The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a state-level eligibility examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) to assess the teaching aptitude of candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and government-aided schools of Uttar Pradesh. The exam is designed to ensure that only qualified and competent candidates enter the teaching profession at the primary and upper primary levels.
UPTET is conducted for two papers: Paper I is meant for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V (Primary Level), while Paper II is for those aiming to teach classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary Level). The examination evaluates candidates on key areas such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language proficiency, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies or Social Studies. Qualifying UPTET is mandatory for candidates seeking teaching jobs in Uttar Pradesh schools, and the eligibility certificate remains valid as per government norms, making it a crucial step for a teaching career in the state.
UP TET Exam Overview Table
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) |
| Conducting Body | UP Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) per paper |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark per correct answer; No Negative Marking |
| Levels | Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) |
UP TET Exam Pattern
The UPTET is divided into two separate papers based on the teaching level you wish to qualify for.
Paper I: Primary Level (Class 1 to 5)
All five subjects in Paper I are compulsory.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Syllabus Highlights |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | Meaning of learning, theories (Piaget, Vygotsky), inclusive education. |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 | Alphabet (Vowels/Consonants), sentence structure, grammar, authors. |
| Language II (Eng/Urdu/Sansk) | 30 | 30 | Unseen passages, parts of speech, tenses, active/passive voice. |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Operations, LCM/HCF, fractions, geometry, and measurements. |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 | Family, food, constitution, transport, and local professions. |
Paper II: Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
In Paper II, the fourth section depends on your specific teaching stream.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Syllabus Highlights |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | Educational psychology, learning curves, guidance and counseling. |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 | Sandhi (Swar, Vyanjan, Visarg), Samas, and advanced grammar. |
| Language II (Eng/Urdu/Sansk) | 30 | 30 | Suffix/Prefix, Narration, Phrasal verbs, and unseen passages. |
| Subject Specific (Math/Sci OR SS) | 60 | 60 | Algebra/Bio/Physics for Math-Sci; History/Geo/Civics for SS. |
UP TET Syllabus
Part 1: Common Mandatory Subjects (Papers I & II)
The first three sections of both papers share a similar foundational structure, though the complexity increases for Paper II.
I. Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Marks)
| Category | Detailed Topics |
| Child Development | Meaning, necessity, and scope; Stages of development (physical, mental, emotional, language); Factors influencing development (heredity, family, social, school, mass media). |
| Learning Theories | Meaning of learning; Laws of learning (Thorndike); Theories: Pavlov’s conditioning, Skinner’s operant conditioning, Kohler’s insight theory, Piaget, Vygotsky; Learning curves and plateaus. |
| Inclusive Education | Meaning and identification of diverse learners (excluded classes, language, religion, gender); Physical efficiency (visual/hearing/speech impaired); Tools, techniques, and special methods like Braille. |
| Teaching Methodology | Objectives of teaching; Communication; Principles and maxims of teaching; Micro-teaching; Basic teaching skills; Diagnostic and remedial teaching. |
II. Language: Hindi (30 Marks)
| Topic Area | Detailed Syllabus |
| Grammar | Hindi alphabet (vowels/consonants); Sentence structure; Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective; Gender, Number, and Tense; Suffix, Prefix, तत्सम, तद्भव; Sandhi (Vowel, Consonant, Visarg). |
| Literature | Composition by famous poets and writers; Unseen passages. |
| Pedagogy | Principles of language teaching; Role of listening and speaking; Challenges of teaching in a diverse classroom; Language disorders; Evaluation of skills. |
III. Language II: English/Urdu/Sanskrit (30 Marks)
Candidates must choose one.
| Language | Detailed Topics |
| English | Unseen passage; Parts of speech; Tenses; Articles; Punctuation; Active & Passive voice; Narration; Phrasal verbs; Singular & Plural. |
| Sanskrit | Unseen passage; Nouns (gender specific: अकारान्त, इकारान्त, etc.); Pronouns; Verbs; Sandhi; Numbers in Sanskrit; Names of birds/animals/household items. |
| Urdu | Unseen passage; Famous poets and their lives; Genres (Ghazal, Masnavi, Marsiya); Grammar (Ism, Sifat, Zameer); Social issues awareness. |
Part 2: Paper I Specific Subjects (Classes 1-5)
IV. Mathematics (30 Marks)
| Topic Area | Detailed Topics |
| Arithmetic | Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; LCM & HCF; Unitary method. |
| Commercial Math | Percentage; Profit and loss; Simple interest. |
| Geometry/Meas. | Basic shapes, angles, triangles, circles; Perimeter and area (rectangle, square); Volume and capacity; Calendar and data handling. |
V. Environmental Studies (30 Marks)
| Topic Area | Detailed Topics |
| Science & Nature | Family; Food, health, and hygiene; Shelter; Plants and animals; Water; Our surroundings. |
| Civics & State | Indian Constitution; Local self-government (Gram Panchayat, Nagar Palika); State administration; National symbols and festivals. |
| Geography | Rivers, mountains, plateaus, and forests of India and Uttar Pradesh; Transport and communication. |
Part 3: Paper II Specialization (Classes 6-8)
VI. Optional: Math & Science OR Social Studies (60 Marks)
| Specialization | Detailed Syllabus |
| Mathematics | Natural/Rational numbers; Square roots and Cube roots; Algebra (variables, powers, equations); Parallel lines; Banking (bills, cash memo); Statistics and Probability. |
| Science | Living world; Human body and health; Motion, force, and energy; Sound; Magnetism; Light; Structure of matter; Carbon and its compounds. |
| Social Studies | History: Ancient culture, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Nationalist Movement. Civics: Democracy, Global community. Geography: Solar system, Globe, Earth’s structure, Agriculture. |
Preparation Tips
Section-Wise Strategy
| Section | Preparation Strategy based on Syllabus |
| Child Development | Focus heavily on major theorists like Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, and Kohlberg. Understand the role of regional support systems like DIET Mentors and Divisional Psychology Centers. |
| Languages | For Hindi and Sanskrit, master “Sandhi” and “Samas”. For Urdu, focus on “Ghazal” and “Masnavi”. Practice unseen passages daily to improve comprehension speed. |
| Mathematics | Strengthen your basics in number systems and geometry. For Paper II, pay extra attention to Algebra, Square roots, and Banking. |
| EVS & Social Studies | Use maps for “Rivers and Mountains” of India and UP. For SS, create a timeline for the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. |
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