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CTET Exam Analysis 2026; Check Paper 1 and 2 Detailed Analysis

Feb 8, 2026

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) was conducted on February 7-8, 2026, for candidates aspiring to become teachers at the primary and upper primary levels. The exam was held in two papers, Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII), following the standard CTET Exam Pattern of 150 MCQs in 150 minutes, with no negative marking.

CTET 2026 Question Paper

This article provides a detailed CTET Exam Analysis 2026, covering both Paper I and Paper II, based on trends observed in previous CTET exams and post-exam analysis published by top education portals. The analysis includes overall difficulty level, section-wise review, topic-wise questions, good attempts, and expected cut-off guidance.

CTET 2026 Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Body	CBSE
Exam Date	February 7-8, 2026
Papers	Paper I & Paper II
Total Questions	150 MCQs (each paper)
Duration	150 Minutes
Total Marks	150
Negative Marking	No

CTET 2026 Shift-wise Timing (Feb 7-8)

Paper	Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Time
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)	Morning Shift	8:00 AM	9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper I (Classes I–V)	Afternoon Shift	12:30 PM	2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

CTET 2026 Overall Difficulty Level

Based on candidates’ feedback and past CTET exam trends, the overall difficulty level of CTET 2026 was Easy to Moderate.

Paper	Difficulty Level Feb 7	Difficulty Level Feb 8
Paper I	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate
Paper II	Moderate	Easy to Moderate

Paper I was comparatively easier, especially the Language and EVS sections
Paper II was more conceptual due to subject-specific depth in Mathematics & Science / Social Studies
Candidates with NCERT-based preparation found the exam manageable

CTET Paper I Analysis 2026 (Classes I–V)

CTET Paper I 2026 for Classes I–V assesses basic teaching aptitude, child development, and NCERT-based concepts. The Overall exam analysis is given below-

Section-wise CTET Paper I Analysis Feb 7

Section	Questions	Difficulty	Key Topics
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	Easy to Moderate	Piaget, Vygotsky, and Inclusive Education
Language I (English)	30	Easy	Comprehension, Grammar, Pedagogy
Language II (Hindi)	30	Easy	Language Learning, Comprehension
Mathematics	30	Moderate	Number System, Geometry, Pedagogy
Environmental Studies	30	Easy to Moderate	Environment, Society, EVS Pedagogy
Overall	150	Easy to Moderate	Majorly based on PYQs

Section-wise CTET Paper I Analysis Feb 8

Section	Questions	Difficulty	Key Topics
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	Easy to Moderate	Growth and Development concepts, learning and motivation, intelligence and thinking, inclusive classroom practices, and evaluation methods
Language I	30	Easy	Unseen passages, sentence structure, language skills development, teaching–learning processes, remedial teaching
Language II	30	Easy	Reading comprehension, word usage, language learning principles, bilingualism, and pedagogy-based understanding
Mathematics	30	Easy to Moderate	Whole numbers and fractions, basic algebraic thinking, shapes and measurements, data interpretation, maths teaching approaches
Environmental Studies	30	Moderate	Family and relationships, surroundings and resources, environmental awareness, daily life applications, EVS teaching methods
Overall	150	Easy to Moderate	Conceptual understanding, NCERT-based syllabus, child-centric pedagogy, application-oriented questions

Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)

Focused on child psychology and teaching aptitude
Questions were concept-based rather than factual
Inclusive education and learning theories were frequently asked

Good attempts: 22–26

Language I & Language II

Reading comprehension passages were straightforward
Emphasis on language pedagogy over advanced grammar
Ideal scoring sections for most candidates

Good attempts (combined): 44–50

Mathematics

Based strictly on NCERT Class I–V
More conceptual than calculative
Pedagogical questions tested teaching strategies

Good attempts: 20–24

Environmental Studies (EVS)

Questions tested environmental awareness and daily-life concepts
EVS pedagogy had significant weightage

Good attempts: 22–25

CTET Paper I, Overall Good Attempts

Attempt Range	Performance Indicator
125+	Excellent
110–124	Very Good
95–109	Average
Below 95	Needs improvement

CTET Paper II Analysis 2026 (Classes VI–VIII)

CTET Paper II 2026 for Classes VI–VIII evaluated subject-specific knowledge along with teaching methodology. The paper was moderate in difficulty and required strong conceptual clarity, especially in the subject sections.

Section-wise Paper II Analysis Feb 7

Section	Questions	Difficulty	Key Topics
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	Moderate	Adolescent development, learning theories, inclusive education, assessment & evaluation, classroom management
Language I	30	Easy–Moderate	Reading comprehension, grammar usage, language pedagogy, and teaching methods
Language II	30	Easy–Moderate	Comprehension passages, language acquisition, vocabulary, and pedagogy-based questions
Math & Science / Social Studies	60	Moderate	Math & Science: Algebra, geometry, number system, physics, chemistry, biology basics, pedagogy Social Studies: History, geography, polity, economics, social studies pedagogy
Overall	150	Moderate	NCERT-based concepts, pedagogy-focused questions, and conceptual and application-based problems

Section-wise Paper II Analysis Feb 8

Section	Questions	Difficulty	Key Topics
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	Moderate	Adolescent development, learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky), inclusive education, assessment & evaluation, classroom management
Language I	30	Easy–Moderate	Reading comprehension, Grammar usage, Language Pedagogy, Teaching methods, and Error detection
Language II	30	Easy	Comprehension passages, vocabulary, language acquisition, and Pedagogical concepts
Math & Science / Social Studies	60	Moderate	Math & Science: Algebra, geometry, number system, physics, chemistry, biology basics, pedagogy Social Studies: History, geography, polity, economics, social studies pedagogy
Overall	150	Moderate	NCERT-based concepts, pedagogy-focused questions, and conceptual and application-based problems and a major focus on PYPs

Child Development & Pedagogy

Focus on adolescent psychology
Classroom management and evaluation methods
Slightly more analytical than Paper I

Good attempts: 20–24

Language I & Language II

Comprehension-based questions dominated
Teaching strategies and grammar usage tested

Good attempts (combined): 45–50

Mathematics & Science / Social Studies

Mathematics & Science

Area	Topics
Mathematics	Algebra, Geometry, Number System
Science	Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
Pedagogy	Teaching methods, assessment

Good attempts: 35–40

Social Studies

Area	Topics
History	Ancient to Modern India
Geography	Resources, Environment
Polity	Constitution, Democracy
Economics	Basic concepts

Good attempts: 36–42

CTET Paper II Overall Good Attempts

Attempt Range	Performance Indicator
120+	Excellent
105–119	Very Good
90–104	Average
Below 90	Needs improvement

CTET Section-wise Good Attempts Summary (Both Papers)

Section	Good Attempts
Child Development & Pedagogy	22-26
Language I	23-27
Language II	23-27
Mathematics	18-22
EVS / Science / Social Studies	35-40
Overall	115-130

Expected CTET Cut-Off 2026 (Qualifying Marks)

CTET is a qualifying exam. Candidates must score 60% marks (90/150) to qualify.

Category	Expected Qualifying Marks
General	90
OBC	85
SC	80
ST	80

Note: These are indicative figures based on previous CTET trends.

Relevant Links
CTET Mock Test	CTET Application	CTET Eligibility
CTET Exam Pattern	CTET Paper 2 Syllabus	CTET Exam Centre

CTET Exam Analysis 2026 FAQs

Ques: On which date was CTET 2026 conducted?

Ans: CTET 2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026 across multiple examination centres in India. The examination was held in two papers, namely Paper I and Paper II. Both papers were conducted as per the prescribed CTET exam pattern.

Ques: What was the overall difficulty level of CTET 2026?

Ans: The overall difficulty level of CTET 2026 was Easy to Moderate based on candidates’ feedback. Paper I was considered comparatively easier than Paper II. Most questions were aligned with the NCERT syllabus.

Ques: What are considered good attempts in CTET 2026?

Ans: Good attempts in CTET 2026 ranged between 110 and 125 questions with good accuracy. Candidates with strong conceptual clarity could attempt more questions confidently. Actual attempts may vary depending on the paper and subject.

Ques: Is there any negative marking in CTET 2026?

Ans: There is no negative marking in CTET examination. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Incorrect or unattempted questions do not attract any penalty.

Ques: What are the qualifying marks for CTET?

Ans: Candidates need to score 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify CTET. This qualifying criterion applies to the general category. Reserved category candidates may receive relaxation as per government rules.

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