CTET 2022 Paper 2 Exam Analysis: Know Student Reaction, Difficulty Level & Topics

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Updated on Dec 29, 2022 09:52 IST

CBSE has conducted the CTET 2022 Paper 2 on December 28, 2022, at 243 exam centres across the country. Paper 2 is over. Candidates can check detailed CTET 2022 paper exam analysis, students' reactions, difficulty level, section-wise analysis, etc.

CTET exam analysis 2022 is provided here for Paper 2 on the basis of feedback shared by candidates. The overall difficulty level of CTET 2022 Paper 2 was moderate.

CTET 2022 Paper 2 Exam Analysis: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organising the CTET December 2022 exam from December 28, 2022 to February 07, 2023 as per the official notification. The exam is being held in over 243 exam centre cities in the online mode. According to the students' feedback, the CTET Paper 2 was moderate in terms of the overall difficulty level. There was a mixed reaction. For some students, Paper 2 was moderate, and for some of them, it was moderate to hard. Some of them found Mathematics and Science and Social Studies sections difficult.

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CTET 2022 Exam Paper 2 Analysis
CTET 2022 Exam Timing and Schedule for Paper 2
CTET 2022 Exam Analysis: Paper 2 Section-Wise
CTET Exam Analysis 2022 of Paper 2: Students' Reaction and Review
CTET Exam Analysis 2022 of Paper 2: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

CTET 2022 Exam Paper 2 Analysis

The CTET Paper 2 comprised 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. Candidates were given two hours thirty minutes to attempt the paper.

For the ease of candidates who will be appearing for the CTET 2022 exam in the upcoming days, we have shared here the detailed CTET exam analysis based on the candidates’ feedback. Go through the exam and review below and know the difficulty level and the topics from which questions were asked in the exam.

Commonly asked questions

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.

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 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.

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CTET 2022 Exam Timing and Schedule for Paper 2

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 2
Entry in the Examination Centre	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	02:00 PM to 02:15 PM
Checking of Computer	02:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	02:30 PM
Test Commences	02:30 PM
Test Concludes	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 2022 Exam Analysis: Paper 2 Section-Wise

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

Section	Difficulty Level
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 23-25)
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 23-27)
Language-II (Hindi)	Easy (Good attempts 23-27)
Mathematics & Science	Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 24-25)
Social Studies	Moderate (Good attempts 23-25)
Overall	Moderate
Expected number of good attempts out of 150	113 - 125

CTET Exam Analysis 2022 of Paper 2: Students' Reaction and Review

According to feedback from some students, the following topics' questions were asked in the paper.

Municipality Corporation
B.R. Ambedkar drafting committee establishment
Ancient India
Assertion & Reasoning
Two Passages - Teaching Tools
Municipality Head - Mayor
In which city the first Municipality Corporation established
Dwand Samas (Hindi)
Inclusive Education
Gender related questions
Evaluation (Science)
NCF
Paget theory
Scaffolding
Jim Corbett
COVID-19 related question
Chomsky
Generative Grammar
Transitive Grammar
Communicative Grammar
Howard Gardener (Multi-Intelligence
Gender Biasness - 2 questions
Perimeter
Simplification
Cognitive Development
Vygotsky
Stephen
Biased Thinking
Photography, Dowry question
Governor, PM, Lok Sabha, Dynasty
Parliamentary question
Cylinder
Mean and Median
Algebra
Synonyms and Antonyms
Operant Conditioning
Uttar Mehur Lekh
Scripts
South Indian History
CALP
BISC
Akbarnama
Forest
Elephants & Peacock question
Marathan (Geography)
Earth Layer - Crest and Metal
Tribal
Blood
Acid & Base
Gender Biasness
Solar System - Planet
Vitamin

CTET Exam Analysis 2022 of Paper 2: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

The table below contains the section-wise exam analysis and review of the CTET Paper 2.

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 Behaviorism(Classical and Operant Conditioning) New Education Policy 2020 Inclusive Education Language Skills Assessment and Evaluation NCF 2005 Programmed Learning Growth and Development, etc.
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate	Methods of teaching Reading Comprehension (on Photography, Dowry) Poem Synonyms, Antonyms Adjectives
Language-II (Hindi)	Easy	Reading comprehension (on Environment) Poem (on Space) Hindi pedagogy Hindi Grammar (समास, पर्यायवाची, संधि विच्छेद, प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, विलोम) द्वन्द्व समास आलोक के विलोम शब्द अलवार विष्णु, नयनार शिव भक्त
Mathematics	Easy to Moderate	Algebra Measurement-Cylinder Triangle Geometry Divisibility Number system Mean, median, mode Arithmetic operation Mensuration 2d Area and Perimeter Volume Time and DIstance Pattern Pedagogy - Teaching method, etc.
Science	Moderate	Vitamins COVID-19 Blood National park Acid, Base Layer of Earth Motion numerical Pedagogy - Evaluation, Gender biasness, etc.
Social Studies	Moderate	1857 Revolution Article International timeline Longitude, Latitide Mughal period, Chauhan Dynasty Parliament Constitution Governor Chief Minister BR Ambedkar Drafting committee Ancient India, inscription Assertions related to teaching learning material Prime Minister, Pedagogy, etc.

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Commonly asked questions

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.

Q: How many students have cleared CTET 2024?

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

Q: Is coaching necessary for the CTET exam?

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.

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