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India.com
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Reading newspaper and books can...' CUET UG 2025 AIR 1 Ananya Jain advises student not to..., her tips and tricks include...
Ananya Jain from Ludhiana Meet Ananya Jain from Ludhiana who has secured All India Rank 1 in the CUET UG 2025. Ananya knew she wanted to explore the subject of economics deeply ever since she was introduced to it. In a recent interview to a famous media house, she opened up about her rigorous study schedule that ensured her top rank and kept her focused throughout her rigorous efforts. She also shared her tips and tricks for aspiring students to follow and score their best in the undergraduate competitive exams. CUET UG 2025 AIR 1: First Reaction When Ananya was asked in the interview by the Hindustan Times whether she expected her name to be there at AIR 1 and how she felt afterwards, she replied with expressing how it was a complete shock for her as well, that it was more than surprising for her to find her name at the very top. She mentioned on how she kept preparing herself for the worst-case scenario, which later became her driving force. CUET UG 2025 AIR 1: How long was preparation? When asked about how long has she been preparing for this exam, Ananya shocked everyone by saying, 'three years'. She told the reporter that she started preparing for English nearly three years ago with the aim to expand her vocabulary using online resources and by solving competitive exam books. She also mentioned how reading quality novels also helped her improve both vocabulary and grammar. However, for other subjects, she said that she relied solely on NCERT textbooks. CUET UG 2025 AIR 1: What was her study regime Ananya replied with how she never forced herself to study for overly long hours when asked about her study routine. She only studied for maximum 7 hours a day and it was even less on a regular day. However, she did extend her study time once she was done with her boards, focusing completely on scoring as high as possible to secure her admission in Delhi University. CUET UG 2025 AIR 1: Tips and tricks When asked to give a message for students preparing for CUET 2026, Ananya focused on a few points like working hard, remaining consistent and starting on early. She said that these are the key to ace any competitive exams. However, particularly for English, she said it's the most important to start early as it is completely different from what one learns in the classroom till class 12. She also asks the aspiring students to make a habit of reading newspaper and books to improve their grammar and to expand their vocabulary.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ananya means business: Future economist tops CUET
TNN Ludhiana: Ananya Jain of DAV Public School, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, has emerged as the national topper in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), 2025, securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ananya, who wants to pursue BA (Hons) Economics in Delhi University, attributes her feat to sharp focus, unwavering discipline, and methodical preparation. Prioritising early and preparing thoroughly has stood her in good stead, adding to her track record of academic brilliance. Ananya was clear about her goals and started preparing for CUET even before she started Class XII. With discipline, clarity and good time management skills, she balanced her CBSE Class XII syllabus with CUET topics. "Similarities in the syllabus helped me focus on both," she said. However, the real push came in the last leg of preparation. "For the final month before CUET, I was taking five mock tests every day," Ananya shared, adding, "I'd write down my scores, average them, and work on weak areas. That gave me a good estimate of where I stood." Her dedication reflected in her results. She scored 98.8% in Class XII boards and stood third in Ludhiana district. Still, AIR 1 in CUET was a "pleasant surprise." "I was confident of getting into a top college but never imagined standing first in the country," she said modestly. Ananya's interest in economics shaped her goal of pursuing the subject at India's premier institutions. "Economics is logical and fascinating. I enjoy microeconomics in particular," she said, adding that she draws inspiration from stalwarts like Dr Manmohan Singh and Amartya Sen, and dreams of contributing meaningfully to the field. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her father, chartered accountant Manav Jain, introduced her to commerce-related ideas early on through his professional network, but her passion was self-driven. What sets Ananya apart was her clarity of priorities and a well-planned approach. "She always knew what she wanted," said her mother, Niti Jain. "She planned everything with discipline. Even before her Class XII boards, she was already mapping out her CUET strategy." Her family supported her throughout the arduous preparation. Her elder brother, Gauransh Jain, who has completed (Hons), remained a pillar of support. "Whenever I was stressed, my brother was there for me. My parents and family members provided a calm and encouraging environment to me," she said. Even as studies took centrestage, Ananya was, by no means, a bookworm. "It's important to relax and reset," she said. Her go-to stress busters included Kathak dance and Madhubani painting, which she has pursued since Class VIII. "Madhubani is soothing and pattern-based. It helps me unwind and center myself," she said. Her advice to those appearing for the exam reflects her strategy. "Set your mind on the goal, be consistent, and work with determination. But don't forget to take breaks and do what makes you happy. If you've studied for 7 to 8 hours, it's important to pause and recharge," she said. Her mother Niti Jain is understandably proud of her gifted daughter. "She never had to be told when to study or take breaks. She managed everything so well on her own. She knows her priorities, but we made sure we were there when she needed and ensured a good environment for her to study." Success Factors Early preparation: Starting before Class XII gave her a strong foundation. Discipline & time management: She made sure to balancie board exam preparation with CUET syllabus Mock tests: Taking five mock tests daily and analysing scores helped her track progress and improve Holistic approach: Engaging in Kathak dance and Madhubani painting helped her stay mentally refreshed Support System: Her family provided emotional and logistical support throughout Advice to Aspirants --Set clear goals --Be consistent and determined --Take breaks and pursue hobbies to recharge
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
2 girls among top 3 in CUET-UG, Delhi boy bags second position
Representative image NEW DELHI: Two woman candidates feature among the top three in the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes (CUET-UG 2025), results for which were declared by National Testing Agency Friday. But declaration of results has not stopped candidates, including high scorers, from questioning syllabus deviations, errors in question papers and response sheets, as well as the normalisation process. Ananya Jain from Punjab, with an aggregate of 1225.93, emerged as the topper and was the only candidate to secure 100 percentile in four of the five subjects opted for. Arjav Jain from Delhi secured the second-highest score, followed by Purva Singh from Haryana. Even CUET high scorers upset over discrepancies Aneesh Jain from Rajasthan was in fourth place, followed by Raghav Saraf from Haryana. Around 13.54 lakh students registered for the exam this year, marginally higher than 13.47 lakh in 2024, but the number of candidates who appeared dropped to 10.71 lakh from 11.13 lakh last year. In the top 20 candidates, five are from Haryana, three from Delhi, two each from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, and one each from Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal and Maharashtra. This year, candidates scored full marks (250) in just five subjects, compared to full marks (200) being achieved in 45 subjects in 2024. The test covered 37 subjects and 13 languages, and was conducted over 19 days across 300 cities, including 15 international locations. The number of universities participating fell to 239 from 283 in 2024, indicating that some institutions opted out amid concerns about the test's evolving framework and operational challenges. Among subjects, psychology, political science, business studies, Punjabi, and Urdu saw candidates achieving the highest possible score of 250, while the top score in physical education was as low as 219, highlighting variations across disciplines. Seventeen candidates scored 100 percentile in three subjects, 150 managed it in two subjects, and 2,679 aspirants scored 100 percentile in one subject. Candidates continued to express frustration on social media over the exam and many have written to the education ministry seeking remedial action. Even high scorers voiced disappointment over discrepancies. Matangsih Zula from Ahmedabad, who wrote to the local MP and the ministry, said he had raised concerns with NTA about errors in response sheets and answer keys a month ago but got no reply. Zula, who scored 99 percentile in GAT, 97 in English, 94.5 in mathematics and 93 in economics, had challenged six questions in the provisional key, of which three were later corrected. Candidates particularly highlighted issues with the physical education paper, alleging that despite formal challenges, the agency failed to revise key answers. Aspirants pointed out that Unit 3 in the official syllabus allowed them to choose "one sport of their choice," but the test carried mandatory questions from multiple sports. NTA had earlier stated: "The panel of subject experts decided not to provide options in Unit 3, as it was deemed impractical. Questions included in the paper were fundamental in nature". The response failed to allay concerns.
