UPTET Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2

The UPTET Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) along with the official UPTET Notification at the official website. The UPTET syllabus is different for both papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Samaira Fatima RizviUpdated on : Jun 15 2026 17:04 IST

UPTET Syllabus 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET Syllabus 2026 at its official website along with the official UPTET Notification 2026 on March 20, 2026. Candidates preparing for the UPTET Exam 2026 are advised to check the UPTET Syllabus online. The UPTET Syllabus 2026 differs for both papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UPTET Exam 2026 will be conducted from July 2 to July 4, 2026.

The UPTET Paper 1 covers 5 subjects, including Child Development and Methodology and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Meanwhile, UPTET Paper 2 consists of 4 sections, including Child Development and Methodology and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Maths/Science/Social Science. Candidates shall go through the UPTET syllabus 2026 to learn about important topics, the marking scheme, and the section-wise distribution of marks in the UPTET Exam 2026.

UPTET Syllabus 2026

The UPTET Syllabus 2026 has been uploaded on the official website along with the, along with the UPTET notification 2026. The syllabus does not change entirely every year. However, any changes will be notified on this page. Apart from the syllabus, candidates are also advised to check the UPTET Exam pattern 2026.

UPTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1

Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to apply for teaching positions in classes 1 to 5. This paper consists of 5 topics, including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Subject-wise syllabus for Paper 1 is provided in the table below.

Section	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development concept Learning and pedagogy Teaching and learning disciplines Inclusive education guidance and counselling
Language-I Hindi	Language & Grammer Language comprehension Works of poets and writers Hindi alphabet (vowels, consonants) Sentence formation Spotting error/sentence correctionIdioms and phrases Difference between varnas, resonant, various sounds, anusvars, and lunar points Usage of punctuations Noun, pronoun, and verb Phrase gender and time
Pedagogy of Language Development	Principles of language teaching The importance of speaking and listening: The use of language by children as a tool Challenges of teaching language in a classroom Evaluating speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a language
Language II Sanskrit	Unexplained masculine Unexplained neuter Unseen passage Nouns Pronouns Verb Post feminine Postpartum feminine Post masculine Postpartum masculine Establishment to Sanskrit names of family, animals, household useful items, surroundings Incessant Numbers- Knowledge of Sanskrit numbers Vowel type, anusvara, Sandhi Gender Vowel, type of consonant, substitution, and nasal consonant Composition of writers and poets
Language-II Urdu	Unseen passage Knowledge of the famous life and poetry of famous tribes and poets Afsana Murcia, Mukhtalif Asnaaf Adab such as Maznoom, Masnavi Dastan, etc. Gratitude to Ma, AmsalMasala of flawless tamarind and afflux Meeting of the masters of the tongue Ism, Jamir, Sifat, Mutzadalfaz, Wahid, Mojkkar, Moannas, and other information.. Adjectives, encountering the Saints of Jurbal Amsal (Tasbeeh and Istaara, Talmih, Maraatunzir), etc MukhtalifSamajMusayal enjoys the ambiance of Adame, Tagazia, TalimBaraa'mn, AloodgiNabrabari, In order to comprehend the social and Khaliq Akbar elements that are shown in the myths, tales, Hikayatas, and memoirs
Language-II English	ComprehensionLanguage skills Pedagogy of language development Parts of speech Active and passive voice Singular plural Understanding of great poetry by notable poets Tenses - Present, Past, Future
Mathematics	Number system Shapes and geometry Data handling Measurements and units Unitary rule Percentage Profit & loss Simple & compound interest MeasurementArea & Volume
Environmental Studies	Family and friends Food and nutrition SheltersWater Things we make and do Plants and animalsTraffic and communication Sports and sportsmanship Constitution Administration

UPTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 2

Sections	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development concept Learning and pedagogy Concept of inclusive education and understanding children with special needs Factors affecting child development Language-I Hindi Unseen passage Grammar Language pedagogy Adjectives and distinctions Figures of speech Synonyms and antonyms Sentence formation Word Combinations Idioms and proverbs Ornamentation
Language-II English	Unseen passage and comprehension Grammar skills Language pedagogy Prepositions and its variants Intersection Adjectives and their variants Synonyms and antonyms Active and passive voice Suffixes with root words Negative and interrogative sentences
Language-II Sanskrit	Unseen passage Sandhi Incessant Compound Use of gender, speech, and time Synonyms Antonyms Ornamentation Suffix Prefix Speech Noun Pronoun Adjective Metals
Language-II Urdu	Unseen passage Knowledge of language masters of the tongue. Knowledge of Ghazal, Qasida, Mukhtalif Asnaaf AdabHamd, Marcia, Masnavi, Geet, etc. Achieving eloquence with the help and importance of the Urdu language in Mushtaraka Tehzeeb of the country Fail, Sifat, Jamir, Ism and its Aksam, Tazkiron Tanias, Tzad’s deemed Information about correct tamarind and Arab To know the insight of the situation of the poet and through their life have an idea of their well-being and how are their lovers doing Idioms, acquiring speech from JurbalAmsal Knowledge of saints
Mathematics	Number system & simplification Percentage and ratio Time Speed and distance Algebra and mensuration Geometry Average Profit & loss Pedagogy of Mathematics Banking
Science	Food & material Classification of plants and animals The structure and function of animals From cell to organ Natural phenomena and resources The world of the living Pedagogy of ScienceSound Magnetism Animal nutrition Carbon and its compounds Mine and metal
Social Studies	History Geography Civics Environmental Studies Home Science Physical Education and Sports Music Horticulture and Fruit Conservation

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Offline
Total marks	150 marks
Total questions	150 questions
Total sections	5 sections in Paper 1 4 sections in Paper 2
Exam stages	Paper 1 and Paper 2
Examination Subject	Paper 1: Mathematics, Language-I, Language-II, Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies Paper 2: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Exam duration	2.5 hours
Question type	Objective-type
Marking scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking
Language of exam	English and Hindi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who gives the UPTET syllabus?

The UPTET syllabus is prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board. The syllabus is released online in PDF form. Candidates can check the syllabus from the official website.

What is the exam duration of UPTET 2025?

Each paper of UPTET exam is conducted for two hours and thirty minutes. Objective-type questions are asked in the exam.

How many papers does the UPTET 2025 exam have?

The UPTET exam is conducted in two stages - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates qualifying Paper 1 become eligible to teach primary classes, that is, Classes 1 to 5. Meanwhile, candidates who wish to apply for teaching positions in classes 6 to 8 must qualify both paper 1 and paper 2.