CUET previous year question paper vs mock tests, what actually works in real preparation?

I'm preparing for CUET UG 2026 using CUET previous year question papers, but I'm unsure if they're enough. Mock tests seem helpful for speed and time management. For those who've taken CUET, what works better - PYQs or mock tests? How do you balance both?

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Tharun | Beginner-Level 3

3 months ago

I went through the same confusion when I was preparing for CUET.

From my experience, CUET previous year question paper and mock tests both played different roles, and neither alone was enough.

What PYQs actually helped me with

When I started solving CUET previous year question papers, I realized:

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