UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test)

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Updated On Date: Dec 08, 2025

UPTET 2026 EXAM SYLLABUS

UPTET 2026 syllabus covers two papers: Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) with Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies; Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) adds Mathematics/Science or Social Studies instead of EVS.

Paper 1 Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy: Child growth stages, learning theories (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner), motivation, inclusive education.

Language I/II: Grammar, comprehension, pedagogy of language development.
Mathematics: Numbers, geometry, data handling (NCERT Class 1-5).
Environmental Studies: Family, environment, food, water (NCERT-based).

Paper 2 Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy: Same as Paper 1, with focus on upper primary.
Language I/II: Advanced comprehension, literature, teaching methods.
Maths/Science or Social Studies: Algebra/geometry/physics/chemistry (Maths/Sci) or history/geography/civics (Social) per NCERT Class 6-8.

UPTET 2026 Exam Syllabus FAQs

Q1. What is the structure of UPTET 2026?

Ans. Exam structure of UPTET -

Paper I: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1–5.
Paper II: For candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6–8.
Mode: Offline (pen and paper).
Duration: 2.5 hours each paper.
Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Q2. What subjects are included in Paper I?

Ans. Subjects included in Paper I-

Child Development & Pedagogy: Focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning for age group 6–11.
Language I (Hindi/Urdu/English): Grammar, comprehension, and teaching methodology.
Language II (English/Hindi): Skills in communication and comprehension.
Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and pedagogy of mathematics.
Environmental Studies: Concepts of science, social studies, and pedagogy.

Q3. What subjects are included in Paper II?

Ans. Subjects included in Paper 2-

Child Development & Pedagogy: Psychology of teaching and learning for age group 11–14.
Language I & II: Same as Paper I, but with higher difficulty.
Mathematics & Science (for Science teachers): Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, biology, and pedagogy.
Social Studies (for Social Science teachers): History, geography, political science, economics, and pedagogy.

Q4. Is the syllabus based on NCERT?

Ans. Yes, UPTET syllabus is largely based on NCERT textbooks of Classes 1–8.

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