CTET Last Minute Preparation 2024: Check Tips & Strategy
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
CTET 2024 exam will be held on December 14, 2024. Check here for CTET last-minute preparation tips 2024 to pass the exam with high scores. Know the CTET preparation tips and strategies to score high in the exam. CTET last-minute notes help candidates in quick revision.
CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organising the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam on December 14, 2024. It is the right time for candidates to focus on CTET last-minute preparations 2024. The last few days before the CTET exam are meant for revision and practice. Sincere revision and practice will help candidates in qualifying the CTET 2024 exam with high scores. For the ease of candidates, we have curated the best last-minute preparation tips below that will help candidates ace the CTET exam with flying colours.
Also Read: CTET Answer Key 2024 (14 Dec) LIVE Updates
CTET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
The CTET 2024 exam will be held offline in the pen and paper mode. The last few days before the exam are meant for revision. CTET last-minute notes prove to be helpful for quick revision. Have a look at a few last-minute CTET preparation tips 2024 below:
Go through CTET exam pattern & syllabus
Candidates should go through the latest CTET exam pattern 2024 and syllabus. Knowing the CTET syllabus 2024 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 CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET exam date 2026. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The CBSE CTET Feb 2026 exam will be organised offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2026 is expected soon.
CTET 2026 notification will be released soon on the official website. The CTET notification 2026 will be available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2026 application process will begin with the release of official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.
| Particulars |
Paper 1 Highlights |
Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
|
| Number of subjects |
5 |
4 |
| Subjects |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Exam duration |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
|
| Total questions |
150 |
|
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
|
| Total marks |
150 |
|
| Marking scheme |
+1 for a correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
|
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
|
Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2024
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 previous year question papers will help candidates brush up their preparation level. Solving the CTET question papers helps you measure your performance.
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Revise through CTET last-minute notes
In the last few days before the exam, candidates should revise through the CTET 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.
Devise a proper strategy to attempt the paper
The CBSE is going to conduct the CTET exam offline. Candidates will be required to mark their answers on the CTET OMR Sheet. Those who have practised well by attempting the mock tests will be able to give the exam without any hassle. Candidates should further chalk out a concrete strategy to solve the paper online in the given time frame. As there is no negative marking in the exam, the candidate’s focus should be on answering the maximum questions.
The CTET 2026 exam date has been announced by the CBSE. The CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026 offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985
The CTET 2026 exam time table is as follows:
Events | Paper 2 | Paper 1 |
|---|---|---|
Exam Date | 08-Feb-2026 | 08-Feb-2026 |
Reporting Time | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
Checking of Admit Cards | 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM | 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM |
Checking of Computer | 9:15 AM | 2:15 PM |
Last Entry in the Examination Centre | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
Test Commences | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
Test Concludes | 12:00 Noon | 5:00 PM |
Also Read: CTET English 2024: Syllabus, Pattern, Books, Tips for Paper 1, 2
Time management & accuracy
CTET is a highly sought-after teacher eligibility exam. Lakhs of candidates appear for the exam every year to obtain eligibility as Classes 1 to 8 teachers. Candidates need to pass the exam by obtaining qualifying marks. However, good scores in the CTET exam lands you in the merit list of teacher recruitment drives. Candidates can obtain good scores by solving the paper in the given time frame and with high accuracy. Candidates should plan their time well to attempt the maximum number of questions.
Arrange CTET admit card & necessary documents
Candidates need to carry the CTET admit card 2024, 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 2024.
Also Read: CTET Social Science (Paper 2) Syllabus 2024: Topics, Books, Notes Preparation Tips
Stay calm and confident
Candidates should not panic while appearing for the CTET exam. This might end up making you anxious and thus, impact your performance in the exam. Stay calm and composed while giving the paper and do not stress yourself.
CTET 2024 Preparation Tips for Exam Day
Candidates should follow the following tips on the day of the CTET exam:
- If you find a question difficult, do not spend over 1 minute on it. Rather, skip it and move to the next question.
- If you find a particular subject challenging, solve it at the end.
- Answer the maximum 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.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher rec
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CTET Notifications
The CTET exam centres cities list is released by the CBSE in the official notification of the exam at ctet.nic.in. However, the exact CTET exam centre is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates can check the name and address of the CTET exam centre allotted to them by downloading their admit cards. Candidates need to follow the given steps to check CTET exam centre: