CTET Exam Analysis 2023 for Paper 1 (20 August): Question Paper Review, Difficulty Level

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CTET exam analysis 2023 of Paper 1 held on August 20, 2023, has been provided here based on the feedback shared by candidates. The CTET 2023 question paper analysis is provided here for CDP, English, Hindi, Maths and EVS sections.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the 17^th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on August 20, 2023. The CTET 2023 Paper 1 was held from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon and Paper 2 from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm. Candidates who appeared for the exam shared that the overall difficulty level of the CTET 2023 Paper 1 was 'Moderate'. The real-time CTET exam analysis 2023 of Paper 1 in detail has been provided below. The CTET question paper 2023 analysis for Paper 1 is based on the feedback shared by candidates. Download the CTET 2023 answer key and question paper for Paper 1 below.

Also Read: CTET Result 2023 Live Updates

The CTET 2023 Paper 1 comprises a total of 150 MCQs of one mark each. A total of 30 MCQs are asked from each section- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and EVS.

Q: What is the difficulty level of CTET exam?

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?

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?

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 Pattern 2023 for Paper 1

Have a look at the CTET exam pattern 2023 for Paper 1 below:

CTET Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I	30	30
Language-II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

One mark is awarded for every correct answer in the exam.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the exam.
Questions in Paper 1 are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for classes I-V.
The difficulty level of questions can be up to the secondary level.

Also Read: CTET English 2023

CTET Exam Analysis 2023 (Paper 1): Difficulty Level & Questions Asked

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis 2023 for Paper 1 below along with the questions asked and their difficulty level:

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CTET Subjects	Difficulty Level	Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Moderate	30
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate	30
Language-II (Hindi)	Easy	30
Mathematics	Moderate	30
Environmental Studies	Moderate	30
Total	Moderate	150

CTET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2023 Video

Watch the CTET exam analysis 2023 video below for Paper 1:

CTET Exam Analysis 2023: Questions Asked & Section-Wise Topics

Have a look at the section-wise questions asked in the CTET question paper 2023 PDF for Paper 1 below:

CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for Child Development & Pedagogy

Have a look at the CTET paper analysis for the Child Development & Pedagogy section of Paper 1 below:

Topics	Number of Questions
Vygotsky	1-2
Piaget Theory	3-4
Kohlberg	1-2
Chomsky	1-2
Howard Gardner	1-2
Inclusive Education	1-2
Education Policy	1-2
Progressive Education	1-2
Multilingualism	1-2
Language Skills	1-2
Assessment	1-2
NCF 2005	1-2
NEP 2020	1-2
RTE 2009	1-2

CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for English & Hindi

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis for the Language section (Hindi and English) of Paper 1 below:

Topics	No. Of Questions
Reading Comprehension	9-10
Poem	7-8
English/ Hindi Pedagogy	15

CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for Mathematics

Have a look at the CTET paper analysis for the Mathematics section of Paper 1 below:

Topics	No. Of Questions
LCM/HCF	1-2
Money	1-2
Time and Distance	1
Train	1-2
Unit and Measurement	1-2
Area & Perimeter	1
Volume	1-2
Number Series	1-2
Geometry	3-4
Maths Pedagogy	10

CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for EVS

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis for Environmental Studies (EVS) section of Paper 1 below:

Q: Is CTET a tough exam?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

Topics	No. Of Questions
Gases	1-2
Art and Culture	1-2
National Park	2-3
Languages	1-2
Density	1-2
Energy	1-2
Agriculture	1-2
Directions	1-2
Union Territory	1-2
Metal	1-2
Elephant	1-2
EVS Pedagogy	10

CTET Answer Key 2023 Paper 1: Download PDF

Download the CTET answer key 2023 PDF of Paper 1 below:

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Sets	Download Links
CTET Answer Key 2023 Paper 1	Download Here

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A/ B/ C/ D

Download the question paper PDFs of all sets below:

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Sets	Download Links
CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A	Download Here
CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set B	Download Here
CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set C	Download Here

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2023: Download Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF Set A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H

CTET Qualifying Marks 2023

The CTET 2023 qualifying marks or passing marks are as follows:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150)	Minimum qualifying Percentage (in %)
General	90	60
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD	82	55

CTET Answer Key 2023 for Paper 1

The CTET answer key 2023 for Paper 1 will be released by the CBSE within 15 to 20 days of the conduct of the exam. However, the unofficial CTET answer key 2023 PDF will be released within few hours after the exam by several coaching centres. We will provide here the unofficial answer key for CTET Paper 1 2023.

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