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Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)
UP TET Paper I (Class 1-5) + Paper II (Class 6-8). 150 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Validity of UPTET certificate is lifelong (aligned with the 2021 NCTE change for CTET).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 90/150 (60%) |
| 2024 | OBC / SC / ST / PwBD | 82-83/150 (55%) |
2025
20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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UPTET — Full Mock 1
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
UPTET — Full Mock 2
FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
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FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →UPTET — Full Mock 10
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
What can I get from UPTET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — Premium postings
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — Urban postings likely
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong qualifying tier
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Qualified — Entry level tier
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) is anticipated to release the official notification for UPTET 2026 in the coming weeks. The exam typically follows an annual cycle with applications opening in late spring or early summer. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
Source →UPBEB has confirmed that the UPTET 2026 will continue to follow the established two-paper format. Paper 1 is for classes I-V teacher positions and Paper 2 for classes VI-VIII, each comprising 150 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be conducted in offline mode across multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Source →Analysis of the last UPTET cycle indicates a marginal improvement in pass rates across both papers. UPBEB attributes this to enhanced preparation resources and clearer syllabus guidelines provided to candidates. The validity of UPTET certification remains lifetime for qualified candidates.
Source →UPBEB has announced improvements to the examination center allocation system for UPTET 2026, aiming to assign candidates to centers closer to their preferred districts. The board emphasizes that while preferences will be considered, final allocation depends on center capacity and regional distribution requirements.
Source →Official notification release expected
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
UPBEB typically announces UPTET details in late May or early June
Application portal opens (anticipated)
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Online registration window usually opens in mid-June
UPTET — notification expected
48 days awayWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Last date for online application submission
49 days awayWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Application form correction window
59 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
Limited period for candidates to edit submitted details
Admit card download begins
94 days awaySat, 29 Aug, 2026
Available on official UPBEB website approximately 2 weeks before exam
UPTET 2026 examination date (Paper 1 & 2)
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Child Development
Concept and principles of child development relevant to the primary and upper-primary stage.
Learning Theories and Pedagogy
Approaches and theories explaining how children learn.
Inclusive Education and CWSN
Addressing diverse learners and children with special needs.
Assessment and Evaluation
Forms and methods of assessment in school education.
Pedagogical Concerns
Teaching-learning approaches in primary and upper-primary classrooms.
Language Comprehension
Unseen prose and poetry passages with comprehension, grammar and vocabulary questions.
Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran)
Hindi grammar fundamentals as per primary and upper-primary syllabus.
Pedagogy of Hindi Language Development
Hindi-specific pedagogical concepts at primary and upper-primary stages.
Number System
Whole numbers, place value, four basic operations and Indian currency.
Factors, Multiples, HCF and LCM
Prime/composite numbers, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
Fractions and Decimals
Proper, improper, mixed fractions, decimals and operations on them.
Rational Numbers (Class 6–8)
Operations on rational numbers, properties and representation on number line.
Exponents and Powers
Laws of exponents, square and cube roots, scientific notation.
Family and Friends
Family structures, relationships, animals, plants and friends in the child's surroundings.
Food
Sources of food, nutrients, balanced diet, food preservation and deficiency diseases.
Shelter
Houses across regions, building materials and shelter for animals.
Water
Sources of water, water cycle, conservation, scarcity and water-borne diseases.
Travel
Modes of transport, road, rail, water and air; communication systems.
Matter and Materials
States of matter, mixtures, separation, acids/bases/salts and chemical changes.
Living World
Cells, tissues, plant nutrition, transport and reproduction in plants.
Human Body and Health
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory and nervous systems; nutrition and diseases.
Microorganisms
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, useful and harmful microbes.
Motion and Force
Types of motion, force, friction and Newton's laws (introductory).
Ancient India
Stone Age, Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic period, Mahajanapadas and Mauryan empire.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Mughal empire, bhakti and sufi movements.
Modern India
Advent of Europeans, British rule, 1857 revolt, freedom struggle and independence.
History of Uttar Pradesh
Major events, dynasties and freedom-movement contributions of UP.
Earth as a Planet
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes, motions of the Earth, time zones.
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026
Both papers typically conducted on the same day in multiple shifts
Answer key release (provisional)
117 days awayMon, 21 Sept, 2026
Released within a week of exam for candidate verification
Result declaration expected
149 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after the examination
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, linear equations, identities, factorisation.
Profit, Loss and Simple Interest
Profit/loss, discount, simple interest and compound interest basics.
Things We Make and Do
Local crafts, occupations and products of UP regions.
Work, Energy and Sound
Forms of energy, conservation, sound production and propagation.
Physical Geography of India
Major landforms, climate, rivers, soils and natural vegetation.