How to prepare for CTET Exam

CTET examination has been introduced for the aspiring candidates interesting to apply in teaching field.  CTET pattern is offline with a duration of 150 minutes and no negative marking. So starting with the examination, Candidates should not try to rush, as it may result in attempting any wrong answer. It is crucial to clear each topic with minimum required marks. In CTET exam Paper -1 pattern includes subjects like - 

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language 1
• Language 2
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Each subject carries equal no. of questions and equal weightage. While Paper -2 Exam pattern is as follows - 

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language 1
• Language 2
• Mathematics & Science or Social Studies

We can clearly find that  subject "Child Development and Pedagogy" is common to both the exams. So it is thoroughly prepared , Chances of scoring higher also increases. This subject intends to check the knowledge of child psychology of a candidate. Most important part in this subject is to revise the thinker and the thoughts. 

Hindi Language

This subject is also common to both the exams. It includes 30 questions with one mark each. The best method to prepare for this subject is to go through NCERT from 1st Class to 10th Class. 

English Language

Like other two subjects, English is also common to both the exams. It includes 30 questions with a mark each. The best method to prepare for this subject is to go through NCERT from 1st Class to 10th Class. You need to keep your vocabulary strong. You can practice 10 English new words daily.

Tricks and tips to prepare and crack your CTET exam with good scores.

Preparation is always the key to success - Prepare well on all of the subjects.

Practice makes man perfect - Once you finish with your preparation, you can start with the mock tests. Attempt as many as possible. It won't only make you comfortable on all the topics but also increase your speed too.

Revise the important topics - As written, Important topics have to be covered thoroughly. There should not be even a single chance left to lose a mark.

Focus more on Pedagogical subjects - Pedagogical is the subject which is common in both the papers. If you prepare well, you will really get a way not just to crack the exam, but to crack it with good scores.

Plan your test taking strategy carefully - Test taking strategy includes like which topics to be attempted first. Do not waste your time on questions where you are not clear on answers. Priority should be to complete the questions which you can easily attempt and you are sure that those are correct.

Do Solve Previous Years Question Papers - Previous years test papers give the idea on pattern, question complexity, schemes and styles.

Speed Matters -  Speed is an important factor while attempting question. Maintain the pace  You should always make sure to get the minimum qualifying marks of each topic atleast. Do not focus on one topic onlly . Divide you time on all the subjects in the exam and manage it accordingly.

Avoid Information Overload -  It is well said, too much knowledge is also a dangerous thing. Keep it simple in life. Clear all the doubts . Have good knowledge on all the topics , but do not confuse yourself further with the information overload.