UPTET Syllabus 2026: Check Paper I and Paper II Exam Syllabus

UPTET syllabus includes Child Development, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper 1), and subject-specific topics (Paper 2).

UPTET Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is a state-level exam for aspiring teachers in Uttar Pradesh.

Notification / Apply Online Link

Check the official UPBEB website (updeled.gov.in or upbasiceduboard.gov.in) for the latest notification, application form, and updates for UPTET 2026.

UPTET Exam Pattern 2026

Paper 1 Exam Pattern (Primary Teacher - Classes 1 to 5)

Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Upper Primary Teacher - Classes 6 to 8)

UPTET Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)

Child Development & Pedagogy

(Common for both papers)

• Concept of development & learning, stages (physical, mental, emotional, social, language)

• Inclusive education, guidance & counselling for diverse needs (disadvantaged groups, special methods like Braille)

• Learning theories (Piaget’s cognitive development, Vygotsky’s socio-cultural, Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler)

• Child-centered teaching, teaching-learning process, motivation, error analysis

• Factors affecting learning, principles, methods, micro-teaching, TLM (teaching-learning materials)

Language I (Hindi)

• Comprehension (unseen passages)

• Grammar & vocabulary (alphabet, matras, sandhi, samas, alankar, idioms, proverbs, antonyms, synonyms, tenses, gender, number)

• Teaching methods, language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)

• Pedagogy of language development, challenges in learning, remedial teaching, evaluation

Language II (English / Sanskrit / Urdu)

• Reading comprehension (unseen passages)

• Grammar (parts of speech, tenses, articles, voice, narration, punctuation, word formation)

• Pedagogy of language development, teaching skills, principles of language teaching

• Assessment of language proficiency, remedial measures

Mathematics (Paper 1)

• Number system, operations, fractions, decimals, LCM/HCF

• Algebra basics, geometry (shapes, angles, triangles, circles)

• Measurement (length, weight, time, capacity), perimeter/area/volume

• Data handling, percentage, profit/loss, simple interest

Environmental Studies (Paper 1)

• Family & society, food & nutrition, health & hygiene

• Water, travel & communication, plants & animals

• Environmental awareness, conservation, pollution, natural resources

• India & local environment (rivers, mountains, governance, constitution, national symbols)

Mathematics & Science (Paper 2)

Mathematics:

• Algebra (expressions, equations, identities)

• Geometry, mensuration (area, volume, surface area)

• Data handling (mean, median, mode, graphs), probability

• Commercial math (ratio, proportion, percentage, interest, tax)

Science:

• Physics basics (force, motion, energy, sound, light, electricity, magnetism)

• Chemistry basics (matter, atoms, compounds)

• Biology fundamentals (human body, nutrition, diseases, plants/animals)

• Scientific pedagogy, experimentation, environmental issues

Social Studies (Paper 2)

• History (ancient, medieval, modern India, freedom struggle)

• Geography (earth, maps, climate, resources, population)

• Civics (constitution, governance, democracy, citizenship, social & political life)

• Pedagogy of social studies, teaching methods, and evaluation.

UPTET Preparation Tips

• Focus on NCERT-based concepts from classes 1-8 for content sections.

• Practice previous year papers and mock tests for time management.

• Strengthen the pedagogy section as it is common and high-weightage (30 marks).

• Thoroughly revise child development theories and inclusive education.

• For Paper 2, choose Mathematics & Science or Social Studies based on your background and practice subject-specific application questions.