CTET 2022 Exam Analysis of Paper 1: Know Student Reaction & Difficulty Level

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( CTET )

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Updated on Dec 29, 2022 09:57 IST

CTET 2022 exam analysis and review is shared here for Paper 1 based on the student reaction. The difficulty level of the exam held on December 28 was easy to moderate.

CTET 2022 Paper 1 Analysis

CTET 2022 Paper 1 Analysis

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting the CTET 2022 exam at 243 exam centres across 74 cities of the country. The exam is being held online from December 28, 2022 and will continue until January 2023, in multiple shifts. As per the feedback shared by candidates, the overall difficulty level of CTET 2022 Paper 1 was easy to moderate. According to some students’ Paper 1 was lengthy.

The CTET question paper 2022 for Paper 1 consists of a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Candidates were required to attempt the paper in a total duration of two hours and thirty minutes.

In this article, we have shared the detailed CTET exam analysis 2022 based on the student reaction. Continue reading further to know the section-wise difficulty level, overall difficulty, and the topics from which questions were asked in the exam.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of CTET exam?

A:
The CTET exam is generally easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The difficulty level depends on the nature of the questions asked in the exam. The CTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. Out of the total 150 marks, 90 marks are considered qualifying for the General category and 82 are considered qualifying or CTET cut-off for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC.

Q:   How can I prepare to pass CTET in science stream?

A:
CTET exam pattern is such that aspirants need to attempt 150 multiple choice questions in two and a half hours duration. Informing about CTET Paper-I pattern, the official website informs: The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. CTET Paper-II pattern is such that, the test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. You can follow this link for subject wise information about CTET https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.shiksha.com/teaching-education/exams/amp/ctet/pattern.

Q:   How can I prepare for the CTET exam in 10 days?

A:
Candidates can prepare for CTET in 10 days, given that they devote each and every minute towards the exam preparation. Firstly, understand the CTET exam pattern and syllabus well. Spend more time on topics that you are less confident with. Attempt at least two CTET question papers daily in the last one week of the exam.

CTET 2022 Exam Timing and Schedule

Candidates can check below the CTET 2022 exam time schedule.

CTET 2022 Exam

Details

Date of CTET Examination

28-Dec-2022 to 07-Feb-2023

 

Paper 1

Paper 2

Entry in the Examination Centre

07:30 AM

12:30 PM

Checking of Admit Cards

09: 00 AM to 09:15 AM

02:00 PM to 02:15PM

Checking of Computer

09:15 AM

02:15 PM

Last Entry in the Examination Centre

09:30 AM

02:30 PM

Test Commences

09:30 AM

02:30 PM

Test Concludes

12:00 Noon

05:00 PM

Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre after the commencement of the examination as per time schedule given above/Admit Card.

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CTET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction

Shiksha visited one of the CTET exam centres in Noida to gather the feedback of candidates appearing for the exam. Check below the feedback and student reaction:

Bharti stated, “The exam was lengthy but not much difficult. The Child Development and Pedagogy section was the easiest of them all but comprised assertions, statements, and questions. Questions based on theories were also asked. In Hindi, questions were not very difficult. But attempting to answer questions on the computer takes time while scrolling. In the Environment section, questions were asked about biodiversity, tiger reserves, and so on. The overall difficulty level was moderate.”

Q:   Is CTET a tough exam?

A:
The CTET is an easy exam to crack if candidates have prepared well in advance. The difficulty level of the CTET question paper is generally moderate. The CTET exam difficulty level varies on the basis of the question paper. Candidates should be well prepared in order to crack the exam without any hassle.

Q:   How many students have cleared CTET 2024?

A:

As per the CTET result 2024 of the July session, over 2 lakh candidates cleared the exam. The number of qualified and non-qualified candidates in CTET 2024 exam was available after the declaration of results. The number of qualified candidates were announced by the CBSE in the result PDF. The CTET result is declared based on the qualification criteria that is the minimum qualifying marks. Have a look at the CTET qualified and non-qualified numbers below for the January 2024 session:

CTET 2024

Registered

Appeared

Qualified

Paper 1

9,58,193

7,95,231

1,26,845

Paper 2

17,35,333

14,81,242

1,12,033

Total

26,93,526

22,76,473

2,38,878

Q:   I want to crack CTET so that I can teach 1st to 5th class. Is it compulsory to give both TET and CTET?

A:
If you need to secure a job in KVS or any central government school like DSSSB then you need to qualify CTET Exam. However, the TET exams are conducted by the state government of the particular state. Through TET, candidates can secure teaching jobs in government schools run by state governments only.

Q:   Is coaching necessary for the CTET exam?

A:
No, coaching is not necessary for cracking the CTET exam. Candidates can have their own well-thought-out CTET preparation strategy to crack the exam. Also, solving previous year CTET question papers and attempting mock tests is always a plus in preparation. Moreover, there are a lot of materials and guidance available online, you do not need a coaching but you really need to work hard to crack the CTET exam.

Q:   What are the highest marks in the CTET exam?

A:
There are no fixed the highest marks in the CTET exam. As the exam is of a total of 150 marks, whoever obtains the highest scores will be considered as a the highest marks obtainer. Out of the total 150 marks, 90 marks are minimum qualifying marks for the General category and 82 are minimum qualifying marks for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC.

Praveen Kumar stated, "The overall exam was easy in terms of difficulty level. The Child Development and Pedagogy section comprised conceptual questions, NEP, NCP, etc. were also asked. In Language II Hindi, the questions were easy; in Language I English, there were two passages."

Radha stated, “The exam was easy and was able to attempt almost all questions. But, faced difficulty while attempting questions via computer. In Child Development & Pedagogy section questions asked were mostly similar from previous year, NEP (2005), NCP, etc. were covered. The Environment section was also easy.”

Pushpendra Singh stated, "The overall difficulty level of Paper 1 was moderate to easy. Language I and Language II sections were easy, and the EVS section was medium in terms of difficulty level. The Child Development and Pedagogy section included NEP, CALP, NCP, Theories, and other questions.”

Akash stated, “The overall difficulty level of Paper 1 was moderate. Language I and Language II sections were lengthy, some of them based on ancient history. Mathematics section was a bit tough. EVS and Child Development and Pedagogy were medium in terms of difficulty level.”

Monica stated, "The exam was easy. The Child Development and Pedagogy section was easy, based on teaching methods, theories, NEP, etc. Language I and Language II sections were lengthy. In EVS, questions were based on the solar system, reserves, honey bees, etc. However, attempting the paper in online mode consumed more time than offline. If paper would have been offline, more questions could be answered."

Neha stated, “The exam was easy to moderate. Mathematics, EVS and Child Development & Pedagogy sections were easy in comparison to the Langauge I and Language II. It was easy to attempt questions online as it saved time.”

Watch CTET 2022 Exam Analysis Video

The CTET 2022 exam analysis video for Paper 1 is provided below:

CTET 2022 Exam Analysis: Paper 1 Section-Wise

The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022 Paper 1:

Section
Difficulty Level
Language 1
Easy (Good Attempts 26-28)
Language 2
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 26-28)
Child Development and Pedagogy
Easy (Good Attempts 24-26)
Mathematics 
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 24-25)
Environmental Studies
Easy (Good Attempts 23-25)
Expected number of good attempts out of 150
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 110-120)

CTET Exam Analysis 2022: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

Take a look at the section-wise exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022 exam. Know the difficulty level as well as the topics from which questions were asked.

Section

Difficulty Level

Topics

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy to Moderate

  • Teaching-learning processes
  • Theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Gardner Theory, etc)
  • Conceptual and Practical Question
  • Teaching Method & Individual Difference
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Behaviourism (Classical and Operant Conditioning)
  • New Education Policy
  • Primary Socialization -​is the primary agency of socialization of children
  • NCF
    RTE 2009
    Gilligan
    Profressive Education

Language-I (English)

Moderate

  • Methods of teaching
  • Global Language, Extensive Reading, Remedial teaching, NEP 2020, Grammar Translation Method, CCE based questions, etc.
  • Reading comprehension (1 passage based on Taj Mahal, Psychoanalysis)
  • Poem 
  • Figure of speech
  • Synonym, Antonym

Language-II (Hindi)

Easy

  • Reading comprehension (based on nature, environment, etc)
  • Poem (based on Bharat Mata)
  •  Hindi pedagogy ( Stephen Krashen and Language Acquisition Hypothesis, etc.)
  • Hindi Grammar

Mathematics

Moderate

  •  Number system
  • HCF & LCM
  • Time and Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Area and Perimeter
  • Volume
  • Arithmetic operation
  • Pattern
  • Mathematical Pedagogy

Environmental Studies

Easy

  • Animal
  •  Map
  • NCF
  •  Soil
  • Madhubani painting
  • Biodiversity
  • Solar system
  • Map
  • Insect
  • Theme 
  • Subtheme
  • Honey bee
  • Tifer Reserves
  • Elephant Reserves
  • Aurangzeb based
  • National park, etc.

CTET 2022 Paper 1: Child Development And Pedagogy Topis-Wise Analysis

According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Child Development & Pedagogy topics is provided below.

Topic

No. of questions

Piaget Stages – Formal operation 2-3
New Educational Policy  2-3
Critical Thinking 1-2
Vygotsky 2-3
Kohlberg Stage for Punishment, Social Interaction 1-2
At what age child turn from childhood to adolescence 1
Questions based on Learning Disability 1
NCF 2022  1-2

CTET 2022 Paper 1: Environmental Studies Topis-Wise Analysis

According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Environmental Studies topics is provided below.

Topic

No of questions

National Parks (Kaziranga National Park, Ranthambore National Parks) 2
Owl rotate his neck 360 degree  1
Madhubani Painting 1-2
which is the fruit from the option  1
Maps  2-3
Question on Solar System 2-3
Questions based on Birds & Elephant 2-3
Questions based on Sloth 1
Pedagogy 10

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