UPTET Full Form, Exam Date (Aug), Notification, Latest News

UPTET Full Form, Exam Date (Aug), Notification, Latest News

ByAshish Kumar  |  Updated on: Jun 1, 2023
UPTET exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) every year. It is held to check the teaching eligibility of the candidates who aspire to be a teacher under the UP Government.

UPTET notification 2024 is expected to be released soon. Interested and eligible candidates can write the exam to prove their teaching eligibility for primary (Class 1 to 5) and upper primary (Class 6 to 8) levels. UPTET exam is conducted in offline mode for 2 hours 30 minutes or 150 minutes. It is important to pass the teaching eligibility test to appear in the teacher recruitment examination. 

UPTET is a highly awaited examination hence candidates should be aware of the nuts and bolts of the exam. Every year more than 20 lakh candidates apply for the exam to obtain a teaching eligibility certificate. More details pertaining to the UPTET exam date, full form, notification, and more have been provided below.

UPTET Exam

UPTET exam 2024 will be held to determine the eligibility of candidates seeking employment as UP government teachers. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. UPTET Paper 1 is designed for candidates who want to work as primary school teachers. UPTET Paper 2 is held for candidates interested in becoming Upper Primary Teachers.

Many candidates are eagerly awaiting the UPTET 2024 exam date and notification. A large number of candidates take the TET exam to obtain the eligibility certificate. UPTET eligibility, qualifying marks, admit card, question paper, exam pattern, and other important details have been provided here to assist candidates.

What is UPTET Full Form?

The full form of UPTET is the Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test. It is an entrance exam administered by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) to identify qualified candidates for teaching positions in various government-regulated schools. Candidates who apply for any teaching job in the state of Uttar Pradesh must first pass the UPTET to be considered for the job. Super TET is organized by the UPBEB to recruit eligible teachers for Primary and Upper Primary levels.

UPTET 2024 [Latest Updates]

There is no latest update about the UPTET Notification. However, UPTET notification 2024 will be released soon. It is expected to be released in February 2024. Stay tuned as notification will be released on updeled.gov.in.

UPTET Notification 2024

UPTET notification 2024 PDF will be available soon on the official website once the notification is released. The advertisement shall contain all the important information like the UPTET 2024 exam date, the application process, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, eligibility, and more. The application process will begin online following the release of the UPTET notification. Candidates can apply for the exam by visiting the UPTET official website. After passing the exam, candidates will be given a certificate that will allow them to apply for any government primary and upper primary teaching jobs in Uttar Pradesh.

UPTET Exam Date

Candidates will be notified about the UPTET 2024 exam date on the official website once the notification is released. It is critical to be aware of the important dates to avoid missing any exam-related updates. The dates of the UPTET exam will be updated once we receive the notification.

EventsUPTET Dates (Tentative)
UPTET notification release dateto be notified
Application form availabilityto be notified
Last date to submit the application formto be notified
Admit card release dateto be notified
UPTET exam date 2023to be notified
Answer key release dateto be notified
Result declarationto be notified

UPTET 2024 Exam Highlights

A brief introduction to UPTET 2024 is given in the below table. Candidates can look into the highlights to get the information in less time.

UPTET Exam Highlights
Exam NameUPTET
Full FormUttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
Official Websiteupdeled.gov.in
LevelState Level Examination
Exam Conducting BodyUttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB)
FrequencyOnce in a year
Application ModeOnline
UPTET EligibilityGraduation and Teacher diploma
Exam ModeOffline
Exam LocationUttar Pradesh
Exam Duration150 Minutes
UPTET Certificate ValidityLifetime

What is UPTET Exam?

UPTET is a test administered by the Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board to determine candidates' eligibility for various teaching roles throughout the state. Candidates who pass the exam will be eligible to apply for the position of primary or upper primary teacher based on the paper in which they appeared. UPTET exam is a state-level Teacher Eligibility Test administered in Uttar Pradesh to determine candidates' teaching eligibility.

UPTET Statistics

Every year, more than 20 lakh candidates apply for the UPTET exam, with only about 5-6% passing the tests. The following are UPTET statistics from previous years:

YearPrimary LevelUpper Primary LevelTotal
201910689125653371634249
201811707866129301783716

 

UPTET Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of UPTET are prescribed by UPBEB which candidates must fulfill before applying for the exam. It includes minimum educational qualification, age limit, passing percentage, etc. UPTET eligibility criteria for primary and upper primary teachers are different from each other. So, candidates must check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.

UPTET Age Limit

To apply for the UPTET exam, candidates must meet the age limit criteria that is the minimum and the maximum age of the candidate. The minimum age to apply for UPTET 2024 is 18 years whereas there is no maximum or upper age limit. 

UPTET Educational Qualification

A candidate must have the following educational qualifications to fill out the application form and sit in the examination.

UPTET Primary Teacher Eligibility (Class 1 to 5)

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
  • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
  • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
  • Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
  • Graduation + B.Ed final year appearing & passed aspirants can apply.

UPTET Upper Primary Teacher Eligibility (Class 6 to 8)

  • Graduation and passing or appearing in the final year of a 2-year 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 passing or appearing in 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) by the NCTE. OR
  • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years B.El.Ed. OR
  • Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the 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 passing or appearing in 1 year B.Ed.

UPTET Application Form 2024

UPTET application form will be released along with the notification. Candidates who want to apply for the exam should fill out the application form with the correct details. The application form for UPTET 2024 will be made available online for interested and eligible candidates. The application process is divided into several stages, including registration, filling out the details, paying the fee, uploading a photo and signature, and final submission. Before applying for UPTET, candidates must read the entire notification to get complete information about the application process.

How to Apply Online for the UPTET Exam?

The application form can be filled in online mode only on the official website of UPTET. Following is the step-by-step process to apply for the exam.

  • Visit the official site of UPBEB.
  • Check the UPTET exam notification and click on the option marked as"आवेदन करें"
  • Read the instructions and eligibility requirements before proceeding.
  • Fill out the application form with accurate information.
  • Verify the information and then press the "Submit" button.
  • Upload a scanned photo and signature after registering.
  • Then pay the application fee.
  • Submit the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.

UP TET 2024 Application Fee

To complete the application process successfully, candidates must make fee payments, which can be done both online and offline. The UPTET application fee varies depending on the category as expected as of now, and the details are provided in the table below.

CategoryOne PaperBoth Papers
General/OBCINR 600/-INR 1200/-
SC/STINR 400/-INR 800/-
Physically ChallengedINR 100/-INR 200/-

UPTET Syllabus 2024

Candidates must also be familiar with the UPTET 2024 syllabus for primary and upper-primary teachers, which would benefit them. UPTET syllabus covers all the topics subject-wise from which questions can be asked in the examination. The subjects of the UPTET exam are Child Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Detailed UPTET 2024 syllabus is given below for various subjects.

UPTET Syllabus
SubjectTopics
Child Development & PedagogyThe concept of development and its relationship with learning.
The concept of Inclusive education.
Understanding children with special needs, Learning, Pedagogy, etc.
Environmental StudiesFamily and Friends.
Food & Shelter.
Water & Travel.
Water & Travel.
EVS Pedagogy & UP Related Question, etc.
Social StudiesHistory
Geography
Social & Political Life
Economics & Static GK
UP Related Question
Social Studies Pedagogy, etc
ScienceFood & Materials
How things work
Moving Things People and Ideas
Natural Phenomena & Resources
The World of the Living
Pedagogy of Science, etc
MathematicsNumber System & Simplification
Percentage & Ratio
Time, Work, Speed & Distance
Algebra & Mensuration
Geometry
Average, etc.
Language KnowledgeUnseen Passage
Grammar and Language Pedagogy, etc.

UPTET Exam Pattern

Candidates must understand the UPTET 2024 exam pattern to start their preparation. We have compiled the exam pattern of Paper 1 and Paper 2 in this section. Candidates cannot choose the same language for both the language subjects. Check details on the UPTET exam pattern below.

UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern for Primary Teachers

Check out the exam pattern for Paper 1 in the table given below:

SubjectNumber of questionMarksTotal Time
Child Development & Pedagogy3030150 Minutes
Environmental Studies3030
Language - 13030
Language - 23030
Mathematics3030
Total150150

UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern for Upper PrimaryTeacher

The upper primary exam pattern of UPTET is quite different from the primary teacher. Check the detailed exam pattern in the following table:

SubjectsNumber of QuestionMarksTotal Time
Child Development & Pedagogy3030150 Minutes
Science & Mathematics OR Social Science6060
Language - 13030
Language - 23030
Total150150

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UPTET Selection Process 2024

Candidates who take the UPTET exam must obtain the minimum qualifying marks to get the certificate, which allows them to apply for any teaching post in the state. Those who score 60% in general category and 55% in reserved category are considered UPTET qualified and can apply for Primary and Upper Primary teacher vacancies. The qualifying marks set by the exam conducting body are as follows:

Category DetailQualifying MarksTotal Marks
UR90 Marks150 Marks
OBC/SC/ST82 Marks150 Marks

UPTET Exam Prepration Tips

Candidates must create a thorough study plan before sitting for the UPTET 2024 exam. Candidates' exam preparation may begin with a review of the syllabus and paper pattern. Candidates will be able to prioritize their important topics more easily. Candidates who want to pass the UPTET must work hard and employ the best preparation methods. The following planning advice is provided:

  • Create a comprehensive study and preparation plan.
  • Plan your preparation ahead of time to outperform in the exam.
  • The UPTET is a well-known exam. As a result, competition can be fierce. Aspirants who plan ahead of time will have an advantage over the competition.
  • Choose your study materials carefully. There are many books and materials available, but not all of them are useful, so choose wisely.
  • Practice previous year's question papers and mock exams to assess their readiness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Candidates should be aware of their areas of strength and weakness so that they can plan their preparation and avoid gaps.
    Before retaking the exam, go over all of the difficult and incorrect questions.

Best Books for UPTET 2024 Exam

To prepare for the UPTET exam, it is important to refer to the right book to cover the vast syllabus of the exam. The authorities do not advise any reference book for the exam, but the subject-matter experts have recommended books that have helped a lot of candidates in their exams. Below we have compiled the list of UPTET books for their reference:

  • UPTET Child Development And Pedagogy By Kiran Publications
  • UPTET English Language By Pearson Publication – Geeta Sahni
  • UPTET Hindi Bhasha By Diamond Power Learning
  • UPTET Social Studies By Disha Publications
  • Quantitative Aptitude By Chand Publications – Dr. R.S Aggarwal
  • Environment Studies By Wiley Publications

UPTET Previous Year Question Papers

Attempting previous year's question papers will help candidates understand the difficulty level and pattern of the questions asked in the UPTET exam. Candidates can check out the provided UPTET previous years' papers below, which can be very helpful for their preparation.

YearUPTET Question Paper
2018UPTET Previous Year Question Paper PDF
2018UPTET Paper 2 Question Paper PDF
2017UPTET Question Paper for Paper 1 PDF
2017UPTET Paper 2 Previous Year Paper PDF
2011UPTET Paper 1 Question Paper PDF
2011UPTET Question Paper for Paper 2 PDF

UPTET Exam Centers 2024

The UPTET Exam is held in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can select their preferred city while filling out the application form. If available, they may get their preferred city as their center. Authority can assign any center as per the availability. The centers with codes for UPTET are:

UPTET Exam Centres List
AgraKanpur NagarRae BareillyMirzapurSultanpur
HathrasKanpur DehatSitapurSonbhadraBarabanki
AligarhKannaujHardoiSant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi)Gonda
MathuraFarrukhabadLakhimpur KheriAzamgarhBalrampur
FirozabadAuraiyaPrayagrajMauBahraich
MainpuriEtawahKaushambiBalliaShravasti
EtaMeerutFatehpurGorakhpurChitrakoot
BareillyBaghpatPratapgarhMaharajganjBanda
BadayiuGhaziabadJhansiDeoriaMahoba
ShahjahanpurGautam Buddha NagarLalitpurKushinagarHamirpur
Pillibheet BulandshaharJalaunBastiAmethi
MuradabadMuzzafarnagarVaranasiSant Kabeer NagarKasganj
AmrohaSaharanpurChandauliSiddhartha NagarShamli
RampurLucknowJaunpurAyodhya (Faizabad)Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) 
BijnorUnnaoGhazipurAmbedkar NagarSambhal (Bheem Nagar)

UPTET Admit Card 2024

Once the UPTET 2024 admit card is available for the new session, we will provide a direct link to download it. Candidates must ensure that they have their registration number and password with them to access the admit card easily. The admit card contains various details like the name of the candidate, roll number, application number, exam center, etc.

How to Download UPTET Admit Card?

The UPTET 2024 admit card can be downloaded only online mode. Here are the steps on how candidates can download the UPTET exam hall ticket:

  • Visit the official site of UPTET- Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB).
  • Now click on the admit card link.
  • Fill in their registration number and password.
  • The admit card will appear on their computer screen.
  • Now download and take a printout of the admit card.

UPTET Exam Analysis

Candidates can check the UPTET exam analysis and paper review as soon as the examination begins to assess their performance and possibilities of qualifying for the paper. Our experts will provide the exam analysis for the UPTET exam. Along with exam analysis, a review is provided based on input from applicants who will take the exam.

UPTET Paper Analysis for Paper 1

SectionsQuestionsDifficulty Level
Child Development & Pedagogy30Moderate
Language 1 (Hindi)30Moderate
Language 2 (English or Sanskrit, or Urdu)30Moderate
Mathematics30Moderate
Environmental Studies30Easy-Moderate
Good Attempts110-115Moderate

UPTET Paper Analysis for Paper 2

SectionsQuestionsDifficulty Level
Child Development, learning & Pedagogy (compulsory)30Moderate
Language 1 (Hindi)30Easy-Moderate
Language 2 (English or Sanskrit, or Urdu)30Easy-Moderate
Mathematics & Science/Social Science60Moderate-Difficult
Good Attempts105-112Moderate-Difficult

UPTET Result

After successfully completing the UPTET exam, the board will release the result of the selected candidates. Enter the roll number and date of birth in the appropriate fields to get the result. Aspirants are advised to print their results for future reference. For aspirants' convenience, we have shared the direct link to check the status of their UPTET result.

UPTET Cutoff

The cutoff is the minimum mark that candidates must achieve to be considered qualified for UPTET 2024. The UPTET cut-off varies by category and district. According to the previous year's UPTET cut-off, the qualifying marks in UPTET for the general category can be 60% and 55% for SC/CT candidates. The conducting bodies determine the UPTET cut-off, which is based on several factors, which are listed below:

  • Number of Candidates appearing in UPTET 2024.
  • The difficulty level of the exam.
  • Previous year UPTET cutoff.

UPTET Certificate 2024

UPTET certificate is currently valid for a lifetime. Before this revision, a candidate's UPTET exam results were valid for 5 years after the date of issuance. However, the certification's validity has now been extended to infinity. Using the UPTET eligibility certificate, candidates can apply for teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh schools.

UPTET Exam 2024 FAQs

  • The Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a test administered by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) to determine candidates' eligibility for various teaching positions throughout the state. Candidates who pass the UPTET exam will be eligible to apply for the position of primary or secondary teacher based on the paper in which they participated.

  • UPTET notification is expected to be released in the month of February 2024. Candidates can bookmark this page for the latest updates regarding UPTET notifications. It contains all the important information like eligibility, dates, syllabus, pattern, and documents required, application fee.

  • The UPTET application form is likely to be released along with a notification PDF in the month of February 2024. Candidates can apply for the UPTET exam in online mode only. Interested candidates will be provided with the application form direct link above as soon as it is available on the official website of UPBEB.

  • UPTET exam dates 2024 will be released by Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) in the notification PDF. However, the exam is expected to be held in August 2024. Candidates preparing for the UPTET exam must know the exam dates so they won't miss any upcoming events and deadlines.

  • Candidates who aspire to be primary and upper primary teachers in U.P. need to check and confirm their eligibility before they apply for the exam. UPTET eligibility includes various criteria and conditions like education, age limit, and other parameters that candidates need to fulfill before applying for the UPTET exam.

  • UPTET 2024 syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 includes the topics on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2 and Environmental Studies, and more. The UPTET exam sections are divided into subjects consisting of various topics from which the questions are asked. The UPTET syllabus will assist candidates in understanding the importance of each section so that they may plan their exam strategy accordingly.

  • Yes, a student may take both UPTET papers 1 and 2 in different cycles. Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach from first to fifth grade. Paper 2 is for those who want to teach grades 6 through 8. Candidates interested in teaching grades 1–8 should apply for both exams.

  • UPTET exam will be an offline written exam consisting of 150 questions needed to be attempted in 150 minutes. Both the papers-Paper-1 & Paper-2, are divided into 4-5 sections, and there is no negative marking in the exam. Check the detailed UPTET exam pattern to know more.

  • Candidates scoring 60% for the general category and 55% for the reserved category would qualify for the UPTET exam. In the exam, the general candidates need to obtain 90 marks out of 150, while the reserved category candidates must obtain 82 out of 150 marks to become eligible as primary and upper primary teachers. Check the UPTET exam cut-off to know more.

  • Here we have provided candidates with the list of UPTET Books. Aspirants can refer to any books to prepare for the UPTET exam.

    • Child Pedagogy and Development by Arihant Publication.
    • English Language by Geeta Sahni/Pearson Publication.
    • UPTET Hindi Paper 1 and Paper 2 by Arihant Experts.
    • Social Studies by Disha Publication.
    • Environmental Studies by Wiley Publication.
  • Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board administers the UPTET exam in various cities across the state to find qualified candidates for teaching positions. The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board will soon publish the notification for the UPTET exam 2024 on their official website.

  • Before taking the forthcoming UPTET exam, it is a good idea to practice UPTET previous year's papers. Examining past year's papers will give aspirants an understanding of the exam pattern, the questions asked in the exam and their time management abilities.

  • Candidates can either download the UPTET exam admit card through the official website or bookmark this page since we will provide a direct link to do so.

  • After the last session, the UPTET 2024 result is released by the UPBEB. After successfully completing the UPTET exam, the board will release the result of the selected candidates. Enter their roll number and date of birth in the appropriate fields to get the result.

  • UPTET full form is Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. It is conducted by UPBEB to check the teaching eligibility of the candidates who want to be a primary or upper primary teacher under the UP Government.

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