CTET 2022 (December 29) Paper 1 Analysis: Check Students Reaction and Difficulty Level
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
CTET 2022 (Dec 29) Paper 1 Exam Analysis: CBSE is conducting CTET 2022 in online mode. Day 2 of the CTET 2022 exam is today (December 29). Shift 1 was held on time, which is 9:30 a.m. Check below for student reactions, questions asked in Paper 1, difficulty level, probable good attempts, etc.
CTET 2022 Paper 1 Analysis Day 2
CTET 2022 (Dec 29) Paper 1 Exam Analysis: CBSE is conducting the CTET 2022 exam, and today is day two of the exam. The CTET 2022 exam started on December 28, 2022, and will continue till February 7, 2023, at different dates. Candidates have already finished their Paper 1 exam, scheduled for December 29, 2022. Here we are providing CTET exam review and analysis for Shift 1, held on December 29, 2022.
As per the feedback shared by candidates, the overall difficulty level of CTET 2022 Day 2 Paper 1 was easy to moderate. Some of the questions were lengthy, so took time to solve them. Overall Paper was lengthy.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates can prepare for CTET in ten days by practicing more through previous years papers and mock tests. Attempt at least two CTET question papers daily in the last one week of the exam.
- About CTET 2022 Paper 1
- CTET 2022 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
- CTET 2022 Shit 1 Exam Timing and Schedule
- CTET 2022 Day 2 (December 29) Paper 1: Students Reactions and Review
- CTET 2022 December 29 Paper 1 Exam Analysis Section-Wise
- CTET 2022 Day 2 Paper 1: Topis-Wise Analysis
About CTET 2022 Paper 1
CTET Paper 1 comprised 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects inlcuding 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.
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CTET 2022 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The paper is conducted online as a computer-based test. Check below the exam pattern for CTET Paper 1.
| CTET Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
CTET 2022 Shit 1 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 7-Feb-2023 |
|
|
Paper 1 |
| Entry in the Examination Centre |
07:30 AM |
| Checking of Admit Cards |
09: 00 AM to 09:15 AM |
| Checking of Computer |
09:15 AM |
| Last Entry in the Examination Centre |
09:30 AM |
| Test Commences |
09:30 AM |
| Test Concludes |
12:00 Noon |
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Have a look at the CTET qualified and non-qualified numbers for the December 2024 session:
Papers | Registered | Appeared | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | 6,86,197 | 5,72,489 | 1,38,389 |
Paper 2 | 13,62,884 | 11,36,087 | 1,39,888 |
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 |
No, coaching is not necessary for the CTET exam. Candidates can prepare well through self studies. One needs to cover the syllabus, solve previous year question papers and mock tests to clear the exam.
Also Read: CTET 2023 Exam Analysis in detail
CTET 2022 Day 2 (December 29) Paper 1: Students Reactions and Review
As per the initial feedback received from the candidates at the examination centre for the Ctet 2022 Exam, here we are sharing about Paper 1, including the difficulty level, questions asked in Paper 1, probable good attempts, etc.
As per students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the CTET exam was easy to moderate.
The paper pattern of today's Shift 1 was similar to the previous year's paper.
The questions asked in EVS were repetitive in nature, and some questions were based on animals, national parks, state capitals, neighbouring states, etc.
In the English section, questions were based on speaking skills, reading comprehension, etc.
As per the students, Language II and Mathematics were moderately easy, and others were very easy to attempt.
In the CDP section, questions were asked about theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.
As per the review of students, the estimated good attempts based on the level of paper were 109 to 120.
CTET 2022 December 29 Paper 1 Exam Analysis Section-Wise
Check below Paper 1 analysis as per the students feedback and review.
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Language 1 |
Easy (Good attempts 22-24) |
| Language 2 |
Easy (Good attempts 22-25) |
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 21-24) |
| Mathematics |
Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 21-23) |
| Environmental Studies |
Easy (Good attempts 21-24) |
| Expected number of good attempts out of 150 |
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 109-120) |
CTET 2022 Day 2 Paper 1: Topis-Wise Analysis
Candidates can check below second day of CTET 2022 exam Shift 1 (Paper 1) Topic-wise analysis.
Child Development & Pedagogy
As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.
| Topic |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Piaget Stages – Formal operation | 2-3 |
| Animism by Piaget | 1-2 |
| New Educational Policy 2020 | 1-2 |
| Critical Thinking | 1-2 |
| Inclusive Education | 1-2 |
| Vygotsky | 2-3 |
| Language in born-Quote asked by whom | 1-2 |
| At what age child turn from childhood to adolescence | 1-2 |
| Kohlberg Stage for Punishment, Social Interaction | 1-2 |
| At what age child turn from childhood to adolescence | 1 |
| Gilligan | 1-2 |
| RTE 2009 | 1-2 |
| NCF 2022 | 1-2 |
| Reversal substitution | 1-2 |
Environmental Studies
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) | 1-2 |
| Honey Bee | 2-3 |
| Madhubani Painting | 1-2 |
| which is the fruit from the option | 1-2 |
| Maps | 2-3 |
| Questions based on Birds & Animals | 2-3 |
| Questions based on Sloth | 1-2 |
| Vitamins | 1-2 |
| Solar System formation | 1 |
| Insects | 1 |
| Pedagogy | 10 |
Mathematics
As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.
| Topic |
No of questions |
|---|---|
| Measurement & capacity | 1-2 |
| Circle | 2 |
| Number System | 1-2 |
| Number Series | 1-2 |
| Mensuration | 1-2 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Area and Perimeter | 1-2 |
| Train | 1-2 |
| Time and Distance | 1-2 |
| Pattern | 1-2 |
| Pedagogy | 10 |
English Language
As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.
Passage based on Tajmahal, psychoanalysis
Synonym, Antonym
Poem on poetic devices, hyperbola (6 Questions)
English Pedagogy: Stephen Krashen and Language Acquisition Hypothesis, CALP, Grammar Translation Method, CCE, , NEP 2020, Remedial Teaching, Extensive Reading
Classroom Teaching Method, etc.
Hindi Language
As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.
Passage: प्रकृति
(समास, पर्यायवाची, संधि विच्छेद, प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, विलोम)
रत्नेश की संधि
Poem on Bharat Mata (6 Questions)
Pedagogy: Stephen Krashen and Language Acquisition Hypothesis, Grammar Translation Method, NEP 2020, Guidance, etc.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
The most important topics for the CTET exam in Environmental studies are family and friends, food, shelter, water, travel, environmental studies and its integration with other subjects, methods of teaching EVS, scope and importance of EVS in primary education, evaluation and assessment techniques in
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Contributor-Level 6
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It has been said that for the CTET exam preparation around three to four months is required with dedicated study and practice of question papers. It also depends upon the candidate to candidate and their conceptual clarity of the topics.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Yes, the CTET eligibility can be changed based on the NCTE regulations. The CBSE opened the online application form correction window for the CTET Feb 2026 examination on December 23, 2025. The CTET form correction 2026 link allows candidates to change the already submitted applications, in case of
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Contributor-Level 6
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The CTET exam generally held twice a year. The February session exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 at several centres across the country. The another session may be conducted later this year.
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The CTET exam is a eligibility test and does not have a centralized counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
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According to the NCTE notification, candidates require 60% or more to pass the CTET examination. The minimum marks required by a candidate being a General category to qualify the CTET exam is 90 out of 150 and for SC, ST, OBC and PwD is 82 out of 150.
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Candidates can visit the official website at ctet.nic.in for the syllabus of the CTET. The entire syllabus is provided and candidates can download it for every topic together. The syllabus PDF is also provided on our Shiksha page.
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Yes, it is possible for a candidate to clear CTET exam in three months. All is required a dedicated and disciplined approach. Clear understanding of the syllabus and pattern of an exam. Frequent revision, practice and strategize the preparation.
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Candidates need to visit the official website to download the PDF of the CTET Syllabus at ctet.nic.in and check the information bulletin. The CTET syllabus is available in English as well as Hindi medium that covers both Paper 1 and 2 topics in detail. The CTET syllabus PDF is also available on our
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