UPTET 2025, Notification (Soon), Exam Date (Out), Eligibility, Syllabus
Nazish Fatima3 Aug, 2025
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UPTET 2025: UPTET 2025 (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level exam conducted annually to determine eligibility for teaching Classes 1–8 in Uttar Pradesh schools. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 for the primary level (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 for the upper primary level (Classes 6–8), each containing 150 multiple-choice questions and without negative marking.
UPTET 2025 Overview
UPTET 2025 has been the most waiting exam for the candidates who want to take a job in the teaching profession. The conducting authority has made a recent announcement about the UPTET Exam Date 2025. Candidates can get a quick overview of UPTET 2025 here-
| UPTET 2025 Overview | |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Dates | January 29 and 30, 2026 |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Eligibility | Minimum 60% marks to qualify |
| Validity of Certificate | Lifetime validity from 2025 onwards |
| Purpose | To certify eligibility for teaching in classes 1 to 8 in UP government schools |
| Exam Centers | 75 districts across Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | http://updeled.gov.in |
UPTET Notification 2025
UPTET 2025 is a much-awaited exam for teaching job aspirants. UPBEB has announced the exam dates of UPTET 2025 and TGT, PGT also. Candidates are advised to check the notification announced by the conducting authority to get an idea about exam dates. UPTET 2025 has been scheduled to be held on 29 and 30 January, 2025. A direct link to download the exam date PDF is also provided here. Click on the link below to start downloading the official notification.
UPTET Eligibility
UPTET eligibility 2025 is expected to be released soon with the main notification. Candidates should stay updated on the latest announcements. As per the past year’s data. Eligibility requires Indian citizenship, UPTET educational qualifications, and an age between 18–35 years (general category), with relaxations for reserved groups. There are different educational requirements for primary (Classes 1–5) and upper primary (Classes 6–8) teachers, and there is no limit on the number of attempts.
| UPTET Eligibility | ||
| Criteria | Primary (Classes 1–5) | Upper Primary (Classes 6–8) |
| Nationality | Indian/Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet subject | Indian/Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet subject |
| Age Limit (General) | 18–35 years | 18–35 years |
| Qualification | - 2-year D.El.Ed/ BTC/ 4-year B.El.Ed- Graduation with 50%+ marks + D.Ed. | - Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed./BTC- Graduation + B.Ed./B.El.Ed.- Diploma in Special Ed |
| Minimum Marks (Qualifying) | General: 60%Reserved: 55% | General: 60%Reserved: 55% |
| Attempts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
UPTET Exam Date 2025
UPTET 2025 exam will be held on 29 and 30 January, 2026. This announcement has been released by the conducting authority on 1 August 2025. The official notice also mentions that the UP TGT will be held on 18 and 19 December 2025, and the UP PGT will be held on 15 and 16 October 2025. Candidates should start their preparation according to the exam dates announced to score good marks in the examination.
UPTET Syllabus
UPTET Syllabus is expected to be released soon. As per the past year’s data, the UPTET Syllabus is divided by paper and subject, focusing on the foundational areas of child development, languages, mathematics, environmental studies, science, and social studies, as per the teaching level.
| UPTET Syllabus | ||
| Paper | Section / Subjects | Topics Covered |
| Paper 1 (Primary) Classes 1–5 |
Child Development & Pedagogy | Child development, learning, pedagogy, inclusive education |
| Language I (Hindi) | Comprehension, grammar, teaching methods | |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | Comprehension, grammar, communication, and language teaching | |
| Mathematics | Number system, algebra, geometry, pedagogy of math, logical thinking | |
| Environmental Studies | Family, food, shelter, travel, pedagogy of EVS | |
| Paper | Section / Subjects | Topics Covered |
| Paper 2 (Upper Primary) Classes 6–8 |
Child Development & Pedagogy | Child development, learning, pedagogy for upper primary, inclusive education |
| Language I (Hindi) | Grammar, comprehension, literary concepts, teaching methodology | |
| Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | Advanced language skills, comprehension, and pedagogy | |
| Mathematics & Science (for relevant teachers) | Mathematics: number system, algebra, geometry;Science: physics, chemistry, biology, pedagogy | |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for relevant teachers) | History, geography, political life, economics, and pedagogy of social science |
UPTET Exam Pattern
UPTET 2025 and UP TGT, PGT exam dates are announced by the conducting authority under an official notification. However, the UPTET 2025 main notification has not been released yet, so we are considering the past years’ trends for the UPTET 2025 exam pattern. Here is the table below summarising to explain the exam pattern followed for the last few years.
| UPTET Exam Pattern | ||
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| No. of Sections | 5 | 4 |
| Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, EVS | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies |
| Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) | MCQs |
| Marks per Question | 1 | 1 |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Language of Paper | English/Hindi | English/Hindi |
| Difficulty Level | Up to Class 12 (as prescribed) | Up to Class 12 |
UP TET Qualifying Marks
The qualifying marks for UPTET 2025 are as follows:
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General and OBC candidates: 60% (90 marks out of 150)
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SC/ST and other reserved category candidates: 55% (82 marks out of 150)
Candidates who score equal to or more than these minimum marks are considered qualified for the UPTET exam and are awarded the eligibility certificate. This cutoff is the same for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 since both carry 150 marks each. There is no negative marking in the exam.
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