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UPTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test

Sections
5
Topics
32
Sub-topics
224
Stages
5
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The UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 32 topics and 224 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Hindi (Lang I), Paper I — English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Lang II) and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

UPTET is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB / Examination Regulatory Authority UP) for eligibility to teach Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) in UP. Two papers: Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary). Each paper: 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking. Subjects: CDP, Hindi (Lang I), English/Urdu/Sanskrit (Lang II), Mathematics, EVS (Paper I) or Maths & Science / Social Studies (Paper II).

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

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  • UPTET SCERT Framework for Child Development

    UPTET State Council of Educational Research and Training, Uttar Pradesh, NCF 2023 in UPTET, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Principles of Development (UPTET Context)

    Hindi medium Applications, UPTET Rural vs Urban, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Theories of Development (Uttar Pradesh Focus)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Bandura, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Cognitive Development (UPTET Approach)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Brain-based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Learning Theories (Uttar Pradesh Methods)

    Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist, UPTET Activity-Based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Personality Development (UPTET Perspective)

    Freud, Erikson, Allport, UPTET Cultural Personality, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks

  • Assessment

    Formative, Summative, CCE, NEP 2020, UPTET Recent Circulars, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

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

High-weightage UPTET topics

  1. 1Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UP Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  2. 2English GrammarPaper I~5 marks
  3. 3Urdu Grammar (UP TET, Lang II Option)Paper I~5 marks
  4. 4English/Urdu ComprehensionPaper I~5 marks
  5. 5Language II PedagogyPaper I~5 marks
  6. 6Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UP Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  7. 7UPTET SCERT Framework for Child DevelopmentPaper I~4 marks
  8. 8Principles of Development (UPTET Context)Paper I~4 marks

UPTET section-wise syllabus

Paper I

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

  • UPTET SCERT Framework for Child Development
  • Principles of Development (UPTET Context)
  • Theories of Development (Uttar Pradesh Focus)
  • Cognitive Development (UPTET Approach)
  • Learning Theories (Uttar Pradesh Methods)
  • Personality Development (UPTET Perspective)
  • Assessment
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Lang II) · 5 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • English Grammar
  • Urdu Grammar (UP TET, Lang II Option)
  • English/Urdu Comprehension
  • Language II Pedagogy
  • Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UP Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

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

  • Number System (UP Board / Ganit)
  • Arithmetic Operations (UP Board)
  • Measurement (UP Traditional Units)
  • Geometry & Patterns (UP Alpana / Rangoli)
  • Data Handling (UP Local Data)
  • Patterns & Algebra (UP Alpana Patterns)
  • Math Pedagogy (UP Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the UPTET syllabus?

The UPTET syllabus has 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 32 topics and 224 sub-topics.

What is the UPTET exam pattern?

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

How many questions come from each UPTET 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 UPTET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Hindi Bhasha Pedagogy (UP Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Grammar (Paper I, ~5 marks), Urdu Grammar (UP TET, Lang II Option) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English/Urdu Comprehension (Paper I, ~5 marks), Language II Pedagogy (Paper I, ~5 marks).

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Is this the official UPTET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official UPTET 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.