Preparation Tips for Rajasthan PTET 2023 General Awareness Section

The Rajasthan PTET 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 21, 2023, in an offline mode for a duration of 3 hours in various allotted centres of the Rajasthan state. This year the exam will be conducted by Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara, Rajasthan. Rajasthan PTET is a state-level B.Ed entrance exam held once a year to offer admission to B.Ed and teacher training courses. 

The Rajasthan PTET 2023 exam syllabus is crafted for both the 2 Years B.Ed programme and the 4 Years BA/ B.Sc B.Ed programmes. The questions are asked from four subjects which are Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude, General Awareness, and Language Proficiency (English & Hindi). The total marks for the exam are 600 and all subjects carry equal marks, which comes to 150 marks per subject. 

By taking a look at the Rajasthan PTET syllabus, one can realize that out of the four subjects, preparing for general awareness is a little challenging as this section needs constant updates and requires a logical mindset to solve, as one cannot remember each and everything in detail. Thus, looking at the tricky nature of the general awareness section of the Rajasthan PTET 2023 exam, we have provided below the preparation tips, which if followed diligently can help in bringing a good score in the exam. 

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Rajasthan PTET 2023 Syllabus for General Awareness Section

The general awareness section of Rajasthan PTET includes topics from almost all areas including environment, sports, culture, famous personalities, events, etc. In this section, 50 questions are asked in both English & Hindi language. The total subject weightage is 150 marks for Rajasthan PTET 2023 general awareness. For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded +3 marks and no marks would be deducted for wrong answers or for questions that remain unanswered.

Rajasthan PTET general awareness section will majorly focus on current affairs, and the things happening around us both at the national and international levels. As the exam caters to Rajasthan state, questions will be asked about the state as well; like the topography, location, weather, any popular event happening in and around the state, handicrafts, culture, festivals, etc. 

The detailed general awareness section syllabus for Rajasthan PTET 2023 is highlighted below. Please go through the syllabus beforehand for each section of the exam as this will help in preparing for the exam in an effective way.

• Knowledge about Rajasthan
• Great Indian Personalities (Past & Present)
• Environmental Awareness
• Indian History & Culture
• India and its Natural Resources
• Current Affairs (National & International)

Also Read: What is a Good Score in Rajasthan PTET 2023?

Rajasthan PTET 2023 Preparation Tips for General Awareness Section

As stated above, the general awareness section is the most challenging in the Rajasthan PTET exam. However, with the right preparation and with some smart and logical tips, even this section can fetch you good marks as it’s very scoring. 

It is essential to learn about these tips and tricks in your Rajasthan PTET 2023 preparation that can help you sail through the General awareness section. Given below are some of the preparation tips, which if followed rigorously, will definitely help you with the general awareness section of the exam.

• Previous Years Question Papers: This is the first step that needs to be followed when preparing for general awareness and current affairs. Take and analyze 5-10 previous years' question papers and see what type of questions are asked and what are the topics from where the maximum questions are framed. This will help you to make a structural pattern in your mind while reading the newspapers and magazines; you would know which areas are important and which are not. This kind of strategic preparation is only possible when you analyze the previous years' papers in great depth.
• Daily Newspaper Reading: Newspapers must be the first thing that you should read when preparing for Rajasthan PTET general awareness section. Read the newspaper thoroughly and try to make short and crisp self-notes for later revision. You can make flow charts, mind maps, and checklists to make your work easier. As the exam is at the state level, it is advisable to never miss the state section in the newspaper. One can also read a state-centric newspaper along with a national daily. 
• Glancing Over Current Affairs Magazines: Current affairs magazines are released monthly, so reading them daily is not possible, but one can study them on a weekly basis. The topics which the newspaper won’t be able to cover will be covered in the monthly magazines.
• News Media/ Social Media: The other way of learning is through news channels and social media. Gone are the days when only books would fetch you knowledge. These days students can find tons of information on exams readily available on the internet. One can either take help from news channels and radio or be smart and save time by watching and preparing from YouTube videos, readily available quizzes on the internet, and social media posts from relevant sources, and make notes of the same. This is a fun way of learning and will keep you always updated with all the facts and the latest news. 
• Solve Mock Tests & Sample Papers: The general awareness section is practical and requires a logical mindset. You can only excel in this section if you practice more and more. Rote learning won’t help here, practicing daily mocks and sample papers are the only way one can increase their chances of getting maximum marks.
• Revision: Set daily or weekly reminders for revision, there’s no point in making notes if they are not revised at least 5 times before the exam.

That’s all one can do to solve the most demanding section of the Rajasthan PTET exam. For more such articles, head to our official website Collegedekho.