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UKTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test

Sections
5
Topics
37
Sub-topics
259
Stages
5

The UKTET (Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 37 topics and 259 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Hindi (Lang I), Paper I — Lang II (English / Sanskrit) and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

UKTET is conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) for eligibility to teach Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) in government and aided schools of Uttarakhand. Two papers: Paper I (Class 1-5) and Paper II (Class 6-8). Each paper: 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking. Conducted in Hindi, English, and Sanskrit media. Subjects: CDP, Hindi (Lang I), English/Sanskrit (Lang II), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper I) or Maths & Science / Social Studies (Paper II). UKTET allows Sanskrit as a second language option, making it unique among state TETs.

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + UKTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

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  • UK SCERT (Uttarakhand) Framework for Child Development

    Uttarakhand SCERT Dehradun, UBSE Approach, NCF 2023 in UK, UK Pathshala Curriculum, Gurukul Influence

    ~4 marks
  • Principles of Development (UK Context)

    UK SCERT Definition, Hindi-medium Applications, Garhwali/Kumaoni Philosophy, Mountain Region Considerations, UK Pathshala Learner Profile

    ~4 marks
  • Theories of Development (UK Pathshala Focus)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Swami Vivekananda's Education Philosophy, Gurukul Tradition, Chipko Movement Influence

    ~4 marks
  • Cognitive Development (UBSE Approach)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Brain-based Learning, Garhwali/Kumaoni Cognition, UK Pathshala Pedagogy

    ~4 marks
  • Learning Theories (UK Pathshala Methods)

    Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist, Humanistic, UK Activity-Based Learning, Gurukul-inspired Methods, UK TLM Approach

    ~4 marks
  • Personality Development (UK Perspective)

    Freud, Erikson, Allport, Garhwali/Kumaoni Values, Sanskrit Tradition, Mental Health, UK Cultural Personality

    ~4 marks
  • Assessment

    Formative, Summative, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation, UK CCE Manual, NEP 2020 UK, UK Achievement Survey

    ~4 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + UKTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

High-weightage UKTET topics

  1. 1Hindi AksharmalaPaper I~5 marks
  2. 2Hindi VyakaranPaper I~5 marks
  3. 3Hindi Shabd RachanaPaper I~5 marks
  4. 4Hindi SahityaPaper I~5 marks
  5. 5Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UK Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  6. 6Sanskrit VarnamalaPaper I~5 marks
  7. 7Sanskrit VyakaranPaper I~5 marks
  8. 8Sanskrit ComprehensionPaper I~5 marks

UKTET section-wise syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — CDP · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • UK SCERT (Uttarakhand) Framework for Child Development
  • Principles of Development (UK Context)
  • Theories of Development (UK Pathshala Focus)
  • Cognitive Development (UBSE Approach)
  • Learning Theories (UK Pathshala Methods)
  • Personality Development (UK Perspective)
  • Assessment
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Hindi (Lang I) · 5 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • Hindi Aksharmala
  • Hindi Vyakaran
  • Hindi Shabd Rachana
  • Hindi Sahitya
  • Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UK Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Lang II (English / Sanskrit) · 6 topics · 42 sub-topics

  • Sanskrit Varnamala
  • Sanskrit Vyakaran
  • Sanskrit Comprehension
  • Sanskrit Vocabulary
  • Sanskrit Writing
  • Sanskrit Pedagogy
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Mathematics · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • Number System (UBSE / Ganit)
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Measurement (UK Traditional Units)
  • Geometry & Patterns (UK Aipan / Peetha)
  • Data Handling (UK Local Data)
  • Patterns & Algebra (UK Aipan Patterns)
  • Math Pedagogy (UK Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — EVS · 12 topics · 84 sub-topics

  • EVS Foundations
  • Family & Community (UK Context)
  • Food & Nutrition (UK Traditional Foods)
  • Water & Sanitation (UK Rivers)
  • Shelter & Clothing (UK Mountain)
  • Transport & Communication (UK Network)
  • UK Environment & Biodiversity
  • UK History
  • UK Geography
  • UK Culture
  • UK Polity
  • UK Economy
Full Paper I syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the UKTET syllabus?

The UKTET syllabus has 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 37 topics and 259 sub-topics.

What is the UKTET exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + UKTET Certificate (valid 5 years). Stages: Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Hindi (Lang I), Paper I — Lang II (English / Sanskrit), Paper I — Mathematics, Paper I — EVS.

How many questions come from each UKTET section?

Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which UKTET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Hindi Aksharmala (Paper I, ~5 marks), Hindi Vyakaran (Paper I, ~5 marks), Hindi Shabd Rachana (Paper I, ~5 marks), Hindi Sahitya (Paper I, ~5 marks), Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UK Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks).

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Is this the official UKTET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official UKTET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.