UPTET 2026 exam pattern includes two offline papers (OMR-based, bilingual Hindi/English): Paper 1 (Classes 1-5, 150 MCQs/150 marks, 2.5 hours) and Paper 2 (Classes 6-8, 150 MCQs/150 marks, 2.5 hours); no negative marking.
Paper 1 Pattern
Sections
Question
Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy
30
Language I (Hindi)
Language II (English/ Urdu/ Sanskrit
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Paper II Pattern
Mathematics & Science or Social Science
Q1. What is the mode and duration?
Ans. Offline (pen-paper/OMR); both papers 150 minutes—no sectional timing.
Q2. Marking scheme and qualifying marks?
Ans. +1 per correct answer, 0 for wrong/unattempted; qualifying 60% General (90 marks), 55% reserved categories.
Q3. Language options?
Ans. Lang I: Hindi compulsory; Lang II: choose English/Urdu/Sanskrit during application—no change later.
Q4. Can candidates attempt both papers?
Ans. Yes, on same/separate days; both valid lifetime for teaching eligibility.
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