UPTET 2021 Notification (to be released soon), Exam Date, Application, Eligibility (updated), Pattern & Syllabus
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Jan 19, 2021
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UPBEB will release UPTET 2020 Notification along with application form and exam schedule in October 2020. UPTET 2020 Exam will tentatively be held on December 22, 2020. The exam is conducted to certify the eligibility of candidates for becoming a teacher in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. यू.पी.टी.ई.टी के बारे में हिंदी में पढ़ें
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The exam is divided into two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per UPTET 2020 Exam Pattern, candidate aspiring to become a teacher of classes 1–5 need to take Paper 1, whereas Paper 2 is meant for those who want to become a teacher of classes 6–8. To teach students of all classes, i.e. 1-8, one needs to appear for both Paper 1 and 2. The exam duration of UPTET 2020 is 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper. It is an offline pen-paper based test of 150 marks having 150 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each without any provision of negative marking. UPTET 2020 Syllabus includes Child Development and Teaching Methodology, Language 1 and 2, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies.
Candidates have to score 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST) in order to qualify the UPTET 2020 exam. Qualifying candidates will be awarded UPTET Eligibility Certificate which is valid for 5 years.
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Latest Updates:
- Check the latest UPTET 2021 eligibility criteria updates here.
- D.EI.Ed candidates from NIOS may not be eligible for the UPTET 2021. Read more
- UPTET 2021 notification will be released soon at the end of December. Read more
- UPSESSB recruitment exam for 15508 PGT and TGT teachers have been canceled. Read more
- The recruitment for UPSESSB TGT and PGT teachers for approximately 15500 vacancies will begin. Read more
- UPSESSB TGT and PGT result for 2020 is out for hindi. Read more here
- 31,000+ UPTET candidates will be getting their appointment letters on October 16, 2020. Check details here
UPTET 2020 Highlights
The key points about UPTET 2020 exam are highlighted below:
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) |
| Official Website | updeled.gov.in |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation and Teacher training diploma |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Purpose of Exam | Issue of Eligibility Certificate |
| Validity | 5 years |
UPTET 2020 Exam Dates
UPBEB will soon announce Official UPTET 2020 Exam Dates, meanwhile, candidates can check tentative exam dates as mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of UPTET 2020 Official Notification | October 31, 2020 |
| UPTET 2020 Registration to begin on | November 1, 2020 |
|
Last day to fill UPTET 2020 Application Form |
November 20, 2020 |
| Last day to pay UPTET 2020 Application Fees | November 21, 2020 |
| Issue of UPTET 2020 Admit Card | December 12, 2020 |
| UPTET 2020 Exam Date | December 22, 2020 |
| Release of UPTET 2020 Result | January 7, 2021 |
UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2020
UPTET has two sets of applicants - Applicants for Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5) and Applicants for Upper Primary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8). UPTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria for both of them are different.
UPTET Qualification for Primary Teachers
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university & 2 years Diploma (D.Ed) from N.C.T.E/ Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). OR
- Bachelor’s degree & 2 years B.T.C., C.T. (Nursery)/ Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) OR
- Bachelor’s degree & qualification in Special B.T.C. Training OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years & BCT Urdu special training in Uttar Pradesh OR
- Bachelor’s degree and Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University (For Urdu Teacher) or Moallim-E-Urdu Degree before 11-08-1997
UPTET Qualification for Upper Primary Teachers
- Bachelor’s degree & B.T.C from National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) approved institute OR
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks & B.Ed/ B.Ed Special Education from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) OR
- Intermediate (10+2) with minimum 50% marks & 4 year B.A/ B.S.C.Ed/ B.A.Ed from N.C.T.E./ U.G.C recognized institute OR
- Intermediate (10+2) with minimum 50% marks & 4 year Degree (B.El.Ed) in Primary Education OR
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% & B.Ed degree
UPTET 2020 Age Limit
The age of the applicant must be between 18 Years and 35 Years. Candidates who belong to reserved categories would be given age relaxation as per the norms prescribed by the government.
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General/ EWS | 18-35 Years |
| OBC | 18-38 Years |
| SC/ ST | 18-40 Years |
| PwD | 18-45 Years |
How to Apply for UPTET 2020?
UPTET 2020 Application Forms will be available from November 1 – 20, 2020. It can be filled in online mode only. The application form for UPTET 2020 can be filled in by following the given steps:
Step 1 – UPTET 2020 Registration
- Aspirants of UPTET must register themselves on the official website of UPBEB i.e. updeled.gov.in.
- During registration Columns that are marked with ‘*’, cannot be left blank.
- Fill in the important details such as Name, educational qualifications, personal details and Other details asked in the online form.
- It is mandatory to select the district in UPTET Registration form, where candidate wants to appear for the exam.
- Applicant should have latest scanned photograph and signature.
Step 2 – UPTET Application Fee Payment
- Payment of fees is done after UPTET 2020 Registration is done.
- The fee has to be paid through online mode only.
- Online options include Debit and Credit Cards of various banks.
- UPTET 2020 Application Fee has been revised for candidates from different categories:
| Category | Paper 1 or Paper 2 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| General/ EWS/ OBC | INR 600 | INR 1200 |
| SC/ ST | INR 400 | INR 800 |
| PwD | INR 100 | INR 200 |
Step 3 – Fill UPTET 2020 Application Form
- After the payment of UPTET Fee, complete the TET Online Form and mention the Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Indicate your preferred exam centers and complete the form.
- Review and submit the UPTET Form.
Step 4 – Upload Photo and Signature
- Once the fee is paid, upload all the necessary documents online.
- These documents include candidate’s recent colored photograph and signature.
- Scanned documents should be in .png/ .jpg/ .jpeg formats.
- Photograph size: less than 20 Kbs (width 3.5 cm and height 4.5 cm)
- Signature size: less than 10 Kbs (width 4.5 cm and heght 2.5 cm)
UPTET 2020 Admit Card
UPBEB will tentatively issue UPTET Admit Card on December 12, 2020. It is available in online mode only at the official website of UPTET. Candidates have to login at updeled.gov.in with their registration number and password to download the admit card.
Steps to Download UPTET 2020 Admit Card:
- Visit the official website of UPTET
- Click on UPTET 2020 Admit Card link
- Provide all the necessary details- UPTET Registration Number and Password/ Date of Birth
- Click on Submit button
- UPTET Admit Card would appear on the screen
- Verify all the mentioned details and take its print out
Discrepancy in UPTET 2020 Admit Card
UPTET Admit Card is issued to only successfully registered and eligible candidates. The admit card contains details of the applicant and information regarding UPTET paper. The details mentioned on the UPTET Admit Card should be carefully verified for language of paper, exam center, date & time slot of exam, roll number and photo of the candidate. If any discrepancy is observed in the UPTET Admit Card, candidates should immediately contact the official authority.
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UPTET 2020 Exam Centers
The list of 75 UPTET exam center cities are located in the map below:
UPTET 2020 Exam Pattern
UPTET 2020 will be conducted in two separate papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 will be conducted for candidates applying for the appointment of teacher for classes 1 to 5. Whereas, Paper 2 will be conducted for the appointment of the teacher for classes 6 to 8.
- Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be conducted in offline mode.
- Paper 1 includes 5 subjects/sections and Paper 2 includes 4 subjects/sections.
- Duration of both the papers is 2.5 hrs (or 150 minutes)
- Objective type multiple choice questions are asked in the exam.
- 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and there is no provision of negative marking in UPTET.
- There are 150 questions in both the papers and every question carries 4 options, out of which only 1 would be correct. Read UPTET Exam Pattern
Candidates could apply for both the Papers. The level of questions varies according to the group the candidate has applied for. The section-wise division of each paper is given in the table below:
| UPTET Exam | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Child Development and Methodology and Pedagogy | 30 Questions | 30 Marks |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| 2nd Language (Any one from English, Urdu & Sanskrit) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| Mathematics | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| Total | 5 sections | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
| UPTET Exam | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 | Child Development, Learning & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks |
| 1st Language (Hindi) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| 2nd Language (Any one from English, Urdu & Sanskrit) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | |
| a. Mathematics & Science OR b. Social Studies/ Social Science | 60 Questions | 60 Marks | |
| Total | 4 sections | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
UPTET 2020 Syllabus
UPTET Syllabus is based on the two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both the papers are conducted to examine the capabilities of candidates to teach students of primary and upper primary level. UPTET Syllabus has remained similar over the years. Given below are some of the important topics covered in both the papers.
UPTET 2020 Syllabus for Paper 1
| Child Development and Teaching Methodology | Language 1 (Hindi) | Language 2 (English) | Mathematics | Environmental Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child development concept | Language Comprehension | Comprehension | Number system | Family and friends |
| Concept of Inclusive Education | Pedagogy of language development | Pedagogy of language development | Shapes and geometry | Food and nutrition |
| Learning and pedagogy | Fill in the blanks | Language skills | Data handling | Shelters |
| Understanding children with special needs | Antonyms and synonyms | Active and Passive | Measurements and units | Water, travel |
| - | Spotting error/ Sentence Correction | Knowledge of famous poetry of famous poets | Unitary Rule | Things we make and do |
| - | Idiom and Phrase | Singular and Plural | Percentage | Administration |
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UPTET 2020 Syllabus for Paper 2
| Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy | Language 1 (Hindi) | Language 2 | Mathematics/ Science B. Social Studies/ Social Science |
| Child development concept | Unseen Passage | Unseen Passage and comprehension | Science- Food & Materials, How things work, moving things, people and ideas, natural phenomenon and resources, the world of the living, pedagogy of science |
| The concept of inclusive learning and understanding language children with special needs | Grammar | Grammar skills | Social studies- history, geography, social and political life, economics and static GK, UP Related questions, social studies pedagogy |
| Learning and pedagogy | Language Pedagogy | Language Pedagogy | Mathematics- Number system & simplification, percentage & ratio, time, work, speed &distance, algebra & mensuration, geometry, average, profit & loss, pedagogy of mathematics |
UPTET 2020 Preparation Books
Here are some of the most recommended books for Paper 1 of UPTET 2020:
| Books Name | Publisher |
|---|---|
| UPTET Paper 1 (Class I-V) Solved Papers | Vidya Prakashan Mandir Ltd |
| UPTET for Paper 1 Primary Level (Class I to V) Guide | Ramesh Publishing House |
| UPTET - Paper 1 class I - V (15 Practice Sets) | G.K. Publications Private Limited |
| 15 Practice Sets UPTET Paper 1 (Class I-V) | Arihant Publications |
| UPTET Uttar Pradesh Sikshak Patrata Pariksha Paper 1 Practice Sets | Vidya Prakashan |
Best Books for UPTET Paper 2
Here are some of the most recommended books for Paper 2 of UPTET 2020:
| Books Name | Publisher |
|---|---|
| UPTET Paper 2 Class VI - VIII (MATHS & Science) 15 Practice Sets | G.K. Publications Private Limited |
| UP-TET: Paper 2 Upper Primary Level for Social Studies Teachers Guide | Ramesh Publishing House |
| Guide UPTET Paper 2: Class VI - VIII Social Studies | G.K. Publications Private Limited |
| UPTET Paper 2 (Class VI-VIII) Vigyan & Ganit Chapertwise Solved Papers | Vidya Prakashan Mandir Ltd |
| UPTET Uttar Pradesh Shikshak Patrata Pariksha Paper 2 | Arihant Publications |
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UPTET 2020 Result
Result for UPTET 2020 will be declared on January 7, 2021. However, official UPTET 2020 Answer Keys will be released before the result declaration.
- The notification for the result will be published in the major newspapers of Uttar Pradesh.
- The result would be announced on the UPTET Website.
- Candidate can check their result by logging in with their roll number.
How to check UPTET Result 2020
The steps to check UPTET Result are:
- Visit the official UPTET website: updeled.gov.in
- Click on UPTET Result link.
- Enter the UPTET roll number.
- View the scores and save it for future use.
UPTET 2020 Cutoff
UP Basic Education Board releases cut off based on certain criteria defined within the board. The cut off as decided is as follows:
- Candidates belonging to the general category who score 60% (90/150 marks) of the total marks would be considered qualified for the UPTET Recruitment.
- Required qualifying score for reserved category candidates is 55% marks (83/150 marks).
- Candidates, who qualify UPTET, would be accorded UPTET eligibility certificate.
Apart from this, UP board also releases district wise cut off for UPTET. Click here to know UPTET 2020 Expected Cut Off for various districts
UPTET 2020 Eligibility Certificate
UPTET Eligibility Certificate is valid for 5 years. Eligibility Certificate can be taken from the district education board by providing a copy of UPTET Admit Card and Photo Identity Card.
- Those candidates who qualify in UPTET, and want to apply for the teaching post in schools of Uttar Pradesh, can apply by providing the eligibility certificate.
- Candidates can acquire second copy of the UPTET Eligibility Certificate by paying fees of INR 300 through DD (Demand Draft) payable drawn in favor of “Secretary, Examination Controller Officer” payable at Allahabad.
- In order to retrieve the second copy of UPTET Eligibility Certificate, following documents have to be submitted by the applicants:
- Class X mark-sheet
- UPTET Admit Card
- Caste Certificate
- PH Certificate
- Advertisement of lost Eligibility Certificate in Newspaper
- FIR Copy of lost UPTET Eligibility Certificate
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.