Following are some of the preparation tips that aspirants must follow to ace the exam –
Know exam pattern
It is crucial to know the pattern and syllabus of any exam that you are planning to take as it gives right direction to your preparation strategy.
Make a schedule
CTET aspirants should dedicate a few hours a day to prepare for the exam. Also, they should revise the covered topics at the end of the day.
Prepare short notes
Preparing short notes while studying each topic helps in revising the topic without having to go through it again completely. Short notes are always helpful in the last minute preparations.
Refer recommended books
Books from NCERT and other publications will help the candidate to ace the exams. Arihant Publication and Pearson Education provide abundant books that are helpful for the aspirant.
Practice Sample Papers
Aspirants must practice the previous years’ papers and mock test to prepare for the exam. This way they will attempt exam oriented questions and also strengthen their weak areas. Download CTET Sample Papers
Recommended CTET Books 2020
CTET 2020 is expected to be highly competitive sighting the speculated changes and number of applicants waiting for CTET 2020 Notification. Here are some of the books listed to assist the aspirants for better Preparation for CTET 2020
Important Books For Child Pedagogy And Development Section
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy | Pearson Education | 9332541302 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy: Paper 1 & 2 of CTET | By Shalini Punjabi (Disha Publications) | 9385576550 |
| CTET & TETs Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II) | Arihant Publications | 9311130737 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Hindi) | Disha publications | 9382961224 |
Important Books For CTET Language I And Language II
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Study Package for CTET | Mcgraw Hill Education | 9789339218171 |
| Study Guide for CTET Paper 1 – English | Disha Publication | 938584640X |
| CTET & TETs English Language Paper I & II | ARIHANT | 9789311121673 |
Important Books For CTET Mathematics
| Name of the Book | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET Central Teachers Eligibility Test CBSE Syllabus Teachers from Classes VI to VIII Mathematics & Science | Sura College of Competition | 8172544294 |
| Class Notes of Maths | Rakesh Yadav Publication | 8193209451 |
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Mathematics and Pedagogy | Pearson Education | 9332575150 |
| CTET/STETs: Paper-II | Ramesh Publishing House | 9350121662 |
Important Books for CTET Environmental Studies
| Name of the Book | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET & TETs Environmental Studies & Pedagogy | Arihant | 9311130788 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | WILEY | 9788126561988 |
| UPTET & CTET ENVIRONMENTAL Studies | Youth Competition Times | B01M613OP9 |
| Teacher Eligibility Test Environmental Studies | Upkar Prakashan | 9789350133378 |
Recommended Books for CTET Science
| Name of the Book | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET & TETs for Class VI-VIII | Arihant Publications | 931113080X |
| CTET & TETs Paper-II for Class VI-VIII MATHS & SCIENCE | Arihant Publications | 9789385873621 |
| CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2020 | Arihant publications | 9311121525 |
| CTET Success Master Science | Arihant Publications | 9312140221 |
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Science and Pedagogy | Pearson | 9332575142 |
Best Books for CTET Social Science
| Name of the Book | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper II: Social Science Teacher Selection (For Class VI – VIII) | Access Publishing | 938345461X |
| 15 Practice Sets CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper II Social Studies/Science Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII | Arihant | 9311121592 |
| Wiley’s CTET Exam Goalpost, Paper II, Social Studies / Social Science, Class VI-VIII, 2020: Solved Papers & Mock Tests with Complete Solutions | Wiley | 8126565578 |
| CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2020 | Arihant | 9311121525 |