CTET 2024 exam will be conducted by the CBSE on July 7, 2024. Candidates should brush up on their CTET exam preparations now. Find below the best CTET preparation tips 2024 to ace the examination in three months. Know the CTET preparation strategy for 3 months.
How to Prepare for CTET 2024 in Three Months?
For many aspirants, the CTET 2024 exam will be their first attempt, while others might have attempted the exam before. The following CTET preparation strategy 2024 will help both categories of candidates to ace the exam. Have a look at the CTET three-month preparation tips below:
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Understand CTET exam pattern and CTET syllabus
The first thing you need to do is know the latest CTET exam pattern and syllabus, which are essential before you start your preparation. Find the key highlights below:
- CTET exam is conducted in two parts, Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Candidates need to attempt 150 questions in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Both papers are conducted in an online mode.
- Questions are asked in MCQ format (four options with only one correct option).
- Papers are bilingual, English and Hindi, candidates can choose any of the available medium.
- CTET syllabus for Paper 1 includes five sections, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
- CTET syllabus for Paper 2 includes four sections, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science.
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CTET Preparation Tips 2024: First Month Strategy
- As you have around three months before CTET 2024, you can utilise the first month to complete the entire syllabus. If you are appearing for only one paper, it will be easier for you to finish the syllabus. Those who have applied for both papers need to fasten their seat belts to complete the syllabus on time.
- Find the best CTET books, start with one book for each section and gradually opt for reference books. NCERT books are the best to build a strong foundation for different sections.
- For many aspirants, the Child Development & Pedagogy section is relatively new. While studying this section, start making short notes for your understanding. As per experts, this approach helped many candidates score more marks in this section.
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- Making short notes and one-liners is very important while preparing for CTET. It makes the revision process easier, develops a habit of doing it.
CTET Preparation Tips 2024: Second Month Strategy
- As the syllabus is huge, candidates often forget the parts they had studied earlier. Revision is key to remembering the topics. During the second month of preparation, keep revising the topics.
- Also, try to read a few good reference books for important topics, this helps to clarify concepts on different critical topics. Learn tricks to remember difficult topics, and make short notes in your languages after understanding the topics.
- Start solving CTET previous years' papers to understand the pattern of the questions being asked. Find out your weak areas and which section you need to work on more.
CTET Preparation Tips 2024: Third-Month Strategy
- It is expected that you have already completed your syllabus and you have a good conceptual foundation. This is the right time you start attempting CTET mock tests daily.
- Try to attempt at least one CTET mock test daily
- Make a mindset to complete the tests in less than the stipulated time, it will improve your speed. At the same time, don’t compromise with your accuracy. Here, speed and accuracy both are equally important.
- Keep revising the short notes you have been making since the first month of your CTET preparation. Basically, during the last days of your preparation, practice and revision should go hand in hand.
Candidates need to keep their minds fresh and relaxed during their CTET preparation. Keep taking small breaks while studying. It is often beneficial if you can make a daily study routine giving equal time for each section. Also, watch motivational videos on YouTube to keep yourself going towards your goal.
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Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks are considered CTET pass. Those who get over and above the set marks are considered good scorers. Hence, scoring 120 marks in the CTET exam is good.
No, coaching is not necessary for the CTET exam. Candidates can prepare well through self studies. One needs to cover the syllabus, solve previous year question papers and mock tests to clear the exam.

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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hi.
How to Choose Exam Centre Area in the CTET Form
Select Exam Centre City Preferences
In the application form, you'll find a section “Choice of Examination Centres” where you can select multiple preferred exam cities (usually up to 4 choices) in order of preference.
These must be different cities
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid for CTET and other government jobs also. Candidates can get admission after clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.
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Contributor-Level 10
Registration - 27 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

The CTET exam is easy to crack. The difficulty level of the question paper is generally easy to moderate. Candidates should be well prepared in order for the exam.