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CTET 2024 Last Minute Preparation Tips - Check Full Strategy & Guide

CTET 2024 Last Minute Preparation Tips - Check Full Strategy & Guide

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 04:24 PM IST | #CTET

The last week or two before the CTET exam is very crucial for revision. Candidates must make use of this time carefully and revise all the concepts they have been learning over the last few months. The CTET exam is held by the CBSE twice yearly with the goal of testing the ability of teacher aspirants.

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  1. CTET Exam Dates 2024
  2. Last Minute Preparation Tips for CTET 2024
  3. CTET Exam Pattern 2024
  4. CTET 2024 Syllabus
CTET 2024 Last Minute Preparation Tips - Check Full Strategy & Guide
CTET 2024 Last Minute Preparation Tips - Check Full Strategy & Guide

It is held offline in the pen and paper medium. Let us discuss some tips and tricks for last minute CTET preparation. Candidates are encouraged to go through the material below for some pointers on how to effectively start wrapping up their CTET exam preparation.

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CTET Exam Dates 2024

Candidates appearing for the exam must be mindful of the CTET exam dates 2024, such as the release of the admit card and the date of the exam. A list of important CTET Exam dates 2024 is given below for reference.

CTET Important Dates

Events

CTET July 2024 exam date

CTET pre-admit card 2024 release date

June 24, 2024

Release of the CTET 2024 admit card

July 5, 2024

CTET exam date 2024

July 7 , 2024

CTET exam timing

Paper 2 - 9.30 AM to 12 Noon

Paper 1 - 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM

CTET 2024 Result date

To Be Announced

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Last Minute Preparation Tips for CTET 2024

Here are some last-minute preparation tips to help you ace the exam:

  • Going through the CTET 2024 exam pattern is a must for students appearing for the exam. Knowing the exam pattern will give candidates knowledge about how the exam will be conducted, what kind of questions will be asked, marking scheme of the exam and other such important details.

  • Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to attempt all the questions in the exam as there is no provision of negative marking in the exam.

  • Before attempting any question, candidates must read the question carefully and then denote their answer clearly on the OMR sheet. Candidates must practise marking answers in the OMR sheet beforehand to not make any unwanted mistakes on the day of exam.

  • Candidates must not consider CTET just as a qualifying examination, instead they must focus on getting better scores to get one step closer to their dream of becoming a teacher.

  • Good time management is very important for good scores in the exam. Candidates must practise as much CTET question papers, mock tests to get the desired speed and efficiency.

  • Confidence is the key to success and candidates must make sure the exam does not get on their nerves and they are calm and composed while attempting the exam.

  • Do not devote too much time to a single question. If any question is consuming too much time for the candidates, they should skip it and return to it later after solving all the other questions.

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CTET Exam Pattern 2024

Knowing the CTET 2024 exam pattern is very important for good performance in the exam. CTET 2024 exam is conducted in Pen and Paper based mode. The exam comprises of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Students get 2 hours and 30 minutes to solve each paper. The detailed exam pattern of CTET 2024 is given below:

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern

Name of the exam

Central Teachers Eligibility Test 2024 (CTET)

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper based) mode

CTET exam time duration

2 hours 30 minutes each

Papers

Paper I and Paper II

CTET Marking Scheme

1 mark allotted per question. No negative marking.

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Conducting authority

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CTET 2024 Syllabus

Candidates attempting the exam must be thorough with the CTET Syllabus 2024. All of the topics in the CTET 2024 Syllabus should be thoroughly studied using the CTET preparation books and practised using past question papers. At this point, it is a good idea for candidates to extensively revise all the progress they have made studying the topics from the CTET Syllabus. Below is a brief overview of the CTET 2024 Syllabus for candidates’ reference.

CTET Syllabus

Subjects

Sections

Child Development and Pedagogy

(No. of Questions: 30)

Learning and Pedagogy

(10 Questions)

Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs

(5 Questions)

Child Development: Primary School Child (15 Questions)

Language I

No. of Questions: 30

Language Comprehension

(15 Questions)


Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 Questions)

Language II

(No. of Questions: 30)

Comprehension

(15 Questions)

Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 Questions)

Mathematics

No. of Question: 30

Content

(15 Questions)

Pedagogical issues (15 Questions)

Environmental Studies

No. of Questions: 30

Content

(15 Questions)

Pedagogical Issues (15 Questions)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2024 exam?

No, there is no provision of negative marking in the CTET exam 2024.

2. How can I enhance my speed and accuracy for the exam?

Practising CTET question papers and mock tests regularly will help candidates develop speed and accuracy.

3. In what mode will be the CTET 2024 exam conducted?

CTET 2024 exam will be conducted in offline mode.

4. What is the marking scheme of the CTET 2024 exam?

Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct response. There is no provision of negative marking in the exam.

5. Can I crack CTET in 10 days?

10 days is not sufficient to prepare for the CTET exam from scratch. For any exam, it is always a good idea to start preparation from several months before the exam date. 

6. How to clear CTET in 20 days?

The last 20 days before the CTET 2024 exam is a good time to begin last minute preparations. For detailed last minute CTET 2024 preparation tips, you can refer to the above material. 

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Questions related to CTET

Have a question related to CTET ?

Hello,

If you have less than 50% marks in graduation, then you are not eligible for CTET Paper 2 under the general category.

However, if you belong to SC/ST/OBC or PwD category, then you may be eligible with 45% marks in graduation along with a B.Ed degree as per NCTE norms.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

The CTET form for the next session is expected to be released in a few months, likely by the end of this year or early next year.

Keep checking the official website regularly for updates.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

You can find the CTET Hindi Question Papers in the website of CTET, cetet.nic.in

Open the website and go to the archive section. There you will find the previous year questions for all subjects. Select your subject and it will show all the previous year papers arranged year wise. You can download them in your device as PDF.

Hope this helps. All the best!

The CTET 2025 application form has not been released yet. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official notification and application form soon. The exact dates for the application process have not been announced yet.

Tentative Important Dates:

CTET 2025 Notification Release: Expected in April 2025

CTET 2025 Application Start: Expected in April 2025

CTET 2025 Application End: Expected in April 2025

CTET 2025 Exam Date: Expected on July 6, 2025

Based on Karnataka’s OBC list and APDSC (Andhra Pradesh DSC) norms , here’s a structured approach:

  • APDSC follows Andhra Pradesh’s OBC list , not Karnataka’s.

  • If applying in Karnataka : Use Karnataka’s OBC certificate (e.g., Category 2A, 3A)

  • For Karnataka-Based Applications
    If you’re applying in Karnataka (assuming a typo in "APDSC"):

    • OBC Sub-Castes :

      • Category 2A : Balija, Bestha, Gangaputra

      • Category 3A : Uppara, Vishwakarma.

      • Full List : Refer to the Karnataka OBC PDF ( Result 1 (https://www.ncbc.nic.in/Writereaddata/cl/karnataka.pdf) ) for your exact sub-caste.

    • OC Option :

      • Avoid OC if you hold a valid Karnataka OBC certificate, as it reduces competition (OBC has reserved seats).

      • If opting for OC : You cannot claim reservation benefits .

  • Do Not Opt for OC : As an OBC candidate, selecting OC forfeits your reservation eligibility , increasing competition.

  • Verify Sub-Caste : Cross-check your caste in Karnataka’s OBC list ( Result 1 (https://www.ncbc.nic.in/Writereaddata/cl/karnataka.pdf) ) and match it exactly in the application.
  • Example : If your caste is Balija (2A in Karnataka), select "Balija" under OBC. Do not choose OC .

    Final Answer : Do not select OC . Choose your exact OBC sub-caste from Karnataka’s OBC list (e.g., Balija, Uppara) to retain reservation benefits. If applying in Andhra, confirm eligibility first.


As you can see choose whether to take it or not its upto you but you can opt for OBC  its the better option.However you can match your resuts from the above links provided and search further for it .always takes what's suitable for future refrences.

Hope it will help you clear your mind.


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