Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for UPTET Exam 2018

Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board has released Notification on 17th September 2018 regarding UPTET Exam 2018. Online registration for UPTET Exam has been started from 18th September 2018 and close on 4th October 2018. We are now going to share some frequently asked questions (FAQ) for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test  2018 which will very help you with the online application and preparation for this exam.

1. What are the important dates for the UPTET Exam 2018?

Ans.  UPTET 2018 Exam: Important Dates

2. What is the eligibility criteria for UPTET Exam 2018?

Ans. Minimum Qualifications for Paper - 1 (Primary Level):

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks Passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)* OR
• Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR
• Graduation with B.Ed passed or appearing Candidates.

 Minimum Qualifications for Paper - II (Upper Primary Level):

• Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2 Years Diploma in Elementary Education OR

• Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)OR

• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE OR

• Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4 years B.El.Ed OR

• Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4 years B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed OR

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of B.Ed

Note: B.Ed Candidates can apply for both Paper -1 & 2.

You can check the complete details from the given link:

UP TET Eligibility Criteria

3. What is the age limit criteria for UPTET Exam 2018?

Ans. Age limit:

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: No age restriction

4. What is the Application Fee for UPTET Exam 2018?

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5. What is the validity period of the UPTET certificate?

Ans. The validity period is 5 years. 

6. How many times can a Candidates attempt for UPTET Exam?

Ans. There is no limit on the number of attempts for appearing in UPTET Exam. A person already qualified can also appear again for improving his/her score.

7. What is the exam pattern for UPTET Exam 2018?

Ans. UPTET Exam Pattern Paper 1:

UPTET Exam Pattern Paper 2:   

1. Candidates can not choose the same language for both language subject.

2. Mathematics and Science for Maths and Science teachers (Science Background students). Social Science for Social Science teachers (Art Background students).

8. What is the syllabus for the UPTET Exam 2018?

Ans. Understanding the syllabus for UPTET 2018 exam is very important to crack the exam. Read given below article to know the detail syllabus of UPTET 2018 exam.

UPTET 2018 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

9. What are the qualifying marks and award of UPTET certificate?

Ans. Candidates who score 60% for general category and 55% for the reserved category would be considered qualified for UPTET Exam 2017.

10. What will be the medium of question paper in UPTET?

Ans. The Main question paper shall be Bilingual (Hindi/English) only.

11. How to apply for the UPTET 2018 exam?

Ans. A student can apply online for UPTET 2018 Exam through its official website https://upbasiceduboard.gov.in/.You can apply directly from the given link:

UPTET Online Application 2018 - Apply Now 

2. Will the exam be conducted online or offline(OMR Based)?

Ans. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR Based).

13. Is there be any negative marking in UPTET 2018 Exam?

Ans. There is no negative marking in UPTET 2018 Exam.

14. What are the opportunities after UPTET?

Ans. UPTET certificate is the minimum eligibility for Uttar Pradesh government teaching job.

15. Can a student appear in both Paper-I or Paper-II in different cycles?

Ans. Yes, A student can appears in both Paper-I or Paper-II in different cycles.

16. Can appearing students fill the application form?

Ans. Only passed or appearing in final exam can apply for the UPTET Exam. The first year appearing students can't apply for UPTET Exam. 

17. Can B.Ed students apply for the Paper-1?

Ans. B. Ed students can also apply for the UPTET Paper-1.

18. Is there any correction date mention in a notification for the online application form?

Ans. There is no correction date for the online application form. So while filing the application form please take care.

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