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CTET Exam Analysis 2026: Check CBSE CTET Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Difficulty Level, Good Attempts & More

Upasna Choudhary
Feb 9, 2026, 11:33 IST

CTET Exam 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CTET exam on 07 and 08 February 2026. The exam was conducted in offline mode in two shifts for Paper I and Paper II. Paper II was conducted in the morning shift from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm. Paper I was conducted in the afternoon shift. Candidates can check the CTET Paper I and Paper II detailed analysis in this article.

CTET Exam Analysis 2026
CTET Exam Analysis 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

  • CTET 2026 is being held o 07-08 February 2026.
  • Paper I and Paper II for 07 Feb has been concluded successfully.
  • Paper I and II (08 Feb) was of Moderate difficulty.

CTET Exam Analysis 2026: The Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level examination which is being conducted to determine the eligibility of a candidate to teach primary and upper primary levels. The CTET consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is conducted to assess the eligibility for teaching primary (class 1 to 5) and upper primary (class 6 to 8) levels. The exam is being conducted in the offline mode. The CTET consists of objective type questions with sections on teaching aptitude and child development and pedagogy and other subjects. There is no provision for negative marking.

CTET 2026 Highlights

The 21st edition of CTET exam was conducted this time across two days due to the reason that there were a large chunk of applicants and to accommodate them the exam is being held on 07-08 February 2026. Check the highlights of the exam in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education

Exam Date

07 and 08 February 2026

No. of Papers

Two: Paper I and Paper II

Mode of Exam

Offline

Medium of Exam

Bilingual

Official Website

ctet.nic.in

CTET 2026 Paper II Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level

The candidates who have appeared for the CTET Paper II (Classes 6 to 8) told that the paper was of Easy to Moderate difficulty level with most of the questions beinmg asked from the syllabus and the CDP section was a little bit analytical which required conceptual clarity.

Subject

Difficulty Level

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy to Moderate

English Language

Easy

Hindi Language

Easy

Mathematics

Moderate

Science

Easy to Moderate

Social Studies

Easy

Overall

Easy to Moderate

CTET 2026 Paper II Exam Analysis: Good Attempts

Candidates who have appeared for CTET Paper II must have attempted 110-116 questions in order to secure the minimum qualifying marks in the exam. Check the detailed section-wise good attempts that can be made.

Subject

Good Attempts

Child Development and Pedagogy

20-22

English Language

25-26

Hindi Language

25-26

Mathematics & Science

40-42

Social Studies

40-42

Overall Marks

110-116

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna is an education journalist and subject matter expert with an extensive background in the competitive exam landscape. Currently contributing to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, Upasna specializes in creating well-researched, aspirant-centric content and simplifying complex topics for competitive examinations. Her academic expertise, coupled with her own firsthand experience preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, helps her provide strategic preparation insights and a comprehensive perspective to aspirants. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences. Apart from delivering valuable exam resources, Upasna is a passionate communications professional who also enjoys reading and writing.

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