CTET Exam Analysis January 19, 2023 Paper 1: Check Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Review, Topics asked

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Here we are providing the CTET Exam analysis of January 19, 2023, Paper 1 Shift 1, including the overall difficulty level, good attempts, questions asked, etc.

CTET Exam Analysis January 19, 2023: Scroll down to know about the CTET Exam Analysis of the CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) held on January 19, 2023, based on feedback from students who took the CTET exam today. 

CTET Exam Analysis January 19

CTET Exam Analysis January 19

CTET Exam Analysis January 19, 2023: The CBSE has successfully conducted the CTET 2022-23 exam on January 19, 2023 at various centres in an online mode. Shiksha.com and its team reached out to the students who appeared in today's CTET Paper 1 (Shift 1) for their reactions regarding the exam, overall difficulty level, good attempts, from where the questions were asked, etc.

CTET exam 2022-23 is going on from December 28, 2022 and will continue till February 7, 2023. It is a national-level eligibility exam that determines the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.

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.

According to the feedback received by the candidates about the CTET exam 2022-23 held on January 19, 2023 Paper 1 was easy to moderate (overall difficulty level). Check below for a detailed section-wise CTET exam analysis. Some of the students’ said that paper was lengthy, CDP was easy and questions were from previous years’ only. Some felt that Sanskrit Language paper was a bit tough.

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CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 January 19 Paper 1 (Shift 1)

CTET Exam 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) has been completed on January 19, 2023. The second shift is going to start at 2:30 p.m. Candidates who appeared in today's exam shared their feedback, and on that basis, here we are providing CTET 2022-23 exam analysis, including the difficulty level, good attempts, etc. As per the candidates' feedback, the CDP section was easy; math questions were asked from previous years. In EVS, most of the questions were asked from outside and not repeated.

Also Read: CTET 2023 Syllabus

The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Jan 19):

Section

Difficulty Level

Language 1

Easy (Good Attempts 24-26)

Language 2

Easy (Good Attempts 24-26)

Child Development and Pedagogy

Moderate (Good Attempts 21-23)

Mathematics 

Moderate (Good Attempts 23-25)

Environmental Studies

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 22-24)

Expected number of good attempts out of 150

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 120-125)

CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Jan 19 Paper 1 Shift 1: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

Here we are providing the section-wise exam analysis and responses of the students who appeared in today's (January 19) CTET 2022-23 exam. Scroll down to learn about the difficulty level and the topics on which the questions were asked. 

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.

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 19: Child Development And Pedagogy Topic-Wise Analysis

As per the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Child Development & Pedagogy topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Piaget -  Adaptation, Stages, Scanning

2-3

Vygotsky – Cutlural Tool, Private Speech

2-3

New Educational Policy 2020

1-2

Learning Disability - Dysgraphia, ADHD

1-2

Progressive Education

1-2

Learning

1-2

Kohlberg Moral Stages

1-2

Growth & Development

1-2

NCF 2005

1-2

Language and Thought

1-2

Full Form of PARKH

1-2

Howard Gardner Theory

1-2

Assessment

1-2

PYQ

1-2

Good Attempt

21-23

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 19: Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis

As per the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Geometry-Right Angle

1-2

Place Value

1-2

Perimeter of Rectangle, Square

2

Data Calculator

1-2

Symmetry

1-2

Money Addition

1-2

LCM, HCF

1-2

Fractions

1

Time and Distance, Train

2-3

Unit Converter

1-2

BODMAS

1-2

Pattern

1-2

Pedagogy-NCF-2005, NEP-2022

10

Good Attempt

23-25

Also Read: CTET 2023 Exam Analysis

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 19: EVS Topic-Wise Analysis

According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Environment

1-2

Sustainable Development

1-2

Map - Nepal border

1-2

Assam, Rajasthan

1-2

Bacteria

1-2

Tigers population, Elephant

1-2

World Water Day

1-2

Question on Kilo Joule

1

Wahida prism is from which state

1

Instructions in Navy

1

Uzbekistan

1-2

What is the function of Lotus Stem

1-2

Nutrition

1

Pedagogy- Simple, Learning and Development, NCF 2005, NEP, etc.

10

Good Attempt

22-24

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 19: Sanskrit Language

The questions asked in the Sanskrit language was easy in nature like previous year but lengthy. In today's Sanskrit section, 10 questions were asked in the CTET exam instead of 15 questions. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage on Ram, Deepawali

समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी

15-20
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, etc. 10
Good Attempt 23-25

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 19: English Language

The questions asked in the english language was easy in nature like previous year. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage on Sleep Deprived

Synonyms, Antonyms

15
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, Project Work, Learning Acquisition, etc. 15
Good Attempt 24-26

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 19: Hindi Language

The questions asked in the Hindi language was easy in nature. Take a look at the detailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage on Manav Jeevan Mai Santosh Ka Mehatv

Poem - Village

समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी

15
Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, Language Skill, Learning Disability, etc. 15
Good Attempt 24-26

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