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UPTET Exam Pattern

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UPTET Exam Pattern 2021-22: The Exam Regulatory Authority of Uttar Pradesh has developed the UPTET Exam Pattern 2022. There are two papers in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET): Paper 1 and Paper 2. If candidates wish to teach Classes 1–5, they must appear for Paper 1. However, the candidates who plan to teach Classes 6-8, must clear the Paper 2 exam. In terms of the number of subjects and the total number of questions, the exam pattern differs for both papers.

Candidates can find the most updated UP TET 2022 pattern and structure for Papers 1 and 2. To prepare for the exam, candidates must check the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test exam pattern provided in this article.

Latest: UPBEB will release the UPTET 2021 Admit Card soon.

UPTET Exam Pattern Overview

The pattern for both UPTET 2022 papers is more or less the same. The sections and their difficulty level, on the other hand, differ depending on the paper chosen. The following table shows the highlights of UPTET Exam Pattern 2021-22:

Number of PapersPaper I (Primary Level)
Paper II (Elementary Level)
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen and Paper)
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
Marks of each paper150
Total number of questions in each paper150
UPTET  2022 Marking Scheme+1 for each correct answer; No negative marking
Time Allotted2 hours and 30 minutes
Language of the examBilingual (English and Hindi)

UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

UPTET exam for Paper 1 comprises 5 sections. The table provides the subjects covered under UPTET Paper 1 along with the number of questions in each section and marking scheme.

Sections Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy 3030
Language 13030
Language 23030
Mathematics 3030
Environmental Studies 3030
Total150150

Note: It is a pen and paper-based exam conducted in both English and Hindi. As you can see, each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. The total time duration for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. It is to be noted that Paper 1 will be objective in nature and consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

UPTET Paper 2 is for the selection of teachers in the Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8). It consists of four sections which are tabulated below along with the number of questions and maximum marks for each section:

Sections Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30
Language 1 30 30
Language 2 30 30
Mathematics OR Science OR Social Studies OR Other Subjects 60 60
Total 150 150

Note: Paper 2 is also a pen and paper-based exam that will be conducted in English and Hindi. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking. The total time for the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is to be noted that Paper 2 will be objective in nature and consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

UPTET Marking Scheme

Candidates have four options for each question in the UPTET exam. Candidates must choose one accurate answer from the four alternatives provided. For each accurate answer, one mark is awarded. The exam does not have any negative marking.

UPTET Marking ParametersMarks Allotted for Paper 1Marks Allotted for Paper 2
Correct answer+1+1
Incorrect answer00
Un-attempted question00

UPTET Paper Pattern

Candidates appearing for the exam must understand the distribution of questions for Paper 1 and Paper 2: Check the section-wise question paper pattern given below:

UPTET Paper 1

Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development 15 questions
Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding children with special needs 5 questions
Learning and Pedagogy 10 questions

Language 1

Language Comprehensions15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development 15 questions

Language 2

Comprehension 15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development 15 questions

Mathematics

Content 15 questions
Pedagogical issues 15 questions

Environmental Studies

Content 15 questions
Pedagogical issues 15 questions

UPTET Paper 2

Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development 15 questions
Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding children with special needs 5 questions
Learning and Pedagogy 10 questions

Language 1

Language Comprehensions 15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development 15 questions

Language 2

Comprehensions 15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development 15 questions

Mathematics

Content 20 questions
Pedagogical issues 10 questions

Science

Content 20 questions
Pedagogical issues 10 questions

Social Studies or Social Sciences

Content (Geography and Social & Political) 40 questions
Pedagogical issues 20 questions

UPTET Cut-off

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board has formulated and defined criteria for determining UPTET cut-off marks. For applicants belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC categories, the qualifying marks in the exam are around 55 percent or 82 marks, while for candidates belonging to the general category, the qualifying scores are around 60 percent or 150 marks.

FAQs on UPTET Exam Pattern

The frequently asked questions for the UPTET exam pattern 2021-22 are mentioned below:

Q: In which mode is the UPTET exam conducted?

A: The UPTET exam is a pen-and-paper-based test that is administered offline. On the OMR sheet, candidates must mark their answers.

Q: How many questions will be asked in the UPTET 2022 exam?

A: Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the UPTET have 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Q: What is the duration of the UPTET exam?

A: Candidates must complete the UPTET exam in two hours and thirty minutes.

Q: Are there any subjective questions in the UPTET exam?

A: The UPTET exam does not include any subjective questions. Only objective-type questions are featured in the exam.

Q: Can I choose to give the UPTET exam in both Hindi and English languages?

A: No, the UPTET exam can be attempted in either English or Hindi. It is not permitted to use both English and Hindi as the medium of instruction for the UPTET exam.

Also, Check-

UPTET SyllabusUPTET Notification
UPTET SalaryUPTET Exam Date
UPTET ResultUPTET Application
UPTETUPTET Admit Card

Go through the detailed UPTET Exam Pattern 2021-22 for the paper you have applied for and finish each and every topic thoroughly. Practice a sufficient number of questions for each topic and then take UPTET mock tests. Analyze your performance after each test and see where you are losing out marks. Work on those areas and improve yourself. Remember, securing 90 marks is not enough. It is just the qualifying marks. In order to ensure selection, you must score as high as possible. So, prepare accordingly.

We hope this detailed article on UPTET Exam Pattern 2022 helps you. If you have any queries, drop a comment below or ping us. We will be happy to help you out.

All the best!

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