How to Start Preparing for PGT Chemistry Exam in the Next 60 Days

Sixty days to prepare for the PGT Chemistry exam can feel tight, especially when you know the paper goes deeper than school-level Chemistry and expects graduation-level command over the subject.

But a tight timeline isn't a losing hand if you play it right. What separates aspirants who clear PGT Chemistry in a short window from those who don't isn't raw hours put in, it's how those hours are structured.

This blog lays out a practical, phase-wise 60-day plan built specifically around what the PGT Chemistry exam actually demands, so you spend your limited time where it counts instead of studying everything with equal, and often wasted, effort.

Step 1: Know Exactly What PGT Chemistry Tests

PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Chemistry exams, whether conducted by state boards, KVS, NVS, DSSSB, or other recruiting bodies, generally test candidates at a level well beyond Class 12 NCERT. Expect questions rooted in undergraduate and sometimes early postgraduate Chemistry, along with a pedagogy section focused on teaching methodology.

Broadly, the paper structure includes:

• Physical Chemistry: thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy

• Organic Chemistry: reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, named reactions, spectroscopy of organic compounds

• Inorganic Chemistry: coordination chemistry, periodic properties, bonding theories, organometallics

• Pedagogy of Chemistry Teaching: teaching methods, curriculum design, evaluation and assessment techniques

• General Knowledge and Reasoning (varies by exam body)

Action for Day 1: Pull the official syllabus and the last 3 to 5 years of question papers for the specific exam you're targeting (state PGT, KVS, DSSSB, etc). Mark topics that repeat most often. PGT Chemistry papers tend to be fairly consistent year to year in terms of which chapters carry weight, and knowing this upfront will shape your entire 60-day plan.

Step 2: Split Your 60 Days Into Three Phases

Attempting to revise the entire graduation-level Chemistry syllabus with equal depth in 60 days is unrealistic. Instead, work in phases with clearly different objectives.

Phase 1 (Days 1-25): Core Concept Building

This phase is about rebuilding strong fundamentals across all three branches of Chemistry, at a level suitable for postgraduate-level questions.

• Rotate between Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry daily rather than finishing one branch before starting another

• Use standard graduation-level textbooks (not just NCERT) for depth, but keep NCERT handy for quick concept refreshers

• Make short, formula and reaction-heavy notes as you study, not lengthy paragraphs you won't revisit

• Solve chapter-end and previous year questions as soon as a topic is done

Phase 2 (Days 26-45): Practice, Mock Tests, and Weak Area Repair

By this stage, you should have a working sense of which topics need more attention. Shift focus from learning to applying that knowledge under exam conditions.

• Join a structured test series and attempt at least two full-length mocks per week

• Go through every mock test question by question, not just checking your score

• Keep an ongoing "error log" of concepts, reactions, or numericals you repeatedly get wrong

• Revise pedagogy through previous year and practice questions rather than only reading theory, since this section is largely scenario and application-based

Phase 3 (Days 46-60): Revision, Speed, and Final Simulation

No new topics in this phase. This is purely about consolidation and exam-day readiness.

• Revise strictly from your own notes and error log, not full textbooks

• Take 5-6 full-length mocks under strict timed, exam-like conditions

• Focus on speed for organic reaction mechanism questions and numerical-heavy physical chemistry problems, which are common time-drains

• Do a final formula and named-reaction revision in the last 3-4 days only

Step 3: A Daily Schedule That's Sustainable

Sixty days of intense, unstructured studying often leads to burnout by week three. A steady, repeatable daily routine works better than irregular long sessions:

• Morning (2-3 hours): New concept study, rotating across Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry

• Afternoon (1-2 hours): Practice questions and numericals on that day's topics

• Evening (1 hour): Pedagogy and General Knowledge

• Night (30-45 minutes): Quick revision of notes and updating your error log

Five to six focused hours daily, done consistently for 60 days, will outperform inconsistent long study marathons every time.

Step 4: Branch-Wise Priorities for the 60-Day Window

Physical Chemistry

• Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium

• Chemical kinetics and reaction rates

• Electrochemistry (a frequently tested, numerical-heavy area)

• Quantum chemistry and atomic structure basics

• Practice numericals daily rather than only reading derivations

Organic Chemistry

• Reaction mechanisms (substitution, elimination, addition)

• Stereochemistry and isomerism

• Named reactions, these show up often and are high-yield if memorized systematically

• Spectroscopy basics for structure identification

Inorganic Chemistry

• Coordination compounds and bonding theories (VBT, CFT)

• Periodic properties and trends

• Organometallic chemistry basics

• Bonding and structure of common inorganic compounds

Pedagogy

• Methods and approaches specific to teaching Chemistry

• Curriculum planning and lesson design

• Assessment and evaluation techniques

• Practice previous year pedagogy questions since this section rewards application over rote learning

Step 5: Don't Prepare Alone, Use Structured Guidance

A common mistake in short preparation windows is spending too much time deciding what to study instead of actually studying it. Structured guidance, in the form of live classes, curated notes, and a proper test series, removes that guesswork and lets you focus purely on execution.

This is where coaching institutes for teaching exams ,The Rasayanam fits in. With faculty from IIT BHU and IIT Bombay, along with CSIR-NET, GATE, and IIT-JAM qualified educators and a former BARC/ONGC scientist, the platform's courses are built specifically for Chemistry-focused teaching exam aspirants preparing for PGT, TGT, LT Grade, KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and STET. Since Chemistry is the core specialty here, the depth of coverage and quality of doubt support tend to be sharper than generalist coaching options.

Instead of piecing together content from scattered sources across your 60 days, a single structured batch with doubt support and performance tracking lets you spend your time solving problems and closing gaps, not searching for what to study next.

Step 6: Mock Tests Are Not Optional

PGT Chemistry papers are dense and time-pressured. Even candidates with strong subject knowledge often underperform simply because they've never practiced solving 100+ questions within a strict time limit.

From Day 26 onward, treat every mock test like the real exam:

• Attempt them at the same time of day as your likely exam slot

• No pausing, no distractions, no looking up answers mid-test

• Review immediately after, while the questions are still fresh in memory

Step 7: Protect Your Mental Bandwidth

A 60-day sprint through postgraduate-level Chemistry content is demanding. Planning for rest isn't optional, it's part of the strategy.

• Take one half-day off each week, fully off, no guilt

• Sleep 6-7 hours minimum, tired revision doesn't stick

• Avoid comparing your pace to others online, everyone's starting point differs

• Track small wins, a cleared topic, an improved mock score, rather than fixating only on the exam date

A Sample 60-Day Snapshot for UP PGT Chemistry Exam Prep

Join the Right Batch and Test Series with The Rasayanam

A structured 60-day plan works best when it's paired with expert-designed courses and real exam-pattern practice, rather than self-assembled study material. The Rasayanam offers dedicated courses built specifically for PGT Chemistry aspirants:

• UP PGT Chemistry Test Series: Practice with exam-pattern mock tests to sharpen speed and accuracy in the final stretch of your preparation.

• PGT/GIC Chemistry Live Batch: Learn directly from experienced faculty through live classes, doubt-solving sessions, and structured coverage of the full syllabus.

• PGT Chemistry Practice Batch: Reinforce your concepts with focused practice sessions and topic-wise question sets.

Depending on where you currently stand, whether you need full syllabus coverage, focused practice, or just a strong test series to sharpen speed, choosing the right batch can meaningfully change what's achievable within 60 days.

Download the Rasayanam App

To access live classes, recorded lectures, test series, and study material on the go, download The Rasayanam app. It's available on the Google Play Store for Android users, can access it through the Classplus app. With the app, you can attend live sessions, revisit recorded classes, take mock tests, track your performance, and clear doubts directly from your phone, making it easier to stay consistent throughout your 60-day preparation window.

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Final Word

Sixty days is enough time to give yourself a genuine shot at clearing the PGT Chemistry exam, provided you treat it as a focused sprint rather than an open-ended study period. Prioritize depth over breadth in your first pass, practice relentlessly instead of only reading, and let mock tests drive your final revision.

Sixty days, one clear plan, consistent execution, that's what it takes to walk into the PGT Chemistry exam prepared and confident.