CTET Last Minute Preparation 2026: Check Tips & Strategy

CTET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 7 and 8 at various centres across the country. Check here for CTET last-minute preparation tips to pass the exam with high scores. 

CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2026

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organising the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 exam on February 7 and 8. It is the right time for candidates to focus on CTET last-minute preparations. As we know few hours are left for the CTET exam. Candidates should do frequent revision. This is not the time to learn new topics. Practice questions, remain calm and be confident. If candidates made notes then in the last minute they are also very helpful in the preparation. 

CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2026

The CTET 2026 exam will be held offline in the pen and paper mode. To crack the CBSE CTET exam is not a difficult important is to study on a regular basis with proper mindset. Candidate must follow the timetable and follow it strictly. The final day of an exam is to maximise the score of using what you have already studied and know about it. Check below the preparation tips of an exam.

Go through CTET exam pattern & syllabus

Candidates should go through the latest CTET exam pattern and syllabus. Knowing the CTET syllabus 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 Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.

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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 last year question papers will help candidates brush up their preparation level. Solving the CBSE CTET question papers helps you measure your performance.

Also Read: Last 5 Years CTET Solved Question Papers with Answers: Free PDFs for Paper 1 & 2

Revise through CTET last-minute notes

In the last few days before the exam, candidates should revise through the 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.

Arrange CTET admit card & necessary documents

Candidates need to carry the CTET admit card 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.

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CTET 2026 Preparation Tips for Exam Day

Candidates should follow the following tips on the day of the exam:

• If you find a question difficult, do not spend over 1 minute on it. Rather, skip it and move to the next question.
• Answer the more 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.
• Any subject if find challenging then solve it later.

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