CTET Exam Analysis 2025: Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Analysis & Review

Q: What is the time table for CTET 2026?

The CTET 2026 exam time table is as follows: Events Paper 2 Paper 1 Exam Date 08-Feb-2026 08-Feb-2026 Reporting Time 7:30 AM 12:30 PM Checking of Admit Cards 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM Checking of Computer 9:15 AM 2:15 PM Last Entry in the Examination Centre 9:30 AM 2:30 PM Test Commences 9:30 AM 2:30 PM Test Concludes 12:00 Noon 5:00 PM

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CTET Exam Analysis 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to conduct the 21st Central Teacher Eligibility Test on February 8, 2026. The CTET exam analysis and review will be shared here based on the feedback of candidates who take the examination. Shiksha.com will reach out to candidates at the CTET exam centres to know the difficulty level of question paper and the topics from which questions are asked. The CTET paper analysis contains the section-wise topics. Candidates can also check the previous years' exam analysis and review for past sessions.

The CTET 2026 exam is conducted offline in written mode. The CBSE conducts the exam in two shifts on a single day in several CTET exam centres.

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CTET Exam Analysis 2025
CTET Exam Analysis 2024
CTET Previous Years Exam Analysis
CTET Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs

CTET Exam Analysis 2025

The CTET exam analysis 2025 will be shared here based on the feedback of candidates. The analysis will inform about the difficulty level of the exam and the topics from which questions are asked.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CTET exam date 2026?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET exam date 2026. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The CBSE CTET Feb 2026 exam will be organised offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2026 is expected soon.

Q: Is CTET a tough exam?

The CTET exam is easy to crack. The difficulty level of the question paper is generally easy to moderate. Candidates should be well prepared in order for the exam.

CTET Exam Analysis 2024

CTET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024

CTET Paper 1 Subjects	Difficulty Level	Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate	30
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate	30
Language II (Hindi)	Easy to Moderate	30
Mathematics	Moderate	30
Environmental Studies	Easy to Moderate	30
Total	Easy to Moderate	150

CTET Exam Analysis 2024 (Paper 2)

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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How many sections are there in CTET Paper 1?

CTET Paper 1 contains five sections - Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies.

Q: Which sections of the CTET exam are usually lengthy?

The CTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 contains questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. The CTET Paper 2 comprises questions from four subjects- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Candidates usually find the Mathematics section a little time taking. Moreover, many candidates find the Reading Comprehension questions of the CTET exam also lengthy.

CTET Previous Years Exam Analysis

Candidates can check the previous year's CTET exam analysis below in detail.

CTET Exam Analysis 2023: Paper 1 & Paper 2

CTET Paper Analysis 2023 for Paper 1

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

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 Exam Analysis 2023 for Paper 2

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis 2023 for Paper 2 below along with the questions asked and their difficulty level:

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 & Science/ Social Science	Moderate to Difficult	30
Total	Moderate	150

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CTET 2022 Exam Analysis for Shift 1 and 2

The detailed CTET Exam Analysis 2022 is mentioned below. The CTET exam analysis and review is provided here separately for Shift 1 and Shift 2 in detail.

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CTET Exam Analysis 2021

The CTET December 2021 exam was held on multiple days and in multiple shifts. As per the students' reaction, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. CTET exam analysis is shared below along with the section-wise difficulty level and topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Have a look:

CTET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2021: Section-wise

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

Section	Difficulty Level	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate	Teaching-learning processes Theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, etc) Conceptual and Practical Question Teaching Method & Individual Difference Assessment and Evaluation Behaviourism (Classical and Operant Conditioning) New Education Policy
Language-I (English)	Moderate	Methods of teaching Reading Comprehension (on use of electronic gadgets) Poem Figure of speech Synonym
Language-II (Hindi)	Easy	Reading comprehension Poem Hindi pedagogy
Mathematics	Moderate	Number system HCF & LCM Distance Mensuration Mathematical Pedagogy
Environmental Studies	Easy	Animal Map NCF 2005 Diseases Seeds Nobel Prize Nature and nutrition Soil Madhubani painting Fruits and vegetables

Also Read: CTET Exam Analysis 2021 of Paper 1: Know Student Reaction

CTET Paper 2 Exam Analysis 2021: Section-wise

The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET Paper 2:

Section	Difficulty Level	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate	Inclusive education Progressive education Theories (Howard Gardner, Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, etc) Understanding-based questions Case-study based questions Locomotor disability Gender stereotype Learning-centred education Secondary socializing agency NCF 2005 Multi culture theory New education policy
Language-I (English)	Moderate	Reading Comprehension Grammar Pedagogy
Language-II (Hindi)	Easy	Reading comprehension Hindi Grammar- संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, अलंकार, मुहावरे Pedagogy
Mathematics & Science	Moderate	Mathematics Rhombus- Area Polygon Algebra Quadratic equation Mensuration Volume Statement-based question Concept application-based questions Van Hiele Science Carotene Vitamin deficiency due to raw fish Hydrometer Longest bone in human body Osteoporosis Vitamin D Melatonin – Sleeping Hormone Fish liver oil – Vitamin A+D Scurvy
Social Studies	Moderate	Parliament reservation Anglo-Indian seat reservation Atmosphere Language Schedule 8 Solar system Article 44-66 Jhoom cultivation Siberian crane Nagar Nigam Presidential power Ostrich Pedagogy

CTET 2020 Exam Analysis for Paper 1 & 2

The overall difficulty level of CTET Paper 1 was easy. The CTET 2020 Paper 2 was relatively easier than last year. Shiksha reported live from the CTET exam centre and interviewed the candidates who appeared in the CTET Paper 2. Most of the candidates were of opinion that CTET can be qualified in two months of preparation. Except for some questions, the paper was easy and doable. Solving the previous year papers provided little help as most of the questions were new. The number of repeated questions were negligible. The paper followed the pattern given in the notification and the questions were evenly distributed among all the topics of the CTET Syllabus.

CTET 2019 Exam Analysis for Paper 1 & 2

CTET 2019 Paper 1 was conducted on December 8 from 9:30 am-12 noon. A majority of the candidates that Shiksha spoke to shared that the paper was easy but lengthy. Many of the candidates could not complete the paper on time. Have a look at the analysis of Paper 1 below.

CTET 2019 Paper 2 was conducted in the second shift from 2:00-4:30 pm on December 8. The majority of the students that Shiksha spoke to shared that the paper was of easy to moderate difficulty level and the questions in the exam were a bit tricky. Watch the detailed analysis below.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the time table for CTET 2026?

The CTET 2026 exam time table is as follows:

Events	Paper 2	Paper 1
Exam Date	08-Feb-2026	08-Feb-2026
Reporting Time	7:30 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	9:00 AM to 9:15 AM	2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Checking of Computer	9:15 AM	2:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Commences	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Concludes	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM

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.

CTET Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis 2025 FAQs below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is a good score in CTET?

Obtaining more than 60 per cent marks is considered as a good score in the CTET exam. 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. Those who score over and above the minimum qualifying marks are considered a good scorers.

Q: Is the CTET 2026 Analysis Available?

No, the CTET 2026 paper analysis is not available as the exam has not been conducted yet. The CTET exam analysis will be shared after the conduct of the exam. Shiksha.com reaches out to the candidates who appear for the exam to provide the real-time exam analysis and review. The overall as well as section-wise CTET paper analysis is shared here based on the candidates' feedback who appear for the examination - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-analysis

Q: How many questions are asked in the CTET exam?

CTET exam comprises a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Paper 1 and Paper 2 each. The CTET Paper 1 contains 150 MCQs from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and Paper 2 comprises 150 questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Sciences. Candidates need to attempt each paper in two and a half hours duration. The paper is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test.

Q: Who sets the CTET question paper?

The CTET Unit of the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE Sets the CTET question paper every year. The CTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET exam pattern lays down the structure of both papers including the number of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme and the name of the subjects.

Q: Does the CTET syllabus change every year?

No, the CTET syllabus remains the same every year, unless the CBSE officially announced any change. CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CTET exam is held every year to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others.

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Can I apply for CTET paper 1 if I have less than 50% marks in 12th but more than 50% marks in graduation

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Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.

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I have done B.Tech and B.Ed ane teaching classes 1 to 6 all subjects. Can I apply for CTET paper 1?

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Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.

If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio

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What is CTET full form?

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CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher rec

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