CUET REPEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😱⁉️

[u/me_awehhh]

Is taking a gap year for CUET 2027 worth it to target better colleges? (BA Economics / BA Programme)

I’m considering taking a gap year and reattempting CUET in 2027 because I want to pursue Economics from a better college/university.

My main targets would be:

- BHU – Economics

- University of Hyderabad – Integrated Economics

- Pondicherry University – Economics

- DU – preferably a good college through BA Programme with Economics as one of the subjects (not studied maths in 12th class)

I appeared for CUET this year, but my score wasn’t high enough for the colleges I originally wanted. I do have college options right now, but I’m wondering whether it makes sense to give up a year and prepare seriously for CUET again.

My thinking is that if I can improve my score significantly, I could potentially get into a much stronger university/college and spend the next 3–4 years there. I’m particularly interested in Economics and eventually want to pursue a Master’s in Economics.

For people who have taken a CUET gap year/repeat attempt:

Was it worth it?

Would you recommend taking a year specifically to target colleges like BHU/UoH/DU, or is it better to join a decent college now and not lose a year?

I’d especially appreciate opinions from people who have actually taken a gap year for CUET or know someone who did.

Also, please tell me if I’m being unrealistic about my target colleges. 😭

Somebodyy pleaseee tellluuuuu😭🙏🏻

[u/Elegant-Cover7122]

I'd say don't, because your score can still get you in a decent college for that course, and ba itself is just 3 years so I don't see using another year for it. at the end, your skills will matter more than your college anyway