1. Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

• Familiarize yourself with the CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 structure — number of questions, marking scheme, and time duration.
• Go through each subject’s topic-wise syllabus (Child Development, Language, Maths, EVS, etc.) to know what to study and what to skip.
• Analyze previous year trends to identify high-weightage topics and frequently repeated concepts.
• Create a realistic study plan dividing time for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses.

2. Follow NCERT Books

• NCERT books from Classes 1–8 are the foundation for most CTET questions, especially in EVS, Social Studies, and Maths.
• Read NCERT chapters thoroughly, focusing on concept clarity rather than rote learning.
• Highlight important definitions, examples, and concepts — they often appear in CTET questions.
• Revise key chapters multiple times to strengthen your understanding and link theory with pedagogy.

3. Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy

• Study major learning theories by Piaget (Cognitive Development), Vygotsky (Social Interaction), and Kohlberg (Moral Development).
• Understand teaching-learning principles, motivation, inclusive education, and classroom management concepts.
• Practice pedagogy-based questions daily — they test application of psychological principles in real classroom situations.
• Prepare short notes on educational psychology terms, child behavior, and teaching aptitude for quick revision.

4. Solve CTET Previous Year Question Paper

• Attempt previous year papers under timed conditions to develop exam discipline and time management.
• Analyze your answers to find strong and weak areas after each paper.
• Observe question trends — many topics and question styles are repeated or slightly modified each year.
• Solving past papers improves speed, accuracy, and confidence before the actual exam.

5. Attempt Mock Tests

• Take full-length mock tests regularly to simulate the real CTET environment.
• After each test, review your score analysis and understand where you lost marks.
• Focus more on weak sections identified in the analysis to improve steadily.
• Track progress over time — each mock test should show gradual improvement in accuracy and timing.

6. Revise Regularly

• Prepare concise revision notes for every subject — key points, dates, formulas, and pedagogy concepts.
• Allocate at least 30 minutes daily for quick revision to retain important information.
• Revise difficult topics multiple times rather than trying to learn new topics just before the exam.
• Use flashcards, short quizzes, or summary sheets for active recall during the final days.

7. Work on Languages (Language I & II)

• Read newspapers, short stories, or articles daily to improve comprehension and vocabulary.
• Practice grammar exercises — tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, and sentence correction.
• Focus on language pedagogy — concepts of language acquisition, role of environment, and multilingual teaching.
• Attempt reading comprehension and unseen passage questions regularly to boost accuracy and speed.