With rapid changes worldwide in the education sector, patterns in immigration are changing in major student destinations like the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, and Canada, resulting in many students refocusing on reputed local universities in India.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has become the largest channel for admission to undergraduate courses in top central universities like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and others.
Another equally important determinant of university admission and a successful career is proficiency in the English language. Whether it is excelling in CUET, adjusting to higher education, or getting ready for professional life, becoming proficient in English, the language of academia and international communication, is an indispensable step.
CUET UG 2025 and Beyond: Why English proficiency matters?
CUET evaluates the language skills, understanding, vocabulary, and verbal ability of students as part of its testing system.
As the world becomes a global village, there is a high demand for multilingual experts equipped to communicate with various cultures. Proficiency in English has long been a prerequisite for people to succeed in classrooms and the professional sphere.
CUET UG 2025 Preparation: Integrating Language Skills
For CUET, it is very important to tune skills and apply them in real-world communication. They can be best achieved through active involvement with the language. Exposure to English is very much needed. You can do this by watching an English movie or TV show, listening to audiobooks or podcasts, and reading articles, books, or academic papers.
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Practice writing diverse texts other than essays and composition passages. Attempt to summarize what you have read or even maintain a journal. The ultimate goal is to be able to write fluently in English with skill and confidence.
Speaking and Listening: Essential for Strong Communication
Effective communication involves not only the art of writing and reading but also speaking and hearing. Try practicing chatting in English with your mentor, family members, or even peers. If possible, participate in discussion forums or engage with older instructors to shape your oral communication.
Listening is equally important and can be a passive exercise during mundane activities. When you’re doing your chores, listen to English podcasts or the news. Pay attention to how words are pronounced, how sentences are structured, and how ideas are clearly articulated. This not only improves an individual’s comprehension skills; but also enhances pronunciation as well as clarity in communicating.
CUET UG 2025: Selecting the right study materials
Though there is no shortage of online materials to develop English proficiency, the key is to choose the right study materials. Official preparation books from exam bodies are always the best to use since they offer authentic practice tests and exam-specific strategies.
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Additionally, Class 12 course books, grammar texts, and comprehension passages are excellent study materials for CUET aspirants. These materials will help in building fundamental language skills that are tested directly in the CUET English section. Besides these, making sure that one is exposed regularly to editorials, essays, and formal academic texts will affect reading speed, comprehension, and the instances that require analysis.
For CUET aspirants, the ideal strategy is a balanced study schedule comprising reading, writing, vocabulary development, and practice tests. Mock tests, timed practice, and structured revision will prepare students well and make them confident when they appear for the test.
–Baveja, MD, Burlington English India & Southeast Asia
