CTET Last Minute Preparation 2024: Check Tips & Strategy
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
CTET 2024 exam will be held on December 14, 2024. Check here for CTET last-minute preparation tips 2024 to pass the exam with high scores. Know the CTET preparation tips and strategies to score high in the exam. CTET last-minute notes help candidates in quick revision.
CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organising the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam on December 14, 2024. It is the right time for candidates to focus on CTET last-minute preparations 2024. The last few days before the CTET exam are meant for revision and practice. Sincere revision and practice will help candidates in qualifying the CTET 2024 exam with high scores. For the ease of candidates, we have curated the best last-minute preparation tips below that will help candidates ace the CTET exam with flying colours.
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CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
The CTET 2024 exam will be held offline in the pen and paper mode. The last few days before the exam are meant for revision. CTET last-minute notes prove to be helpful for quick revision. Have a look at a few last-minute CTET preparation tips 2024 below:
Go through CTET exam pattern & syllabus
Candidates should go through the latest CTET exam pattern 2024 and syllabus. Knowing the CTET syllabus 2024 and exam structure is a crucial part of the exam preparation as it makes candidates familiar with the total number of subjects, marking scheme, number of questions and important topics. Have a look at the highlights of the exam pattern of CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.
Q: How can I check my CTET exam centre?
Q: What is the CTET exam date 2025?
The CTET exam date 2025 will be announced soon. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2025 will be released soon. The CTET 2025 application will begin with the reelase of notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Q: How can I check CTET exam city and date?
Candidates can check the CTET exam city and date by downloading their pre-admit cards. The CBSE releases the CTET pre-admit card around 10 days before the exam. Candidates can access the CTET 2024 pre-admit card or exam city intimation slip by entering their application number and date of birth when it becomes available on the portal. On the other hand, the CTET admit card is released two days before the exam on the official website of the exam - ctet.nic.in informing the candidates about the allotted exam centre.
| Particulars |
Paper 1 Highlights |
Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
|
| Number of subjects |
5 |
4 |
| Subjects |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Exam duration |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
|
| Total questions |
150 |
|
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
|
| Total marks |
150 |
|
| Marking scheme |
+1 for a correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
|
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
|
Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2024
Practice CTET question papers & mock tests
The last few days before the exam are not meant for deep studies. Candidates should utilise this time for practice and revision. Undertaking the practice of CTET mock tests and previous year question papers will help candidates brush up their preparation level. Solving the CTET question papers helps you measure your performance.
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Revise through CTET last-minute notes
In the last few days before the exam, candidates should revise through the CTET last-minute notes prepared by them while taking up the deep studies. These notes prove to be useful while doing the quick revision before the exam.
Devise a proper strategy to attempt the paper
The CBSE is going to conduct the CTET exam offline. Candidates will be required to mark their answers on the CTET OMR Sheet. Those who have practised well by attempting the mock tests will be able to give the exam without any hassle. Candidates should further chalk out a concrete strategy to solve the paper online in the given time frame. As there is no negative marking in the exam, the candidate’s focus should be on answering the maximum questions.
Q: When will the CTET notification 2025 be released?
CTET 2025 notification will be released soon on the official website. The CTET notification 2025 will be available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2025 application process will begin with the release of official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.
Q: What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?
The CTET 2025 exam date will be announced soon by the CBSE. The CTET 2025 schedule will be released along with the official notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985
Q: Is the CTET exam conducted on a single day?
Yes, CTET 2024 exam is held on a single day. The exam is held in two shifts on each day. The first shift (9:30 AM-12 Noon) is conducted for CTET Paper 1, and the second shift (2:30-5:00 PM) for CTET Paper 2. In January 2021 and 2022, the CTET exam was not conducted on a single day. The CTET exam was held on multiple days and in multiple shifts as the exam was held online as Computer Based Test (CBT). Before that until 2020, the CTET exam was conducted on a single day in two shifts.
Q: When should I reach the CTET exam centre?
Q: Which documents do I need to carry to the CTET exam centre?
Also Read: CTET English 2024: Syllabus, Pattern, Books, Tips for Paper 1, 2
Time management & accuracy
CTET is a highly sought-after teacher eligibility exam. Lakhs of candidates appear for the exam every year to obtain eligibility as Classes 1 to 8 teachers. Candidates need to pass the exam by obtaining qualifying marks. However, good scores in the CTET exam lands you in the merit list of teacher recruitment drives. Candidates can obtain good scores by solving the paper in the given time frame and with high accuracy. Candidates should plan their time well to attempt the maximum number of questions.
Arrange CTET admit card & necessary documents
Candidates need to carry the CTET admit card 2024, photo ID proof and photographs to the exam centres. Candidates should arrange these documents well in advance and carry them to the CTET exam centre 2024.
Also Read: CTET Social Science (Paper 2) Syllabus 2024: Topics, Books, Notes Preparation Tips
Stay calm and confident
Candidates should not panic while appearing for the CTET exam. This might end up making you anxious and thus, impact your performance in the exam. Stay calm and composed while giving the paper and do not stress yourself.
CTET 2024 Preparation Tips for Exam Day
Candidates should follow the following tips on the day of the CTET exam:
- If you find a question difficult, do not spend over 1 minute on it. Rather, skip it and move to the next question.
- If you find a particular subject challenging, solve it at the end.
- Answer the maximum number of questions as there is no negative marking.
- Read the questions carefully before marking your answer.
- Keep track of time while solving the paper.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Your CTET certificate from 2015 possesses an endless validity. Under recent guidelines from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2021 the CTET certificate exists with lifetime validity. Your CTET certificate remains active indefinitely therefore you can forego future CTET exam attempts
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam twice a year. The exam is conducted to screen eligible candidates who wish to apply for the post of teacher in Government & Private Institutions. Candidates applying for the CTET must fulfill certain requirements in terms of educ
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
You can access previous years CTET paper 1 and paper 2 questions papers on the official CTET website's archive section . additionally, platforms like Shiksha offer downlodable PDFs of past question papers with solutions, these resources are valuable for understanding the exam pattern and practicing
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 days ago
The central Teacher Eligibility test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to asses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in classes 1 to 8 across India. In Maharastra, CTET is held in multiple cities, including Ahmednaga, Akola,
S
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) if you have completed B.Sc. (Computer Science) and MCA, provided you meet the additional educational qualifications required by the exam. For teaching at the primary level (Class 1-5), a Diploma in elementary education or
V
Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
No, candidates are not allowed to appear for the CTET exam without a valid photo ID proof. Candidates need to keep the following three things for the centre- an original photo ID proof, CTET admit card and a recent passport-sized photograph. These are the mandatory documents required to be carried t
R
Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
Candidates must carry the following things and documents to the CTET exam centre on the day of examination:
- CTET admit card: Candidates need to carry their admit card to the centres. Candidates without admit card will not be allowed to appear in exam.
- Photo ID proof: Candidates must carry an original
P
Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
The CTET admit card contains the important details including candidate's name, DOB, exam centre name, location and exam date and timings. The admit card carries relevant details such as:
Candidate's name, reservation category, date of birth, guardian's name, postal address
Roll number
Photo and signatu
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
The CTET admit card is useful for two events, that is, at the time of the exam, and at the time of result declaration. Candidates must retain the CTET exam admit card with them till the announcement of the result. The admit card of the CTET exam is an important document that candidates must carry to
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
Yes, if you are a B.Ed student, then you would be eligible to sit in the CTET 2025 exam. Application forms for the CTET 2025 would be released soon; apply for them as soon as they are available.
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Contributor-Level 10
CTET Notifications
The CTET exam centres cities list is released by the CBSE in the official notification of the exam at ctet.nic.in. However, the exact CTET exam centre is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates can check the name and address of the CTET exam centre allotted to them by downloading their admit cards. Candidates need to follow the given steps to check CTET exam centre: