UPTET or Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test is conducted to recruit candidates for various teaching posts in government-regulated schools across the state. It is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBED). Candidates who clear the UPTET exam become eligible to apply for primary level (classes 1 to 5) or upper primary level (classes 6 to 8) teacher posts depending upon the paper for which they have appeared. There are two papers that the candidates can appear for: Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 is for candidates aspiring to become teachers of classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those seeking teaching positions for classes 6 to 8. Those who wish to teach classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers.
Contents
UPTET Syllabus
Paper 1
Child development, Learning & Pedagogy
This section contains 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
Child Development (primary school child) – 15 questions
Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs (5 questions)
Learning & Pedagogy (10 questions)
- Concept of Child Development: growth and development, principles and dimensions of development, the role of heredity and environment.
- Concept of Inclusive Education
- Learning & Pedagogy
- Understanding diverse learners. Children with special needs.
Language 1 – Hindi
This section contains 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
Language Comprehension – 15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 questions
- Unseen prose passage
- Unseen poem
- Pedagogy of language development
- Fill in the blanks
- Antonyms & synonyms
- Spotting errors
- Sentence correction
- Idiom & phrase
Language 2 – English
This section contains 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
Language Comprehension – 15 questions
Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 questions
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of language development
- Language skills
- Active & passive voice
- Tenses
Mathematics
This section contains 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
Content (15 questions)
Pedagogical Issues (15 questions)
- Number systems
- Geometry
- Data handling
- Measurements & units
- Unitary rule
- Percentage
Environmental Science
This section contains 30 questions for a total of 30 marks.
Content (15 questions)
Pedagogical Issues (15 questions)
- Family & nutrients
- Clothes & habitats
- Shelters
- Things we make & do
Paper 2
Child development, Learning & Pedagogy
- Concept of child development
- Concept of inclusive education
- Learning & pedagogy
Language 1 (Hindi)
- Unseen comprehension
- Grammar
- Language pedagogy
Language 2 (English)
- Unseen comprehension
- Grammar
- Language pedagogy
Science
- Food & nutrition
- People and ideas
- Natural resources and phenomenon
- Human physiology
- Force, motion, work, energy
- Pedagogy of science
Mathematics
- Number system
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Arithmetic’s
- Average
- Profit & loss
- Time, work, speed & distance
- Mathematics pedagogy
Social Studies
- History
- Geography
- Social and political science
- UP related questions
- Pedagogical issues
How to revise the UPTET syllabus? Tips and tricks for preparation
1. Make a Timetable
To make things easier, come up with a timetable and follow it regularly. Since there are 5 subjects that you need to focus on, divide your time accordingly and allot more time to those subjects that need extra attention. Time management will be really crucial in the preparation. Don’t forget to add breaks to your schedule in order to avoid burnout.
2. Previous years question papers and Mock tests
Solve previous years’ question papers as this will familiarise you with the concept of the entrance test. Solve as many mock tests as you can to improve your speed and accuracy. This is also great for self-assessment. You can find many of these at BYJU’s Exam Prep from MERN Stack Course in Bangalore.
3. Make Short Notes
It’s advisable to make short notes while you first start with your preparations to cover the UPTET syllabus. Later, these notes can be used for revision. Make bullet points about topics that are time-consuming. Highlight the sections that are important. Write down the formulas separately.
4. Other tips
Read newspapers to stay updated about current affairs. Pick up books on the topics that will be helpful for the preparation, like books on child development or on subjects that you think need improvement.
All in all, stay confident and hopeful while you prepare and write the exam. In case you need help, we at BYJU’s Exam Prep are there for your assistance. There are many practice papers, exam tips, and quizzes that you can check out.
