CTET 2022 Study Plan, Preparation Strategy - Check Here 3 Month, 6 Month & One Month Plan

CTET 2022 Preparation Strategy with Timetable

According to Henry David Thoreau, ‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it’. In order to crack the toughest exam like CTET in the first attempt, you should be very busy with exam preparation. Dedication, hard work and determination always pay off. ‘Opportunities do not happen very often. It is your responsibility to create opportunities’. Create more opportunities with regard to CTET 2022 exam preparation such as practicing mock tests/ practice tests. Even if you do not perform well in the mock tests initially, do not give up. ‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Therefore, keep trying until you reach Everest, i.e. until your performance improves.

For some aspirants, English may be the toughest section in CTET. Never feel that any section or subject in CTET is tough. Instead, ‘Do one thing every day that scares you'. If you want to crack an exam like CTET in the first attempt, give more focus to the subjects that you are not good at. ‘Fall seven times and stand up eight’. Therefore, never ever give like King Vikramarka.

Set a Goal:

Candidates must identify their strong areas and also plan the amount of time that should spend on each of the sections/topics in order to complete the exam syllabus on time.

Go Through the Syllabus:

The candidates should go through all the important topics in the syllabus, divide the time according to the topics and note down the topics that need to be prepared first. Try to go through the previous year's exam papers. Make a list of the topics according to their importance and the previous year's question papers.

Understanding Child Development & Pedagogy Subject

Understanding of the Child Development & Pedagogy subject is key to becoming a good teacher. A lot of emphasis is laid on this subject in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) with many pedagogy-related questions that are based on Child Development & Pedagogy.

Detailed Knowledge About the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005

The principles of the CTET 2022 exam are activity-based teaching, child-centered learning, teacher’s appreciation for the children etc which is where NCF 2005 is important which points out the best educational practices in India and the methods of teaching each subject. The CTET exam will consist of several questions based on application-based-classroom-teaching which is where an in-depth knowledge of the NCF 2005 will come to the candidates’ rescue. The aspirants are suggested to go through the entire NCF 2005 document for vital information regarding the teaching practices. The Pdf of the NCF 2005 is provided below. 

Time Management:

 Time managed is half the job done. Students' success in the exam is directly attached to how well they manage their time. Aspirants should solve the exam paper before time and stay one step ahead. If the candidate finds any question difficult then leave that question or mark that question, and move on to other questions. Try to finish the exam before time so that you can again attempt the entire marked question at the end and revise your answers.

Practice Makes a Man Perfect:

Regular practice not only raises the speed level but raises the accuracy level also. These two are the key to success as the questions attempted by the candidates must be accurate.

Focus on Weak Areas

The aspirants must shift their focus on strengthening their weak areas well before the day of the examination. If there is not much time available to strengthen their weak areas then it is advised that the aspirants should tighten their grip on the topics they know very well. It is a complete waste of time and energy to grasp new topics with less time to go for the CTET 2022 exam.

Be Confident:

Confidence is a must as it can boost your exam preparation. However, aspirants should know the difference between confidence and overconfidence. Maintaining a gap between the two is crucial.

Joining a Crash Course:

Joining a reputed crash course is another CTET Preparation Tips in order to deal with the doubts. The crash course offers a competitive atmosphere which is extremely beneficial to qualify for the exam.

Remain Stress-Free:

Do not overload yourself with information before the exam. You cannot study all the things before the exam. Do not panic, just relax and take complete sleep. Becoming anxious just before the exam is certainly not good for your exam grades. Try to reach the examination centre before time, so that you can relax and focus well on the question paper. 

Important Points Regarding How to Answer the Questions in CTET 2022

All the preparation will be meaningless if the aspirants do not have a strategy regarding how to answer the questions asked in the CTET 2022 exam. It is thus important that the aspirants have a solid plan regarding how to attempt or answer the questions that will be asked in the CTET 2022 entrance examination.

• The aspirants must focus on increasing their reading speed which will help them during attempting the long questions. Increasing the reading speed will save time and enhance their understanding as well

• CTET 2022 paper will not have negative marking which is why it is suggested to the aspirants to attempt all the questions and not leave any question unattempted

• During the preparatory stages, the aspirants must develop a strategy regarding which subject needs how much time. It will play a huge role on the day of the exam as certain questions in the CTET 2022 exam will be time-consuming and this time-strategy will help them isolating such questions from the rest.

• The layman's rule for all the exams- “Do not get stuck in a question”. If an aspirant finds a question hard to comprehend, then it is strongly suggested that he/she must move to the next question. Once the entire paper is complete, the candidate may return to the unattempted questions.

Daily Time-Distribution for CTET 2022 Preparation

For those who are preparing for CTET 2022, this is how their time table should look like 100 days prior to the month of the CTET 2022 entrance exam: 

Month-Wise Distribution of Topics During CTET 2022 Preparation

The month-wise distribution of topics during CTET 2022 preparation is given below:

CTET Preparation for Language I and II

How to Prepare for CTET Language I?

• The medium of instruction (language which is used to give instructions in classes) proficiency will be checked in the language I section.
• A lot of practice is needed to master the language I section.
• The language I is usually the regional language, in our case, it is Hindi selected by most of the candidates.
• Online test series must be practiced to excel in the section.
• Time management and planning must be done to improve the performance of the section.
• Two unseen passages will be asked- one will be prose and the other the drama. Prose question can be literally, scientific, narrative or discursive.
• One question will come on the basis of a poem given in the question paper.
• Inference based questions will be asked.
• Questions on grammar and verbal ability.

How to Prepare for CTET Language II?

• Language II is the second primary language used in the region.
• Questions will be similar in pattern to the language I.
• Questions will be asked to test the grammatical skills in language II.
• Two unseen prose questions will come, which can be discursive, literary, narrative, or scientific.

CTET Preparation for Mathematics Paper I and II

As mathematics questions are asked in both paper I and paper II, thus a planned strategy must be made on the basis of the important guidelines defined for the teachers. The basic questions will be asked from the syllabus and the following must be used for preparation. 

• Revise NCERT Books: Students appearing for the paper I/paper II must revise the NCERT books of mathematics prescribed by the CBSE from class I - V/ VI-VIII depending upon the paper code.
• Practice Mock Tests: Previous year papers are important to excel in the CTET exam. A lot of websites are offering mock practice exams. Enroll in an online CTET program or join a coaching center to excel in the exam.
• Sample Papers: Before the exam, CBSE will produce sample papers that must be practiced so that the exam type, pattern, and format of the questions can be easily understood.
• Questions on Pedagogy: Mathematics paper will also have questions on pedagogy, students must have good knowledge and understanding of these questions. Practical methods with their practical implementation and ability to teach these methods must be understood. Sound knowledge of formative and non-formative assessment should be learned here.
• All Questions must be Attempted: As there is no negative marking so all questions must be attempted as every mark counts.

CTET Preparation for Environmental Studies

• The questions asked in this section will be General and basic, so study the NCERT books of Class I to V and Geography books of Class VI to VIII.
• Watch Daily News Clips and read the newspaper every day to boost your general awareness.
• Prepare from the previous year’s question papers and sample papers available online.
• Join any good online test series so you can prepare for the subject as per the needs of the test.
• Take random quizzes on General awareness and environmental studies to perform well in the exam.
• Time management is important to attempt maximum questions, as they all appear easy but answering can be tricky sometimes as proximate data is available. 

CTET Preparation Tips for Science

• Only 30 questions will be asked in this section which will be from class VI to VIII syllabus.
• NCERT books from class I to VIII must be studied to perform well in this exam.
• Solve all the problems given in Science books from class VI to VIII.
• Questions based on pedagogy and practical problem-solving questions will be asked in the CTET exam.
• Solve multiple mock exams and sample papers online to have a good understanding of the pattern of CTET.
• Join online test groups to prepare for the science section.
• Questions on unit conversion and basics of cell formation will be asked.
• Some questions on chemistry might be asked.

CTET Preparation Tips for Social Science Paper-II

• Class I- VIII syllabus defined under environmental science and social science must be covered.
• Questions will be asked on fundamental concepts of cultural, economic, and political.
• Social science questions will be designed on how our society works.
• Prepare micro notes on ancient history, medieval history, and modern history to excel in the history section.
• To enhance the performance of the economy and polity sections, one must regularly read newspapers and see news on news channels.
• Basic questions can be asked on the constitution of India.
• Make short notes of the historical data especially the dates and the era.
• Do a lot of online practice to identify your weak areas and to perform well in the section.
• A mock test designed especially for the section must be done.
• A lot of hard work is needed to perform well in the section as plenty of data is available.

CTET 2022 Important Instructions

• The examination rooms/hall will be opened 90 minutes before the commencement of the test. Candidates should occupy their allocated seats immediately after the opening of the examination hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay etc, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Hall.

• The candidate must show, the Admit Card downloaded from CTET official website for admission in the examination room/hall. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be permitted in the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.

• Candidates are not allowed to carry any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen drives, Eraser, Log Table, Electronic Pen/scanner, Cardboard etc inside the centres.

• Any communication devices like Mobile phones, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health band etc.

• Any Watch/Wristwatch, Camera, wallet, goggles, handbags etc.

• Any other item which could be used for unfair means and for hiding communication devices like Camera, Bluetooth device etc.

• No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned, will leave his/her seat or Examination Room until the full duration of the paper is over. Candidates should not leave the room/hall without handing over their Answer Sheets to the Invigilator on duty and sign the attendance sheet the second time. Cases, where a candidate has not signed the Attendance Sheet second time, will be deemed not to have handed over the OMR Sheet and dealt with as an unfair means case.

• Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting etc. in the Examination Hall/Room is strictly prohibited.

• Tea, coffee, cold drinks or snacks are not allowed to be taken into the examination rooms during examination hours.

• The candidates should bring their own ballpoint pen (Blue/Black) of good quality.

• The test will start exactly at the time mentioned in the Admit Card and an announcement to this effect will be made by the invigilator.

• During the examination, the invigilator will check the CTET Admit Card of all the candidates to verify the identity of the candidate. The invigilator will also put his/her signatures on OMR Sheet.

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How to Crack CTET exam in First Attempt?

Cracking the CTET exam in the very first attempt is a rare feat achieved by even rarer few. However, with the right kind of preparation strategy and impetus, you can possibly to crack a tough exam like CTET in the first attempt. Here is how it can be done:

• Focus on clarification of the basic concepts

• Analyze yourself with the help of the CTET mock test papers and turn your attention towards strengthening them

• Make sure to be assisted with the best available books for CTET recommended by the experts and previous year CTET examinees

• Make quick notes during the initial stages of CTET preparation which can be used as a quick reference during the final stages of CTET preparation