The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a State Council of India-conducted recruitment test for teachers in government schools in Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted to prepare suitable candidates for appointment as Class II teachers, Assistant Headmasters, and Assistant Headmistresses in Government Elementary Schools.
The latest UPTET exam consists of three sections: General English, Mathematics, and Science Subjects. However, as per rules prescribed by UP Board, the maximum age at which aspirants can appear is 28 years, which does not guarantee eligibility for appointment.
Does the UPTET syllabus change every year?
UPTET syllabus does not change every year. As such, no changes have been made to the syllabus or exam pattern of the UPTET exam this year either. For further information on this exam or the latest exam updates, study material, and preparation tips, candidates can check BYJU’S Exam Prep.
UPTET Syllabus for Paper 1
This paper concentrates on the academic psychology of teaching and learning applicable to classes 1 to 5.
Topics in this exam focus on discerning the traits and desires of diverse learners, interaction with beginners, and the characteristics and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
UPTET Syllabus is based on the topics put on in NCERT Books of classes one to five.
The domain of Math and EVS assesses a prospect on his facts, notions, and understanding of the topic.
Language papers solely test the aspirant for skills of instruction medium.
UPTET Syllabus for Paper 2
UPTET Syllabus of Paper 2 concentrates on the academic psychology of teaching and learning applicable to classes six to eight.
Aspirants interested in Math or Science have to select OPTION A. Aspirants interested in social science should go for OPTION B. Language I and Language II should not be the same. The level of questions in paper II is as per the topics prescribed by NCERT in books of classes six to eight.
UPTET Exam Highlights
Check below the UPTET syllabus exam highlights comprising exam category and model, amount of registrations, marking scheme, and contact details.
Exam Name:
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)
Exam Conducting Body
Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority conducts the exam on behalf of UPBEB, which is the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board.
Exam Level
It is a state-level exam.
Exam Frequency
Every once a year
Mode of Exam
The exam is conducted offline.
Total Registrations
21, 65, 179 (12,91,627 for Paper 1 and 8,73,552 for Paper 2)
Number of Test-Takers
18, 22, 112 (10,73,302 for Paper 1 and 7,48,810 for Paper 2)
Exam Fees
The general and OBC categories are INR 600 for one paper, INR 400 for the SC/ST category, and INR 100 for the PwD category.
For both the papers, it is INR 1,200, be it the General/ OBC category; for SC/ST, it is INR 800, and INR 200 for PwD.
Exam Duration
The time duration is 150 minutes for each paper.
No. of Papers and Total Marks
Paper one and two both carry 150 marks each.
Total Questions
150 MCQs in each paper
Marking Scheme
It is +1 for each correct answer. There is no negative marking specifically for Non-MCQ questions.
Language/Medium of Exam
English and Hindi both.
Exam Purpose
To assess the eligibility of aspirants as Classes one to eight teachers in schools in Uttar Pradesh.
No. of Test Cities
Total 75
Helpline No.
05322466761, 0532-2466769, 0532-2467504.
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