I am planning to take it soon and would like to hear from those who have already passed it. How was your overall experience, and which exam preparation resources did you find most helpful?
I would say it’s context dependant 
The CTAL-TM exam is definitely challenging. I found that having a clear understanding of the syllabus, along with some real-world test management experience, really helped. Using the official ISTQB syllabus and combining it with Ctal-tm practice exams from a reliable platform like P2PExams was very effective for identifying weak areas and improving time management. My advice: don’t just read, practice a lot, review your mistakes, and use practice exams to build confidence before the test.