How to start preparing for CE.
 

AA everyone,
I am willing to apply for [B]CE-2018[/B]. I've gone through almost three months of preparation for CE in an academy in Islamabad but i still have great problems. I'll list the issues below and am requesting the seniors of this page to put in their time if possible.
Currently, I have the notes provided by the prep academy. No books on hand as of yet. written material from my classes.
[U]Issues[/U]:
1. What kind of a mindset is required before starting to prepare for the exam?
2. Any suggestions regarding time table? starting for 15th of this month?
3. How much time is basically required if you are a good info grabber to complete a solid amount of course for CE? just an idea?
4. Do's and don'ts for CSS preparation?
I'll be glad if anyone helps me with this.