UPTET Exam Pattern 2021
Short Information: UPTET 2021 recruitment is open. UPTET exam has 150 multiple-choice questions worth 150 marks, conducted for 2 hours 30 minutes in Hindi and English. Eligibility, age limit, application fee, the full vacancy table and the direct official link are on this page, taken from the notification itself.
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Key points
- Total 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes for both levels.
- Each correct answer scores 1 mark; no negative marking rule stated in available evidence.
- Question papers in Hindi and English except language subjects (UP Basic Education Board rule).
- Primary Level: 5 subjects with 30 MCQs each (Child Development, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies).
- Junior Level: 4 sections with 30 MCQs each for first three subjects, 60 MCQs for Mathematics and Science or Social Studies combined.
- Language II options: English, Urdu, or Sanskrit.
What is UPTET Exam Pattern?
The structure of the UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) set by UP Basic Education Board, specifying the number of questions, marks, duration, and subject distribution for Primary and Junior levels.
What is the UPTET exam pattern?
UPTET is a single-tier examination conducted by the UP Basic Education Board. The exam has two levels: Primary (Classes I–V) and Junior (Classes VI–VIII). Both levels follow the same structure of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, to be completed in 2 hours 30 minutes.
UPTET Exam Pattern Overview
| Level | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 150 MCQs | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Junior | 150 MCQs | 150 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
How many questions and marks is each paper?
Primary Level (Classes I–V):
- Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 MCQs
- Language I (Hindi): 30 MCQs
- Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 MCQs
- Mathematics: 30 MCQs
- Environmental Studies: 30 MCQs
Junior Level (Classes VI–VIII):
- Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 MCQs
- Language I (Hindi): 30 MCQs
- Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 MCQs
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies: 60 MCQs (combined)
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Total: 150 marks for both levels.
How long is each paper and in which languages is it set?
Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) long.
Question papers are available in Hindi and English, except for the language subject papers themselves. Language I (Hindi) and Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) papers are set in their respective languages only.
Official documents
| 2021 official page | Click Here |
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Everything else about UPTET
UPTET 2021 : Important Question
Is there negative marking in UPTET?
The available evidence does not state a negative marking rule for UPTET. Consult the official notification from the UP Basic Education Board to confirm the marking scheme.
Can I choose my language subjects in UPTET?
Language I is fixed as Hindi. For Language II, candidates can choose English, Urdu, or Sanskrit according to the exam rules set by UP Basic Education Board.
What is the difference between Primary and Junior level papers?
Primary level has 5 separate subjects with 30 MCQs each. Junior level combines Mathematics and Science or Social Studies into one 60-MCQ section, keeping the other three subjects at 30 MCQs each.
UPTET — Full Timeline
- Result
- UPTET Result 2021 (08 October 2026)
- UPTET Result 2026 (03 September 2026)
- Syllabus
- UPTET Syllabus 2021 (19 October 2026)
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