Tips to Crack CTET Exam 2016 in Single Attempt
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Thursday, 25 August 2016
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test and is conducted once a year. It offers posts at Primary Level i.e. for class I to V, and Junior Level i.e. for class VI to VIII. Every year almost 6 lakh students participate in CTET exam from different regions of India. So as you can see there is a very tough competition so you need to have your own strategy to clear the exam in first attempt. Here at EducationForever we have tried to bring to you tips and tricks to crack this examination in the first attempt. Start your preparation according to the tips mentioned in the article and you will surely get through the exam.
The CTET certificate is valid for seven years and is applicable at-
- Central Government Schools
- Schools in Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chandigarh
- Schools owned by State Government
- MCD and Delhi Administration schools also need a CTET qualified students
- Unaided private schools
A thorough idea of the syllabus and pattern is a must for clearing such competitive examination. So here I will try and brush up the exam pattern and syllabus briefly for your convenience.
Exam Pattern- this exam generally includes objective type Multiple Choice Question i.e. MCQ&rsquos and there is no negative marking with an exam duration of 2hours 30 minutes. There are two papers of CTET. Paper I is for those who intend to be teacher at primary level and Paper II is for those who intend to be teacher at junior level. And those who want to apply for teaching at both levels need to solve both the papers.
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Syllabus-
1.Paper I-
| Subject | No of Questions |
| Child development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
2.Paper II-
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| *Mathematics and Science | 60 |
| *Social Studies and Social Science | 60 |
| *Mathematics and Science is compulsory for Maths and science Teachers | |
| Total | 150 |
Tips and Tricks-
- Time Management- Time management is one of the most important things while preparing for a competitive exam. This is so because you need to complete a given set of questions in a specified time. This can be achieved by regular practice. Solving numerous question papers and taking mock tests. This enhances your speed and also gives you confidence. You can also do so by keeping a stop watch with yourself. During the exam you should first go for questions that you are confident about, this will save your time. Marking your strengths and weaknesses also helps a lot. So if you keep these things in mind you will be able to manage time very well during the exam.
- Solving Previous Year Question Papers- Solving previous year question papers gives you an idea about the question pattern and the frequently asked questions. For the aspirants such a practice proves very beneficial. As it increases your confidence and time management skills. You get to know your weak areas, and hence you can work on them before appearing for the exam. Previous year question papers are available at our site for your convenience.
- Taking up mock tests- Taking up mock tests and quizzes on a regular basis is the ultimate key to success. You should try to attempt as many questions as possible. Such mock tests are provided by our site on a regular basis. This can be very beneficial for all the aspirants.
- Look for your strengths and weaknesses- Systematic study is a must for these competitive examinations. When you start taking topics one by one you are able to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Try to get more speed in areas you are strong. But for the ones you are weak in you should take up regular practice. Because each and every question you attempt in such exams counts and affects your total score.
- Do not stress yourself- Aspirants should not overburden themselves, this can only be avoided by taking up systematic study. This is the most important requirement for maintaining concentration and confidence. Relax before the exam.
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By following the above said tricks you can clear the exam very comfortably. So start studying from today itself if you want to get through CTET. It all depends on your effort and dedication and the rest is available at our site i.e. from the study materials to all the updates regarding the exam. Online mock test and previous year question papers, just a click away at our portal of EducationForever. Be confident of scoring good marks. Teaching is a noble profession, work hard and fly high!!!!!!!