Importance of CTET Mock Test Series
Attempting a mock test series is a very important part of CTET Exam preparation. Here are some ways in which the CTET Mock Test Series will help you.
1. Mock tests help in improving your speed
The real challenge of the competitive exam is the time constraint. You have to attempt a lot of questions in very little time. This is where mock tests can help. Mock tests help you in increasing your speed along with accuracy which ensures better outcomes in the real examination.
2. Mock tests help you to get an idea about the real exam
You will get plenty of information on the structure and pattern of an exam from online sites. But simply knowing the pattern is not enough. With the help of a mock test, you will be able to get a better idea of the real exam and also score more marks. Mock tests give you a good chance of cracking the exam.
3. Mock tests lead you to understand your weaknesses
We all have our weak points. With mock tests, you will be able to analyze where your weaknesses lie so that you can work on them. They will show you which section you are struggling with or which part of the syllabus is taking up more time.
4. Strategize with Mock Tests
Once you have grasped your weaknesses and understood the syllabus better, you can then craft a proper strategy. You can analyze your mistakes and understand how they could have been avoided. You can perfect your strategy by trial and error, and mock tests allow you to do that very easily.
5. Helps you learn the study material
The importance of mock tests in exams does not need any introduction. There is a lot to learn to qualify for CTET Exam. And mock tests make you do the Child Development and Pedagogy/EVS/Mathematics/Language papers multiple times. That reinforces the information and strategies so that your brain can retrieve them efficiently. And this trait will help you in the actual exam.
CTET Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| CTET Exam Date 2022 | July 2022 (Tentative) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes or 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | For assessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8 |
| No.of Test Cities | 135 cities across India |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 011-22235774 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET Exam Pattern
There will be two papers in the CTET exam.
- Paper-I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V
- Paper-II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII
Note: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (v) Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
(iv) Mathematics and Science (For Maths and Science Teacher) OR | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
(v) Social Studies/Social Science (For Social Studies/Social Science Teacher) For any other teacher either (IV) or (V) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
CTET Exam Pattern Highlights
Below are the major CTET exam pattern highlights for Paper 1 and Paper 2:
| Particulars | CTET Paper 1 Highlights | CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|
| Exam mode | Online | Online |
| Number of subjects/sections | 5 | 4 |
| Names of subjects | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, MathematicsEnvironmental Studies | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Duration of exam | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total questions | 150 | 150 |
| Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks | 150 | 150 |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer | +1 for correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper | English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) | English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
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