CTET Exam Analysis 2023 Paper 2 (August 20): Difficulty Level & Question Paper PDF
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
CTET exam analysis 2023 of Paper 2 held on August 20, 2023, has been provided here based on the feedback shared by candidates. The CTET 2023 question paper analysis is provided here for CDP, English, Hindi, Maths and Science and Social Science sections.
CTET Exam Analysis 2023 Paper 2
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the 17th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on August 20, 2023. The CTET 2023 Paper 2 was held from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Candidates who appeared for the exam shared that the difficulty level of the CTET question paper 2023 for Paper 2 was moderate. The real-time CTET exam analysis 2023 of Paper 2 has been provided here based on the feedback shared by candidates. Download the CTET 2023 answer key and question paper for Paper 2 below.
Also Read: CTET Result 2023 Live Updates
The CTET 2023 Paper 2 comprises a total of 150 MCQs of one mark each. A total of 30 MCQs are asked from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and Language II and 60 MCQs from Mathematics and Science/ Social Science.
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 Pattern 2023 for Paper 2
- CTET Exam Analysis 2023 (Paper 2): Difficulty Level & Questions Asked
- CTET Paper 2 Exam Analysis 2023 Video
- CTET Answer Key 2023 Paper 2: Download PDF
- CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set F: Download PDF
- CTET Question Paper 2023 (Paper 2) Analysis: Section-Wise Topics
- CTET Qualifying Marks 2023
- CTET Answer Key 2023 for Paper 2
CTET Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper 2
Have a look at the CTET exam pattern 2023 for Paper 2 below:
| CTET Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) OR Social Studies/ Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) OR Any one of the above for teacher of any other subject |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
- One mark is awarded for every correct answer in the exam.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the exam.
- Questions in Paper 2 are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 6 to 8.
- The difficulty level of questions can be up to the higher secondary level.
Also Read: CTET Exam Analysis 2023 for Paper 1 (20 August): Question Paper Review, Difficulty Level
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CTET Exam Analysis 2023 (Paper 2): Difficulty Level & Questions Asked
Have a look at the CTET exam analysis 2023 for Paper 2 below along with the questions asked and their difficulty level:
| CTET Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Moderate |
30 |
| Language-I (English) |
Easy to Moderate |
30 |
| Language II (Hindi) |
Easy |
30 |
| Mathematics & Science/ Social Science |
Moderate to Difficult |
30 |
| Total |
Moderate |
150 |
CTET Paper 2 Exam Analysis 2023 Video
Watch the video on CTET exam analysis 2023 for Paper 2 below:
CTET Answer Key 2023 Paper 2: Download PDF
Download the CTET answer key 2023 PDF of Paper 2 below:
| CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Sets |
Download Links |
|---|---|
| CTET Answer Key 2023 Paper 2 |
CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set F: Download PDF
Download the CTET question paper 2023 PDF of Paper 2 Set F below:
| CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Sets |
Download Links |
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| CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set F |
CTET Question Paper 2023 (Paper 2) Analysis: Section-Wise Topics
Have a look at the section-wise questions asked in the CTET question paper 2023 PDF for Paper 2 below:
CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for Child Development & Pedagogy
Have a look at the CTET paper analysis for the Child Development & Pedagogy section of Paper 2 below:
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.
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Piaget |
2 |
| Stephen Krashen |
2-3 |
| Vygotsky Theory |
2 |
| Skinner Theory |
1 |
| Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory |
1 |
| Growth and Development |
1-2 |
| Gender Bias |
1-2 |
| NEP 2020 |
2 |
| Programmed Learning |
1 |
| RTE 2009 |
1-2 |
| NCF 2005 |
2 |
| LAD by Chomsky |
1-2 |
| Kohlberg Stage for Punishment, Social Interaction |
1-2 |
| Inclusive Education |
1-2 |
CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for English & Hindi
Have a look at the CTET exam analysis for the Language section (Hindi and English) of Paper 2 below:
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
9-10 |
| Poem |
7-8 |
| English/ Hindi Pedagogy |
15 |
CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for Mathematics & Science
Have a look at the CTET paper analysis for the Mathematics and Science section of Paper 2 below:
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
|
| Mensuration |
2-3 |
| Algebra |
1-2 |
| CI & SI |
1-2 |
| Trigonometry |
2 |
| Mean, Median, & Mode |
2-3 |
| Maths Pedagogy |
10 |
| Simplification |
3 |
| Geometry |
1-2 |
| Science |
|
| Nutrition |
1 |
| Solar system |
2-3 |
| Electricity |
1 |
| Friction |
1-2 |
| Acid, Base |
1-2 |
| Eye |
1 |
| Human Physiology |
1-2 |
| Science Pedagogy |
10 |
CTET Question Paper 2023 Analysis for Social Science
Have a look at the CTET paper analysis for the Social Science section of Paper 2 below:
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| History |
5-6 |
| Polity |
4-5 |
| Geography |
8-9 |
| Pedagogy - CTET PYQ, NCF 2005, Gender Equality |
20-25 |
CTET Qualifying Marks 2023
The CTET qualifying marks 2023 or passing marks are as follows:
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) |
Minimum qualifying Percentage (in %) |
|---|---|---|
| General |
90 |
60 |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD |
82 |
55 |
CTET Answer Key 2023 for Paper 2
The CTET answer key 2023 for Paper 2 will be released by the CBSE within 15 to 20 days of the conduct of the exam. However, the unofficial CTET answer key 2023 PDF will be released within a few hours after the exam by several coaching centres. We will provide here the unofficial answer key for CTET Paper 2 2023.
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