The Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board to authenticate candidates who wish to apply as Teachers ( Primary & Upper Primary) in Uttar Pradesh Government Schools. The Official UPTET Notification 2019 was released on October 30, 2019 and the UPTET Exam was supposed to be conducted on 22 December 2019.
Due to the riots and other circumstances, the conducting body delayed the exam and it was conducted on January 10, 2020.
Latest: UP Education Commission Board will be publishing the UPTET Result on the official website. It will include the list of all qualifying candidates along with their scorecards. The candidates will be called for final verification to get the eligibility certificate.
Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
Official Website | www.upbasiceduboard.gov.in |
UPTET Notification 2019 release | October 30, 2019 |
Registration Last Date | November 20,2019 |
UPTET Exam Date | January 10, 2020 (New, Exam was delayed) |
UPTET Result Date | February 07, 2020 |
Exam Type | State Level |
UPTET Conducts 2 Papers | Paper 1 - Primary Level Teacher (Class 1 to 5) Paper 2 - Upper Primary Level Teacher (Class 6 to 8) |
Eligibility Criteria | Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate Exam |
Mode of Application | Online |
Candidates hoping to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test should meet the eligibility criteria set by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board. Educational eligibility for both the Primary Level and Upper Primary Level Teachers is mentioned below. Know the complete UPTET Eligibility Criteria for all positions in government schools of Uttar Pradesh
The Eligibility criteria set for the primary teacher post is as follows:-
Eligibility Criteria for Upper Primary Teacher is as follows:-
The Age Limit to apply for the Teacher Eligibility Test ( Uttar Pradesh ) is 18 to 35 Years. The Age Relaxation for different categories has been mentioned in the table below-
Category |
Age Limit to Apply for UPTET |
General Candidates |
18-35 Years |
OBC ( Other Backward Class) |
18-38 Years |
SC/ST ( Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribe) |
18-40 Years |
PH (Physically Handicapped) |
18-45 Years |
Candidates can Apply Online for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test through the link mentioned in the first paragraph of this post. Important steps to fill the UPTET Online Form-
The Application Fee for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test has been mentioned in the table below -
Category | UPTET Application Fee |
General Category | Rs 400/- |
Other Backward Category (OBC) | Rs 400/- |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs 200/- |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs 200/- |
Physically Challenged | Exempted (No Fee) |
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted in 2 Papers. The Syllabus & exam pattern for both papers differs slightly. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board conducts 2 Papers for recruiting teachers. Paper 1 - For Primary Classes 1 to 5, Paper 2 - Upper Primary for Classes 6 to 8.
The Exam Pattern for Paper 1 has been mentioned in the table below
Exam Pattern for UPTET Paper 1 | Number of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 (English/Sanskrit/Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
Know the complete UPTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 & 1
The Syllabus for Both Paper 1 & 2 is different. This image displays the sections for both Papers. Candidates can download the detailed UPTET Syllabus PDF for their reference. The Important Syllabus Topics in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test have been mentioned here -
The important topics for child development and pedagogy have been mentioned in the table below
Concept of Child's Growth Development |
Factors affecting learning |
Theories of learning |
Individual Differences |
Understanding diverse learners |
Teaching-Learning Strategies |
Candidates should go through the following important topics in the language section
The following topics are important in the UPTET Exam-
Important topics in the environmental studies section have been mentioned in the table below
Family Personal relationships, nuclear and joint families |
Clothes and Habitats |
Our Culture and Civilization |
Personal Hygiene |
Matter and Energy |
Experimentation/Practical Work Discussion |
Some important topics in the Science section are as follows-
Some of the Important topics in Social Science/Social Study has been mentioned below
Candidates hoping to apply for the UP Teacher Eligibility Test can go through the UPTET Preparation Tips to clear UPTET in one go. Candidates preparing for the exam should go refer to the list of Section-wise UPTET Best Books mentioned below
Refer to the following best books for Paper 1
Candidates appearing for Paper 2 (For Classes 6th to 8th) can prepare for the examination with the help of these books
Candidates whose application is confirmed will be able to download their UPTET Call Letter from the official website - upbasiceduboard.gov.in.
The following information will be mentioned on the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test Hall Ticket
Roll Number/Registration Number: The candidate's unique registration number is clearly written on the Admit Card.
Date of Birth: Candidate's birth date will be mentioned in the Call Letter.
Exam Date & Time: The date and time of the examination along with the reporting time and gate closing time is also mentioned on the Admit Card.
Exam Center Information: The Address of the Examination center along with the center code is mentioned on the admit card.
Instructions for the Exam: Important Exam Day Instructions are mentioned on the hall ticket that all candidates are expected to adhere to.
Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board has set qualifying criteria for all candidates appearing in the exam. Candidates who achieve the minimum marks set by UPBEB will get the UPTET Eligibility Certificate.
The following table displays the qualifying marks in UPTET 2019
Category | UPTET Qualifying Percentage | UPTET Qualifying Marks ( out of 150) |
General | 60 % | 90 |
OBC/PH/FF/SC/ST/Dependent/Ex-Military | 55 % | 83 |
Candidates that obtain the Qualifying marks as mentioned in the table above will receive the UPTET Eligibility Certificate.
The Result along with the shortlisted candidate's list is expected to be declared by December 2019.
The Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board to authenticate candidates who wish to apply as Teachers ( Primary & Upper Primary) in Uttar Pradesh Government Schools. The Official UPTET Notification 2019 was released on October 30, 2019 and the UPTET Exam was supposed to be conducted on 22 December 2019.
Due to the riots and other circumstances, the conducting body delayed the exam and it was conducted on January 10, 2020.
Latest: UP Education Commission Board will be publishing the UPTET Result on the official website. It will include the list of all qualifying candidates along with their scorecards. The candidates will be called for final verification to get the eligibility certificate.
Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
Official Website | www.upbasiceduboard.gov.in |
UPTET Notification 2019 release | October 30, 2019 |
Registration Last Date | November 20,2019 |
UPTET Exam Date | January 10, 2020 (New, Exam was delayed) |
UPTET Result Date | February 07, 2020 |
Exam Type | State Level |
UPTET Conducts 2 Papers | Paper 1 - Primary Level Teacher (Class 1 to 5) Paper 2 - Upper Primary Level Teacher (Class 6 to 8) |
Eligibility Criteria | Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate Exam |
Mode of Application | Online |
Candidates hoping to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test should meet the eligibility criteria set by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board. Educational eligibility for both the Primary Level and Upper Primary Level Teachers is mentioned below. Know the complete UPTET Eligibility Criteria for all positions in government schools of Uttar Pradesh
The Eligibility criteria set for the primary teacher post is as follows:-
Eligibility Criteria for Upper Primary Teacher is as follows:-
The Age Limit to apply for the Teacher Eligibility Test ( Uttar Pradesh ) is 18 to 35 Years. The Age Relaxation for different categories has been mentioned in the table below-
Category |
Age Limit to Apply for UPTET |
General Candidates |
18-35 Years |
OBC ( Other Backward Class) |
18-38 Years |
SC/ST ( Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribe) |
18-40 Years |
PH (Physically Handicapped) |
18-45 Years |
Candidates can Apply Online for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test through the link mentioned in the first paragraph of this post. Important steps to fill the UPTET Online Form-
The Application Fee for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test has been mentioned in the table below -
Category | UPTET Application Fee |
General Category | Rs 400/- |
Other Backward Category (OBC) | Rs 400/- |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs 200/- |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs 200/- |
Physically Challenged | Exempted (No Fee) |
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted in 2 Papers. The Syllabus & exam pattern for both papers differs slightly. Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board conducts 2 Papers for recruiting teachers. Paper 1 - For Primary Classes 1 to 5, Paper 2 - Upper Primary for Classes 6 to 8.
The Exam Pattern for Paper 1 has been mentioned in the table below
Exam Pattern for UPTET Paper 1 | Number of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 (English/Sanskrit/Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
Know the complete UPTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 & 1
The Syllabus for Both Paper 1 & 2 is different. This image displays the sections for both Papers. Candidates can download the detailed UPTET Syllabus PDF for their reference. The Important Syllabus Topics in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test have been mentioned here -
The important topics for child development and pedagogy have been mentioned in the table below
Concept of Child's Growth Development |
Factors affecting learning |
Theories of learning |
Individual Differences |
Understanding diverse learners |
Teaching-Learning Strategies |
Candidates should go through the following important topics in the language section
The following topics are important in the UPTET Exam-
Important topics in the environmental studies section have been mentioned in the table below
Family Personal relationships, nuclear and joint families |
Clothes and Habitats |
Our Culture and Civilization |
Personal Hygiene |
Matter and Energy |
Experimentation/Practical Work Discussion |
Some important topics in the Science section are as follows-
Some of the Important topics in Social Science/Social Study has been mentioned below
Candidates hoping to apply for the UP Teacher Eligibility Test can go through the UPTET Preparation Tips to clear UPTET in one go. Candidates preparing for the exam should go refer to the list of Section-wise UPTET Best Books mentioned below
Refer to the following best books for Paper 1
Candidates appearing for Paper 2 (For Classes 6th to 8th) can prepare for the examination with the help of these books
Candidates whose application is confirmed will be able to download their UPTET Call Letter from the official website - upbasiceduboard.gov.in.
The following information will be mentioned on the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test Hall Ticket
Roll Number/Registration Number: The candidate's unique registration number is clearly written on the Admit Card.
Date of Birth: Candidate's birth date will be mentioned in the Call Letter.
Exam Date & Time: The date and time of the examination along with the reporting time and gate closing time is also mentioned on the Admit Card.
Exam Center Information: The Address of the Examination center along with the center code is mentioned on the admit card.
Instructions for the Exam: Important Exam Day Instructions are mentioned on the hall ticket that all candidates are expected to adhere to.
Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board has set qualifying criteria for all candidates appearing in the exam. Candidates who achieve the minimum marks set by UPBEB will get the UPTET Eligibility Certificate.
The following table displays the qualifying marks in UPTET 2019
Category | UPTET Qualifying Percentage | UPTET Qualifying Marks ( out of 150) |
General | 60 % | 90 |
OBC/PH/FF/SC/ST/Dependent/Ex-Military | 55 % | 83 |
Candidates that obtain the Qualifying marks as mentioned in the table above will receive the UPTET Eligibility Certificate.
The Result along with the shortlisted candidate's list is expected to be declared by December 2019.
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