approx. they have appeared for CUET whereas only 3 lakh+ seats are available with the 250 universities including 45+ central universities. Students who score less than 400 or 80% are considered to be average and it may become difficult for students to get enrolled in the university or course of their preference. 

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Scoring average or low marks doesn’t mean that students will not get good college or there will be a gap year, instead, there are multiple paths that students can opt for and discover new aspects in their lives. The exam is highly competitive and every student doesn’t get what they want if the candidate scores less then there are some suggestions to opt for. 

What to do after scoring less in CUET?

Scoring low in an exam or not being able to do what you have thought of doesn’t mean that you should doubt your capabilities or never bring your morale down due to any exam result as a single piece of paper can not decide your future in the same way you have to keep the engine running and your esteem boosted and look for the other better opportunities in your plate. Various options for students scoring low in CUET are: 

• Opt for open/distance education

Students can enroll in a distance education degree, taking admission in such universities does not require any entrance exam, admission test pr CUET. They taught quality education with a regularly updated and revised curriculum as per the latest education policy and a distance education degree earned from a UGC approved (University Grants Commission) university holds the same value and recognition as a regular degree. Some of these universities also offer distance education where students are allowed to take only exams without attending any classes, it is very helpful for those students who face multiple constraints while attending daily on-campus classes and traditional programs. Students can be admitted to IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, DU SOL (Delhi University School Of Open Learning), and many more.

• Enroll in an Online course or university 

Online education is one of the best things that can happen in a student's life, as online programs help students to study from their remote areas with comparatively a budget-friendly fee structure and flexibility. Students who scored low marks in CUET can take direct admission to an online program. Online programs help students to upskill themselves and universities conduct regular webinars, contact classes, and doubt sessions and offer various facilities like video library, LMS, counseling sessions, etc. Enrolling in an online education program gives an individual more free time and meanwhile, students can prepare for civil exams, and government jobs, and enroll in other upskilling programs.

• Plan for higher studies abroad 

Studying abroad is the best option for a student; there is a plethora of job opportunities and a better career aspect, although it is quite expensive and a lengthy process, but worth it. Students can take their time and prepare well before finalizing their dream destination to get enrolled. Students can choose the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and many other countries and every country has their pros for example in Germany all public institutions do not charge any tuition fee. While decking a country students have to prepare as per the preferences of that specific country too, for example, which language proficiency test is accepted there or has more influence like IELTS, Duo Lingo, PTE, and so on. 

• Start preparation for civil services or competitive exams 

Students with low scores in CUET can opt for the other specific exam held for their field of interest engineering students can appear for JEE, management students have CAT, and there are multiple examinations like CLAT, MAT, JAM, MAINS, etc. 

In the meantime, students can enroll in an online program or open universities and simultaneously prepare for Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), etc.

Apart from this, there are multiple career aspects students can choose for example students having a keen interest in teaching can apply for BED, and students looking for civil/government jobs start preparing for UPSC, IAS, bank PO exams, NDA, etc. 

• Enroll in private universities 

Some of the private institutions are well-reputed and globally recognized as well, they offer world-class education with a well-maintained and technically sound infrastructure. This university offers an amazing academic life experience with all the required facilities to the students. When a student scores low in CUET they can wait for the merit or cut-off list announced by the university and enroll in their preferred program. A few top private universities students can opt for include Lovely Professional University, Amity University, Vellore Institute of Technology, etc.

• Go after vocational courses 

Individuals are required to figure out the field of their interest and pursue a related vocational course of their choice. A vocational course is a job-specific course that plays an important role in developing practical skills, and in-depth knowledge related to a sector or market while preparing skilled and competent candidates and workforce to the industry. For example fashion design, material management, tourism, advertisement, etc.

• Take a gap year

Taking a gap year is far better than panicking and choosing a decision in a hurry that you’ll regret for the rest of your life. When all options mentioned above do not work well for you, take a deep breath think calmly, and stay positive, it is a sign that you need a break. During your gap year stay focused on your decisions figure out what you like the most analyze where things go wrong and start working on your weaknesses while making sure you don’t get depressed enhance your performance and if you want to appear again prepare with full determination for CUET again.

Preparation Tips to Score Good in CUET

Students do not have to panic or get stressed regarding the CUET examination, it is a moderate exam for an average student, and a student starts preparing 3-4 months before the exam. Students have to study by making a strategy and working smart rather than hard. Students must divide the syllabus into patriots and cover the syllabus as per their weightage and self-knowledge to get enough time to revise the syllabus. A few tips for CUET preparation are mentioned below:

• Get used to and familiar with the syllabus and subjects of the examination.
• Prepare a timetable according to the subject rather than focusing on an individual subject.
• Time management is very crucial, you have to make a timetable applicable to every section of the examination to give you enough time to prepare and revise.
• Execute the plan and make sure you stick to it, every student makes a plan but a student who sticks to it and consistently works on it archives success. 
• Go through guides, and books and solve previous years' question papers and mock tests to know about the topics you are lacking and avoid them during your attempt.

Pros and cons of scoring low marks in the CUET Examination

Everything that occurs in this ecosystem has two perceptions and to lead a positive and growing life, we must walk on the brighter side while learning from the darker side. We have to tackle both parts of an event no matter how good or bad it is. The same goes with every examination you appear for, you may clear some whereas you may get stuck at some and there is a possibility of getting failed in a few but you must not lose hope and start working on yourself and like this, there are a few pros and cons of CUET mentioned below: 

Pros of low marks in CUET

• There is a new chance to explore other off-beat options apart from your decided field of interest. There are always a few things in a student’s life they have always wished to try at least once, may it be your golden chance go grab it.
• Failure results in enhanced creativity, getting a low score in CUET will help in analyzing the mistakes and aspects where you have lacked and it is time to improve and upskill yourself while upgrading yourself you will find many ways to and new trucks to overcome your weaknesses and problems.
• Students with low scores can enroll in an upskilling program or pursue a degree through open and distance learning modes which will give them an opportunity to learn new aspects of life and various skills.
• A low score gives an outlook and an area of improvement to students where they can work on their performance and overcome their mistakes which will them to score good marks in CUET and assist in other academic aspects of life.

Cons of low marks in CUET

• Scoring low marks in CUET or any other exam directly affected the self-confidence and esteem of students.
• Students start thinking that they haven’t prepared well or start self-doubting but you must remember scoring less or failing an exam does not mean that you are less intelligent or not capable of clearing it and achieving success.
• When a candidate does not get their preferred college or program even after scoring a good score, it discourages the students and makes them step back from further higher studies.
• Students under family pressure or after being exhausted will start an underpaid job without completing their studies or required skills. 

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