UPTET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Paper 1, Paper 2 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 has been prescribed by UPESSC in its official notification. The UPTET syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 is different. Candidates can check the details in this article.
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) released the UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 along with the official notification on March 20, 2026. Candidates can check the complete exam pattern on the official website of the authority - updeled.gov.in. The exam is conducted in two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2, and both have different patterns. The UPTET Exam 2026 will be conducted on July 2, 3, and 4, 2026.
To prepare well, candidates should understand the structure of the exam, the type of questions asked, the mode of examination, and the marking scheme. The duration of each paper is 2.5 hours, and each paper consists of 150 questions for a total of 150 marks. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper). UPTET is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers in the schools affiliated to the UP Board. Along with the exam pattern, the syllabus has also been released by the exam authority.
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Structure for Paper 1
Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach students at the primary level, which includes classes 1 to 5. The UPTET Paper 1 consists of the following 5 sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I (Hindi)
- Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
Further, the duration of the exam is 2.5 hours. All questions asked in the exam are objective-type. The questions are based on topics prescribed in the syllabus for classes 1 to 5. Candidates can check the detailed UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026 below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of exam |
Offline |
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Total subjects |
5 |
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Subject name |
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Exam duration |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
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Total Questions |
150 |
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Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct response |
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Total marks |
150 |
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Language |
English and Hindi |
UPTET 2026 Paper 1: Section-wise Marks Allotment
Candidates preparing for the exam can take a look at the total marks allotted to each section in the UPTET Exam 2026 Paper 1:
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Sections |
Marks |
Number of Questions |
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Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
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Language-I (Hindi) |
30 |
30 |
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Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
UPTET Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Structure for Paper 2
The UPTET Exam for paper 2 is also conducted for a total duration of 2.5 hours. The questions will be asked in the MCQ format. The language of the exam can be either English or Hindi. The questions are based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus for classes 6 to 8.
The UPTET Paper 2 covers mainly the following four sections:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I (Hindi)
- Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of exam |
Offline |
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Total subjects |
4 |
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Subject name |
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Exam duration |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
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Total Questions |
150 |
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Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
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Total marks |
150 |
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Language |
English and Hindi |
UPTET 2026 Paper 2: Section-wise Marks Allotment
Marks allocated to each section in UPTET Paper 2 are tabulated below :
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Subjects |
Marks |
Total Questions |
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Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
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Language I (Hindi) |
30 |
30 |
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Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) |
30 |
30 |
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(i) Science and Maths (for specific subject teachers) OR (ii) Social Studies (for specific subject teachers) OR (i) or (ii) (for teacher of any other subject) |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
UPTET Exam 2026 Pattern: Qualifying Marks
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the UPTET paper 1 marking scheme?
Both papers 1 and 2 have 150 MCQs for a total of 150 marks. Each question carries a one mark. One mark is given to the candidate for each correct response, and no marks are deducted for wrong answers.
What is the UPTET certificate validity?
The validity of UPTET certificate has now been increased to lifetime. Earlier, the validity for the certificate was set for 5 years.
What is the exam duration for UPTET?
The UPTET Exam is conducted for 2.5 hours in a pen-and-paper-based format.
Does the UPTET 2025 exam have negative marking?
No, the UPTET exam does not have any negative marking, that is, no marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
Which mode of the UPTET exam will be conducted?
The UPTET Exam 2026 will be conducted in offline mode. This means candidates have to appear for the examination and give the test in pen and paper mode.
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