CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023 Paper 1: Check Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Student's Reactions

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( CTET )

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CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023: Check below the CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1), held on January 20, 2023. The CTET Exam analysis for Paper 1 is provided on the basis of the feedback, student reactions, and responses of the candidates who gave CTET Paper 1 today.

CTET Exam Analysis January 20

CTET Exam Analysis January 20

CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023: CTET stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1–8 in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.

Here we are providing the section-wise CTET exam analysis of Paper 1 (Shift 1) held on January 20, 2023, based on the feedback and responses shared by the candidates with Shiksha.com and its team. In today’s CTET Paper 1 exam, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate. Some students felt that CDP was easy; the questions asked were repeated from previous years and also from recent papers that were held.

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 Exam Analysis 2022-23 January 20 Paper 1 (Shift 1)

The CTET Exam 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) is over, and Shift 2 will start at 2:30 p.m. on January 20, 2023. Candidates who have attempted today's Paper 1 of the CTET 2022-23 exam shared their feedback, and on that basis, we are providing analysis below. The overall difficulty level of the CTET exam held on January 20, 2023 was easy to moderate. The CDP and language sections were simple. In EVS, questions from direction, assertion and reasoning were asked, and some of the questions were also indirectly asked.

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The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Jan 20):

Section

Difficulty Level

Language 1

Easy (Good Attempts 24-26)

Language 2

Easy (Good Attempts 24-26)

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 23-25)

Mathematics 

Moderate (Good Attempts 22-25)

Environmental Studies

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 23-25)

Expected number of good attempts out of 150

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 122-126)

CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Jan 20 Paper 1 Shift 1: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

Here we are providing the section-wise exam analysis and responses of the students who appeared in today's (January 20) CTET 2022-23 exam. Scroll down to learn about the difficulty level and the topics on which the questions were asked. 

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: Child Development And Pedagogy Topic-Wise Analysis

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

Topic

Number of Questions

Piaget -  Adaptation, Stages, Scanning

2-3

Vygotsky – Cutlural Tool, Private Speech

2-3

Portfolio

1-2

New Educational Policy 2020

1-2

Learning Disability - Autism, ADHD

1-2

Progressive Education

1-2

Learning

1-2

Kohlberg Moral Stage - Good Boy/Good Girl

1-2

Growth & Development

1-2

NCF 2005

1-2

Language and Thought

1-2

Howard Gardner Theory

1-2

Assessment

1-2

PYQ

1-2

Good Attempt

23-25

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis

As per the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.

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.

Topic

Number of Questions

Pie Chart-Angle based

1-2

Place Value

1-2

Perimeter of Rectangle, Square

2

Data Calculator

1-2

Symmetry

1-2

Money Addition

1-2

LCM, HCF

1-2

Fractions

1

Time and Distance, Train

2-3

Unit Converter

1-2

BODMAS

1-2

Pattern

1-2

Pedagogy-NCF-2005, NEP-2022, Van Hiele

10

Good Attempt

22-25

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CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: EVS Topic-Wise Analysis

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

Topic

Number of Questions

Space-Sunita Williams

1-2

Train

1-2

Direction - Chandigarh and Bhopal Direction

1-2

World Water Day

1-2

Bacteria

1-2

Nutrition

1-2

Animal Names

1-2

Vastavikaran

1

Nutrition

1

Pedagogy- Simple, Learning and Development, NCF 2005, NEP, etc.

10

Good Attempt

23-25

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 20: Sanskrit Language

The questions asked in the Sanskrit language was easy in nature like previous year but lengthy. In today's Sanskrit section, 10 questions were asked in the CTET exam instead of 15 questions. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage 

समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी

15
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, etc. 15
Good Attempt 23-25

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 20: English Language

The questions asked in the english language was easy in nature like previous year. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage on Sleep Deprived

Synonyms, Antonyms

15
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, Project Work, Learning Acquisition, etc. 15
Good Attempt 24-26

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 20: Hindi Language

The questions asked in the Hindi language was easy in nature. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage 

Poem 

समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी

15
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, Language Skill, Learning Disability, etc. 15
Good Attempt 24-26

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