Syllabus
UPTET Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for UPTET, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
Primary level (Classes 1 to 5)
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Teaching Method | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration150 minutes
Negative markingNone
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| General | 60% |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/freedom-fighter dependants/ex-servicemen/divyang | 55% |
Upper Primary level (Classes 6 to 8)
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Teaching Method | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics/Science or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration150 minutes
Negative markingNone
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| General | 60% |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/freedom-fighter dependants/ex-servicemen/divyang | 55% |
From UPESSC UPTET-2026 advertisement, paragraphs 7, 8 and 10, page 5 of 9, read on 27 October 2026.