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

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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 Analysis

CTET 2022 Paper 2 Analysis

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.

Table of contents
  • 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.

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. 

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 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.

Also Read: CTET 2022 Live: Paper 1 and 2, Exam Analysis, Answer Key Soon, & Exam Dates Out @ ctet.nic.in

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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Q:   Is CTET a tough exam?
A:

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?
A:

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?
A:

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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