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 time taking. 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 will provide 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 Moderate. Also, the section-wise difficulty level has been shared for more clarity.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| General Science | Easy to Moderate |
| General English | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths | Moderate |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Moderate |
| Total | Moderate |
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 feedbacks. Candidates attempted within this range have a reasonable chance of qualifying for Tier II.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts |
| General Science | 40 | To be notified |
| General English | 30 | To be notified |
| Quantitative Aptitude/General Maths | 40 | To be notified |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 40 | To be notified |
| Total | 150 | To be notified |
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 will 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 is as follows-
| Shifts | Exam Timings |
| Shift 1 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Shift 3 | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Related Links | |
| DRDO CEPTAM Previous Year Question Papers | DRDO CEPTAM 11 Syllabus |
| DRDO CEPTAM Cut Off (Previous Year) | DRDO CEPTAM 11 Salary |
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