UPTET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Short Information
- UPTET 2026 is conducted for eligibility of Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) teachers.
- The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Candidates can check full exam pattern and syllabus below.
Exam Pattern (Common)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Time Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Each Question: 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: No
- Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
Paper 1 (Primary Level Class 1-5)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
|---|
Paper 2 (Upper Primary Class 6-8)
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
|---|
Subject Wise Syllabus
- Child Development & Pedagogy: Learning theories, child psychology, teaching methods, classroom management
- Language I (Hindi): Grammar, comprehension, teaching skills
- Language II: English/Urdu/Sanskrit language understanding and teaching ability
- Mathematics: Numbers, algebra, geometry, pedagogy of maths
- Environmental Studies: Environment, science basics, social studies, pedagogy
- Science (Paper 2): Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
- Social Science (Paper 2): History, Geography, Civics, Economics
Qualifying Marks
- General: 60% (90 Marks)
- Reserved Category: 55% (Approx)