UPTET 2023: Notification PDF, Exam Date, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & News

Chitwan SharmaAssociate Senior Executive - Content

Updated on Jan 24, 2023 11:26 IST

According to the latest tweet by Uttar Pradesh CM, the exam conducting authority will be formed to conduct the UPTET exam which will be called Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). However, the official notification is yet to be released on the official website. UPTET notification 2023 will be released soon on the official website. UPTET exam is taken to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach in primary and upper primary schools of Uttar Pradesh.

The UPTET 2023 notification will be released in Hindi language containing important exam details such as the exam date, the application process, eligibility criteria, answer key, result, qualifying marks, and other important details. The UPTET application process will begin after the notification for UPTET 2023 will release. UPTET 2023 exams will tentatively be held in March 2023. Though the candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website.

What is UPTET 2023?

UPTET is a state-level exam conducted once a year that enables candidates to gain eligibility for Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. The exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB). UPTET exam is conducted in two shifts for two papers - Paper 1 and 2. UPTET Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 1-5. On the other hand, UPTET Paper 2 is for candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 6-8. However, the candidates who wish to become teachers of Classes 1-8 need to appear in both papers of UPTET 2023.

UPTET 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPTET 2023 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar '23	Release of official notification TENTATIVE
Apr '23	UPTET Admit Card TENTATIVE
Apr '23	UPTET Exam Date TENTATIVE
May '23	UPTET Result Declaration TENTATIVE

UPTET Full Form

UPTET stands for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test which is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB).

UPTET 2023 Exam Highlights

Check below the highlights of the UPTET 2023 exam including exam level and mode, number of registrations, marking scheme, and contact details.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB)
Exam Level	State
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Registrations	21,65,179 (12,91,627 for Paper 1 and 8,73,552 for Paper 2) - in 2021
Number of Test-Takers	18,22,112 (10,73,302 for Paper 1 and 7,48,810 for Paper 2) - in 2021
Exam Fees	INR 600 for one paper for General/ OBC category (INR 400 for SC/ ST and INR 100 for PwD) INR 1,200 for both papers for General/ OBC category (INR 800 for SC/ ST and INR 200 for PwD)
Exam Duration	150 minutes for each paper
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each paper
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in schools of Uttar Pradesh
No. of Test Cities	75
Official Website	http://updeled.gov.in

UPTET 2023 Latest News

According to the latest tweet by Uttar Pradesh CM, the exam conducting authority will be formed to conduct the UPTET exam which will be called Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). However, the official notification is yet to be released on the official website. The candidates who are waiting for the UPTET exam 2023 can expect the notification to be released in the month of February 2023 as the reason behind the delay of the UPTET exam is clear now.

UPTET 2023 Notification

The UPTET notification 2023 will be released on the official website. The UPTET notification PDF contains crucial details of the exam including the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus and others. Candidates who qualify for the UPTET exam become eligible to apply for recruitment as Primary or Upper Primary level teachers in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. Qualifying candidates receive their UPTET eligibility certificate after the declaration of the result.

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UPTET 2023 Application Form

The UPTET application form 2023 will be released after the issue of official notification. The UPTET application form will be available online on the official website of the exam. Candidates will be required to apply online in order to appear for the examination.

How to Apply Online for UPTET 2023?

Candidates can apply online for the UPTET 2023 exam by following the given steps:

Visit the official website - http://updeled.gov.in/
Click on 'UPTET'
Click on the 'UPTET Registration' button
Click on the 'Candidate Registration' button
Read all instructions carefully and click on the declaration checkbox at the bottom of the page
Click on the 'Apply Here' button
Fill in all details asked in the registration form as mentioned in the table below
Click on the declaration at the end of the page
Fill the application form
Pay the application fee
Upoad the scanned images of photo and signature
Submit and save the confirmation page

UPTET 2023 Application Fee

The UPTET application fee is as follows.

Category	UPTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)	UPTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)
General/ OBC	600	1200
SC/ ST	400	800
PwD	100	200

UPTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Have a look at the basic UPTET eligibility criteria 2023 below in terms of age limit and educational qualification:

UP TET Age limit for Paper 1 & Paper 2

Candidates should have attained a minimum of 18 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for the UPTET exam. There is no upper age limit in the UPTET exam.

UP TET Educational Qualification for Paper 1 & Paper 2

The education qualification differs for Paper 1 and 2. Have a look at the detailed criteria below:

UPTET Paper 1 Educational Qualification (Primary Teacher)

Candidates need to fulfill any one of the eligibility conditions mentioned below in terms of educational qualification in order to appear for the UPTET Paper 1:

Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education.
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd).
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passed).

UPTET Paper 2 Educational Qualification (Upper Primary Teacher)

Candidates need to fulfill any one of the eligibility criteria given below in terms of educational qualification in order to appear for the UPTET Paper 2:

Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd.
Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one-year BEd.
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd.
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BA/ BScEd/ BAEd/ BScEd.

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UPTET 2023 Selection Process

The UPTET selection process 2023 involves the following stages:

Release of UPTET notification: The UPTET exam process begins with the release of official notification. The notification is available as a PDF file that contains the important details including the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus and others.
UPTET application form: The second stage involves the UPTET application process. Candidates need to fill out the application form in order to appear for the UPTET examination. For the successful submission of the application form, candidates need to pay the application fee. The fee is INR 600 for the General category, INR 400 for SC/ST and INR 100 for PwD.
Issue of UPTET admit card: The UPTET admit card is issued to those candidates who successfully submit their applications for the exam. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centre on exam day.
Conduct of UPTET exam: UPTET exam consists of two papers. In both papers, a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked. Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam.
UPTET result: UPTET result is announced by the exam conducting authority on the official website of the exam. Candidates scoring a minimum of 60 per cent marks in the written exam are declared as qualified.
Issue of UPTET eligibility certificate: Candidates qualifying for the test are issued an eligibility certificate by the exam authority. Candidates having the certificate are eligible to apply for teaching jobs in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. The validity of the UPTET eligibility certificate is now extended for a lifetime.

UPTET Exam Centres 2023

Candidates need to choose the UPTET Exam Centres 2023 while filling out the application form. Candidates need to select the desired exam centre districts or cities from the given options:

List of UPTET Exam Centres with Codes
Agra (01)	Bulandshahar (26)	Ballia (51)
Hathras (02)	Muzzafarnagar (27)	Gorakhpur (52)
Aligarh (03)	Saharanpur (28)	Maharajganj (53)
Mathura (04)	Lucknow (29)	Deoria (54)
Firozabad (05)	Unnao (30)	Kushinagar (55)
Mainpuri (06)	Raebareilly (31)	Basti (56)
Eta (07)	Sitapur (32)	Sant Kabeer Nagar (57)
Bareilly (08)	Hardoi (33)	Siddhartha Nagar (58)
Badayiu (09)	Lakhimpur Kheri (34)	Ayodhya (Faizabad) (59)
Shahjahanpur (10)	Prayagraj (35)	Ambedkar Nagar (60)
Pillibheet (11)	Kaushambi (36)	Sultanpur (61)
Muradabad (12)	Fatehpur (37)	Barabanki (62)
Amroha (13)	Pratapgarh (38)	Gonda (63)
Rampur (14)	Jhansi (39)	Balrampur (64)
Bijnor (15)	Lalitpur (40)	Bahraich (65)
Kanpur Nagar (16)	Jalaun (41)	Shravasti (66)
Kanpur Dehat (17)	Varanasi (42)	Chitrakoot (67)
Kannauj (18)	Chandauli (43)	Banda (68)
Farrukhabad (19)	Jaunpur (44)	Mahoba (69)
Auraiya (20)	Ghazipur (45)	Hamirpur (70)
Etawah (21)	Mirzapur (46)	Amethi (71)
Meerut (22)	Sonbhadra (47)	Kasganj (72)
Baghpat (23)	Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) (48)	Shamli (73)
Ghaziabad (24)	Azamgarh (49)	Hapur (Panchsheel Nagar) (74)
Gautam Buddha Nagar (25)	Mau (50)	Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) (75)

Download UPTET Syllabus PDF

The candidates can download the UPTET PDF syllabus below. The syllabus can help the candidates to plan their topic to study while preparing. Thus, the candidates are advised to go through the syllabus of the UPTET exam and make the best preparation schedule to qualify for the exam.

Download UPTET Syllabus PDF Here: Download Here

UP TET 2023 Syllabus

UP TET syllabus 2023 is prescribed by the Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the UPBEB. The UP TET 2023 syllabus carries Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UPTET Paper 1 syllabus includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, the UPTET Paper 2 syllabus comprises questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Candidates can check the subject-wise UP TET 2023 Syllabus below.

Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus

Child Development Concept
Concept of Inclusive Education
Learning & Pedagogy
Understanding Children with Special Needs

Environmental Studies Syllabus

Family and Friends
Food & Shelter
Water & Travel
Things We Make and Do
EVS Pedagogy
UP Related Questions

Mathematics Syllabus

Number System
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio
Time & Work
Speed & Distance
Algebra
Mensuration
Geometry
Average
Profit & Loss
Pedagogy of Mathematics

Social Studies Syllabus

History
Geography
Social and Political Life
Economics and Static GK
UP Related Questions
Social Studies Pedagogy

Science Syllabus

Food & Materials
How things work
Moving things
People and Ideas
Natural Resources
World of the Living
Pedagogy of Science

Language Syllabus

Unseen Passage
Grammar
Language Pedagogy

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UPTET 2023 Exam Pattern

UPTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Have a look at the detailed UPTET exam pattern below.

UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2023

Have a look at the UPTET Paper 1 exam pattern below.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Hindi)	30	30
Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2023

Have a look at the UPTET Paper 2 exam pattern below.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Hindi)	30	30
Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)	30	30
(i) Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) OR (ii) Social Studies (for Social Science and Social Studies teacher) OR (i) or (ii) (for teacher of any other subject)	60	60
Total	150	150

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UPTET 2023 Prep Tips

To qualify for the UPTET exam with high scores, candidates need to develop a concrete preparation strategy. Initially, to begin with the UPTET exam preparations, candidates should go through the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus of the exam. After going through the syllabus, candidates should undertake the practice of mock tests and previous years' question papers. Practising the UPTET question papers and mock tests will help candidates in focusing on their weak and strong areas. After attempting the papers, candidates will be able to analyse their performance to know the areas where they went wrong. This will help them in improvising better.

UPTET 2023 Mock Test

UPTET mock test 2023 is considered one of the best ways to practice for the exam. Attempting UPTET mock tests enable candidates to sharpen their weak areas and achieve the required speed and accuracy. Shiksha-curated UPTET mock tests are available for the candidates for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Shiksha has created its own online UP TET mock test series for Paper 1 and 2 to give candidates the real look and feel of the test.

UPTET 2023 Admit Card

UPTET admit card 2023 is released by UPBEB on the official website around ten days prior to the exam date. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centres.

How to Download UP TET 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates can download the UP TET admit card by following the steps given below:

Visit the official website of the exam - updeled.gov.in.
Click on the admit card download link
Enter the login details
Download the UPTET admit card
Take a printout

UPTET 2023 Exam Analysis

The UPTET exam analysis 2023 will be shared here soon a few hours after the conduct of the exam. The UPTET exam analysis will be shared here paper-wise for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Since there is time in the conduct of the UPTET 2023 exam, candidates can go through the UPTET exam analysis of the previous year below for Paper 1 and 2 based on the students' reactions.

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UPTET 2023 Question Papers

The UPTET previous years' question papers are available now for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Practising UPTET question papers makes candidates familiar with the exam structure along with the marking scheme. Candidates should undertake the practice of the UPTET previous years' question papers to know the important topics from which questions are asked in the exam, the difficulty level of questions and their level of preparation. Candidates can analyse the solved question papers for further improvement.

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UPTET 2023 Answer Key

The UPTET answer key 2023 will be released after the conduct of the examination. Candidates can download the answer key by following the given steps:

Visit the official website – https://updeled.gov.in
Click on the link stating UPTET Primary or Upper Primary final answer key
Go through the answers carefully
Download the answer key PDF

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UPTET 2023 Result

The UPTET result 2023 will be announced based on the final answer key at updeled.gov.in. The result contains scores obtained by candidates in the exam. Candidates can check the results using the following steps:

Visit the UPTET official website (http://updeled.gov.in).
Click on the UPTET result link.
Enter the registration number, OTP and Captcha Code
Click on the Login button.
Check the UPTET result and download the scorecard.

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UPTET 2023 Cut Off

Have a look at the UPTET cut-off or minimum qualifying marks below.

Category	UPTET Qualifying Percentage	UPTET Qualifying Marks
General	60 per cent	90
SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD	55 per cent	82

UPTET 2023 Best Books

With a lot of options available in the market, selecting the right UPTET book for preparation becomes crucial. Have a look at some of the best books for UPTET 2023 exam that candidates must study for effective exam preparation:

UPTET Child Development And Pedagogy By Kiran Publications
UPTET English Language By Pearson Publication – Geeta Sahni
UPTET Hindi Bhasha By Diamond Power Learning
UPTET Social Studies By Disha Publications
Quantitative Aptitude By Chand Publications – Dr R.S Aggarwal
Environment Studies By Wiley Publications

UPTET 2023 Certificate

The UPBEB will soon release the UPTET certificate 2023 for the candidates who have successfully qualified for the exam. The details to download the UPTET certificate will soon be shared here. The UPTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime. Candidates will be able to apply for teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh schools using the UPTET certificate.

UPTET Certificate Validity

The UPTET certificate is now valid forever. Ramesh Pokhariyal, Indian Education Minister has announced that the validity of the UPTET certificate is extended for a lifetime. Earlier the validity of the certificates was 5 years. Candidates qualifying for the UPTET 2023 exam will be the first batch of candidates with a lifetime UPTET certificate and can apply for teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh schools at any point in time till they fulfil the eligibility criteria fixed by the respective recruiting agency.

UPTET 2023 Vacancies

UP government announces vacancies for the primary and upper primary government school teachers for UPTET-qualified candidates. The candidates need to understand that UPTET is only an eligibility test. The recruitment test for UP primary and upper primary is conducted by UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) according to the need. The last recruitment test was organised for 51112 seats for UP primary teachers in 2023.

UPTET Teacher Salary

UPTET is an eligibility exam that is qualifying in nature. Qualifying for the UPTET 2023 exam does not guarantee a job to candidates. Therefore, there is no fixed UPTET salary structure. However, candidates who are able to qualify for the UPTET exam along with the UP teacher recruitment process are offered a good salary package. The salary differs according to the qualifications and job position.

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UPTET 2023 Exam FAQs

Q: What is UPTET exam?

A: UPTET stands for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test, an eligibility exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in schools of Uttar Pradesh. It may be noted here that the UPTET is not a recruitment exam. No candidates will be given jobs after the exam. The candidates have to take the recruitment test conducted by the UP Staff Selection Committee. The UPTET certificate will be used in the recruitment exam.

Q: When will the UPTET notification 2023 be released?

A: The UPTET 2023 notification is expected to be released soon by the UPBEB. The notification will be released as a PDF. The notification will comprise the important dates like application dates, application correction dates, etc. To steps to download the notification for UPTET, the candidates have to follow the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on UPTET tab
Click on the UPTET notification link
Notification PDF will appear on the screen
Download the UPTET Notification PDF and save it for later use

Q: Who can apply for UPTET?

A: Candidates who have cleared their Graduation/Post Graduation and BEd/DElEd can apply for the UPTET 2023 exam. The eligibility criteria generally differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The candidate can check the complete eligibility criteria by clicking the link (Click Here for UPTET Eligibility criteria). The candidates can also check the details of the UPTET exam pattern by clicking on the link (Click here for UPTET exam pattern). The candidates must visit the links given to know the details in brief for the UPTET 2023 exam.

Q: Is UPTET valid for a lifetime?

A: Yes, the UPTET eligibility certificate is now valid for a lifetime. The UPTET certificate was earlier valid for a period of five years. The NCTE extended the validity of TET certificates in 2021. The candidates can get their certificates from DIET (District Institutes of Education and Training). The candidates have to be present on the certificate centres to collect their certificates. The candidates must bring the admit card to collect their UPTET certificate from the centres.

Q: What are the best books to prepare for UPTET 2023 exam?

A: The list of the books have been given below for the preparation of the UPTET exam:

Child Pedagogy and Development by Arihant Publication.
English Language by Geeta Sahni/Pearson Publication.
UPTET Hindi Paper 1 and Paper 2 by Arihant Experts.
Social Studies by Disha Publication.
Environmental Studies by Wiley Publication

Q: How to make corrections in the UPTET 2023 application form?

A: The steps has been given below to make corrections in the UPTET application form:

Visit the UPTET official website
Click on the application correction link
Fill out the login credentials
Make corrections to your online application form
Submit the application form for UPTET 2023
Download the application form for the future reference

Q: How to download the UPTET 2023 admit card?

A: The candidates can download the UPTET 2023 admit card by following the steps given below:

Go to the official website
Click on the admit card link
Enter the registration number and password
Click on the login tab
Click on the print admit card link
Download the admit card
Take a printout

Q: When will exam UPTET 2023 be conducted?

A: Notification for UPTET 2023 exam has not been released by the UPBEB. UPTET exam will be conducted after the release official notification. The notification will be released on the official website. The notification comprises the dates and important details of the UPTET exam. The notification comprises details like:

Application Dates
Exam Dates
Exam Pattern
Exam Eligibility, etc.

Q: What is the age limit for the UPTET exam?

A: Candidates should be a minimum of 18 of age in order to be eligible to apply for the UPTET exam. There is no upper age limit for the UPTET exam. The educational qualification to apply for the UPTET exam has been given below for the candidates: Primary

Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education.
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd).
Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passed)

Upper Primary

Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd.
Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one year BEd.
Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd.

Q: How many papers does one need to give to qualify the UPTET exam?

A: Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 5 need to qualify UPTET Paper 1. Candidates planning to teach Classes 6 to 8 need to qualify for UPTET Paper 2. Candidates planning to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to qualify both papers. The candidates have to apply for the papers according to their eligibility and candidates must know the exam pattern before applying for the UPTET exam:

Total number of questions - 150
Total Marks- 300
Marks for correct answers: +2 Marks
Negative marking: No negative marking
Type of question: MCQ

Q: How can I get a job after UPTET?

A: After you qualify the UPTET exam, you are awarded the eligibility certificate. UPTET does not guarantee any job after the candidate qualifies the exam. Though, the candidates will become eligible for the recruitment exam after qualifying for the UPTET exam. The recruitment exam for recruiting teachers in the school of Uttar Pradesh. The candidates can apply for the different vacancies according to their eligibility. The UP government releases the vacancies for the teachers according to the need of the state.