CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023 Paper 1: Check Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Student's Reactions
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023: Check below the CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1), held on January 20, 2023. The CTET Exam analysis for Paper 1 is provided on the basis of the feedback, student reactions, and responses of the candidates who gave CTET Paper 1 today.
CTET Exam Analysis January 20
CTET Exam Analysis January 20, 2023: CTET stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1–8 in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.
Here we are providing the section-wise CTET exam analysis of Paper 1 (Shift 1) held on January 20, 2023, based on the feedback and responses shared by the candidates with Shiksha.com and its team. In today’s CTET Paper 1 exam, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate. Some students felt that CDP was easy; the questions asked were repeated from previous years and also from recent papers that were held.
Commonly asked questions
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 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 January 20 Paper 1 (Shift 1)
The CTET Exam 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) is over, and Shift 2 will start at 2:30 p.m. on January 20, 2023. Candidates who have attempted today's Paper 1 of the CTET 2022-23 exam shared their feedback, and on that basis, we are providing analysis below. The overall difficulty level of the CTET exam held on January 20, 2023 was easy to moderate. The CDP and language sections were simple. In EVS, questions from direction, assertion and reasoning were asked, and some of the questions were also indirectly asked.
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The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Jan 20):
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Language 1 |
Easy (Good Attempts 24-26) |
| Language 2 |
Easy (Good Attempts 24-26) |
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 23-25) |
| Mathematics |
Moderate (Good Attempts 22-25) |
| Environmental Studies |
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 23-25) |
| Expected number of good attempts out of 150 |
Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 122-126) |
CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Jan 20 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 20) CTET 2022-23 exam. Scroll down to learn about the difficulty level and the topics on which the questions were asked.
CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: 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 |
| Portfolio |
1-2 |
| New Educational Policy 2020 |
1-2 |
| Learning Disability - Autism, ADHD |
1-2 |
| Progressive Education |
1-2 |
| Learning |
1-2 |
| Kohlberg Moral Stage - Good Boy/Good Girl |
1-2 |
| Growth & Development |
1-2 |
| NCF 2005 |
1-2 |
| Language and Thought |
1-2 |
| Howard Gardner Theory |
1-2 |
| Assessment |
1-2 |
| PYQ |
1-2 |
| Good Attempt |
23-25 |
CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis
As per the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.
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.
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 |
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.
| Topic |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Pie Chart-Angle based |
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, Van Hiele |
10 |
| Good Attempt |
22-25 |
Also Read: CTET 2023 Exam Analysis
CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 20: EVS Topic-Wise Analysis
According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.
| Topic |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Space-Sunita Williams |
1-2 |
| Train |
1-2 |
| Direction - Chandigarh and Bhopal Direction |
1-2 |
| World Water Day |
1-2 |
| Bacteria |
1-2 |
| Nutrition |
1-2 |
| Animal Names |
1-2 |
| Vastavikaran |
1 |
| Nutrition |
1 |
| Pedagogy- Simple, Learning and Development, NCF 2005, NEP, etc. |
10 |
| Good Attempt |
23-25 |
CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 20: 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 समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी |
15 |
| Pedagogy - NCF-2005, NEP 2020, etc. | 15 |
| Good Attempt | 23-25 |
CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 20: 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 20: 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 Poem 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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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
The most important topics for the CTET exam in Environmental studies are family and friends, food, shelter, water, travel, environmental studies and its integration with other subjects, methods of teaching EVS, scope and importance of EVS in primary education, evaluation and assessment techniques in
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It has been said that for the CTET exam preparation around three to four months is required with dedicated study and practice of question papers. It also depends upon the candidate to candidate and their conceptual clarity of the topics.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Yes, the CTET eligibility can be changed based on the NCTE regulations. The CBSE opened the online application form correction window for the CTET Feb 2026 examination on December 23, 2025. The CTET form correction 2026 link allows candidates to change the already submitted applications, in case of
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Contributor-Level 6
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The CTET exam generally held twice a year. The February session exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 at several centres across the country. The another session may be conducted later this year.
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Contributor-Level 6
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The CTET exam is a eligibility test and does not have a centralized counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
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According to the NCTE notification, candidates require 60% or more to pass the CTET examination. The minimum marks required by a candidate being a General category to qualify the CTET exam is 90 out of 150 and for SC, ST, OBC and PwD is 82 out of 150.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Candidates can visit the official website at ctet.nic.in for the syllabus of the CTET. The entire syllabus is provided and candidates can download it for every topic together. The syllabus PDF is also provided on our Shiksha page.
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Yes, it is possible for a candidate to clear CTET exam in three months. All is required a dedicated and disciplined approach. Clear understanding of the syllabus and pattern of an exam. Frequent revision, practice and strategize the preparation.
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Candidates need to visit the official website to download the PDF of the CTET Syllabus at ctet.nic.in and check the information bulletin. The CTET syllabus is available in English as well as Hindi medium that covers both Paper 1 and 2 topics in detail. The CTET syllabus PDF is also available on our
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