CTET Exam Analysis 2024 Paper 2 OUT (21 January): Question Paper Difficulty Level

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CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2 has been shared here. The CTET Paper 2 analysis 2024 has been provided here along with the difficulty level of the questions paper. The CTET question paper 2024 2 level was easy to moderate. The CTET 2024 exam was held on January 21, 2024.

CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2 has been shared here. The CTET Paper 2 analysis 2024 has been provided here along with the difficulty level of the questions paper. The CTET question paper 2024 2 level was easy to moderate. Get below the CTET question paper 2024 PDF download file for Paper 2. The CTET 2024 exam was held on January 21, 2024.

CTET Exam Analysis 2024 for Paper 2

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CTET 2024 exam today, January 21, 2024. The CTET exam was conducted offline in pen and paper mode in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 2 was held in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. The CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2 has been provided here. Shiksha.com reached out to the candidates at the CTET exam centre 2024 to get their reactions regarding the difficulty level of the question paper.

Also Read: CTET 2024 Result Live Updates

As per the feedback shared by candidates, the CTET Paper 2 was lengthy, the CTET CDP section comprised conceptual questions and there were repeated questions in the exam. The CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2 informs candidates of the topics from which questions were asked in the exam. The detailed CTET paper analysis 2024 and review has been provided in real-time based on student reactions. 

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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.

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Before going through the CTET question paper 2024 analysis, have a look at the CTET Paper 2 exam pattern in detail below.

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024 (21 January) Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF Download

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Table of contents
  • CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024
  • CTET Paper Analysis 2024 for Paper 2: Student Reaction
  • CTET Exam Analysis 2024 (Paper 2): Difficulty Level of Question Paper
  • Section-Wise CTET Paper Analysis 2024: Topics & Number of Questions Asked
  • CTET Question Paper 2024 Paper 2 Set M/ N/ O/ P
  • CTET Answer Key 2024 Paper 2: PDF Download

CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024

The CTET exam pattern 2024 for Paper 2 is as follows:

CTET Subjects

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)

30

30

Language-I (compulsory)

30

30

Language-II (compulsory)

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 (iv)/(v) - for teacher of any other subject

60

60

Total

150

150

Also Read: CTET Syllabus 2024

The CTET question paper 2024 for Paper 2 contains questions based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 6 to 8. However, the difficulty level of CTET Paper 1 questions can be up to the senior secondary level.

Also Read: Last 5 Years CTET Solved Question Papers with Answers

CTET Paper Analysis 2024 for Paper 2: Student Reaction

Students who appeared for the exam shared the following CTET paper analysis 2024 for Paper 2:

  • Kaushal stated "The CTET Paper 2 was easy, but a bit lengthy. CTET Social Science paper was easy as well. The questions were from the prescribed syllabus itself."
  • Khushboo shared "The CTET Paper 2 question paper 2024 was from the prescribed syllabus. CTET Social Science questions were easy."
  • Abdish stated "The CTET question paper 2 was based on the prescribed syllabus, however, the paper was lengthy. CTET CDP section comprised conceptual questions."
  • Sarvesh stated, "There were conceptual questions in the CTET Paper 2."
  • Ram stated "CTET Maths Paper 2 comprised factual questions based on the prescribed syllabus itself. There were conceptual questions in the exam. CDP section was not hard."

Watch the CTET paper analysis 2024 for Paper 2 below:

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What are the highest marks in the CTET exam?
A: 

There are no fixed the highest marks in the CTET exam. The exam is of total 150 marks. Those who obtain over 120 marks are good scorers.

CTET Exam Analysis 2024 (Paper 2): Difficulty Level of Question Paper

The CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2 has been shared below including the difficulty level of the CTET question paper 2 2024:

CTET Subjects

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy To Moderate

30

Language-I (English)

Easy

30

Language-II (Hindi)

Easy

30

Mathematics & Science

Moderate

60

Social Science

Moderate

60

Total

Easy to Moderate

150

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key

Section-Wise CTET Paper Analysis 2024: Topics & Number of Questions Asked

Have a look at the section-wise CTET question paper 2024 analysis for Paper 2 below:

CTET CDP- Child Development & Pedagogy Question Paper 2024 Analysis

Have a look at the CTET exam analysis 2024 for the Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) section of Paper 2 below:

Topics

Number of Questions

Vygotsky

1-2

Piaget Theory

3-4

Kohlberg

1-2

Constructive Learning Theory

1-2

Learning from real-life problem

1-2

Inclusive Classroom

1-2

Process of Socialization

1-2

Progressive Education

1-2

Learning Disorders

1-2

Language Skills

1-2

Assessment

1-2

NEP 2020

1-2

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024

CTET Exam Analysis 2024 for English & Hindi

The CTET paper analysis 2024 for Paper 2 Language section (Hindi and English) is given below.

Topics

No. Of Questions

Reading Comprehension

9-10

Poem

7-8

English/ Hindi Pedagogy

15

Also Read: CTET Mock Test 2024

CTET Exam Analysis 2024 for Maths & Science

Have a look at the CTET paper analysis 2024 for the Mathematics & Science section of Paper 2 below:

Topics

No. Of Questions

Maths

Algebra

2-3

Area

1-2

Rational Numbers

1-2

Triangle

1

Simplification

1-2

Unit and Measurement

1-2

Integers

1

Data Interpretation

1-2

Number Series

1-2

Geometry

3-4

Maths Pedagogy

4-5

Science

Micro Nutrients

2-3

Electroscope

1-2

Asexual reproduction in Plants

1-2

Acid Rain

1-2

Newton's Gravity of Gravitation

2-3

Science Promotes Skepticism

1-2

Kinetic Energy

1-2

Deficiency Diseases

2-3

Science Pedagogy

4-5

CTET Social Science Paper Analysis 2024

Go through the CTET exam analysis 2024 for the Social Science section of Paper 2 below:

Topics

No. Of Questions

Torrid Zone

1-2

Jute

1-2

Ladakh

2-3

Atmosphere

1-2

Crops

1-2

Solar Family

1-2

Stripurushtulna

1-2

Acts

1-2

Adivasi

1-2

Government

1-2

Elephant

1-2

Social Science Pedagogy

10

Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2024: Check Paper 1, 2 Shift Timings

CTET Question Paper 2024 Paper 2 Set M/ N/ O/ P

The CTET question paper 2024 PDFs for Paper 2 has been shared below:

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CTET Answer Key 2024 Paper 2: PDF Download

The CTET answer key 2024 for Paper 2 is available now. The unofficial CTET 2024 answer key Paper 2 Set N is given below.

CDP

Maths & Science

English

Q. No.

Ans.

Q. No.

Ans.

Q. No.

Ans.

Q. No.

Ans.

1

B

31

A

61

D

91

D

2

D

32

B

62

D

92

D

3

A

33

B

63

A

93

C

4

D

34

C

64

C

94

C

5

A

35

D

65

B

95

A

6

B

36

C

66

D

96

C

7

C

37

A

67

B

97

D

8

D

38

C

68

B

98

B

9

A

39

B

69

D

99

A

10

A

40

A

70

D

100

B

11

D

41

A

71

D

101

A

12

C

42

D

72

D

102

D

13

D

43

B

73

A

103

B

14

D

44

A

74

A

104

B

15

B

45

A

75

C

105

A

16

A

46

A

76

C

106

B

17

C

47

B

77

D

107

B

18

C

48

A

78

D

108

C

19

B

49

A

79

D

109

A

20

D

50

B

80

C

110

D

21

B

51

A

81

C

111

B

22

D

52

A

82

A

112

B

23

D

53

D

83

B

113

C

24

B

54

B

84

B

114

B

25

D

55

D

85

A

115

A

26

A

56

A

86

C

116

C

27

D

57

B

87

D

117

C

28

D

58

C

88

C

118

B

29

A

59

B

89

B

119

D

30

B

60

D

90

A

120

D

Hindi

121

B

127

D

133

C

139

A

145

B

122

C

128

D

134

A

140

A

146

A

123

C

129

C

135

C

141

D

147

B

124

C

130

A

136

B

142

A

148

B

125

A

131

C

137

A

143

B

149

D

126

A

132

B

138

-

144

C

150

A

Social Science

31

B

44

B

57

B

70

D

83

D

32

A

45

B

58

B

71

A

84

A

33

A

46

A

59

C

72

A

85

D

34

B

47

B

60

B

73

A

86

B

35

B

48

A

61

-

74

A

87

D

36

D

49

D

62

D

75

A

88

B

37

C

50

C

63

A

76

B

89

B

38

B

51

A

64

D

77

A

90

D

39

D

52

A

65

C

78

A

 

 

40

B

53

A

66

C

79

C

 

 

41

D

54

C

67

D

80

C

 

 

42

D

55

D

68

D

81

D

 

 

43

A

56

C

69

D

82

B

 

 

Note: These answers are unofficial and are prepared by coaching centre. The official CTET answer key 2024 will be released soon.

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