Uttar Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test UPTET 2018 Notification released. Interested candidates can apply now. Get detailed information about UPTET 2018 Notification such as eligibility criteria, notification, online registration process, UPTET result, admit card, payment of prescribed application fee, UPTET news and much more on Sarkari Naukri Junction.
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UPTET 2018 Notification and Important Dates
About UPTET
Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board holds the UPTET every year. UPTET is a kind of teacher eligibility test for getting teaching jobs in government schools or various public schools in Uttar Pradesh from class 1 to 8. Paper is meant for teaching class 1 to 5 and paper 2 is for class 6 to 8. It is conducted by both Central and State Government of India. Candidates who are aspiring to be a teacher in a government school and have professional qualification such as B.T.C (D.El.Ed), B.Ed, B.El.Ed is eligible to take part in the test.
UPTET 2018 Notification Pattern of Examination
UPTET Examination consists of Paper 1 and paper 2 as follows :
- Paper 1 is for Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) for the primary teacher (PRT)
- Paper 2 is for Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8)
- If any candidate wants to apply for Class 1 to 8. She/He will have to qualify both the Papers (Paper 1 and 2).
UPTET Minimum Marks and Validity :
Minimum 60% marks are required to qualify the exam. Scorecard of UPTET is valid for a duration of 5 years. Although, UPTET can be given every year if any candidate wants to improve his score.
UPTET Qualifying Marks :
| Category | Percentage(%) of Qualifying Marks | Passing Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 | 150 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 55% | 82 | 150 |
UPTET Exam Schedule
Generally, UPBEB conducts Paper 1 in the evening (2.00 pm to 4.30 pm) and paper 2 in the morning (9.30 am to 12.00 pm).
Eligibility Criteria
– For Paper 1: The candidate must have passed senior secondary or equivalent with 45 % marks a 2-year Diploma in Elementary education/Four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education(B.El.Ed)/Special Education.
– For Paper 2: The candidate must be Graduate in any discipline (B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.) and 2 years of Diploma in Elementary Education/B.Ed./B.El.Ed /B.Sc./B.A.
Structure of UPTET Paper
Structure of Paper 1 for Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Stage):
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | 2.30 Hours |
| 2. | Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 3. | Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 4. | Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 5. | Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Structure of Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Stage):
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | 2.30 Hours |
| 2. | Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 3. | Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 4. | Mathematics and Science* | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| 5. | Social Studies/Social Science** | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
*Candidates who wants to be Mathematics and Science teacher.
**Candidates who wants to be Social Studies/Social Science teacher.
UPTET Admit Card
UPTET Admit card will be released 15 days earlier from the date of examination.
UPTET Application Fee
- For General/ OBC: Rs. 400/-
- For SC/ ST: Rs. 200/-
- For PWD: No Fee
