UPTET 2021: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Notification
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) conducts the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) annually to recruit teachers for Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) schools.
📊 Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) |
| Level | State Level (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Official Website | updeled.gov.in↗ |
Validity Update: As per the latest government notification, UPTET and CTET certificates are now valid forlife, replacing the previous 5-year and 7-year validity periods.
📝 UPTET Exam Pattern
The UPTET exam consists of two papers:
- Paper-1: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5.
- Paper-2: For candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8.
- Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) for each paper.
- Marking: 1 mark per question; No Negative Marking.
Paper-1 (Primary Level)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper-2 (Upper Primary Level)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Subject Specific (Math/Science OR Social Studies) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
📚 UPTET Syllabus Highlights
The syllabus for UPTET covers core pedagogical concepts and subject-specific knowledge aligned with NCERT and SCERT textbooks.
- Child Development: Focuses on the educational psychology of teaching and learning for children aged 6-14 years.
- Language: Tests proficiency in Hindi and an optional second language.
- Subject Specific: Focuses on the depth of knowledge in the chosen field (Math/Science or Social Science).
Preparation Strategy: Since there is no negative marking, candidates should attempt all 150 questions. Focus on scoring high in the Pedagogy and Language sections as they are often more straightforward than the core subjects.