DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Analysis 2026, Shift 1 Exam Difficulty Level & Questions Asked

The first shift of the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier I Exam 2026 has been successfully conducted on 23rd March 2026 (Monday) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various examination centres in India. As per the feedback received, the exam was of “Moderate” level, with some questions taking time. Candidates who have their exams in the upcoming shifts must be anxious to know what types of questions were asked in the 1st shift and what to expect in the upcoming shifts.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Analysis 2026

The DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier 1 exam is conducted in Computer-Based Mode for a total of 150 marks, with 1 mark awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks for UR/OBC/EWS candidates is 40%, and for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, it is 35%. This article provides a thorough DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Analysis 2026 covering the overall and section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, types of questions asked, and student reviews.

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DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Analysis 2026 Difficulty Level

Based on candidate reviews and feedback collected after the exam, the overall difficulty level of the DRDO CEPTAM 11 Tier I Exam 2026 was Easy to Moderate. Also, the section-wise difficulty level has been shared for more clarity.

DRDO Exam Analysis 23 March 2026 Good Attempts

The following table will depict the good attempts for each section based on the difficulty level of the paper and candidate feedback. Candidates attempted within this range have a reasonable chance of qualifying for Tier II.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

The difficulty level of the Reasoning section was easy to moderate. Tabulated below are the topics asked in the 1st exam held on 23rd March 2026.

• Blood Relation
• Sitting Arrangement
• Calander
• Venn Diagram

General Science

• Periodic Table
• Numerical (6)
• Advance Math
• Work Power Energy

Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths

• Formula-Based Questions
• SI and CI
• Average
• Number Series
• Quadratic Equation
• Profit and Loss
• Simplification
• Trigonometry
• Prime Number
• Average
• LCM

General English

The English section of the DRDO exam was Easy to Moderate and included topics such as Spelling Errors, Passage, etc

• Spelling Errors
• Passage
• Idiom Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Active Passive Voice

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Sectional Exam Analysis 2026

The Tier 1 exam includes objective-type questions from subjects including General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, and Science. Below, we discuss the questions asked in each section in today’s DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Exam Timings

As the exam is scheduled for a single day on 23rd March 2026, but thousands of candidates have applied for the exam, therefore, the exam is scheduled for 3 shifts, for which timings are as follows-