Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan conducts the KTET exam twice every year to make candidates gain eligibility to teach in lower primary, upper primary as well as in high school classes in Kerala. Candidates who qualify for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) become eligible to apply for teach recruitment in the state. Candidates who are planning to appear for the KTET 2022 exam can begin with their preparations now. To start with the preparation, candidates should first chart out a proper strategy and then go on to implement it to ace the KTET exam. The given below is a detailed KTET Study Plan for the candidates to make the exam preparation more strategic and result-oriented.
KTET Study Plan 2022
We shall divide the 2-months’ time into 7 weeks and shall provide a weekly study planner for your full-proof preparation of examinations. Please note that we are not mentioning any fixed number of hours but our planner is based on topics from various subjects since the objective is to finish the syllabus and not invest your time only.
Week 1 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
| 1 | Reading Comprehension (Understanding the basic technique of solving questions) | Profit and Loss | Coding-Decoding (Letters and Numbers) |
History – Ancient India
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| 2 | Reading Comprehension (Practice topics from banking and economy) | Simple Interest | Coding-Decoding (language-based and comprehension-based) | |
| 3 | Reading Comprehension (Practice Topics from Social, Technology, and Science, etc.) | Compound Interest | Blood Relations |
History – Mediaeval India
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| 4 | Reading Comprehension (Misc. Topics) | Ratio and Proportion | Syllogism (normal) | |
| 5 | Fill in the Blanks (Single and Double Fillers) | Mixture and Alligations | Syllogism (negative and positive possibilities) |
History – Modern India (Indian Freedom Struggle)
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| 6 | Cloze Test (Practice Session) | Simplification (Practice Session) | Syllogism (Misc.) | |
| 7 | Weekly Revision & Take Online Mock Test or Practice with Previous Year Papers | |||
Week 2 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
| 1 | Basic Rules of Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Parts of Speech etc.) | Number System | Seating Arrangement (Linear) | Indian Polity – Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, DPSP etc. |
| 2 | Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement, degrees of comparison, participles and gerunds, infinitive etc.) | Linear Algebra and various formulae | Seating Arrangement (Circular) |
Indian Polity – State and Central Legislature, President and Vice-President, Prime Minister and Cabinet, Chief Minister and Governor etc.
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| 3 | Basics of Error Spotting (Application of grammar rules and syntax rules) | Quadratic Equations, Polynomial Functions etc. | Seating Arrangement (Mixed) | Indian Polity – Judiciary, Emergency Provisions, Centre-State Relations, Important amendments etc. |
| 4 | Error Spotting (Advanced level) | Algebra (Misc. rules) | Puzzles (With one variable) | Physics- S.I. unit of quantities, Light and Sound as waves with properties, Gravitational Force |
| 5 | One Word Substitution | Mensuration (2-D figures) | Puzzles (With more than one variable) | Physics- Heat and Thermodynamics, optics (lenses –convex and concave lens etc.), escape velocity |
| 6 | Homonyms | Mensuration (3-D figures) | Puzzles (Advanced level with comprehension related problems) | Physics – Energy and Newton’s Laws of Motion, Relativity Theory, Liquid, solid and gas laws etc. |
| 7 | Weekly Revision with Previous Papers or Mock Tests | |||
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Week 3 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
| 1 | Synonyms | Data Interpretation (Line Chart, Bar Graph, Histogram etc.) | Clock Related problems | Chemistry – Atoms and Molecules, chemical bonding, periodic table, carbon and its compounds |
| 2 | Antonyms | Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, rectangular graphs etc.) | Ranking and Direction Test | Chemistry – Solution and Chemical Reactions, Organic Substances and Their usages, valency |
| 3 | Idioms with their meanings | Data Interpretation (Mixed problems) | Number and Letter Series | Chemistry – Nuclear Fission and Fusion, galvanization, metallurgy and misc. topics based on previous year papers |
| 4 | Appropriate Prepositions with verbs | Data Sufficiency | Analogy (Both number and letter based) | Biology – Human Anatomy (Various parts of human body with functions) |
| 5 | Para Jumbling (Understanding the flow of a paragraph) | Time and Distance (Train and Platform related problems+ Boat and Stream related problems) | Matrix | Biology – Plant Physiology (Cell structure etc.) |
| 6 | Para Jumbling (Practice Session) | Time and Distance (Misc.) | Dictionary Rankings and Word Related Problems (Jumbled Words, word formation etc.) | Biology – Vitamins and diseases, virus and bacteria related diseases, immune system in plants and humans etc. |
| 7 | Weekly Revision with Previous Papers or Mock Tests | |||
Week 4 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
| 1 | Confusing Words – At a Glance with spellings and applications | Time and Work (Men and Days based) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (paper cutting and folding, analogical figures etc.) | Economics – terms such as GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, GST, Direct and Indirect Taxes, National Income, Per Capita Income, Inflation, IIP etc. |
| 2 | Sentence Improvement (Based on basic rules of grammar) | Time and Work (Pipe and Cistern based) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Hidden Images etc.) | Indian Economy – Nature and Characteristics, Regulatory bodies such as RBI, SEBI, PFRDA and their functions, money market and securities market, unemployment etc. |
| 3 | Misfit Sentences (Understanding the logic and Practice Session) | Geometry (Triangle Properties) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Misc. based on previous year papers) | Indian Economy – Planning, NITI Ayog, Poverty Alleviation, Five Year Planning etc. |
| 4 | Sentence Completion (Practice Session) | Geometry (Properties related to squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapeziums etc.) | Analytical Reasoning (Statement and Conclusion problems) | Geography – Solar System, Deserts, Volcanoes, Rivers, Glaciers, Atmospheric layers, ocean currents etc. |
| 5 | Phrase Replacement (Practice Session) | Geometry (Properties related to circles, tangents etc.) | Analytical Reasoning (Statement and Argument Problems) | Indian Geography – Physical Properties, Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soils and Crops, irrigation system |
| 6 | Miscellaneous Topics based on Previous Year Papers | Geometry (Misc. such as angles, sides etc.) | Analytical Reasoning (Misc.) | Indian Geography – famous in India and its states, world-famous sites etc. |
| 7 | Weekly Revision with Previous Papers or Mock Tests | |||
Week 5 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
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Revision of chapters from the first and second week
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Trigonometry (Ratio of angles, formulae etc.) |
Revision of chapters from 1st and 2nd week
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Current Affairs (last month)
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| 2 | Trigonometry – Height and Distance | |||
| 3 | Approximation problems |
Current Affairs (Second last month)
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Revision of first-week chapters
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Current Affairs (third last month)
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| 7 | Revision of CA of 3 months- at a glance |
Week 6 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
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Revision of chapters from 3rd and 4th week
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Revision of chapters from 2nd and 3rd week
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Revision of chapters from 3rd and 4th week
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Current Affairs (4th last month)
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| 7 | Weekly Revision – CA of 3 months at a glance |
Week 7 Study Plan
| Day | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
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Solving of questions from any standard grammar / RC book (chapters of 1st and 2nd week only)
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Revision of 4th week chapters
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Question-solving (1st and 2nd week chapters)
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Computer – history and generations, memory, software and hardware, input and output devices |
| 2 | Computer – Abbreviations, terminology, shortcuts in keyboards | |||
| 3 | Computer – MS Office, DBMS, Networking, internet, e-mail, programming basics | |||
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Solving of Questions (1st and 2nd week chapters)
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Banking and Finance Awareness (includes the history of banking, types of banks, banking terms, fund transfer such as RTGS, NEFT etc. small finance and payment banks, RBI, etc.)
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This was a detailed 7-week study planner to assure your success in competitive exams. This study planner is meant to help you in cracking any competitive exam in 2 months without the help of any coaching institute. The main thing is to lay your hands on complete study materials before the preparation along with access to quality mock tests to test your knowledge after you are done with the syllabus.
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KTET Exam 2022 Main Topics to Cover
For making the exam preparation more strategic and helpful in getting good scores in the examination, candidates need to follow the correct examination syllabus. The given below is the detailed KTET syllabus 2022 that the candidates have to follow so as to ensure good marks in the examination.
| Subjects | Topics |
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| Child Development and Pedagogy |
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| Adolescent Psychology, Theories of learning and Teaching Aptitude |
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| Languages (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada/English/Arabic/Hindi) | Comprehension Prose, Comprehension Poetry, Grammar, Literature (as applicable), Vocabulary, History of language (as applicable), Communicative functions, Elements of language, Pedagogical issues of language. |
| Environmental Science | Water, Agriculture, Soil, Earth, Family, Disease, Food, Energy Solar system, First Aid, Animal world, Plants, Vehicles, Shelters, Pedagogical issues related to EVS. |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, Numbers, Fractions, Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability, Measurements, Triangle, Geometry, Data handling and Statistics, Pedagogical issues related to Mathematics, |
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| Social Science |
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The category wise detailed syllabus for the KTET examination 2022 is given below.
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KTETÂ Category 1Â Syllabus 2022 (Â For Classes I to VÂ )
Paper-1
- Child Development and Learning -15 Questions
- Concepts of inclusive education and understanding children with special needs – 5 Questions
- Learning and pedagogy – 10 Questions
Paper-II: Language I: Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada
1. Reading comprehension – Prose (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Interpretation
C. Inference
2. Reading comprehension –Poem (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Poetic images
3. Pedagogical aspects of Language – (10 Questions)
A. Principles of Language learning
B. Classroom Practices
C. Inclusion of differently-abled children
D. The methodology of curriculum transaction
4. History of Language, Literature, and Culture (10 Questions)
A. Idioms, Phrases, and usages
B. Functional grammar
C. Proverbs
D. Rhythms
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Paper-III: LANGUAGE II – ENGLISH/ARABIC
Comprehension passage
The unfamiliar passages are intended to check factual, inferential, analytical and evaluative comprehension.
Grammar
Language elements included in the Coursebooks of standard I to V. Such as :
- Article
- Concord
- Interrogatives
Yes / No Questions
‘wh’ – Questions - Question tags
- Prepositions
- Tense and Time
- Determiners
- Phrasal verbs
- Gerunds
- Reflexive Pronouns
- Linkers
- Auxiliaries
Verbal ability
- Vocabulary
- Inflection
- Affixes
– Prefix
– Suffix - Antonyms, Synonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
Questions will be based on the present Kerala Primary school curriculum (English)
- Language Acquisition and Learning
Learning vs acquisition – Major schools of thought. - Principles of Language Learning
Constructivism – Social Constructivism – Critical Pedagogy – Error Treatment – Cognitivism - Language and Thought
Different views of Whorf, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Chomsky – Relationship between language and thought. - Objectives of Teaching English
The relevance of English – Curricular Objectives. - Language skills and communication skills
Ways of improving language/communication skills – classroom activities – tools. - ICT based aids in language teaching
- Modern Strategies
Nurturing multiple intelligence
Instruction to cater to individual differences – Teaching learners with special needs. - Evaluation
continuous and comprehensive evaluation – assessment of skills and products
Paper IV: Environmental Science
- Family
- Water
- Agriculture
- Vehicles
- Soil
- Earth
- Shelters
- Diseases
- Food
- Animals
- Jobs
- Public Institute
- Plants
- First aid
- Solar System
- Air, Light
- Pedagogy – 10 Questions
Paper V: Mathematics
- Numbers, Geometry, Measurements- 20 Questions
- Nature of Mathematics
- Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
- Mathematics – Trends and Developments
- Approach to Mathematics Learning
- The teaching of Mathematics – Strategies and Methods
- Learning Materials in Mathematics
- Mathematics Learning – Evaluation
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KTET Syllabus 2022 for Category 2 ( For Classes  VI to VIII)
Paper-1:Â Child development and Pedagogy
- Child development ( Elementary Child)
- Inclusive Education
- Learning and Pedagogy
Paper-II: Language I: Malayalam/ Tamil/ KannadaÂ
Reading comprehension – Prose (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Interpretation
C. Inference
Reading comprehension – Poem (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Poetic images
Pedagogical aspects of Language – (10 Questions)
A. Principles of Language learning
B. Classroom Practices
C. Inclusion of differently-abled children
D. The methodology of curriculum transaction
History of Language, Literature, and Culture (10 Questions)A. Idioms, Phrases, and usages
B. Functional grammar
C. Proverbs
D. Rhythms
Paper-III: LANGUAGE II – Malayalam/ English/ Arabic/ Urdu/ Sanskrit/ Hindi
Language Comprehension
• One or two unfamiliar passages or poems with questions on comprehension, inference, vocabulary
and elements of grammar.
• A few questions to evaluate knowledge of basic grammar, such as
– Article
– Concord
– Question tags
– Prepositions
– Tense and time
– Modal Auxiliaries
– Phrasal verbs and idioms
– Degrees of comparison
– Active and passive voice
– Reported speech
– Language functions
– Error identification
 Pedagogy of Language Development 15 Questions
• Language Acquisition and Learning – Theories and their classroom implications.
• Principles of Language Teaching
• Problems and challenges in the language classrooms
• Language skills – strategies to develop them
• Teaching-learning materials – Textbook, ICT and other teaching aids.
• Assessment – Self, Peer, Teacher
• Strategies for teaching children with special needs (CWSN)
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Paper IV: Science and Mathematics
Science
- Germination of seed
- Cell
- Disease
- Pollution
- Cardio-Vascular System
- Cellular Equilibrium
- Excretion
- Plant Reproduction
- Animal nutrition
- Human Nervous System
- Body structure
- Agriculture
- Eco System
- Biodiversity
- Transparent and opaque objects
- Solar System
- Electricity, Magnetism
- Sound, Energy
- Motions, Simple Machines, etc
- Pedagogy
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Approach to Mathematics Learning
- Mathematics Learning Evaluation
- Learning Materials in Mathematics
Paper V: Social Science
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Political Science
- Methods, approaches & techniques of instruction for Social Science Subjects, etc.
KTET Category 3 Syllabus 2022 for ( For Classes  VIII to X)
Paper 1:Â Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude
- Adolescent Psychology
- Theories of Learning
- Teaching Aptitude
Paper-II: Language I: Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada 30 Questions
Reading comprehension – Prose (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Interpretation
C. Inference
Reading comprehension –Poem (5 Questions)
A. Comprehension of Theme
B. Poetic images
Pedagogical aspects of Language – (10 Questions)
A. Principles of Language learning
B. Classroom Practices
C. Inclusion of differently-abled chilren
D. The methodology of curriculum transaction
History of Language, Literature, and Culture (10 Questions)
A. Idioms, Phrases, and usages
B. Functional grammar
C. Proverbs
D. Rhythms
Paper-III: Subject Specifics Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada/ Hindi/ Arabic/ Urdu/ Sanskrit
Pedagogical understanding (30 marks)
• Language Learning/Language acquisition –
• Principles of language teaching
• Activities for developing language skills
• Process approach, Activity-based learning – learner autonomy
• Teaching Prose, Poetry, Drama and other Discourses
• Methods of teaching English
• Addressing learning difficulties
• Dealing with language disorders
Content, Concepts, and Ideas (50 marks)
• Objectives of teaching English
• Principles and methods of English Language Teaching
• Communicative approach – SOS approach
• Bilingual Method
• Humanistic Approaches
• Learner assessment, CCE
• Early Literature – Chaucer and his contemporaries – Later Middle English Literature
• The Renaissance – Elizabethan Prose – Drama previous to Shakespeare – Shakespeare and the later
Dramatists
• Poetry from Spencer to the Restoration – The Restoration Poetry – Drama & Prose
• Writers of the 18th century
• Early 19th century Poets
• Victorian Poetry – Novel – Drama
• Twentieth Century literature
• Major themes in modern and post-modern literature – Feminist literature –
• Basic concepts in Film studies – Media studies – Translation studies
• Phonetics, History, and structure of the English Language – Phonology – Morphology – Phrase structure
Grammar
• Modern Grammar and usage – Tense and aspects, Word classes, Concord, Sentence transformation,
Reporting, Passivisation
• Vocabulary – Idioms and Phrases, etc
Physical Science
Physics
- Wave Motion
- Light, Heat
- Force and Motion
- Motion
- Gravitation
- Work, and energy
- Effects of current and Electromagnetic Induction
- Electricity, etc
Chemistry
- Physical changes and chemical changes
- Atoms and Molecules
- Metals, and Non-Metals
- Separation of Mixtures
- Solutions
- Colloids
- Nature of matter
- Periodic table and chemical bonding
- Organic Compounds
- Chemical reactions and Mole concept
- Gas Laws, etc
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Natural Science
- Living world
- Plant Kingdom
- Animal Kingdom
- Biological Classification
- Morphology of Angiosperms
- Cell and Cell Division
- Human Physiology
- Human Health and diseases
- Reproduction in Plants
- Transport in Plants, etc
Mathematics
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and probability, etc
Social Science
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
- Economics
KTET Mock Tests 2022
Candidates who are preparing for the KTET examination need to make their exam preparation strategic and result-oriented. For this candidates need to get familiarised with the examination, exam pattern, kind of questions asked, and the difficulty level of the examination. Mock tests can be used as a medium for this. Entri App provides mock tests covering various topics that will enable the candidates to get an idea regarding the question paper and the portions that they have to prioritize as they prepare for the examination. The given below are some of the mock tests that candidates can make use of as part of KTET exam preparation 2022.
| Topic | Link |
| Environmental Science | Click here! |
| Mathematics | Click here! |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Click here! |
| Physical Science | Click here! |
| Chemistry | Click here! |
| Social Science | Click here! |
KTET Previous Question Papers PDF
The given below is some of the KTET Previous Year Question papers that the candidates can use for their KTET Exam preparation 2022.
| KTET Previous Year Questions Papers | |
| K-TET-Caregory-II-Paper-II-2012 | Download PDF |
| K-TET-Cartegory-IV-For-Language-Teachers | Download PDF |
| KTET-KTET-August-2012-Set-A | Download PDF |
| KTET-KTET-August-2012-Set-A-Part-III-English | Download PDF |
| K-TET-Caregory-I-Paper-I-2012-For-class-I-to-V | Download PDF |
KTET Exam Preparation Tips
The given below are some of the preparation tips that the candidates can follow for their KTET exam preparation 2022.
- Get to Know the detailed syllabus and exam pattern:Â The first and foremost preparation tip is to get to know the complete syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates should be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus before beginning their exam preparation.
- Schedule a proper timetable:Â Planning a proper timetable can arrange priorities and, it helps your exam preparation effectively. Making time table is the key to acing the exam simply and effectively. Aspirants must devote their time to learning the topics perfectly. Candidates must have a well-planned timetable. Applicants try to stick to their study plan properly.
- Find out easy and difficult Topics:Â Candidates have to make a list of easy and complicated topics after they have to move through the detailed syllabus.
- Practice the topics:Â Practice the exam topics is the key to ace your goal. It will help you to know the topics thoroughly. Regular Practice will aid the candidates to acquire speed with efficiency.
- Revision of the Topics: The revision will help the candidates to re-learn the topics, especially the most challenging subjects. It will improve the candidate’s memory power.
- Time Management:Â Time management is another crucial element for all insurance exams. So, practice as much as possible. This would enhance the speed of attempting questions in the exam paper. It helps you to score high marks.
- Remain Updated Yourself:Â The aspirants should keep themselves engaged with the magazines related to the insurance industry. Candidates must improve their General Awareness. They have to update themselves with day-to-day insurance topics.
- Mock Tests – are the best way to analyze your preparation level. It assists in time management as well as in handling exam pressure during the actual exam. Mock tests improve your accuracy and help you maintain speed. By taking mock tests you can easily assess which sections you need to revise better and improve your chance of obtaining higher grades. Aspirants can do the SWOT(Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat) analysis when they finish taking the mock and can work upon bettering themselves.
- Practice Makes a Man Perfect – As the old proverb says, ‘Practice makes a man perfect, it is best to practice as much as you can. To score good results in the actual exam, daily practice is required. Practice concepts of each and every section. You can take two sections to practice in a day like Reasoning and English on a day, while Quantitative Aptitude on the next day followed by a mock test which you can be taken on a daily basis.
- Identify Your Weaker Sections and Work on That:Â Since most of the topics are based on a basic, high school syllabus that has been studied earlier, you can identify the topics you are strong and weak respectively as you go through the syllabus. Identify your weaker spots and start focusing on them more so that good marks can be scored.
- Be Clear With The Concepts:Â Brush up on the fundamentals of every subject. This is very important for the topics which have mathematical as well as scientific formulas.
- Memorize The Formulas & Scientific Concepts:Â For the Arithmetic section, you need to remember a lot of formulas. Practice and memorize them by heart every time you have understood the concepts. The formulas can be made through in your mind with proper practice and strategic preparation. Also, the scientific concepts must be thorough with all candidates who wish to score a good rank as this is recruitment for technical posts.
However, please keep in mind that the study planner should be based on your level of comfort and there is no hard and fast rule of making any such planner other than that one. Prepare your routine, follow it properly, and give your best in the examination. Success will definitely beckon you.
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