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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on May 3, 2024 12:36 IST

With just two months left for CTET 2024 exam, candidates must speed up their preparations for the exam. Prepare a concrete CTET study plan and follow it religiously. Read this article below to know how to prepare for CTET in two months.

How to Prepare for CTET in 2 months?

How to Prepare for CTET in 2 months?

How to prepare for CTET 2024 in 2 months: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is one of the most sought-after exams to gain eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the exam to gain eligibility as Primary (Classes 1 to 5) or Elementary (Classes 6 to 8) teachers.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be conducting the CTET 2024 exam on July 7, 2024. With just two months left for the CTET exam, it is important to utilize every day effectively to secure success in CTET 2024. A concrete study plan and preparation strategy are required to prepare for the CTET in 2 months. The CTET preparation 2024 in these final days before the exam will certainly have a major impact on candidates’ performance in the exam. To help candidates in their preparation phase, here are some of the best tips on how to prepare for CTET in two months.

Q:   Is CTET a tough exam?

A:
The CTET is an easy exam to crack if candidates have prepared well in advance. The difficulty level of the CTET question paper is generally moderate. The CTET exam difficulty level varies on the basis of the question paper. Candidates should be well prepared in order to crack the exam without any hassle.

Q:   Which subject holds maximum weightage in CTET exam?

A:
Almost all the sections of the CTET exam hold equal weightage. In CTET Paper 1, all subjects including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies hold equal weightage. However, in CTET Paper 2, the Mathematics & Science and Social Studies/Social Science section holds maximum weightage of 60 marks.

Q:   How can I start preparation for the CTET exam?

A:
You can start CTET preparation by thoroughly going through the CTET exam pattern and CTET syllabus. The CTET exam pattern makes candidates familiar with the structure of question paper. On the other hand, CTET syllabus makes candidates aware of the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. After going through the exam pattern and syllabus, candidates should ensure studying each topic prescribed by the CBSE in the CTET syllabus.

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

CTET Study Plan for First Month

You have just two months left for the CTET exam 2024. Focus on these below-mentioned tips and strategies in the initial first month.

Go through the exam pattern & syllabus: Get familiar with the latest CTET exam pattern and syllabus. By going through the CTET exam pattern 2024, candidates get to know the structure of the question paper, marking scheme and time duration. The next step is to cover the entire CTET syllabus 2024. Candidates should prepare every topic of all the sections of the CTET exam. Going through the syllabus will enable candidates to know the topic-wise weightage of all sections.

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Prepare a revision checklist: While covering the entire syllabus, candidates should make a list of important topics or units against each subject -  Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies. While revising for the exam, tick off the important topics as and when you are done. This will ease your CTET exam preparations.

Clear your basics: It is essential to have clarity of concepts while preparing for the CTET exam. Before jumping onto solving the question papers and mock tests, candidates should clear their basics. If there is any confusion or doubt regarding any topic, get it cleared.

Q:   Is 120 a good score in CTET?

A:

Yes, scoring 120 marks in the CTET exam is a good score. The CBSE has fixed the minimum qualifying marks for the CTET exam. The CTET passing marks for General category candidates are 90 and for SC/ ST/ OBC are 82. Candidates who obtain more than 100 marks in the CTET exam are considered as good scorers. So, 120 is a good CTET score. The CTET exam carries a total 150 marks.

Q:   Is coaching necessary for the CTET exam?

A:
No, coaching is not necessary for cracking the CTET exam. Candidates can have their own well-thought-out CTET preparation strategy to crack the exam. Also, solving previous year CTET question papers and attempting mock tests is always a plus in preparation. Moreover, there are a lot of materials and guidance available online, you do not need a coaching but you really need to work hard to crack the CTET exam.

Q:   Is NCERT enough for the CTET exam preparation?

A:
Though NCERT books are good for understanding the basic concepts of the CTET syllabus, there are other best books available for CTET exam preparation as well. Apart from studying NCERT books, candidates should refer other CTET best books and previous years' papers books to boost their exam preparations.

Q:   Can I prepare for CTET by practicing question papers and sample papers only?

A:
No, practicing only CTTE question papers and sample papers will not help in exam preparation. Candidates must study every topic prescribed in the CTET syllabus through various books. Once done, candidates should then start attempting CTET question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

Q:   How can I crack CTET in one month?

A:
You can crack the CTET exam in one month by creating a time-table in a way that you study each and every topic prescribed in CTET syllabus and devoting the last 10-12 days of your time to solve the CTET question papers and sample papers. Analyse the question papers that you solve, identify your weak areas and study them again. Keep repeating the process.

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Solve previous year's question papers & mock tests: Attempting the CTET previous years papers and mock tests is the best way to practice for the exam. Besides the free CTET mock tests curated by Shiksha.com, candidates can also solve the official mock test released by the CBSE. Moreover, candidates can also register themselves at the nearest Test Practice Centre (TPC) established by the board to practice the mock test. On the other hand, solving the CTET question papers will help candidates in working on their time management and accuracy.

Strengthen your weak areas: While solving question papers and mock tests, evaluate your paper thoroughly and identify your weak areas. This will help you in strengthening your weak areas or subjects and ultimately help you gain good marks in the exam.

Also Read: How to Crack CTET 2024 on First Attempt?

CTET Study Plan for Second Month

With just one month left for the CTET 2024, focus on revision, examination, analysis and summarization. Have a look at the CTET preparation tips for one month before the exam:

Revise reasonably: With the revision checklist in hand, it becomes easy to revise well before the exam. Candidates can also make a plan for the everyday revision of each subject separately. By this time, you will have a clear idea about the topics covered and left for revision. It will help you to divide time accurately for the remaining topics.

Summarise each topic: Make notes of each topic while revising for the exam. You can easily summarise the topics with the pointer notes in hand. These notes come in handy while revising before the exam as the last few days prior to the exam are not meant for in-depth revision.

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Analyse the solved mock tests and question papers: This is the best time to analyse the already solved mock tests and question papers. By examining the papers, you will get to know your weak and strong areas. This will also help you in deciding which section to attempt first and which to attempt last while taking the CTET 2024 exam.

Time management: In recent years, it has been observed that the CTET exam is a little time-consuming. While sharing the CTET exam analysis with the Shiksha.com team, candidates often stated that they found the paper lengthy. So, candidates should manage their time well while solving the paper. The focus should be on solving all the questions in the exam. There is no negative marking in the CTET examination, so candidates should try not to leave any questions unanswered.

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