PSTET Preparation 2023: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Updated on Mar 18, 2024 15:23 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

PSTET Preparation Tips: The PSTET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in the Punjab schools. The exam opens the door for candidates to seek teaching jobs in the state of Punjab. Teaching jobs in government-run schools provide job security along with good monetary benefits. It’s a dream for the youth to crack the PSTET exam. In order to qualify for the exam, the PSTET exam preparation must be result-oriented. Candidates should adopt a sustainable strategy that can be followed over a certain period of time and that provides the desired result.

We have shared here a few relevant PSTET preparation tips that will help candidates boost their performance levels.

Q: Which is the most difficult section of the PSTET exam?

According to the feedback of the students, the difficulty level of the PSTET exam is moderate but is subjective. It varies as per the students and their preparation level. Understanding of the topics, language skills, practice, etc. plays a crucial role.

Q: What is the first step towards PSTET preparation?

Candidates should start with the understanding of the pattern, structure of an exam. Then go for the detailed syllabus to know the topics for the PSTET exam preparation.

Q: Is the PSTET exam tough?

The difficulty level of the PSTET exam depends on the preparation of the candidate. It is generally considered as moderately challenging.

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PSTET Preparation 2023
PSTET Exam Pattern 2023
PSTET Syllabus 2023

PSTET Preparation 2023

See below for preparation of PSTET 2023 exam:

Know the PSTET exam pattern

PSTET is conducted in two parts, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The PSTET Paper 1 involves five sections - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper 2 includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and Language II and Mathematics and Science/ Social Science. Both papers contain 150 questions and carry a total of 150 marks each. The total duration of each paper is two hours and thirty minutes. The General and reserved category candidates need to score at least 60 per cent and 55 per cent marks respectively to qualify for the exam.

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Go through the complete PSTET Syllabus

It should be the first priority of the candidates to go through the complete PSTET syllabus. Knowing the syllabus is the first step towards the goal of cracking the PSTET exam. Do not ignore any section of the syllabus as questions are asked from all topics given in the syllabus. Candidates should study all the topics with equal importance. While completing the syllabus, choose a book that lucidly describes the topics without unnecessarily making it complicated.

Revise and strengthen your concept

Always revise the topics after finishing the syllabus, otherwise, it becomes difficult to remember the topics during the exam. Read the reference books to strengthen the subject knowledge. Keep highlighting the key points as per your understanding while going through the topics deeply.

Make study notes

Make your own notes while preparing for the PSTET exam. The notes are the best study material for cracking the exam as they strengthen your concepts and help in brief revision. Make short notes and one-liners so that these notes are easy to remember.

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Attempt mock tests

Practising the PSTET mock tests turns out to be very helpful to crack the exam. Attempt a mock test series to check your preparedness.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How many questions are asked in PSTET exam?

PSTET (PunjabTeacher Eligibility Test) exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options and a single correct answer. The total marks for both papers are 150, with each question carrying one mark.

Q: What is the difficulty level of questions asked in the PSTET exam?

The questions difficulty level in the PSTET exam differs every year. Generally, it is considered to be as a moderate, some being easy and some challenging.

Q: When should I start preparing for the PSTET exam?

The PSTET exam is conducted once a year to hire teachers for the primary and upper primary level. It is better to start the preparation as early as possible. It is advised to start minimum three to four months before the exam date to get enough time to cover all the syllabus.

PSTET Exam Pattern 2023

The PSTET Exam Pattern 2023 differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the exam pattern and structure below:

PSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

The table below contains the exam pattern for Paper 1.

PSTET subjects	Total number of questions	Total marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

PSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

The table below contains the exam pattern for Paper 2.

PSTET subjects	Total number of questions	Total marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I	30	30
Language-II	30	30
Mathematics and Science (For Maths and Science teachers)	60	60
Social Science (For Social Studies/Social Science Teacher)	60	60
Total	150	150

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many subjects are there in the PSTET exam?

The subjects of the PSTET (Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test) exam depends on paper.
PSTET Paper 1 has 5 subjects- 1. Child Development and Pedagogy 2. Language-1 (Punjabi) 3. Language-2 (English) 4. Mathematics 5. Environmental Studies
PSTET Paper 2 has 5 subjects- 1. Child Development and Pedagogy 2. Language-1 (Punjabi) 3. Language-2 (English) 4. Mathematics and Science 5. Social Studies/Social Science.

Q: What is the duration of PSTET Exam?

The duration of the PSTET Exam is 2.5 hours for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam is conducted in two shifts, morning and afternoon. Each paper has 150 MCQs with each question is for one mark.

Q: In which mode the PSTET exam is conducted?

The PSTET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. The candidates need to fill the sheet carefully as no extra OMR sheet will not be given in the exam. However, the PSTET application process is complete online process. The candidates have to fill out he application form online on the official website. Other than this the application fee have to paid online.

PSTET Syllabus 2023

The PSTET Syllabus 2023 is prescribed by the PSEB. The PSTET syllabus carries Paper 1 and Paper 2. The PSTET Paper 1 syllabus includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and the Paper 2 syllabus contains questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.