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CTET Paper 2 Analysis 2021 – CTET Expected Cut Off, Passing Marks & Detailed Exam Review
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: August 30th, 2023
CTET Paper 2 Analysis & Expected Cut Off 2021: CBSE has conducted the CTET Paper 2 2020 exam today i.e. 31st January 2021 in the shift of 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM. The CTET Paper – 2 (Evening shift) exam is over. And we are here with the detailed CTET Paper 2 analysis 2021, expected cut off and topic-wise review here. The overall level of Paper 2 was Moderate.
In this post, we are sharing the CTET Qualifying marks 2021, topic-wise review, questions asked difficulty level and overall good attempts. The official answers key of CTET will be declared within 15 days.
The analysis of the CTET Paper 2 includes all the five subjects- English Language, Hindi Language, Science, Social Studies Mathematics and Child Development & Pedagogy.
CTET 2021 Important Points:
- CTET will be conducted in an Offline Mode.
- CTET is qualifying in nature.
- There is no negative marking in this exam.
- 150 questions will be asked in 150 minutes to complete the test.
- There is no sectional cut-off in this exam.
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CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2021
| S. N. | Section | Number of Question | Marks | Total Time |
| 1 | Child development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
150 Minutes |
| 2 | Language – 1 | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | Language – 2 | 30 | 30 | |
| 4 | Science & Mathematics OR Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Note: Mathematics and Science for Maths and Science teachers (Science Background students). Social Science is for Social Science teachers (Art Background students).
Do’s and Don’ts during the Exam:
- Don’t devote too much time to a single question.
- Don’t lose your calm.
- Do not panic during the exam if you encounter a difficult question.
- Don’t be in a hurry while answering a question.
- Don’t leave any question blank in the exam.
- Don’t forget to take Admit card, photo ID proof and 1 blue or black pen with you.
- Do read all the questions properly.
- Do relax and stay calm.
- Do attempt only those questions first which you are sure about.
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CTET Paper 2 Analysis 2021: Important Highlights
- The overall level of the CTET was Moderate.
- The Child Development & Pedagogy section was moderate to difficult and many questions were asked from the Teaching learning process & Theories based.
- Science & Mathematics was also moderate and most of the questions asked from Geometry & physics.
- Social Studies was easy to moderate and most of the questions asked from History & Geography.
- English was easy to moderate. The passage was easy to attempt while the poem was a bit difficult.
- Hindi was moderate as most of the questions were asked from grammar-based.
- There is no major change in the Hindi & English language section.
CTET Paper 2 Analysis 2021: Difficulty level and Good Attempt
|
Subjects |
Good Attempts |
Difficult Levels |
|
Child Development & Pedagogy |
22 – 24 |
Moderate to Difficulty |
|
Hindi Language |
20-22 |
Moderate |
|
English Language |
18 – 22 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Science & Mathematics (For Science Students) |
35-44 |
Moderate |
|
Social Studies (For Art Students) |
40 – 48 |
Moderate to Difficult |
|
Overall |
100 – 116 |
Moderate |
CTET Qualifying Marks 2021
Below is the category-wise CTET qualifying marks 2021. Candidates will get the ideas from the following numbers in order to clear the CTET passing marks.
| Category | % of Marks | Required Marks (Out of 150) |
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 55% | 82 |
CTET Paper 2 Review 2021 (Section-wise)
1. CTET Paper 2 Review: Child Development Pedagogy
| Total Number – 30 | |
|
Topic |
No of questions |
| Development Theory | 3 |
| Individual differences & Socialization processes |
3 |
| Theories Related questions |
8 |
| Inclusive Education & Progressive Education |
2 |
| Gender Bias |
1 |
| Types of Children & Learning disability |
2 |
| Learning and Pedagogy | 3 |
| Assessment |
1 |
| Other Miscellaneous Questions |
7 |
Note: This year less number of practical & application-based questions were asked and the number of theories-based questions has increased.
2. CTET Paper 2 Review: English Language
| Total Number – 30 | ||
|
Topic |
No of questions (As a 1st Language) |
No of questions (As a 2nd Language) |
| Passage | 9 | 15 |
| Poem |
6 |
– |
| Language Pedagogy |
15 |
15 |
3. CTET Paper 2 Review: Hindi Language (2nd Language)
| Total Number – 30 | ||
|
Topic |
No of questions (As a 1st Language) |
No of questions (As a 2nd Language) |
| Passage | 9 | 15 |
| Poem |
6 |
– |
| Language Pedagogy |
15 |
15 |
4. CTET Paper 2 Review: Social Studies
| Total Number – 60 | |
|
Topic |
No of Questions |
|
History |
14 |
|
Geography |
08 |
|
Political Science |
08 |
|
Other Miscellaneous Question |
04 |
|
Social Science Pedagogy |
16 |
Note: In this subject number of History & Geography questions has increased as compared to the previous year.
5. CTET Paper 2 Review: Science & Mathematics
| Total Number – 30 | |
|
Topic |
No of questions |
| Algebra | 4 |
| Number System |
6 |
| Mensuration |
3 |
| Simplification |
2 |
| Geometry |
4 |
| Median & Probability |
1 |
|
Mathematics Pedagogy |
10 |
|
Physics |
6 |
|
Chemistry |
5 |
|
Biology & Earth science |
5 |
|
Metal & Natural Resource |
4 |
|
Science Pedagogy |
10 |
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