CTET Exam Analysis February 1, 2023 Paper 1: Check Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Questions Asked

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Examine in depth the CTET 2022-23 exam analysis of Paper 1 (Shift 1), which was held on February 1, 2023. The CTET Exam Analysis includes the overall difficulty level of the exam, questions or topics asked, passage, good attempts, etc. The last CTET 2022-23 exam will be held on February 7, 2023.

CTET Exam Analysis February 1: CBSE is conducting the CTET 2022-23 exam as per the schedule. Today (February 1, 2023), Shift 1 is over, and here we are providing the CTET 2022 Exam analysis based on the students' reactions and responses. Scroll down for more information.

CTET Exam Analysis February 1

CTET Exam Analysis February 1

CTET Exam Analysis February 1: CBSE started the CTET 2022-23 examination on December 28, 2022. The last exam will be on February 7, 2023. Today, also, CBSE conducted the CTET examination, and shift 1 is over. The second shift will begin at 2:30 p.m. Check below for the detailed analysis of the CTET 2022-23 exam, including the overall difficulty level, questions asked, and good attempts based on the students' reactions and responses.

Shiksha.com and its team went to one of the CTET examination centre on February 1, 2023 and talked to the students who appeared in todays’ exam.  The overall difficulty level of the CTET 2022-23 exam was easy to moderate.

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.

CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 February Paper 1 (Shift 1)

According to the students' reactions shared with Shiksha.com and its team, the CTET exam held on February 1, 2023, was easy to moderate. No new questions were asked in the CDP section. The math section was moderate. The whole paper was lengthy. Some of the students find difficulty scrolling the paper on the computer screen. Some students found the English language tough. In EVS, questions were from geography, petroleum, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, etc. In Hindi, pedagogy was easy.

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The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 Shift 1 (Feb 1):

Section

Difficulty Level

Language 1

Easy (Good Attempts 23-25)

Language 2

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 21-23)

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy (Good Attempts 23-25)

Mathematics 

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 22-24)

Environmental Studies

Easy (Good Attempts 22-24)

Expected number of good attempts out of 150

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 120-125)

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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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