The UP TGT Arts Syllabus 2026 prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) outlines the topics candidates need to prepare for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Art examination. The syllabus evaluates candidates' knowledge of Indian art history, painting traditions, renowned artists, and the fundamental concepts of visual arts.
The syllabus primarily focuses on prehistoric art, the Indus Valley Civilization, Indian mural and miniature paintings, contemporary Indian painters, and the basic elements and principles of art. Candidates should prepare every topic mentioned in the official syllabus to ensure complete exam preparation.
Before starting the detailed syllabus, candidates can refer to the table below for a quick overview of the UP TGT Arts Syllabus 2026.
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Particular |
Details |
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Exam Name |
UP TGT Examination |
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Conducting Body |
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
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Subject |
Art |
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Subject Code |
10 |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Syllabus Focus |
Indian Art History, Painting Schools, Contemporary Art, Elements & Principles of Art |
The official UP TGT Art (Subject Code – 10) syllabus is given below.
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Topic |
Syllabus |
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Prehistoric Art |
Prehistoric art centers of India such as Mirzapur, Bhimbetka, Sammar, Banda, Panchmarhi, Hoshangabad, etc. |
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Indus Valley Civilization Art |
Indus Valley Civilization art (Harappa and Mohenjo-daro). |
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Indian Mural Painting |
The six schools of Indian painting — Jogimara, Ajanta, Bagh, Badami, Ellora, Sittanavasal, etc. — and their murals. |
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Indian Miniature Painting |
Indian miniature painting (Jain, Pala, Apabhramsha) — Rajasthani style (Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Jaipur, etc.), Mughal style (Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb), Pahari style (Kangra, Basohli, etc.), Bengal style and its artists such as Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Asit Kumar Haldar, D.P. Roy Chowdhury, Kshitindranath Majumdar, etc. |
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Contemporary Painting |
Contemporary painting and its main artists, such as Raja Ravi Varma, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil, N.S. Bendre, K.K. Hebbar, K.S. Kulkarni, M.F. Husain, K.H. Ara, etc. |
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Elements & Principles of Art |
Elements of art such as line, form, tone, texture; and principles of pictorial composition such as harmony, balance, rhythm, proportion, perspective, and its importance in painting. |
Candidates should refer to the official UP TGT Arts Syllabus 2026 PDF while preparing for the examination. Studying from the official syllabus helps ensure that every prescribed topic is covered and prevents candidates from missing important areas during preparation.
Candidates can prepare effectively for the UP TGT Art exam by following these tips:
Study every topic mentioned in the official syllabus.
Focus on the important schools of Indian painting and their distinctive features.
Revise the contributions of major Indian artists and their works.
Understand the elements and principles of art thoroughly.
Make concise notes for quick revision before the examination.
Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve accuracy and time management.