The CTET 2026 exam Day 2 was over. Candidates can scroll down for the CTET Exam Analysis 2026 based on the feedback received from the candidates including the difficulty level of an exam, topics asked, and more.
CTET Exam Analysis 2026 (Feb 8)
CTET Exam Analysis 2026 (Feb 8): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the 21st edition of the CTET exam on February 8. Both the shifts were over. The CTET exam analysis 2026 is provided here based on students' feedback. Shiksha.com reached out to the candidates at one of the CTET exam centres to get their feedback on the question paper difficulty level. The real-time CTET Paper 2 and Paper 1 Analysis 2026 is provided here. Also, the CTET question papers PDF is shared here along with the unofficial answer key PDF.
- CTET 2026 Exam Analysis Shift 2 Paper 1: Topics asked in CDP
- CTET 2026 Exam Analysis (Feb 8) Shift 2 OUT
- CTET 2026 Exam Analysis (Feb 8) Shift 1 OUT
- CTET Exam Analysis Feb 8, 2026 (Paper 2): Overall Difficulty Level
- CTET Exam Analysis Feb 8, 2026 (Paper 1): Overall Difficulty Level
- CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 2
- CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 2: PDF Download (Unofficial Soon)
CTET 2026 Exam Analysis Shift 2 Paper 1: Topics asked in CDP
- Factors ensuring meaningful learning
- Role of emotional support, competition
- Hypothetical logical reasoning (Piaget)
- Symbolic thinking and stages of cognitive development
- Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic motivation
- Mastery goal orientation in learners
- Realistic Vs performance-based learning goals
- Gender stereotypes in education and classroom practices
- Promotion of critical thinking skills
- Questioning techniques, what, why and how
- Kohlberg's stages of moral development
- Pre-conventional moral reasoning, punishment-oriented stage
- Vygotsky's concept of inner speech, etc.
Questions asked in CTET Exam 2026 Shift 2 CDP with Answers
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.
The Central Board of Secondary Education will release the revised CTET exam date soon. The Setpember session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held offline.
Yes, 120 marks in the CTET exam is a good score. However, candidates need to achieve the minimum qualifying marks to qualify the CTET exam. The minimum qualifying marks for the General candidates are 90 marks (60&) and for reserved categories 82 marks (55%). On the other hand, scoring in between 100 to 120 marks are typically considered a good score.
CTET 2026 Exam Analysis (Feb 8) Shift 2 OUT
As per the students' reactions, the Shift 2 exam of CTET 2026 was Easy to Moderate. But some of the students' felt it moderate.
CTET 2026 Exam Analysis (Feb 8) Shift 1 OUT
As per the feedback received from the students', the CTET exam 2026 Shift 1 was Easy to Moderate. Questions were based on concepts and CDP asked was analytical. Question from theories were there.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 who get more than 60 per cent marks in the CTET are good scorers. Those who manage to get over 130 marks are considered as high scorers in the Central Teaching Eligibility Test.
CTET Exam Analysis Feb 8, 2026 (Paper 2): Overall Difficulty Level
Check the CTET exam analysis 2026 for Paper 2 in the table below:
| CTET Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Easy to Moderate |
22-26 |
| Language-I (English) |
Easy |
23-27 |
| Language II (Hindi) |
Easy |
23-27 |
| Mathematics |
Moderate |
18-22 |
| Science
|
Easy to Moderate |
17-21 |
| Social Science | Moderate |
15-19 |
| Total |
Easy to Moderate |
115-130 |
Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2026 (Feb 8)
CTET Exam Analysis Feb 8, 2026 (Paper 1): Overall Difficulty Level
The CTET exam analysis 2026 for Paper 1 in terms of the difficulty level of each section shared below.
| CTET Paper 1 Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
to be updated here |
30 |
| Language-I (English) |
to be updated here |
30 |
| Language II (Hindi) |
to be updated here |
30 |
| Mathematics |
to be updated here |
30 |
| Environmental Studies |
to be updated here |
30 |
| Total |
to be updated here |
150 |
Commonly asked questions
First candidate should understand pattern of an exam and syllabus. Analyze the previous year question papers and practice them. From this, candidates will come to know about the type of questions asked in the examination. Refer NCERT books, make a proper strategy for the preparation. Practice questions related to CDP. Give mock test online. Do frequent revision, etc.
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.
Candidates can clear the CBSE CTET exam in one month. For this, candidates must study at least 10 to 12 hours daily. Solving the question papers us must to know the exam pattern and types of questions asked in the exam.
CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 2
Before going through the exam analysis, have a look at the CTET 2026 exam pattern for Paper 2 below.
| Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/ Social Science (Any one of the above for other subject teachers) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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CTET Answer Key 2026 Paper 2: PDF Download (Unofficial Soon)
The official CTET answer key 2026 for Paper 2 will be released within 15 to 25 days. However, the unofficial CTET Feb 8 answer key for Paper 2 was published by various coaching centres.
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