Answer a few — your readiness tracker below updates as you go. No sign-up.
This updates from your own practice on this device — no login. The red line is the 60% qualifying mark. Practise each section until every bar clears it.
Follow these in order. Each step links straight to the free notes, practice and mocks you need — no guessing what to do next.
Know the exam
Understand the pattern, sections, marks and the 60% qualifying rule before you study — so every hour is spent on what is tested.
CTET syllabus & exam pattern →Practise with explanations
After each section, drill MCQs and read every explanation — CTET rewards application, not memorising. Practice daily.
Start CTET practice →Practise under time
Build speed for the 150-question, 150-minute paper with timed mock sets. Aim to stay above 60% and to finish with time to review.
Take a timed set →Revise your focus areas
Your readiness tracker (above) and your progress page highlight the weakest sections. Re-practise those until they are strong.
My progress & mastery →A coaching centre hands you a fixed timetable. Here is a clear one you can follow free — and bend to your own pace.
- 10 min — read one notes topic (start with Child Development & Pedagogy).
- 20–30 min — practise that section's MCQs and read every explanation.
- 5 min — check your readiness tracker and note your weakest section for tomorrow.
| Stage | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | CDP + one language — read the notes, practise each topic | Every CDP & Language bar moving on the tracker |
| Weeks 3–4 | Mathematics + EVS / Science pedagogy | All five sections started — no bar at 0% |
| Weeks 5–6 | Timed practice across all sections + revise weak areas | Every section above the 60% line |
| Final 1–2 weeks | Timed mock sets + revise focus areas only | Cross 60% comfortably — calm and exam-ready |
Pick the timeline that fits you:
Starting from zero (6–10 weeks)
Weeks 1–4: cover one section at a time — read the notes, then practise that section until the bar turns blue. Weeks 5–8: mock tests twice a week + revise focus areas. Final weeks: mocks + revision only.
Revision / repeat attempt (2–4 weeks)
Go straight to mock tests to find weak sections, then use the readiness tracker to re-practise only what is below the 60% line. Revise CDP and Language daily — they decide most results.
The tactics a coaching class drills — plus the calm a coaching class rarely gives.
No negative marking — attempt every question
CTET has no negative marking, so never leave a blank. Mark your best option even when unsure; a guess can only help your score.
About one mark a minute
150 questions in 150 minutes. Don't stall — flag a hard question, move on, and come back. Bank the easy marks first.
CDP & Language decide results
They carry the most weight and are the most scoring. Keep them strong with a little revision every day, not just at the end.
Practise application, not rote
CTET tests how you would teach, not definitions. For every concept ask, "how would I use this with a Class 3 child?"
⏰ On exam day
- Carry your admit card and ID; reach the centre early and settle in calmly.
- Fill the OMR carefully — one wrong bubble costs a sure mark.
- Attempt all 150 — no negative marking, so a blank is a wasted chance.
- Breathe. You prepared at your own pace; this is just one more practice set.
A coaching centre sells you structure, doubt-clearing and tests. This free path gives you all of that — plus the things a fixed, paid batch structurally can't.
| A coaching centre gives you… | Brain Grain gives you that — and more |
|---|---|
| A timetable and a teacher saying "do this next" | A live readiness tracker that finds your weakest section and tells you exactly what to practise next — updated every time you answer |
| Doubt-clearing only in class hours | A clear, step-by-step explanation on every question — read it the moment you answer, any hour, as often as you need |
| Tests with rank lists that pile on pressure | You compete with yourself, not strangers — calm progress, no FOMO, no leaderboard race |
| ₹15,000–₹50,000 in fees and fixed batch timings | Completely free, no login, learn at your own pace on any device |
| One batch speed, one explanation | Questions and explanations in English & Hindi — repeat any section as many times as you need |
Mastery, not the rank race
Your readiness is measured against the syllabus and your own past self — not a leaderboard of strangers. Less stress, and a more honest picture of where you actually stand before the exam.
A patient partner, any hour
Every question is explained, and you can re-practise a weak section at 5am or 11pm without anyone judging your pace — the structure of coaching, on your schedule.
Free and no login — the trust difference
No register-wall, no sales calls, no fees. Your progress is saved privately on your own device. We never trade your trust for engagement.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I clear CTET without coaching?
- Yes — CTET tests application of school-level concepts and pedagogy. With a structured plan, daily explained practice, mock tests and revision of weak areas (all free here), a self-motivated candidate can clear it. The live readiness tracker gives you the "what to study next" that a coaching mentor would — personalised to you.
- How should a beginner start?
- Know the pattern, then take CDP first (30 marks in both papers): read the notes, practise MCQs, and let the readiness tracker show what is next.
- What score qualifies CTET?
- At least 60% — 90 out of 150 — with no negative marking. Reserved categories get a relaxation per CBSE norms.
- How long does preparation take?
- Usually 6–10 weeks of focused study from a beginner level, less for a revision/repeat attempt.
Same guided approach for every exam Brain Grain covers — all free, no sign-up: